Location: Frisco 7, 8, & 9 Event Evaluations: UNIQUE URL (to SurveyMonkey) <-- Many URLs created Welcome to the 2022 Pipe School! Hear from the Chairman of the Board, ACPA President, Education Committee Chair, and two keynote speakers as they kick the week off with messages of inspiration. Speakers Branimir Kovac - ACPA Chairman of […]
Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Wes Musgrove - IowaDOT Presentation Description When backfilling and compaction by flooding is required, backfill may be placed in lifts up to 2 feet thick. Place backfill simultaneously on both sides of culvert. Determine if pipe culverts need to be restrained and take appropriate actions to prevent floating of culverts during […]
Location: Frisco 6 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!
Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Brian Barth, P.E. - TxDOT Presentation Description Brian Barth is the Deputy Executive Director for Program Delivery for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), responsible for overseeing all program and project delivery for the Department. A member of the TxDOT family since 1988, Barth began his career as an engineering assistant […]
Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Tyson Rupnow, PhD - LADOTD Presentation Description Traditionally, DOTD has relied on a primarily paper-based process for field data collection. Mobile technology (defined as hardware and software that can be used in concert to allow integrated data collection, access to project-related information, and realtime communication capabilities) continues to improve and become more […]
Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: J.R. Taylor - MDT Presentation Description This presentation will focus on the benefits of 2-Dimensional (2D) Hydraulic Modeling and highlight how this advancement in engineering technology can help hydraulic engineers design for the future and build sustainable resilience into our transportation system. A basic introduction to 2D hydraulic modeling will be included. […]
Location: Frisco 6 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!
Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Craig Stevens - DelDOT Presentation Description The focus of this presentation will be communication between the design sections and the construction sections. Craig Stevens is the Bridge Design Engineer with 18 years of experience at DelDOT. Craig will provide insight into the different topics relating to precast concrete construction and design, address […]
Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Dan Miller, PE - ODOT Presentation Description The AASHTO Committee on Materials and Pavements provides a forum for the development and exchange of information related to materials testing, specification, and performance; as well as to promote the use of new materials and develop and recommend methods of testing for such materials. Technical Subcommittee 4a provides those […]
Location: Frisco 2 Description Projects are complex with many different stakeholders individuals by a variety of forces. During this session, a panel of the industry stakeholders will be brought together to talk about their individual points of view, challenges, and influences in number of real-life project situations. Moderator: Kim Spahn - American Concrete Pipe Association […]
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 Session!
Location: Frisco 6 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!
Location: Rinker Materials Buses will load at the Embassy Suites Convention Center parking lot. 6:25am - 1st bus leaving 6:35am - 2nd & 3rd bus leaving 6:45am - 4th & 5th bus leaving Tours are approximately 2.5 hours and will require each participant to sign a release on the bus.
Location: Frisco 6 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!
Speaker: Matt Childs, PE - Turner Presentation Description “Pipe Installation” will be an interactive presentation of the best practices of gravity Pipe installation. Students will have the opportunity to discuss with experts from the precast concrete Pipe industry as well as experienced contractor, inspector and engineering professionals to improve The important stage of pipe installation […]
Location: Frisco 6 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!
Location: Frisco 2 Speakers: Luke Assink - WSDOT & Corey Fraser - CPNW Presentation Description WSDOT Fish Passage Projects involve complex construction conditions with severe time constraints. Learn how WSDOT and Precast Concrete Producers have worked together to incorporate innovative planning, design, materials, and construction methods to meet these stringent requirements. At the conclusion of this […]
Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Jason Van Nice, P.E. - KDOT Presentation Description: The Kansas Department of Transportation’s Turner Diagonal: Partnering for Growth project in Kansas City brought together public and private partners to re-imagine a decades-old interchange in order to improve safety, reduce congestion, promote development, and provide better access to public transit. This presentation […]
Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Trygve Hoff, P.E. - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description At its heart, Asset Management is a business concept. Used successfully in asset heavy businesses, such as railroads, power companies, and the technology sector, it has provided business leaders with the tools to capitalize on the value of their tangible resources. […]
Location: Frisco 7, 8, & 9 The Award Luncheon will recognize the Journeyman, Mel Marshal Award, QCast, Chairman’s Safety and Quality Award Winners.
Location: Gateway East Speaker: TBD Presentation Description: Registered ACPA Members Only
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 […]
Location: Grand Ballroom C Speaker: Jenica Keller, P.E., - NDOT Presentation Description More information to come! Speaker Bio Over the past 26 years, Jenica has worked in several positions within the Nevada Department of Transportation, many of which have included leadership and supervisory responsibilities. She held the Assistant Chief of Project Management position for 3 […]
Location: Grand Ballroom C Speakers: Jonathan Karam, P.E. and Santiago Rodriguez, M.C.E., P.E. - DelDOT Presentation Description: Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) has been a hot topic in the Transportation industry. It has been one of the main focuses of DelDOT with many benefits; limiting the impact to the traveling public, speeding up the construction process […]
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!
Location: Grand Ballroom C Speaker: Joseph Barbour, P.E., - NCDOT Presentation Description: The NCDOT Materials and Tests CCTV pipe inspections are performed by NASSCO PACP licensed technicians and engineers. Materials and Tests’ CCTV pipe inspections focus primarily around project level quality acceptance inspections and reactive maintenance-based investigations. Primary defect observations that are taken on project […]
Location: Grand Ballroom C Speaker: Jimmy Farrell - ASTM Presentation Description This presentation is aimed at educating attendees on ASTM International and our standards development process. ASTM committees are made up of volunteer members who participate in all aspects of an industry, and the more voices that participate, the more relevant the standards will be […]
Location: 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 […]
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!