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SUMMARY:Reinforcement 1
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker: Jake Jyrkama – Rinker Materials \nPresentation Description: \nWe all know reinforcement makes our product stronger\, more durable\, and easier to handle. But how does it accomplish all of this? And why is it so important to be produced EXACTLY how the project plans specify? We will discus the purpose of reinforcing\, the types and identifications\, basic welding requirements\, fabrication of cages\, and the specifications that govern it. \nSpeaker Bio: \nJake is the Director of Quality Assurance for Rinker Materials and is responsible for maintaining and developing QA/QC standards\, measurements\, auditing\, monitoring\, benchmarking and optimization for all products sold and manufactured. He is also responsible for training and development of quality control personnel as well as identifying operational improvement opportunities across the business. He is the current chair of the ACPA Quality Committee. Jake holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering\, he is a Professional Engineer registered in Texas and has over 27 years of experience in the concrete pipe industry.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/reinforcement-1-2025/
LOCATION:Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Production,Quality School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T095500
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SUMMARY:Reinforcement 2
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker: Jake Jyrkama – Rinker Materials \nPresentation Description: \nWe all know reinforcement makes our product stronger\, more durable\, and easier to handle. But how does it accomplish all of this? And why is it so important to be produced EXACTLY how the project plans specify? We will discuss the purpose of reinforcing\, the types and identifications\, basic welding requirements\, fabrication of cages\, and the specifications that govern it. \nSpeaker Bio: \nJake is the Director of Quality Assurance for Rinker Materials and is responsible for maintaining and developing QA/QC standards\, measurements\, auditing\, monitoring\, benchmarking and optimization for all products sold and manufactured. He is also responsible for training and development of quality control personnel as well as identifying operational improvement opportunities across the business. He is the current chair of the ACPA Quality Committee. Jake holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Degree\, he is a Professional Engineer registered in Texas\, and has over 27 years of experience in the concrete pipe industry.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/reinforcement-2-2025/
LOCATION:Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Production,Quality School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T105500
DTSTAMP:20260519T121342
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T024431Z
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SUMMARY:Cementitious Materials
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker: Vartan Babakhanian – Rinker Materials \nPresentation Description: \nGain an understanding of the history of Portland Cement\, its current chemical make-up\, and how it’s manufactured. You will also learn the basics of Supplemental Cementitious Materials (SCMs) including Pozzolans (Fly Ash) and Ground granulated blast furnace slag. \nSpeaker Bio: \nVartan has been with Rinker Materials\, formerly Gifford-Hill and Hanson\, in Dallas\, Texas. Since 1983. \nVartan serves as the Technical Services Manager\, and his areas of responsibility include management of Rinker’s Technical Services laboratory Quality Control / Quality assurance program\, where he is tasked with problem solving\, developing and conducting training programs\, research and development\, and public relations. \nVartan has been a Professional Engineer since 1987 in the state of Texas \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/cementitious-materials-2025/
LOCATION:Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Production,Quality School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T120000
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CREATED:20241030T141049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T024506Z
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SUMMARY:Aggregates
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker: Vartan Babakhanian – Rinker Materials \nPresentation Description: \nContinue your education of Concrete Materials from the Cement course by attending aggregates. During this course you will gain a knowledge of aggregate composition and properties\, along with the ASTM specifications that you need to be familiar with to make quality concrete pipe. \nSpeaker Bio: \nVartan has been with Rinker Materials\, formerly Gifford-Hill and Hanson\, in Dallas\, Texas. Since 1983. \nVartan serves as the Technical Services Manager\, and his areas of responsibility include management of Rinker’s Technical Services laboratory Quality Control / Quality assurance program\, where he is tasked with problem solving\, developing and conducting training programs\, research and development\, and public relations. \nVartan has been a Professional Engineer since 1987 in the state of Texas
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/aggregates-2025/
LOCATION:Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Production,Quality School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T121342
CREATED:20241217T231033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T183117Z
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SUMMARY:Pipe Show - Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Location: Aminah 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!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/pipe-show-lunch/
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,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T135500
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CREATED:20241030T141814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T024549Z
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SUMMARY:Concrete Technology
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker: Matt Steen – Jensen Precast \nPresentation Description: \nLearn the basics of understanding the proportioning of materials\, (cementitious\, aggregate\, water\, and admixtures)\, to create wet or dry cast concrete for Pipe and Precast. Also included is a discussion of some of the most common “bad” things that can happen to concrete\, such as ASR and Sulfate Attack\, and how to avoid them. \nSpeaker Bio: \nMatthew is a Quality Manager for Jensen Precast in Las Vegas Nevada. He has been in the concrete industry for 6 years within various Quality roles. Matthew is a firm believer in Servant Leadership\, teamwork\, integrity and innovation; he believes the greatest way to empower someone is to show them their own highest value.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/concrete-technology-2025/
LOCATION:Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Production,Quality School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T145500
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SUMMARY:Mix Design Calculations
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker: Rich Brewster – Northern Concrete Pipe \nPresentation Description: \nProper mix design is the basis for the quality and cost of our products. This session sets the foundation for understanding basic mix design. In addition to learning what “specific gravity” is and its relationship to the volume calculations in a mix design\, you will learn about “aggregate absorption” to help manage moisture in your aggregates during batching and how to apply these concepts to mix design calculations. \nSpeaker Bio: \nRich Brewster is Director of Quality Control for Northern Concrete Pipe\, based in Bay City\, Michigan. He’s been with Northern since 2004 and has been involved in the quality program since 2007. Rich is responsible for developing and overseeing Northern’s award winning quality control program\, maintaining various plant and company certifications\, ensuring product compliance to local\, state and national specifications\, personnel training\, and overseeing product research and testing projects. Rich is an active member of ACPA’s Manufacturing/Quality\, Education\, and Research Committees; as well as Vice Chair on ASTM’s C-13 Committee. Rich is a proud recipient of the ACPA’s Mel Marshall Award\, and the ASTM C13 Chair Award.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/mix-design-calculations-2025/
LOCATION:Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Production,Quality School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T155500
DTSTAMP:20260519T121342
CREATED:20241030T142226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T024703Z
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SUMMARY:Concrete Production
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker: Tom Umek – Independent Educational Consultant \nPresentation Description: \nThe production of consistent and high-quality concrete is essential to all of the products that we make. This session will discuss the importance of proper material storage and handling\, material and admix batching sequence\, and the importance of compensating for aggregate moisture (again). We will review the various styles of mixers followed by a discussion of the transportation and pouring of concrete. \nSpeaker Bio: \nTom worked in production for 30 years. He has continued in the industry until today as a teacher\, consultant\, and salesman. Currently working as an independent consultant. Tom has been involved with the ACPA Short Course Schools since 1995 as a committee member and Task Group chairman of the Production school. \nHis family consists of Kathy\, his wife of 38 years and his daughter Ashlyn and son Anton. Ashlyn is married to Travis\, and they have a 10 year old son\, Brody. Passions are Coaching Baseball\, fishing\, and teaching others about vibration and how it effects concrete production.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/concrete-production-2025/
LOCATION:Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Production,Quality School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T173000
DTSTAMP:20260519T121342
CREATED:20241030T142428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T024821Z
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SUMMARY:Consolidation
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker: Tom Umek – Independent Educational Consultant \nPresentation Description: \nProper consolidation of concrete in our forms\, using various vibration methods\, is critical to strength\, appearance\, and durability of our products. We will discuss the basics of both amplitude and frequency of vibration\, the various methods of vibration used in our industry as well as some of the effects of improper vibration. You’ll learn how to effectively consolidate concrete by removing the air and packing the aggregates as tightly as possible\, by utilizing vibration. \nSpeaker Bio: \nTom worked in production for 30 years. He has continued in the industry until today as a teacher\, consultant\, and salesman. Currently working as an independent consultant. Tom has been involved with the ACPA Short Course Schools since 1995 as a committee member and Task Group chairman of the Production school. \nHis family consists of Kathy\, his wife of 38 years and his daughter Ashlyn and son Anton. Ashlyn is married to Travis\, and they have a 10 year old son\, Brody. Passions are Coaching Baseball\, fishing\, and teaching others about vibration and how it effects concrete production.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/consolidation-2025/
LOCATION:Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Production,Quality School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260519T121342
CREATED:20241217T231211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T183214Z
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SUMMARY:Pipe Show
DESCRIPTION:Location: Aminah 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!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/pipe-show-2/
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,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T121342
CREATED:20241217T231405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T153453Z
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SUMMARY:ACPA Research & Education Foundation Transportation Dinner (invitation only)
DESCRIPTION:Location: \nTransportation will be provided to and from the dinner. \nPlease gather at the registration desk at 5:30pm to load the buses. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/acpa-research-education-foundation-transportation-dinner-invitation-only/
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,Social,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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