New ACPA Member Attendee Orientation
Location: Gateway East Speaker: TBD Presentation Description: Registered ACPA Members Only
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Engineering
Opening Ceremonies Welcome | Keynote Speakers
Location: Regency Ballroom Welcome to the 2023 Pipe School! Hear from the Chairman of the Board, ACPA President, and two keynote speakers as they kick the week off with messages of inspiration. Speakers Kurt Johnson - ACPA Chairman of the Board Steven Hawkins - ACPA President Keynote Speakers Dr. Shawn Wilson - Secretary LaDOTD and […]
What Are You Looking for In a Pipe Joint Specification
Location: Grand Ballroom B Speakers: Larry Mauck, P.E., - Pretech Corp Presentation Description This presentation will take a practical look at specifications for reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) joints, primarily focused on storm water applications. We will take 30,000-foot view of RCP joint specifications and how they should be utilized for specific projects. Additionally, we will […]
Post Installation Inspection (PII)
Location: Grand Ballroom B Speaker: Al Hogan, P.E. - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: There are no "Silver Bullets" in the Lone Ranger world of Pipe Material Selection, however, the one specification issue that has been deployed to control the use of flexible pipe has been the inclusion of Post Installation Inspection as an […]
Pipe Show – Monday
Location: Grand Ballroom D and E VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees. With 28 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!
Rigid vs Flexible Pipe
Location: Grand Ballroom B Speaker: Alex Aldridge, P.E. - Oldcastle Infrastructure Presentation Description Do you know what is involved in the design of storm pipe for your projects? Would class III pipe be sufficient, or do you need a higher strength pipe? Is soil design required when you specify flexible pipe? What are the main […]
The Future of Cement for Water Resource Application
Location: Grand Ballroom B Speaker: Josh Gilman, P.E. - Portland Cement Association (PCA) Presentation Description Concrete pipe and other products contribute to the economic viability and resilience of water resources projects. Products are often selected for the long service life they provide, which can be readily demonstrated with a life cycle analysis (LCA). The initial […]
Dr. Shawn Wilson
Grand Ballroom A, B, and CLocation: Grand Ballroom A, B, and C Speaker: Dr. Shawn Wilson - Secretary LaDOTD, and President of AASHTO 2022 Presentation Description: More information to come! Speaker Bio: Dr. Shawn Wilson was appointed Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) by Governor John Bel Edwards in January of 2016 and is now serving as […]
Pipe Show – Tuesday – Lunch
Location: Grand Ballroom D and E VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees. With 28 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!
Bury Depth Considerations for Manholes
Location: Grand Ballroom B Speaker: Riley Dvorak, P.E. - Rinker Materials Presentation Description We are fairly comfortable with installing RCP over 30' deep with proper design considerations - but what about the manholes the pipes connect to? This course will discuss important considerations to take into account when designing deep (round) precast structures, including: soil […]
Precast Concrete Trenchless Installation
Location: Grand Ballroom B Speaker: Mafe Pinzon, P.E. - Langley Concrete Presentation Description As cities grow, avoiding surface interruptions to install underground infrastructure has become a common practice. For this reason, trenchless installations it one of the fastest-growing construction sectors, and precast concrete has become the product of choice in many new installations due mainly […]
Box Culvert Design
Location: Grand Ballroom B Speaker: Josh Beakley, P.E. - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description Precast Box Culverts are a fast-growing segment of the precast culvert industry. These products have proven to be durable, and lend themselves well to accelerated bridge construction and the FHWA’s emphasis on “Every Day Counts” (EDC). However, unlike precast concrete […]
Box Culvert Manufacturing & Installation
Location: Grand Ballroom B Speaker: Trevis Hanson, C.E.T. - Canadian Concrete Pipe and Precast Association Presentation Description Discover how precast concrete box culverts are made using drycast and wetcast concrete. Learn about the different precast concrete box structures and how they are installed properly for long life and proper performance. See examples of unique installations […]
Poster Session
Fourth Floor Pre-Function AreaLocation: Fourth Floor Pre-Function Area The Poster Session is one of the many highlights at Pipe School as it gives industry personnel the opportunity to highlight and share something unique highlight with their colleagues. SEE THE POSTER SESSION ONLINE From case studies to new products and technologies, there is something for everyone at the Poster […]
Pipe Show – Tuesday – Afternoon
Location: Grand Ballroom D and E VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees. With 28 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!
DOT Dinner (invitation only)
Location: Buses will begin loading at the Hyatt (on 4th Street) at 6pm Buses will be available at 9 pm to start returning to hotel
Plant Tour
Location: Fred Weber Bus 1 departs Hyatt at 6:30 am Bus 2 departs at 6:40 am Bus 3 departs 6:50 am Buses 4 & 5 depart at 7:00 am Tours are approximately 2.5 hours and will require each participant to sign a release on the bus.
Resilience & Sustainability
Location: Grand Ballroom B Speaker: James Freed, P.E. - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: We all know the importance of having a resilient and sustainable development. But what does that mean? This session dives further into the factors that make up resilience and sustainability. We will look into how this has impacted the history of modern-day […]
QC, QA, and QCast
Location: Grand Ballroom B Speaker: Margarita Takou, PhD, P.E., ENV SP - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: Quality Control and Assurance of the precast infrastructure is streamlined with a plethora of peer reviewed practices and tools that will be discussed during this presentation. These tools are available starting from production in the plant level […]
Pipe Show – Wednesday – Lunch
Location: Grand Ballroom D and E VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees. With 28 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!
Panel – Facing the Market: Challenges & Opportunities Ahead
Grand Ballroom A, B, and CLocation: Grand Ballroom A, B, and C Panel Leaders: Charlie Purcell, P.E. - IA DOT Khalil Jaber, P.E., PMP - NE DOT Michael Beer, P.E. - MN DOT
RCP Joint Design & Gaskets
Location: Grand Ballroom B Speaker: Alan Siebenthaler - Hamilton Kent Presentation Description With the high costs of infrastructure, there is little doubt that watertight joints in underground conveyance and retention systems should remain watertight for their functional life, which in most cases is at least 100 years. This has led to growing specification and inspection […]
Improving the Design Life Cycle of Sewer Structures
Location: Grand Ballroom B Speaker: Kayla Hanson - Concrete Sealants Presentation Description: The term “corrosion” is typically associated with rusting steel or maybe even old batteries. However, other materials besides metals are also capable of corrosion. In the right conditions, a phenomenon called microbial induced corrosion of concrete (MICC) can degrade concrete structures and severely […]
Pipe Show and Band – Wednesday – Afternoon
Location: Grand Ballroom D and E VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees. With 28 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!
Pre-Installation Inspection
Location: Grand Ballroom A and B Speaker: Britt Marchman - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: The majority of problems discovered in drainage projects can be traced back to installation errors. This makes pre-installation inspection one of the greatest tools available to prevent long-term problems in your construction projects. But whose responsibility is it? And what issues […]
Trench Excavation Safety
Location: Grand Ballroom A and B Speaker: Palisha Sthapit - Oldcastle Infrastructure Presentation Description: Excavation and Trench Safety presentation will walk the attendees through OSHA's 29 CFR 1926 Construction Industry Regulations and Standards. The presentation gives an overview of different soil types, i.e. Stable Rock, Type A, Type B and Type C soil. The three […]
Qualified Installer Program
Location: Grand Ballroom A and B Speaker: More information coming soon! Presentation Description: For members to attend and learn about QIP Speaker Bio: More information coming soon!
Chairman’s Quality & Safety Award’s Lunch
Location: Regency Ballroom Description: The Award Luncheon will recognize the Journeyman, Mel Marshal Award, QCast, Chairman’s Safety and Quality Award Winners.
New Attendee Orientation
Location: Frisco 8, 9 Description: Registered ACPA Members Only
Opening Ceremonies & Keynote Speaker
Location: Frisco 1-5 Speaker: Jason Dorsey - Center for Generational Kinetics Presented By: Besser Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: Jason Dorsey’s passion is uncovering hidden insights and unexpected […]
Why Concrete Pipe
Location: Frisco 1-5 Speaker: Don McNutt, P.E. - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: The American Concrete Pipe Association has identified 16 attributes of Reinforced Concrete Pipe that are used in marketing of this product. This presentation will provide an introduction to each of these attributes to provide a foundation for presentations that will go […]
Resilience: The Key to Sustainable Infrastructure
Location: Frisco 1-5 Speaker: Trygve Hoff, P.E., ENV SP - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: Resilience stands as the bedrock of sustainable infrastructure, ensuring longevity and adaptability amid mounting challenges. In the face of climate change, natural disasters, and manmade disasters, resilient systems can withstand shocks, recover swiftly, and continue functioning efficiently. Integrating resilient […]
Pipe Show
Location: Frisco Grand Ballroom VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees. […]
German Concrete Pipe Association
Frisco 2Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Dipl.-Ing. Stefan Schemionek – FBS / German Federal Association of Concrete Sewer System Presentation Description: The German Federal Association of Concrete Sewer Systems (FBS) represents the interests […]
Culvert Repair and Replacements
Frisco 2Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: James Freed, P.E. - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: Failing culvert? This presentation starts by looking at the two main forms of repair, replace, or rehabilitation: open […]
Micro-Tunneling
Frisco 2Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Henry Lu, P.Eng. - Heidelberg Materials Presentation Description: From a precaster's perspective, this presentation aims to provide some intro-level knowledge in the micro-tunneling industry, such as […]
Pipe Show – Lunch
Location: Frisco Grand Ballroom VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees. […]
Strength, Resilience, & Sustainability – Charting the Future of the Concrete Pipe and Box Industry
Location: Frisco 2-5 Speakers: Taylor Nielson, P.E. - City of Ogden, UT Wes Musgrove, P.E. - IA DOT Patricia Wadsack - City of Fort Worth Edward Ofori, P.E.- FHWA Graham Bettis, P.E. - TX DOT Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bios: More information coming soon!
Texas Highway Innovations & Evacuation Routes
Location: Frisco 2-5 Speaker: Lance Simmons, P.E. - TxDOT Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: More information coming soon!
Box Culvert Design
Frisco 2Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Brian Jenner, P.E. - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: Precast Concrete Box Culverts are an important part of the United States Infrastructure. Their main purpose is to […]
Gasket and Joint Design per ASTM C443 and QCast
Frisco 2Location: Frisco 2 Speakers: Jim Gamble - Press-Seal Presentation Description: The presentation aims to provide industry transparency by understanding and clarifying joint specifications regarding phrasing, terminology, and allowable tolerance to […]
Pipe Show
Location: Frisco Grand Ballroom VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees. […]
Plant Tour
Location: Rinker Materials UPDATE: Plant tour buses leave by 6am.
All about LCAs, EPDs, and Their Use in Procurement
Frisco 2Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Lianna Miller - WAP Sustainability Presentation Description: The session will simplify the alphabet soup of EPDs, LCA, and PCRs. It will provide useful context of how EPDs […]
New ASTM Standard of Design for Low Head Pressure Pipe
Frisco 2Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Margarita Takou, Ph.D., P.E., ENV SP - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: On this session the design method for the low head pressure pipe based on […]
Pipe Show – Lunch
Location: Frisco Grand Ballroom VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees. […]
Box Culvert Installation
Frisco 2Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Don McNutt, P.E. - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: Don has over 40 years of experience in the precast industry as […]
Essentials of RCP Joints and Gaskets
Frisco 2Location: Frisco 2 Speakers: Marcus Barnett- Hamilton Kent Alan Siebenathaler - AS3 Precast Sales Presentation Description: Quick Summary: The key learning objectives of this presentation: 1) Understand the value of watertight joints […]
Changes to the AASHTO Design Service Life
Frisco 2Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Josh Beakley, P.E. - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: This past summer, the AASHTO Committee on Bridges and Structures approved the incorporation of 100 year material […]
Pipe Show & Casino Night
Location: Frisco Grand Ballroom VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees. […]
Engineering Ethics
Frisco 2Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Ron Reichert - AmeriTex Pipe & Products Presentation Description: Our behavior, both personally and professionally, is a culmination of values and morals we have been taught and […]
Concrete Pipe Design Basics
Frisco 2Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Melitza E. Avila - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: Explore the Fundamentals of Direct and Indirect Design Methods in Reinforced Concrete Pipe Systems. Delve into the comprehensive array […]
Soils on the Jobsite
Frisco 2Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Karl Beckemeier, P.E. - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: Soils are a critical component of all construction projects and are important to all types of pipe installations. It […]
Pipe Installation
Location: Frisco 3, 4, 5 Speaker: David Matocha - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: Like anything in life, there is a right way and a wrong way to do something. Installing concrete pipe is no different. This presentation will touch on basic concrete pipe concepts and the benefits of proper installation. Trench fundamentals along the purpose […]
Chairman’s Luncheon & Awards
Location: Frisco Grand Ballroom Description: The Award Luncheon will recognize the Journeyman, Mel Marshal Award, QCast, Chairman’s Safety and Quality Award Winners.
Concrete Pipe Design Basics
Location: Virtual Speaker: Melitza E. Avila - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: Explore the Fundamentals of Direct and Indirect Design Methods in Reinforced Concrete Pipe Systems. Delve into the comprehensive array of […]
Unrivaled Durability of Concrete Pipe
Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th FloorLocation: Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th Floor Speaker: Karen Thompson - Concrete Pipe Association of Australasia Presentation Description: Unrivaled Durability of Concrete Pipe Proven The Australian Concrete Pipe […]
Reinforced Concrete Pipe Basics
Kojo Kamau B - 4th FloorLocation: Kojo Kamau B - 4th Floor Speaker: Trevis Hanson - CCPPA Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: Trevis Hanson is a Certified Engineering Technologist C.E.T.) registered in […]
Highway Live Loads on Concrete Pipe
Kojo Kamau B - 4th FloorLocation: Kojo Kamau B - 4th Floor Speaker: Eghe Igiehon - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: ACPA’s Design Data #1 for Highway Live Loads has recently been updated to […]
D-Load Design of Elliptical & Arch Pipe
Kojo Kamau B - 4th FloorLocation: Kojo Kamau B - 4th Floor Speaker: Josh Beakley, P.E. - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: Oftentimes in Pipe School we do our best to give a basic […]
Box Culvert Design
Kojo Kamau B - 4th FloorLocation: Kojo Kamau B - 4th Floor Speaker: Brian Jenner - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: Precast Concrete Box Culverts are an important part of the United States Infrastructure. Their main […]
Box Culvert – Drainage Improvements along I-94 in Valley City
Kojo Kamau B,C - 4th FloorLocation: Kojo Kamau B, C - 4th Floor Speakers: Michael E. Johnson, P.E. - NDDOT Brandon Barnes - Barr Engineering Co. Presentation Description: Improvements to the drainage system along I94 […]
RCP Case Study
Kojo Kamau B,C - 4th FloorLocation: Kojo Kamau B, C - 4th Floor Speaker: Mike Pniewski, P.E., P.S. - Lucas County Presentation Description: Will provide a case study of several concrete pipe storm sewers throughout […]
Constructability Reviews – A Primer
Kojo Kamau B - 4th FloorLocation: Kojo Kamau B - 4th Floor Speaker: Bob Hildebranski, P.E. - Orion Engineers Presentation Description: Constructability reviews are conducted during various phases of a design effort. The structured review […]
Understanding Cracking in RCP
Kojo Kamau B - 4th FloorLocation: Kojo Kamau B - 4th Floor Speaker: Joe Romanyk, EIT - County Materials Presentation Description: In this presentation, the cause of durability and structural related cracking occurring in reinforced […]
Post-Installation Inspection
Kojo Kamau B - 4th FloorLocation: Kojo Kamau B - 4th Floor Speaker: Melitza Avila - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: Melitza Avila is a Technical Resource Specialist based out […]
Engineering Ethics
Kojo Kamau B - 4th FloorLocation: Kojo Kamau B - 4th Floor Speaker: Luther Liggett - ? Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: More information coming soon!
Hydraulic Issues Related to Rehabilitation of Culverts
Kojo Kamau B - 4th FloorLocation: Kojo Kamau B - 4th Floor Speaker: David Claman, P.E. - FHWA Resource Center Presentation Description: The design of culverts is dependent upon many factors that influence hydraulic capacity […]
Pipe Show & Casino Night
Location: Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for […]
FHWA Panel – Buy America, Buy Clean, Low Carbon Grant
Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th FloorLocation: Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th Floor Speaker: Brian Hogge - Federal Highway Administration Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: Brian Hogge is the Director of […]
Conduit is the New Currency
Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th FloorLocation: Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th Floor Speaker: Jeff Syar, P.E. - ODOT Presentation Description: The Ohio DOT has approximately 91,000 conduits consisting of culverts and storm sewers […]
Pipe and box design for INDOT using HY-8
Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th FloorLocation: Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th Floor Speaker: Mark Bailey, P.E. - INDOT Presentation Description: which version of HY-8 INDOT requires and why (newer versions incorrectly calculate the […]