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SUMMARY:Post-Installation Inspection
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau B – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  Melitza Avila – Rinker Materials\n \nPresentation Description: \nJoin me to explore post-installation inspection guided by National Standards such as AASHTO and ASTM. These inspections validate proper installation and structural integrity\, offering Owner’s assurance before project close-out or final acceptance. \nSpeaker Bio: \nMelitza Avila is a Technical Resource Specialist based out of the East Coast of Central Florida. Melitza has been in the Concrete Pipe industry since 2007 working in several roles including Project Manager and Sales. In her current role she is an active member of ASTM Committees C13 for Concrete Pipe\, C27 for Precast Concrete Structures\, E60 for Sustainability and E64 for Stormwater Control Measures. She takes pride in promoting concrete pipe through national standards and sharing specifications with agencies across the State of Florida. Melitza is also certified with NASSCO PACP\, for pipeline assessment. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/post-installation-inspection-2/
LOCATION:Kojo Kamau B – 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T141000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T150000
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SUMMARY:Engineering Ethics
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau B – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  Luther Liggett – Graff & McGovern\n \nPresentation Description: \nI. Concept-based ethics vs. rule-based ethics.\nA. NSPE Code of Ethics\nB. Ohio’s Code of Ethics for Engineers and Surveyors R.C. Chapter 4733.\nC. Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board Rules R.C. Chapter 4740.\nD. Business benefit of practicing ethics and professional conduct.\nII. Disciplinary Procedure\nIII. Plan Stamping: How to avoid misuse of engineer’s seal [handout]\nIV. Statehouse Update: Retainage Reform \nSpeaker Bio: \nLuther Liggett is an Ohio attorney in his 44th year. Previously\, Liggett served as an Ohio Assistant Attorney General and as a City Law Director\, currently focusing on a law practice in Public Contracting\, Construction and Government Relations\, representing private-sector clients across the state as a registered lobbyist and litigator. \nAs only one of eight Administrative Agency Law Certified Specialists in Ohio\, Liggett has drafted legislation and administrative rules\, and represented professionals before licensing agencies and in court\, including in the Ohio Court of Claims and before the Ohio Supreme Court. \nAttending college and law school in Washington\, D.C.\, Liggett received his undergraduate and law degrees from The George Washington University\, where he worked on Capitol Hill for Senator John Glenn. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/engineering-ethics/
LOCATION:Kojo Kamau B – 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T151000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T160000
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SUMMARY:Hydraulic Issues Related to Rehabilitation of Culverts
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau B – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  David Claman\, P.E. – FHWA Resource Center\n \nPresentation Description: \nThe design of culverts is dependent upon many factors that influence hydraulic capacity based on operating in inlet or outlet control.\nThe presentation will discuss these factors and how the culvert hydraulic capacity is affected (or not) by different rehabilitation techniques.  Different culvert material types along with distinct rehabilitation methods will be discussed. \nSpeaker Bio: \nDave Claman has over 40 years of experience in the water resource engineering field.  He is currently a Hydraulic Engineer for the FHWA Resource Center.  Prior to working for FHWA\, Dave was the supervisor for the Preliminary Bridge Unit of the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Bridges & Structures Bureau for 26 years. \nDave has been involved in many research projects on the local\, state and national level regarding climate change\, flood mitigation\, culvert sedimentation and bridge scour. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/hydraulic-issues-related-to-rehabilitation-of-culverts/
LOCATION:Kojo Kamau B – 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T160000
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SUMMARY:Pipe Show & Casino Night
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor \nVIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST \nThe Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees.  With over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products\, services\, and people\, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show! \n\n\n\nThe Casino Night\, presented by Afinitas\, is a new addition to Pipe School and will allow attendees to engage with ACPA associate members\, connect with industry partners\, and network with peers.  The event caps off the Pipe Show and provides an energetic and exciting way to interact with industry personnel.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/pipe-show-casino-night/
LOCATION:Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,Social,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T093000
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SUMMARY:Pipe Installation Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau A\, B\, C – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  Don McNutt\, P.E. – American Concrete Pipe Association\n \nPresentation Description: \nLearn how properly adhering to ASTM installation standards for pipe will increase the longevity and value of infrastructure by reducing potential failures and decreasing maintenance costs. Gain an understanding of the differences that ACPA has documented comparing the installation of flexible and rigid culverts. This course can empower specifiers\, designers\, inspectors\, and installers to ensure existing and planned pipe projects adhere to specified standards. \nKey Takeaways \n1. Understand the proper handling techniques for pipes on the jobsite. \n2. Learn the differences in the trench details for reinforced concrete pipe and plastic pipe products. \n3. Learn the differences between the four Standard Installation Types for RCP \nSpeaker Bio: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon has been working for the ACPA since the beginning of 2018. As the North Central Region Engineer\, he supports the producers in North Dakota\, South Dakota\, Minnesota\, Wisconsin\, Michigan\, Ohio\, Illinois\, Indiana\, Kentucky\, and West Virginia to advance the ACPA Strategic Plan. Working with their market teams to build relationships with DOT\, Country\, and Municipality Engineers/Decision-makers to protect good specifications or improve specifications for the benefit of reinforced concrete pipe and boxes. He is active in the education committee with regards to the P3 program\, PIPE Training Program\, and the Annual Pipe School. Currently\, he is an active voting member of ASTM C13.02 Reinforced Sewer and Culvert Pipe. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/pipe-installation-best-practices/
LOCATION:Kojo Kamau A\, B\, C – 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T093500
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SUMMARY:Conduit is the New Currency
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau A\, B\, C – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  Jeff Syar\, P.E. – ODOT\n \nPresentation Description: \nThe Ohio DOT has approximately 91\,000 conduits consisting of culverts and storm sewers under pavement. Conduits are a tier one asset with a dedicated annual allocation consisting of 22 million dollars to address deficiencies identified by routine inspection practices. \nData collected by the Conduit Management Program has immense value that can be mined for various purposes well into the future. Data assists in making informed decisions to optimize operations\, reduce costs\, and improve the resiliency of this transportation asset. \nThe presentation will cover the following: \n-Origin of the Conduit Management Program- What\, who\, and when the program started \n-Pitfalls/suggestions/lessons learned for other DOTs or Local Governments thinking about starting a Conduit Management Program \n-Leveraging Conduit Data \n-Future direction\, research needs \nSpeaker Bio: \nMr. Jeffrey E. Syar is currently employed as the Office of Hydraulic Engineering Administrator with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). He has been in this role since May of 2011 when the Office was officially created. \nPrior to this position\, he served as the Digital Mapping Manager with the Office of Aerial Engineering with ODOT from June 2006 to May 2011 and as a Hydraulic Engineer in the Office of Structural Engineering Hydraulic Section with ODOT from February 2002 to June 2006. \nPrior to serving at the Ohio Department of Transportation\, he was a design Consultant from June 1996 to February 2002 where he performed roadway\, railway\, and bikeway designs with an emphasis on hydrology and hydraulics. \nHe is a graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Civil Engineering and he is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/conduit-is-the-new-currency/
LOCATION:Kojo Kamau A\, B\, C – 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T104000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T114500
DTSTAMP:20260430T111114
CREATED:20241011T032744Z
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SUMMARY:Pipe and box design for INDOT using HY-8
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau A\, B\, C – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  Mark Bailey\, P.E. – INDOT\n \nPresentation Description: \nwhich version of HY-8 INDOT requires and why (newer versions incorrectly calculate the hydraulics when in a sump condition)\nthe various inputs used by INDOT for design in HY-8 and what we look for when selecting a proposed structure size \nSpeaker Bio: \nMr. Bailey graduated from Purdue University in 2001 with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. He was the director of the division of hydraulic engineering at INDOT for eight years until his promotion to the managing director of engineering in 2023. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/pipe-box-design-for-indot-using-hy-8/
LOCATION:Kojo Kamau A\, B\, C – 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T133000
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SUMMARY:Chairman's Luncheon & Awards
DESCRIPTION:Location: Aminah Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor \nDescription: \nThe Award Luncheon will recognize the Journeyman\, Mel Marshal Award\, QCast\, P3\, IMPACT\, RCPix\, Chairman’s Safety and Quality Award Winners.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/chairmans-luncheon-awards/
LOCATION:Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,Ceremony,Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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