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SUMMARY:Advantages of Collaboration with Producers
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual \nSpeakers:  Joe Black\, P.E. – MnDOT\nRiley Dvorak\, P.E. – Rinker Materials \nPresentation Description: \nUpdating standards can be a tremendously tedious process that inevitably involves many stakeholders. Over the past 6 years\, the Minnesota DOT (MnDOT) and the Minnesota Concrete Pipe (MNCPA) have engaged in a joint technical committee focused on updating and improving concrete pipe and box culvert standards for the advancement of Minnesota infrastructure and the precast industry. The committee includes representation from MnDOT materials\, bridge\, and hydraulic departments as well as 4 different local precast producers. The committee has progressively been working through updates to different sets of standards including pipe\, arch pipe\, manholes\, and box culverts\, as well as the development of new product standards. Throughout this process\, open communication and partnership have helped to find amicable solutions and advance standards in a direction that makes sense to MnDOT and the precast producers. This presentation will focus on lessons learned from this engagement and the realized benefits of regular collaboration between DOT and producers. \nSpeaker Bios: \nJoe Black is a licensed professional engineer working for the Minnesota DOT (MnDOT) Bridge Office\, Standards and Research division. Joe is in charge of the design of standards including precast concrete box culverts\, concrete pipe\, and other features such as CIP cantilever retaining walls. He has 13 years experience with MnDOT with 6 years of experience working with MnCPA. Joe lives with his wife and 5 children in North St. Paul\, MN. \nRiley Dvorak is a licensed professional engineer serving as the technical resource engineer for Rinker Materials in Minnesota. Riley holds over 9 years of experience in the reinforced concrete pipe industry with a diverse array of experience. Currently\, his primarily role is standard development on both local and national levels. Riley and his wife reside in Prior Lake\, MN with three boys under 5 years old.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/encore-advantages-of-collaboration-with-producers/
LOCATION:Encore 2024
CATEGORIES:Encore,Encore 2024,Pipe School 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T144500
DTSTAMP:20260427T194525
CREATED:20240214T045611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T050211Z
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SUMMARY:Concrete Pipe Design Basics
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual \nSpeaker:  Melitza E. Avila – Rinker Materials\n \nPresentation Description: \nExplore the Fundamentals of Direct and Indirect Design Methods in Reinforced Concrete Pipe Systems. Delve into the comprehensive array of tools and resources for Indirect Design\, including the American Concrete Pipe Association’s Fill Height Table and the web-based Pipe Pac program. Gain insights into the essential steps\, considerations\, and assumptions integral to the Indirect Design method\, making it an optimal choice for practical culvert design applications. \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.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/concrete-pipe-design-basics/
LOCATION:Frisco 2
CATEGORIES:Encore,Engineering,Pipe School 2024,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T134500
DTSTAMP:20260427T194525
CREATED:20240207T192658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T193154Z
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SUMMARY:Peanut Roundabout: Safer Way to the Beach
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual \nSpeaker:  Aaron L. Grant\, P.E. – AL DOT\n \nPresentation Description: \nMore information coming soon! \nSpeaker Bio: \nGraduated from the University of Alabama in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Spent three and half years working in the Bridge Rating and Load Testing section of ALDOT Maintenance Bureau. Transferred to the Construction section of ALDOT Southeast Region -Troy Area in 2022. Currently the Assistant Construction Engineer providing administrative support to state and consultant project personnel on all state highway construction projects within ALDOT Troy Area. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/encore-peanut-roundabout-safer-way-to-the-beach/
LOCATION:Encore 2024
CATEGORIES:Encore,Encore 2024,Pipe School 2024
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T133000
DTSTAMP:20260427T194525
CREATED:20240207T192532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T045348Z
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SUMMARY:Resilient Design
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual \nSpeaker:  Jeremy Bowers\, P.E.\, S.E. – SG&H\n \nPresentation Description: \nLearn about how resilience\, sustainability\, and recovery can be incorporated into design. The increased occurrence of wildfires and floods in the United States has highlighted the need to develop an approach to design resilient culvert and storm sewer pipe. The serviceability of these systems is critical to maintaining the functionality and safety of roadways. Join Jeremy Bowers as he reviews how this guide provides a framework\, including best practices\, mitigation measures\, design checks\, and the importance of planning for recovery\, to enhance the resilience of culvert and storm drains exposed to these extreme weather events. \nSpeaker Bio: \nJeremy Bowers is a Senior Consulting Engineer with SGH\, where his work has focused on the analysis\, design\, investigation\, and rehabilitation of buried reinforced concrete\, metal\, and plastic structures for the infrastructure and nuclear industries. He is a member of TRB AKB70 Standing Committee on Culverts\, Buried Bridges and Soil Structure Interaction and chair of AKB70(3) Buried Structure Rehabilitation Subcommittee. He lives in Maryland with his wife\, Karin\, and three children. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/encore-resilient-design/
LOCATION:Encore 2024
CATEGORIES:Encore,Encore 2024,In-Person,Pipe School 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T121500
DTSTAMP:20260427T194525
CREATED:20240207T192422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T045329Z
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SUMMARY:Shifting Paradigms in a Shifting World
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual \nSpeaker:  Jason Allen\, P.E. – Oldcastle Infrastructure \nPresentation Description: \nThe world is changing\, and nowhere is this more evident than in the construction and manufacturing industry. The way our profession is perceived and the way we perceive the world has changed dramatically in the last 30 years. In this presentation\, Jason Allen will explain the most popular cognitive biases and how they can shape the way we are viewed and the way we view the world around us. Jason will also discuss how cognitive biases and shifting paradigms can be used to our advantage in moving our industry forward. \nSpeaker Bio: \nJason Allen is an engineer. He likes to be the center of attention. Sometimes he is funny\, and sometimes he is serious. You never really know what you are going to get. Is it worth rolling the dice to see which Jason will show up? I don’t know\, but I think it’s worth a shot.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/encore-shifting-paradigms-in-a-shifting-world/
LOCATION:Encore 2024
CATEGORIES:Encore,Encore 2024,In-Person,Pipe School 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T194525
CREATED:20240207T192305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T045307Z
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SUMMARY:Engineering Ethics
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual \nSpeaker: Ron Reichert – AmeriTex Pipe & Products \nPresentation Description: \n\nOur behavior\, both personally and professionally\, is a culmination of values and morals we have been taught and learned since we were born. Some of these influences were subtle\, some were overt\, but all helped create who we are and helped construct our moral character. Our underlying responsibility as engineers is to the individuals\, some of whom are family and friends\, who will be using or benefitting from the infrastructure we are designing and constructing. These responsibilities are to be held paramount in design\, material selection\, construction\, and final inspection of an engineered project. \nEngineers are faced with daily issues and challenges for which we call on our extensive education\, training\, and experience to provide the design solution\, while holding paramount the health\, safety and well-being of the public. Ethical considerations can also arise in our personal conduct\, how we relate to colleagues or competitors\, and our participation in professional organizations. Engineers are and should be held to the highest standards of technical competence and personal conduct. \nWe will explore some of the influences that make us who we are and create our moral character. We will also look at how our morals can help us professionally and ethically navigate potentially dangerous or possibly illegal situations. \n\nSpeaker Bio: \nRon Reichert attended Drexel University where he earned a BS in Civil Engineering. Ron was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Infrastructure Advancement Institute\, IAI\, and has been heavily involved with ASCE committees and events at the local\, state and national level. He also supports and participates in APWA\, SAME\, and numerous other professional societies. Ron was chairman of the Texas Concrete Pipe Association in 2016 and is a member of ASTM C13\, E60\, F17 and F36. Ron has over 24 years of experience in specification and selection of infrastructure materials.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/encore-engineering-ethics/
LOCATION:Encore 2024
CATEGORIES:Encore,Encore 2024,Pipe School 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T194525
CREATED:20240207T192157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T045251Z
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SUMMARY:Bridge Replacement with Box Culverts
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual \nSpeaker:  Wes Musgrove\, P.E. – Iowa DOT \nPresentation Description: \nWes will discuss Iowa’s innovative and cost-effective use of both precast pipe and box culverts as a replacement for aging structures.  This presentation will include both immediate and long-term cost-savings and efficiencies of Iowa’s unique and streamlined construction approach. \nSpeaker Bio: \nWes holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Washington State University.  He has 26-years of experience with the Iowa DOT\, 16-years of which have involved construction contract administration and materials-related responsibilities in the field in various capacities.  Wes started with the department as an Engineer-in-Training at the Davenport Construction Residency in East Central Iowa where he worked for 4 years before obtaining PE licensure.  He then served for 2 years as the Assistant Resident Construction Engineer (RCE) in Des Moines\, then as the Des Moines RCE for 4 years\, during which the 14-mile I-235 corridor reconstruction project through the Des Moines metro area was substantially completed.  Wes’ more recent experience includes 6 years as the District 1 Construction Engineer overseeing construction contract administration and materials inspection in 12 counties in central Iowa\, followed by 4 years as the Director of the Contracts and Specifications Bureau.  During his tenure there\, Iowa achieved first-in-the-nation status in completing a 100% electronic contracting process from plan turn-in to signed construction contract\, including the implementation of digital contract and performance bond signatures for over 1\,000 State and Local transportation infrastructure projects then valued at $1.2 Billion in awarded contracts annually.  Wes currently serves as the Director of the Iowa DOT’s Construction and Materials Bureau\, where his responsibilities as the State Construction and Materials Engineer for the past 6 years include central administrative oversight of Iowa’s $850M annual Transportation Improvement Program and $4.2B 5-year Program.  Current initiatives being championed include e-ticketing for asphalt\, concrete\, aggregates\, and other materials\, which is a key remaining element to achieve 100% electronic contract administration and materials documentation workflow.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/encore-bridge-replacement-with-box-culverts/
LOCATION:Encore 2024
CATEGORIES:Encore,Encore 2024,Pipe School 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T144500
DTSTAMP:20260427T194525
CREATED:20240207T192034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T045230Z
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SUMMARY:Deep Fill Boxes
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual \nSpeaker:  Adam Gillipsie\, P.E. – WVDOT \nPresentation Description: \nMore information coming soon! \nSpeaker Bio: \nMore information coming soon!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/encore-deep-fill-boxes/
LOCATION:Encore 2024
CATEGORIES:Encore,Encore 2024,Pipe School 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T133000
DTSTAMP:20260427T194525
CREATED:20240207T191916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T045203Z
UID:10881-1709728200-1709731800@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Culvert Repair and Replacements
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual \nSpeaker: James Freed\, P.E. – Rinker Materials\n \nPresentation Description: \nFailing culvert? This presentation starts by looking at the two main forms of repair\, replace\, or rehabilitation: open cut and trenchless. Open cut being the most simple\, will be only touched on in the beginning. The majority of this presentation will be looking at: lining\, sliplining\, and tunneling.\nSpeaker Bio: \nJames is a Technical Resource Engineer from Texas who now works in Pennsylvania\, covering Western Penn\, Eastern Ohio\, and West Virginia. He graduated from Texas Tech University in 2015 with a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering. He resides in Pittsburgh with his wife\, baby girl\, and 4 dogs. He started his career in design consulting engineering and decided to branch over to the producer/manufacturing side when COVID struck. He might be the best presenter I’ve seen so I hope you are ready to have your socks blown off!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/encore-culvert-repair-and-replacements/
LOCATION:Encore 2024
CATEGORIES:Encore,Encore 2024,Pipe School 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T121500
DTSTAMP:20260427T194525
CREATED:20240207T191147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T190709Z
UID:10866-1709723700-1709727300@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Post-Installation Inspection
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual \nSpeaker:  Al Hogan\, P.E. – American Concrete Pipe Association \nPresentation Description: \nOur Post Installation Inspection (PII) and Evaluation will cover topics to help the student better understand importance of Post Installation Inspection & Evaluation to all Infrastructure Stakeholders\, provide guidance on the assignment of responsibility for the PII and the Evaluation process\, and review National Standard guidance for the evaluation of installed pipe. \nThe last portion of the class will assist the students in the important process of putting together clear Post Installation Inspection specification or technical guidance document language for their projects. \nSpeaker Bio: \nCurrently based in Culleoka\, Tennessee\, he has been working for the ACPA since October of 2007. As the Southeast Region Engineer\, he promotes the selection and use of rigid concrete pipes through meetings\, training\, and other activities. He assists the member companies\, develops and delivers technical training\, and provides technical assistance to internal and external customers.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/encore-post-installation-inspection/
LOCATION:Encore 2024
CATEGORIES:Encore,Encore 2024,Pipe School 2024
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T194525
CREATED:20240207T191642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T191642Z
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SUMMARY:Micro-Tunneling
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual \nSpeaker:  Henry Lu\, P.Eng. – Heidelberg Materials \nPresentation Description: \nFrom a precaster’s perspective\, this presentation aims to provide some intro-level knowledge in the micro-tunneling industry\, such as common terminologies/methods\, key definitions & feature for microtunnelling RCPs\, a sample structural design\, and to share a few tips for project management\, pipe production and QC.\nSpeaker Bio: \nHenry has a civil & structural Engineering background and currently manages the Engineering department for the pipe & precast business for Heidelberg Materials Canada Region. Henry has been with the pipe & cement industry for over 10 years and has cumulated experiences in concrete\, pipe design\, CapEx project management and quality. Henry is based in Vancouver BC\, and enjoys crabbing\, paddleboarding\, BBQ and skiing in his spare time.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/encore-micro-tunneling/
LOCATION:Encore 2024
CATEGORIES:Encore,Encore 2024,Pipe School 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240305T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240305T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T194525
CREATED:20240207T191443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T142214Z
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SUMMARY:Box Culvert Installation & Alternate Uses of Box
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual \nSpeaker:  Steve Smart – County Materials \nPresentation Description: \nMore information coming soon! \nSpeaker Bio: \nSteve is a Technical Resource Engineer for County Materials Corporation based out of Indianapolis\, IN responsible for providing technical services for the states of Indiana\, Illinois and Missouri. County Materials is a full service producer of concrete pipe\, precast box culverts and other associated concrete products. \nHe’s actively involved in the concrete industry for over 40 years in marketing and production precast pipe\, box culverts and 3-sided bridge systems. \nSteve has held leadership positions in the Illinois Concrete Pipe Association\, Board member of National Precast Concrete Association\, founding member of the Derby City Chapter-ASHE and currently Indiana State Director of IKO Concrete Pipe Association. \nMarried to Martha\, a real estate broker\, they have 2 grown sons\, Patrick and Andrew\, who have blessed them with a granddaughter\, Journey\, and grandson\, Oliver. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/encore-outside-the-box-alternative-uses-of-box/
LOCATION:Encore 2024
CATEGORIES:Encore,Encore 2024,Pipe School 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240305T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240305T144500
DTSTAMP:20260427T194525
CREATED:20240207T191316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T045012Z
UID:10869-1709646300-1709649900@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Box Culvert Design
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual \nSpeaker: Brian Jenner\, P.E. – Rinker Materials \nPresentation Description: \nPrecast Concrete Box Culverts are an important part of the United States Infrastructure.  Their main purpose is to convey water under roadways.  They are also used as pedestrian tunnels\, utility tunnels\, wildlife passages\, and many other uses. They are buried in the ground and act as a bridge for the traffic above them.  Precast Concrete Box Culverts are designed to withstand the loads applied to them making them both resilient and sustainable parts of the nation’s infrastructure.  This presentation will go over how Precast Concrete Box Culverts are designed.  We will discuss loads\, load factors\, and design criteria used as we design a box culvert using AASHTO LRFD Specifications and Eriksson Culvert. \nSpeaker Bio: \nBrian is a Project Engineer for Rinker Materials and lives in Rapid City\, South Dakota at the base of the Black Hills National Forest close to Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial. \nOther than a short time as Technical Resource Engineer for Montana\, Wyoming\, and the Dakotas\, Brian has been a Project Engineer since 2005.  His responsibilities are primarily for items produced in Montana.  Brian is responsible for the structural design of prestressed bridge beams and box culverts as well as project management items like product costing\, shop plan production and order entry.  Brian is a Registered Professional Engineer in 20 states. \nBrian graduated from South Dakota Mines with a B.S. (1994) and M.S. (1996) in Civil Engineering and was part of the 1995 National Championship Concrete Canoe Team. \nBrian is a member of several ASTM Committees\, ACPA Infrastructure Committee and PCI Bridge Producers Committee. \nIn his spare time\, Brian enjoys spending time with his family\, fishing\, kayaking\, hiking and retro gaming.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/encore-box-culvert-design/
LOCATION:Encore 2024
CATEGORIES:Encore,Encore 2024,Pipe School 2024
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240305T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240305T133000
DTSTAMP:20260427T194525
CREATED:20240207T191753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T044948Z
UID:10878-1709641800-1709645400@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:New ASTM Standard of Design for Low Head Pressure Pipe
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual \nSpeaker: Margarita Takou\, Ph.D.\, P.E.\, ENV SP – American Concrete Pipe Association\n \nPresentation Description: \n\n\nOn this session the design method for the low head pressure pipe based on the newly published ASTM C1924\, Practice for Design of Buried Precast Concrete Low-Head Pressure Pipe will be analyzed. Applied loads and pressure distributions\, design conditions and reinforcement arrangements will be explained. At the end of this presentation\, the attendees will have a guide on how to use the ASTM C1924 standard to perform the design of a low head concrete pipe. \n\n\nSpeaker Bio: \nMargarita Takou\, Ph.D.\, P.E.\, ENV SP is currently based in Irving\, Texas.  She has worked for the ACPA since September of 2016.  Margarita earned a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in civil engineering from the National Technical University of Athens. In 2016 she received her Doctor of Philosophy degree in structural engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington. \nMargarita is the Vice President of the ACPA Research and Education Foundation\, and the ACPA’s Technical Resources Manager. She works with members and engineers on any technical items related to concrete pipe and boxes. She manages the QCast Program and is also a committee staff liaison between the Research\, Quality\, and Safety Committees.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/encore-new-astm-standard-of-design-for-low-head-pressure-pipe/
LOCATION:Encore 2024
CATEGORIES:Encore,Encore 2024,In-Person,Pipe School 2024
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240305T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240305T121500
DTSTAMP:20260427T194525
CREATED:20240207T190911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T044859Z
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SUMMARY:Pipe Installation
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual \nSpeaker: David Matocha – Rinker Materials \nPresentation Description: \nLike 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 of foundation\, bedding and structural backfill will be discussed.  Finally\, the different steps in installing concrete pipe will be reviewed. \nSpeaker Bio: \nDavid started in the concrete pipe industry in June 1996 with Gifford-Hill doing technical marketing. He has witnessed the transition of Gifford-Hill to Hanson\, Hanson to Forterra\, and recently\, Forterra to Rinker. He spent time as the Austin Sales Manager before moving back into technical marketing. He has been active in the American Society of Civil Engineers and was recently awarded a Lifetime Service Award by the Texas Section in 2023. He was President of the Austin Branch in 2000-2001 and again in 2004-2005. He spent almost 20 years on the Austin Contractors and Engineers Association Board and was their board president in 2015-2016. David earned the Master Precaster certification from the National Precast Association in 2022. He is active in promoting the concrete pipe industry within the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-Of-Way Association and oversaw a major update to the concrete pipe AREMA guidelines. David graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BS in Civil Engineering.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/encore-pipe-installation/
LOCATION:Encore 2024
CATEGORIES:Encore,Encore 2024,Pipe School 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240305T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T194525
CREATED:20240207T190732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T044820Z
UID:10859-1709632800-1709636400@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Installation Inspection
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual \nSpeaker:  Palisha Sthapit – Rinker Materials \nPresentation Description: \nThis presentation discusses the methods to properly inspect drainage pipe and products before the installation process. It highlights the reasons for inspecting the pipe walking through various examples. This presentation provides the audience with a review of AASHTO R73\, which provides excellent guidance on the evaluation of RCP and other drainage products prior to installation. \nSpeaker Bio: \nPalisha Sthapit works as a Technical Resource Engineer at Rinker Materials. She covers greater Houston and Louisiana regions promoting precast concrete drainage products\, national standards\, and specifications\, as well as conducting training. \nShe received her bachelor’s degree in Architectural/Civil Engineering from University of Texas at Arlington with leadership honors. She lives with two cats and is an animal lover.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/encore-pre-installation-inspection/
LOCATION:Encore 2024
CATEGORIES:Encore,Encore 2024,Pipe School 2024
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Palisha-Sthapit.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T133000
DTSTAMP:20260427T194525
CREATED:20231109T211601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T215656Z
UID:9444-1706789700-1706794200@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Chairman's Luncheon & Awards
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco Grand Ballroom \nDescription: \nThe Award Luncheon will recognize the Journeyman\, Mel Marshal Award\, QCast\, Chairman’s Safety and Quality Award Winners.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-chairmans-luncheon-and-awards/
LOCATION:Frisco Grand Ballroom
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Ceremony,Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2024,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Pipe_School-Chairmans-Award-e1642962026357.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T115500
DTSTAMP:20260427T194525
CREATED:20231122T152527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T230552Z
UID:9539-1706785200-1706788500@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Pipe Installation
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 3\, 4\, 5 \nSpeaker: David Matocha – Rinker Materials \nPresentation Description: \nLike 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 of foundation\, bedding and structural backfill will be discussed.  Finally\, the different steps in installing concrete pipe will be reviewed. \nSpeaker Bio: \nDavid started in the concrete pipe industry in June 1996 with Gifford-Hill doing technical marketing. He has witnessed the transition of Gifford-Hill to Hanson\, Hanson to Forterra\, and recently\, Forterra to Rinker. He spent time as the Austin Sales Manager before moving back into technical marketing. He has been active in the American Society of Civil Engineers and was recently awarded a Lifetime Service Award by the Texas Section in 2023. He was President of the Austin Branch in 2000-2001 and again in 2004-2005. He spent almost 20 years on the Austin Contractors and Engineers Association Board and was their board president in 2015-2016. David earned the Master Precaster certification from the National Precast Association in 2022. He is active in promoting the concrete pipe industry within the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-Of-Way Association and oversaw a major update to the concrete pipe AREMA guidelines. David graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BS in Civil Engineering.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-pipe-installation/
LOCATION:Frisco 3\, 4\, 5
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2024,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-David-Matocha-2.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T115500
DTSTAMP:20260427T194525
CREATED:20230908T174749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T215352Z
UID:8700-1706785200-1706788500@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:ACPA Resources and Education
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 1 \nSpeakers:  Alicia Hodges – American Concrete Pipe Association\nChelsea Fitzgerald – American Concrete Pipe Association\n \nPresentation Description: \nExplore the new ACPA website\, members’ portal\, and learning center to familiarize yourself with the wealth of resources and tools available to you. Discover where to locate the most commonly accessed resources\, engage with the ACPA community\, stay informed about committee activities\, and stay connected with upcoming events. \nSpeaker Bios: \nBased out of Des Moines\, IA\, Alicia has worked for the ACPA since 2021.  As the Director of Education\, Alicia oversees the programming and educational opportunities offered by the ACPA.  Alicia works closely with the Education Committee and ACPA Staff to determine the educational needs of members and key stakeholders\, develop principal trainings\, and provide a variety of educational platforms for learners. \nBased out of the Des Moines area\, Chelsea has been a member of the ACPA team since 2022. In her role as a Marketing Associate\, Chelsea’s duties encompass a wide array of responsibilities\, including but not limited to: assisting in the development and upkeep of web content\, boosting the visibility of the ACPA and the concrete pipe industry on various social media platforms\, contributing to the creation and enhancement of newly branded materials\, ensuring data integrity\, and tackling other tasks within the realm of marketing. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-acpa-resources-and-websites/
LOCATION:Frisco 1
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2024,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Alicia-Hodges-Chelsea-Fitzgerald.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T105500
DTSTAMP:20260427T194525
CREATED:20231222T215312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T210508Z
UID:9776-1706781600-1706784900@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Value of ACPA Training for District Operations
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 3\, 4\, 5 \nSpeaker:  Bryan Czech\, P.E. – GA DOT\n \nPresentation Description: \nMore information coming soon! \nSpeaker Bio: \nBryan is a 1996 Civil Engineering Technology Graduate of Georgia Southern University. He has over 27 years of experience working for the Georgia Department of Transportation\, from Project Inspector/Manager to Construction Liaison to the State Construction Office. He has a Wife of 27 years (Stacey)\, two children (Kaylee and Kenneth)\, and a grandson (Keegan). \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-value-of-acpa-training/
LOCATION:Frisco 3\, 4\, 5
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2024,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ACPA-Pipe-School-ACPA-Training-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T105500
DTSTAMP:20260427T194525
CREATED:20230920T195552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T215136Z
UID:8916-1706781600-1706784900@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Soils on the Jobsite
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 2 \nSpeaker: Karl Beckemeier\, P.E. – Rinker Materials \nPresentation Description: \nSoils are a critical component of all construction projects and are important to all types of pipe installations. It is important to understand how the information found in various references and guides on soils relates to what might be seen on a project site\, along with the importance of this information in pipe installations. This presentation will cover: 1. Soil basics\, terminology\, and the importance of proper evaluation and construction; 2. Table 2 – USCS\, AASHTO\, and USDA comparison – considerations in soil selection\, and how these soil requirements relate to some local specifications; 3. Compaction equipment\, lift thicknesses\, practices\, and testing; 4. Quick checks in the field & lessons learned; 5. AASHTO #57 Aggregate; 6. Jobsite and excavation safety \nSpeaker Bio: \nKarl Beckemeier started with Rinker Materials in 2023 and is the Technical Resource Engineer for Missouri\, Kansas\, and Nebraska. His previous experience includes 2 years designing public infrastructure projects at Anderson Engineering\, 4 years with Terracon performing field inspections and testing on soils and construction materials\, 3 years as a Materials Inspector with the Missouri Department of Transportation\, and 2 years as the Quality Control Engineer at Charah\, Inc. for fly ash\, bottom ash\, and FGD gypsum in Louisville\, KY. Karl graduated from the Missouri University of Science and Technology with a M.S. and B.S. in Civil Engineering\, along with a B.S. in Architectural Engineering. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-soils/
LOCATION:Frisco 2
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2024,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Karl-Beckemeier.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T105500
DTSTAMP:20260427T194525
CREATED:20230908T173534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T215103Z
UID:8691-1706781600-1706784900@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Shifting Paradigms in a Shifting World
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 1 \nSpeaker:  Jason Allen\, P.E. – Oldcastle Infrastructure \nPresentation Description: \nThe world is changing\, and nowhere is this more evident than in the construction and manufacturing industry. The way our profession is perceived and the way we perceive the world has changed dramatically in the last 30 years. In this presentation\, Jason Allen will explain the most popular cognitive biases and how they can shape the way we are viewed and the way we view the world around us. Jason will also discuss how cognitive biases and shifting paradigms can be used to our advantage in moving our industry forward. \nSpeaker Bio: \nJason Allen is an engineer. He likes to be the center of attention. Sometimes he is funny\, and sometimes he is serious. You never really know what you are going to get. Is it worth rolling the dice to see which Jason will show up? I don’t know\, but I think it’s worth a shot.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-shifting-paradigms-and-cognitive-basis/
LOCATION:Frisco 1
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2024,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Jason-Allen.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T194525
CREATED:20231109T202826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T165042Z
UID:9401-1706779800-1706785200@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Quality School Final Exam
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 7
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-quality-school-final-exam/
LOCATION:Frisco 7
CATEGORIES:Exam,In-Person,Pipe School 2024,Production,Quality School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Pipe_School-Pipe-Show-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T095500
DTSTAMP:20260427T194525
CREATED:20231222T214921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T200632Z
UID:9769-1706778000-1706781300@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Resilient Design
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 3\, 4\, 5 \nSpeaker:  Jeremy Bowers\, P.E.\, S.E. – SG&H\n \nPresentation Description: \nLearn about how resilience\, sustainability\, and recovery can be incorporated into design. The increased occurrence of wildfires and floods in the United States has highlighted the need to develop an approach to design resilient culvert and storm sewer pipe. The serviceability of these systems is critical to maintaining the functionality and safety of roadways. Join Jeremy Bowers as he reviews how this guide provides a framework\, including best practices\, mitigation measures\, design checks\, and the importance of planning for recovery\, to enhance the resilience of culvert and storm drains exposed to these extreme weather events. \nSpeaker Bio: \nJeremy Bowers is a Senior Consulting Engineer with SGH\, where his work has focused on the analysis\, design\, investigation\, and rehabilitation of buried reinforced concrete\, metal\, and plastic structures for the infrastructure and nuclear industries. He is a member of TRB AKB70 Standing Committee on Culverts\, Buried Bridges and Soil Structure Interaction and chair of AKB70(3) Buried Structure Rehabilitation Subcommittee. He lives in Maryland with his wife\, Karin\, and three children. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-resilient-design/
LOCATION:Frisco 3\, 4\, 5
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2024,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Jeremy-Bowers-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T095500
DTSTAMP:20260427T194525
CREATED:20231031T195842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T192326Z
UID:9306-1706778000-1706781300@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Concrete Pipe Design Basics
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 2 \nSpeaker:  Melitza E. Avila – Rinker Materials\n \nPresentation Description: \nExplore the Fundamentals of Direct and Indirect Design Methods in Reinforced Concrete Pipe Systems. Delve into the comprehensive array of tools and resources for Indirect Design\, including the American Concrete Pipe Association’s Fill Height Table and the web-based Pipe Pac program. Gain insights into the essential steps\, considerations\, and assumptions integral to the Indirect Design method\, making it an optimal choice for practical culvert design applications. \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.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-concrete-pipe-design-basics/
LOCATION:Frisco 2
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2024,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Melitza-Avila-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T095500
DTSTAMP:20260427T194525
CREATED:20230908T172344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T042317Z
UID:8688-1706778000-1706781300@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Building the Dream Team
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 1 \nSpeaker:  Trevor McDonald\, P.E. CFM\, ENV SP – Mountain States Concrete Pipe Association \nPresentation Description: \nThe greatest sports team ever assembled was arguably the 1992 US Men’s Olympic basketball team. They were able to pull together the greatest collection of basketball talent on the planet. Because of their outstanding success on the world stage\, international participation and talent in basketball soared for years to come. Let’s discuss some important components to what could make up the local concrete pipe ‘Dream Team’ and enjoy a little game of Jeopardy! \nSpeaker Bio: \nCurrently based near Salt Lake City\, Utah\, he has been working for the ACPA since February 2022. Prior to that\, he served as a municipal engineer in a fast-growing city in southern Utah.  Trevor gained valuable experience in community development\, transportation\, municipal sewers\, storm water\, and floodplain management.  As the Mountain States Director\, he enjoys educating specifiers\, installers\, and inspectors of gravity pipe systems. His day-to-day consists of conference presentations\, webinars\, event planning\, and meetings to build proficiency in thesesystems.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-building-the-dream-team/
LOCATION:Frisco 1
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2024,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Trevor-McDonald.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T092500
DTSTAMP:20260427T194525
CREATED:20231109T202707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T032810Z
UID:9398-1706776200-1706779500@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:QCast - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 7 \nSpeaker: Paul Krauss – WJE \nSpeaker Bio: \nPaul has worked for the nationally-acclaimed consulting engineering firm of Wiss\, Janney\, Elstner Associates\, Inc. (WJE) since 1988. He first became involved with industry-specific quality programs in 1991\, helping develop quality programs for several industry associations. He was involved with the original development of the ACPA QCast Program in 1998 and manages the team of trained WJE auditors that perform the plant audits for conformance to the QCast requirements. The passion and knowledge that Paul and the WJE auditors bring to the QCast program helps the industry improve quality and to “raise the bar”. Prior to joining WJE\, Paul worked for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) providing a state agency perspective.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-qcast-part-2/
LOCATION:Frisco 7
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2024,Production,Quality School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Paul-Krauss.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T085500
DTSTAMP:20260427T194525
CREATED:20231031T200719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240107T041428Z
UID:9319-1706774400-1706777700@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Peanut Roundabout: Safer Way to the Beach
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 3\, 4\, 5 \nSpeaker:  Aaron L. Grant\, P.E. – AL DOT\n \nPresentation Description: \nMore information coming soon! \nSpeaker Bio: \nGraduated from the University of Alabama in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Spent three and half years working in the Bridge Rating and Load Testing section of ALDOT Maintenance Bureau. Transferred to the Construction section of ALDOT Southeast Region -Troy Area in 2022. Currently the Assistant Construction Engineer providing administrative support to state and consultant project personnel on all state highway construction projects within ALDOT Troy Area. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-peanut-roundabout/
LOCATION:Frisco 3\, 4\, 5
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2024,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Aaron-Grant.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T085500
DTSTAMP:20260427T194525
CREATED:20230920T200244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T214604Z
UID:8920-1706774400-1706777700@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Engineering Ethics
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 2 \nSpeaker: Ron Reichert – AmeriTex Pipe & Products \nPresentation Description: \n\nOur behavior\, both personally and professionally\, is a culmination of values and morals we have been taught and learned since we were born. Some of these influences were subtle\, some were overt\, but all helped create who we are and helped construct our moral character. Our underlying responsibility as engineers is to the individuals\, some of whom are family and friends\, who will be using or benefitting from the infrastructure we are designing and constructing. These responsibilities are to be held paramount in design\, material selection\, construction\, and final inspection of an engineered project. \nEngineers are faced with daily issues and challenges for which we call on our extensive education\, training\, and experience to provide the design solution\, while holding paramount the health\, safety and well-being of the public. Ethical considerations can also arise in our personal conduct\, how we relate to colleagues or competitors\, and our participation in professional organizations. Engineers are and should be held to the highest standards of technical competence and personal conduct. \nWe will explore some of the influences that make us who we are and create our moral character. We will also look at how our morals can help us professionally and ethically navigate potentially dangerous or possibly illegal situations. \n\nSpeaker Bio: \nRon Reichert attended Drexel University where he earned a BS in Civil Engineering. Ron was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Infrastructure Advancement Institute\, IAI\, and has been heavily involved with ASCE committees and events at the local\, state and national level. He also supports and participates in APWA\, SAME\, and numerous other professional societies. Ron was chairman of the Texas Concrete Pipe Association in 2016 and is a member of ASTM C13\, E60\, F17 and F36. Ron has over 24 years of experience in specification and selection of infrastructure materials.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-engineering-ethics/
LOCATION:Frisco 2
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2024,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Ron-Reichert.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T085500
DTSTAMP:20260427T194525
CREATED:20230908T171613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T214537Z
UID:8684-1706774400-1706777700@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Outside the Box: Alternative Uses of Box
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 1 \nSpeaker:  Steve Smart – County Materials \nPresentation Description: \nMore information coming soon! \nSpeaker Bio: \nSteve is a Technical Resource Engineer for County Materials Corporation based out of Indianapolis\, IN responsible for providing technical services for the states of Indiana\, Illinois and Missouri. County Materials is a full service producer of concrete pipe\, precast box culverts and other associated concrete products. \nHe’s actively involved in the concrete industry for over 40 years in marketing and production precast pipe\, box culverts and 3-sided bridge systems. \nSteve has held leadership positions in the Illinois Concrete Pipe Association\, Board member of National Precast Concrete Association\, founding member of the Derby City Chapter-ASHE and currently Indiana State Director of IKO Concrete Pipe Association. \nMarried to Martha\, a real estate broker\, they have 2 grown sons\, Patrick and Andrew\, who have blessed them with a granddaughter\, Journey\, and grandson\, Oliver. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-outside-the-box/
LOCATION:Frisco 1
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2024,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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