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 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 […]
Speaker: Palisha Sthapit - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: This 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 […]
Speaker: Bob Hildebranski, P.E. - Orion Engineers Presentation Description: Constructability reviews are conducted during various phases of a design effort. The structured review is performed to validate that a project can be built as designed, identify potential construction-related issues and develop & present alternatives to the design team for evaluation. The review is typically performed […]
Speaker: Eghe Igiehon - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: ACPA’s Design Data #1 for Highway Live Loads has recently been updated to address the latest changes in the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications. As such, it would be a good time to give a presentation on live load design of RCP and follow the […]
Speakers: Brandon Raines, P.E. - WVDOT Jeremiah Knavenshue, P.E. - WVDOT Presentation Description: As part of the Appalachian Development Highway, Corridor H is one of the final routes to be constructed in West Virginia. The intention of this route will be to provide connectivity between I-79 near Weston, WV and I-81 near Strasburg, VA. The […]
Speaker: Al Hogan, P.E. - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: This class will walk the students through the basic concepts of the structural design of RCP. The speaker will utilize the content of our ACPA Fill Height Table to walk the students through an interactive exercise to explain all of the basic design considerations […]
Speaker: Peter Stinchcomb - WYDOT Presentation Description: The Wyoming Department of Transportation along with the Wyoming Game and Fish and many NGO partners have teamed up and used concrete box culverts and a concrete arch culvert to increase the safety of Wyoming’s highways for not only its users but wildlife as well. Presentation objectives: • […]
Speaker: Joe Romanyk, EIT - County Materials Presentation Description: In this presentation, a discussion on cracking of reinforced concrete pipe will occur. Cracks are an intended design feature in reinforced concrete. A discussion on the theory of reinforced concrete design and how it relates to RCP crack control will occur. Attendees will learn about the […]
Speaker: Melitza Avila - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: Join 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. Speaker Bio: Melitza Avila is a Technical Resource Specialist based out of the East Coast […]