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SUMMARY:Unrivaled Durability of Concrete Pipe
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:  Karen Thompson – Concrete Pipe Association of Australasia\n \nPresentation Description: \nUnrivaled Durability of Concrete Pipe Proven\nThe Australian Concrete Pipe Association has in recent years conducted field investigation and laboratory analysis of aged installed concrete pipe to provide evidence of the products unrivalled durability in stormwater pipelines.\nFindings confirm:\n– Standard assumptions around corrosion process and modelling are not appropriate for concrete pipe\n– 100+ years service life without any reduction in structural capacity or corrosion induced cracking\nThe results and evidence of the study are being utilized to assess useful life and aide in technical discussions of lesser useful life of competitive products. \nConcepts to be covered in the presentation:\n– Durability of concrete pipe\, the assumptions and evidence.\n– Process of steel corrosion in concrete pipe in aggressive environments and why corrosion does not occur\n– Durability risks for plastic pipes.\n– How durability evidence is used by government agencies to value assets and plan future maintenance costs. \nLearning objectives:\n– Why concrete pipe is so durable\n– Mechanism of steel reinforcement corrosion in concrete pipe\n– Why greater than 100 years useful life can be utlised for concrete pipe\n– Concept of design life versus useful life\n– Characteristics and properties of plastic pipe that risk durability \nThe presentation outline:\n– Explain the history of durability studies by the CPAA\n– Illustrate the recent field investigations and laboratory testing to prove durability of concrete pipe\n– Discuss the assumptions of corrosion prediction models and why these are not appropriate for concrete pipes.\n– Corrosion process limited by oxygen availability with field investigation findings to prove\n– Explain durability concerns of plastic pipe and what resultant characteristics of concern are\n– Examples of 100+ year useful asset life being adopted for concrete pipe and why \nSpeaker Bio: \nExecutive Director of the Concrete Pipe Association of Australasia\, representing the reinforced concrete pipeline\, box culvert and associated civil precast product industry in Australia and New Zealand. \nGraduating from the University of Queensland\, Karen is a Civil Engineer with extensive experience in the pipe and precast industry in both Australia and overseas\, including the design\, supply\, manufacturing\, installation\, marketing and business management of civil precast concrete and a range of pipe materials including concrete\, plastic\, vitrified clay and steel. \nKaren chairs Australian Standards Australia Technical  Committee WS006 Concrete Pipes\,  is a member of CE-026 Precast Box Culverts\, WS028 Design and Installation of Buried Flexible Pipes and CE029 Access Covers and Grates. \nPassionate about all things pipe and precast\, bat crazy about durable and sustainable infrastructure\, With an enjoy every day attitude\,  Karen is hell bent on sharing her knowledge and experience”
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/unrivaled-durability-of-concrete-pipe-encore/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
CATEGORIES:Encore 2025
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T144711
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SUMMARY:Emergency Culvert Replacement - NY Rt. 7
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:  Ratan Huda\, P.E.\, MSSE – NYDOT \nPresentation Description:\n \nEmergency Culvert Replacement – NY Rt 7 over Hoosick River Overflow – Project Highlight \n– In the Fall of 2023 NYS DOT purchased emergency box culverts and stockpiled them in a maintenance yard.\n– Fast forward to the Winner of 2024\, a CMP culvert failed on NY Rt 7\, a critical route NY and VT.\n– An emergency contract was executed\, and the road was reopened in three (3) weeks.\n– 34 new pre-cast concrete culvert components stitched together to form a 136-foot-long finished culvert\n– each 24 feet by 10 feet by 4 feet and weighing 29 tons. These components were lowered via crane into place and meticulously\n– Work progressed around the clock\, day and night. Three cranes were used to load\, stage and lower the multi-ton culvert pieces\, including a massive 200-ton crane that was assembled on site. \nSpeaker Bio: \nMr. Huda received a BS in Civil Engineering from Khulna University of Engineering and Technology\, Bangladesh and an MS in Bridge Engineering from University at Buffalo\, New York. He has 23 years of experience including 18 years as a Bridge Engineer. Mr. Huda is currently the head of Bridge Safety Assurance Unit at New York State Department of Transportation. Previously\, he served as a Project Engineer and a Squad Leader for Bridge Design Bureau at NYSDOT. Mr. Huda has several notable contributions for NYSDOT including development of: \n· Inspection & Load Rating Policy and Worksheets for Corroded Beam Ends \n· Load Rating Tool for the Cable Stayed Span of Kosciuszko Bridge Eastbound. \n· Standard Worksheets for analysis and design of Wingwall\, Stem Wall\, and conventional Abutment. \n· Design Policy & Standards for Integral Abutment.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/emergency-culvert-replacement-ny-rt-7-encore/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
CATEGORIES:Encore 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T144711
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SUMMARY:Post-Installation Inspection
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:  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-encore/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
CATEGORIES:Encore 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T144711
CREATED:20250220T200913Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Cracking in RCP
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:  Joe Romanyk\, EIT – County Materials\n \nPresentation Description: \nIn this presentation\, a discussion on cracking of reinforced concrete pipe will occur. Cracks are an intended design feature in reinforced concrete. \nA discussion on the theory of reinforced concrete design and how it relates to RCP crack control will occur. \nAttendees will learn about the different cracking types considered when using the Direct Design Method. They will learn to\nbetter identify these cracks and the reason for their occurrence. A discussion will be had on the effect of the durability of the structure after these cracks occur as well as resources to use on accepting cracks. \nSpeaker Bio: \nJoe Romanyk\, EIT\, is a recent graduate of Purdue University where he studied Civil Engineering for both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Joe is passionate about concrete design and durability. He finds that though the topic is not rocket science\, it is still pretty hard… \nJoe is the proud father of Hadley Romanyk\, his 1yr old Australian Shepherd\, who he named after a cement chemist. \nIn his leisure\, Joe is hiking\, camping\, playing board games\, and/or eating spicy food. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/understanding-cracking-in-rcp-encore/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
CATEGORIES:Encore 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T144711
CREATED:20250219T180700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T200511Z
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SUMMARY:Dry Piney Wildlife Project
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:  Peter Stinchcomb – WYDOT \nPresentation Description:\n \nThe 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. \nPresentation objectives:\n• Why concrete box culverts are used for wildlife crossings in Wyoming\n• What is needed for wildlife to use these structures\n• How we know these projects are successful\n• See the results (Photos and Video of the usage) \nThe Presentation Outline: \n• Identifying the problem\n• Understanding the migration routes and collecting data\n• Solutions tried / Solutions failed\n• Why concrete boxes for crossings\n• Working to identify locations\n• Gaining an understanding of what works for what species\n• Installation of wildlife crossings (What all is needed to make this work)\n• The results are in (The data showing the effectiveness)\n• Seeing it work (Photos and Videos) \nSpeaker Bio: \nPeter Stinchcomb is the District 3 Construction Engineer for the Wyoming Department of Transportation\, which encompasses the southwest corner of Wyoming and is located in the heart of Wyoming’s mule deer migration each winter. \nGraduating from the University of Wyoming\, Peter is a civil engineer with 18 years of highway design and construction experience. Peter was also a presenter at the Wyoming Wildlife Summit in 2020.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/dry-piney-wildlife-project-encore/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
CATEGORIES:Encore 2025
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T144711
CREATED:20250220T201123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T201811Z
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SUMMARY:RCP Case Study
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:  Mike Pniewski\, P.E.\, P.S. – Lucas County \nPresentation Description:\n \nWill provide a case study of several concrete pipe storm sewers throughout Lucas County\, that have been in place for over 50 years\, and are still performing sufficiently. Case study will include pictures and video of existing concrete pipe storm sewers that have been evaluated for current and future performance under highways. \nSpeaker Bio: \nMike began with the Lucas County Engineer’s Office on August 21\, 2017\, as Chief Deputy Lucas County Engineer\, before becoming the Lucas County Engineer in 2020. \nMike graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) from the University of Michigan. He also has a Bachelor of Science in Land Surveying degree\, a Master of Science in Civil Engineering\, a Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA) and is a graduate of the United States Air Force Air Command and Staff College. \nHe has worked as an engineer for over 10 years in the private sector\, been an adjunct professor in civil engineering and land surveying for over five years at various universities including the University of Toledo and most recently worked seven years for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers\, Buffalo District at their Toledo Project Office. \nHe is a licensed Professional Engineer in six states including Ohio\, and a licensed Professional Surveyor in Ohio and California. Mike is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP)\, a LEED accredited professional and a Certified Federal Surveyor.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/rcp-case-study-encore/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
CATEGORIES:Encore 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T144711
CREATED:20250220T201307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T201307Z
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SUMMARY:Engineering Ethics
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:  Tryg Hoff\, P.E. \nPresentation Description\nEthics is more than just an ideal for Engineers\, it is the foundation of our profession. This course will explore the past cases\, hypothetical concepts\, and the current canons of Ethics from two different engineering societies. The course is broken down into four easily consumed sections: 1. History 2. Canons 3. Current Events 4. Application. Attendees should expect to achieve the following learning objectives at the end of the course: \n\nUnderstand the differences between micro and macro ethics concepts\nLearn the history of professional ethics in the engineering field\, and exploring when the Health\, Safety\, and Wellbeing of the public became paramount\nHow to incorporate ethics into daily life\, so that the big issues aren’t so daunting.\n\nSpeaker Bio\nTrygve W. Hoff\, PE\, is the Northeast Region Engineer for the American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA). Tryg graduated with a BS in Civil Engineering from The Ohio State University and his professional experience ranges from environmental consulting in Columbus\, Ohio\, to architectural engineering in beautiful Lake Tahoe\, California. Tryg lives in Madison\, Virginia\, near the Blue Ridge mountains with his wife\, Brooks\, on a small 40‐acre horse farm. Tryg has been promoting resilient infrastructure with the ACPA since 2012.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/engineering-ethics-encore/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
CATEGORIES:Encore 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T144711
CREATED:20250220T200938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T200938Z
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SUMMARY:Concrete Pipe Design
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Al Hogan\, P.E. – American Concrete Pipe Association\n \nPresentation Description: \nThis class will walk the students through the basic concepts of the structural design of RCP. \nThe 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 of selecting the proper strength class of RCP. \nThe class will culminate in the students completing a couple of RCP structural designs given a set of site conditions that they might likely face on many actual job site design/installation scenarios. \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. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/concrete-pipe-design-encore/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
CATEGORIES:Encore 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T144711
CREATED:20250220T200613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T200613Z
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SUMMARY:West Virginia Corridor H Project
DESCRIPTION:Speakers:  Brandon Raines\, P.E. – WVDOT\nJeremiah Knavenshue\, P.E. – WVDOT \nPresentation Description: \nAs 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 route was separated into several sections\, of which 5 are currently under construction\, with 2 remaining segments to complete the route to the Virginia State line.  During this discussion\, we will cover a brief history of the projects and highlight some of the most interesting construction and challenges that have played a part in this rural 4 lane highways development that has been recognized by several engineering publications such as Engineering News Record and Bridges and Tunnels \nSpeaker Bios: \nMr. Raines currently is the Project Manager of the Corridor H projects with the West Virginia Division of Highways. Mr. Raines has worked for the WVDOH for 9 years on various bridge and roadway construction projects\, with 7 of those years on Corridor H. He earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from WVU Tech. \nMr. Knavenshue currently is a Technical Manager II with Michael Baker International and assists the WVDOH on Corridor H Construction in Randolph and Tucker Counties.  Previously\, Mr. Knavenshue served in several positions over 10 years within the WVDOH including Design Engineer and Assistant Maintenance Engineer\, as well as working in the oil and gas industry with Halliburton Energy Services.  He earned a B.S. in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering from West Virginia University and holds Professional Engineer Registration in WV and VA. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/west-virginia-corridor-h-project-encore/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
CATEGORIES:Encore 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T144711
CREATED:20250220T210320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T152942Z
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SUMMARY:Load Rating Bridge Sized Box Culverts
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Frederick Ring\, P.E. – NYDOT \nPresentation Description: \nLoad Rating Bridge Size Precast Box Culverts and Frames\n– Discuss Load Rating Codes\n– Discuss Load Rating Programs\n– Discuss the Load Rating differences btw Box Culverts and Frames\n– Discuss Live Load Influences thru deep fills \nSpeaker Bio: \nFrederick J. Ring III has over 25 years of engineering experience\, six years with local government and private consulting.  The last 19 years with NYS DOT Office of Structures\, 15 years designing bridges and 4 years load rating highway structures.  Mr. Ring is a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and is a Registered Professional Engineer in NYS.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/load-rating-bridge-sized-box-culverts-encore/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
CATEGORIES:Encore 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T090000
DTSTAMP:20260427T144711
CREATED:20250220T200418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T200418Z
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SUMMARY:Highway Live Loads on Concrete Pipe
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:  Eghe Igiehon – American Concrete Pipe Association\n \nPresentation Description: \nACPA’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 methodology as outlined in Design Data #1. In most presentations on RCP design\, there is insufficient time to include the details of live load along with the general basics of pipe design and soil pipe interaction. Presenting on the individual topic of live load will allow for more time to discuss fundamental live load concepts such as: wheel contact area\, distribution of the wheel load through soil\, impact factors\, and how the load is transmitted through the pipe in intermediate as well as shallow earth cover. This design shows the critical importance of assessing both live and dead loads to ensure the pipes can withstand the impact of traffic. This presentation focuses on the structural evaluation and design considerations for concrete pipes\, it will increase the understanding of how the live loads affect the RCP\, and provide a more accurate evaluation of the required supporting strength of the buried RCP. \nSpeaker Bio: \nEghe is currently based in Irving\, Texas\, and has been with ACPA since December 2021. She has a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from University of Texas at Arlington and is working on a Masters in Structural Engineering. As a Technical Engineer\, she focuses on key projects such as the QCast program\, ISO accreditation\, and technical design improvements. Eghe reviews and makes final decisions on QCast plants\, manages data for the QCast dashboard\, and contributes to technical updates. Her daily responsibilities include reviewing/updating technical items\, managing QCast-related procedures\, and being actively involved in industry meetings. She also stays engaged with the industry through plant tours and industry meetings\, further enhancing her technical expertise.\n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/highway-live-loads-on-concrete-pipe-encore/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
CATEGORIES:Encore 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T144711
CREATED:20250220T200233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T202210Z
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SUMMARY:Constructability Reviews - A Primer
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:  Bob Hildebranski\, P.E. – Orion Engineers\n \nPresentation Description: \nConstructability 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 by a team member who is not directly involved in design document preparations and who is experienced in the construction phases of similarly-scoped projects. \n“Constructability Reviews – A Primer” will cover various aspects of the process and provide attendees with principles\, ideas & tools they can use in performing plan & constructability reviews for their organizations. The session will cover: \n-The purpose of a constructability review \n-Credentials of a constructability reviewer \n-Checklists and why they are crucial components to a constructability review \n-Tools for conveying constructability review comments \n-A process for reviewing a set of contract documents that includes:\n–Understanding the project parameters & scope at a high level\n–Assembling documents & project strip maps to be used for the review\n–Making a 30-minute scoping flip-through of the documents\n–The importance of assessing the underground conditions\n–Finding the “Big Rocks” first\, then digging into the details \nSpeaker Bio: \nBob is a licensed professional civil engineering\, a 35-year veteran of the heavy highway & infrastructure industry\, primarily serving DOT’s and municipal agencies as a resident engineer & construction manager. He has been involved in corporate & construction management\, infrastructure planning\, development & design and construction surveying. He is an adjunct instructor at Joliet Junior College\, teaching a course in construction layout. Bob hosts a website & “The Construction Engineering Show Podcast\,” both primarily focused on civil & construction engineering. \nBob resides in Plainfield\, Illinois with his wife Beth. He is a volunteer member of the Plainfield Emergency Management Agency and a Brazilian jiu jitsu purple belt. Their daughter Chloe teaches high school English in Iowa and son Jack is working towards a degree exercise science. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/constructability-reviews-a-primer-encore/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
CATEGORIES:Encore 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T144711
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SUMMARY:Moving Super Loads
DESCRIPTION:Speakers:  Matt Bruning – ODOT\nJacque Annarino – ODOT \nPresentation Description: \nMoving super loads takes a lot of planning\, preparation\, coordination\, analysis\, and communication. Imagine planning and preparing to move approximately two dozen super loads that are approximately 170 miles along the same roadways in less than one year. Now\, imagine four of those loads being mega loads measuring approximately 23’ tall\, 20’ wide\, 280’ long\, and weighing in excess of 950\,000 pounds. ODOT will share information about how they worked internally as well as with Intel\, their subcontractors and haulers\, and various state and local public agencies to plan\, prepare for\, and manage the movement of these loads. \nSpeaker Bios: \nJacque Annarino\, Project Manager\, ODOT Office of Transportation & Economic Development\nJacque is currently the Project Manager in ODOT’s Office of Transportation & Economic Development. In this role\, she manages Silicon Heartland activities\, including development\, management\, and oversight of communication strategies\, local public agency coordination\, projects\, consultant contracts\, and programs. In her 25 years at ODOT\, she has managed the development\, monitoring\, and oversight of environmental policies and procedures\, public involvement plans\, environmental document review and preparation\, and training for small and large-scale ODOT projects. Her diverse background\, excellent communication skills\, and focus on delivering excellent customer service has led to improved relationships with transportation stakeholders around the state. \nMatt Bruning\, Press Secretary. Matt brings a wealth of media experience to his role as press secretary at the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). With a background in journalism and communications\, Matt understands the power of storytelling and effective messaging. Prior to joining ODOT\, he worked for 20 years as a radio news reporter in Ohio and Indiana. Matt co-hosts ODOT’s weekly video news series\, The Loop\, and helps manage the agency’s presence on social media. He is also the self-proclaimed most accessible media relations person in all of Ohio. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/moving-super-loads-encore/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
CATEGORIES:Encore 2025
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T144711
CREATED:20250220T200027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T200027Z
UID:12882-1741089600-1741093200@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Installation Inspection
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Palisha Sthapit – Rinker Materials\n \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 Engineering from University of Texas at Arlington. She lives with two cats and is an animal lover.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/pre-installation-inspection-encore/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
CATEGORIES:Encore 2025
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T144711
CREATED:20250220T195741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T195844Z
UID:12878-1741086000-1741089600@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Soils on the Jobsite
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:  Karl Beckemeier\, P.E. – Rinker Materials\n \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; 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. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/soils-on-the-jobsite-encore/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
CATEGORIES:Encore 2025
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T144711
CREATED:20250304T160030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T195510Z
UID:12871-1741082400-1741086000@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Reinforced Concrete Pipe Basics
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:  Trevis Hanson – CCPPA\n \nPresentation Description: \nThis presentation provides basic information regarding reinforced concrete pipe. Pipe size and shape options\, reinforcing methods\, different concrete types and how productions differs with each type\, basic pipe design concepts\, and installation are all covered to provide attendees with basic knowledge of each topic. \nSpeaker Bio: \nTrevis Hanson is a Certified Engineering Technologist registered in the Province of Alberta in Canada. \nTrevis worked for 8 years as a Consulting Engineer and 9 years as a Contractor. He then spent 7 years with the City of Calgary as the Bridge Operations Technologist inspecting and maintaining bridge structures. In May of 2021\, Trevis joined the Canadian Concrete Pipe and Precast Association as the Technical Resources Manager – Western Canada. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/reinforced-concrete-pipe-basics-encore/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
CATEGORIES:Encore 2025
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T133000
DTSTAMP:20260427T144711
CREATED:20250123T033917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T151129Z
UID:12315-1739448000-1739453400@pipeschool.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T104000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T114500
DTSTAMP:20260427T144711
CREATED:20241011T032744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T033500Z
UID:11377-1739443200-1739447100@pipeschool.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ACPA-Pipe-School-Mark-Bailey-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T102000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T115000
DTSTAMP:20260427T144711
CREATED:20241030T143946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T183451Z
UID:11577-1739442000-1739447400@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Final Exam
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor \nPlease bring your ID to the Final Exam \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/final-exam-2025/
LOCATION:Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Production,Quality School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T093500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T103500
DTSTAMP:20260427T144711
CREATED:20241011T032233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T033400Z
UID:11374-1739439300-1739442900@pipeschool.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T092000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T101500
DTSTAMP:20260427T144711
CREATED:20241030T143811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T025243Z
UID:11574-1739438400-1739441700@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:QCast - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker: Paul Krauss – Wiss\, Janney\, Elstner Associates \nPresentation Description: \nMost of us know why we should get QCast certified but struggle with getting started or with improving our scores. To assist you with overcoming these problems the ACPA has gone to the third-party auditing firm that conducts the QCast Plant Certification annual inspections. They will give an insider’s view of what the QCast inspector looks for when inspecting a plant for the first time and subsequent inspections. \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/qcast-part-2-2025/
LOCATION:Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Production,Quality School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T093000
DTSTAMP:20260427T144711
CREATED:20241011T031911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T205905Z
UID:11370-1739435400-1739439000@pipeschool.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T091500
DTSTAMP:20260427T144711
CREATED:20241030T143516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T025214Z
UID:11571-1739435400-1739438100@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:QCast - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker: Paul Krauss – Wiss\, Janney\, Elstner Associates \nPresentation Description: \nMost of us know why we should get QCast certified but struggle with getting started or with improving our scores. To assist you with overcoming these problems the ACPA has gone to the third-party auditing firm that conducts the QCast Plant Certification annual inspections. They will give an insider’s view of what the QCast inspector looks for when inspecting a plant for the first time and subsequent inspections. \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/qcast-part-1-2025/
LOCATION:Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Production,Quality School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T111500
DTSTAMP:20260427T144711
CREATED:20241105T213316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T030812Z
UID:11710-1739431800-1739445300@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Drycast Production
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Pheoris West B & C – 3rd Floor \nSpeakers: Tom Umek – Independent Educational Consultant\nLarry Neumann – Northern Concrete Pipe \nSpeaker Bios: \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. \n  \nLarry has worked for Northern Concrete Pipe in Bay City\, Michigan since 2012. Larry joined the quality team with Rich Brewster in 2015. They focus on safely producing the highest quality pre-cast products. Larry started his career in dry cast pipe production and has also worked on pre-cast\, box culvert\, bridge\, and wet cast pipe production. \nLarry started teaching at Pipe School in 2022\, where he teaches Advanced Box Culvert and Pipe Production with Tom Umek. Larry earned his production journeyman status in 2023. Larry has a passion for teaching others and learning. \nIn his free time Larry enjoys spending time with his wife and five children (two of which are in laws)\, gaming\, and collecting collectable card games.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/drycast-production/
LOCATION:Pheoris West B & C – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T082500
DTSTAMP:20260427T144711
CREATED:20241030T143334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T025146Z
UID:11568-1739431800-1739435100@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Product Testing
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker: Mark Taylor – Rinker Materials \nPresentation Description: \nLearn about the proper methods to test pipe in Three-Edge Bearing (external load crushing strength) and learn about water-tightness testing and strength testing of joints. Test procedures for water tightness (air\, vacuum\, and hydrostatic)\, Off-Center Joint test and Joint Shear tests\, and the gasketed Storm Sewer joint test will be discussed. \nSpeaker Bio: \nMark Taylor is a Region Quality Manager for Rinker Materials and is based in Alexandria\, LA. He began working for Rinker Materials in May 2002 as Safety Coordinator and Quality Control Coordinator at the Alexandria Pipe plant. He has been in his current role as Region Quality Manager since March 2013. Background includes being a Project Manager for PTTC and TACON companies for fifteen years on marine construction projects on the Inland Waterways of the United States and on coastal erosion protection along the Gulf coast.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/product-testing-2025/
LOCATION:Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Production,Quality School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T183000
DTSTAMP:20260427T144711
CREATED:20241108T212958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T164309Z
UID:11722-1739376000-1739385000@pipeschool.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T151000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T144711
CREATED:20241015T154811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T192329Z
UID:11457-1739373000-1739376000@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Dry Piney Wildlife Project
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau C – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  Peter Stinchcomb – WYDOT \nPresentation Description:\n \nThe 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. \nPresentation objectives:\n• Why concrete box culverts are used for wildlife crossings in Wyoming\n• What is needed for wildlife to use these structures\n• How we know these projects are successful\n• See the results (Photos and Video of the usage) \nThe Presentation Outline: \n• Identifying the problem\n• Understanding the migration routes and collecting data\n• Solutions tried / Solutions failed\n• Why concrete boxes for crossings\n• Working to identify locations\n• Gaining an understanding of what works for what species\n• Installation of wildlife crossings (What all is needed to make this work)\n• The results are in (The data showing the effectiveness)\n• Seeing it work (Photos and Videos) \nSpeaker Bio: \nPeter Stinchcomb is the District 3 Construction Engineer for the Wyoming Department of Transportation\, which encompasses the southwest corner of Wyoming and is located in the heart of Wyoming’s mule deer migration each winter. \nGraduating from the University of Wyoming\, Peter is a civil engineer with 18 years of highway design and construction experience. Peter was also a presenter at the Wyoming Wildlife Summit in 2020.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/dry-piney-wildlife-project/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T151000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T144711
CREATED:20241011T031403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T194614Z
UID:11367-1739373000-1739376000@pipeschool.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T151000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T144711
CREATED:20241010T013832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T183941Z
UID:11297-1739373000-1739376000@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Managing Employees with Different Backgrounds
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau A – 4th Floor \nSpeaker: Carlos Villarreal – County Materials\n \nPresentation Description: \nPurpose of this course is to help managers and leaders be more effective when working with employees or supervising employees with different cultural backgrounds. How to build tolerance and how to understand behaviors. The course will introduce the 4 dimensions of Geert Hofstede\, who conducted one of the most renowned studies on cultural differences. The 7 new dimensions by Trompenaars\, who went a step further to Hofstede and introduce 3 more dimensions. The results of the Globe Study and finish with an exercise or simulation where all attendees would participate. \nSpeaker Bio: \nCarlos G Villarreal is the Regional Manager for County Materials Corporation in Roberts\, WI. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a degree in Economics and German and earned a Masters Degree in International and European Business Administration from the University of Hamburg Germany. Carlos\, who grew up in Monterrey Mexico\, has lived and worked in 3 different countries and has more than 20 years of experience in the building materials industry. He is passionate about building cultural awareness and understanding cultural differences in the workplace. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/managing-employees-with-different-backgrounds/
LOCATION:Kojo Kamau A – 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T141000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T144711
CREATED:20241015T154541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T193557Z
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SUMMARY:Emergency Culvert Replacement - NY Rt. 7
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau C – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  Ratan Huda\, P.E.\, MSSE – NYDOT \nPresentation Description:\n \nEmergency Culvert Replacement – NY Rt 7 over Hoosick River Overflow – Project Highlight \n– In the Fall of 2023 NYS DOT purchased emergency box culverts and stockpiled them in a maintenance yard.\n– Fast forward to the Winner of 2024\, a CMP culvert failed on NY Rt 7\, a critical route NY and VT.\n– An emergency contract was executed\, and the road was reopened in three (3) weeks.\n– 34 new pre-cast concrete culvert components stitched together to form a 136-foot-long finished culvert\n– each 24 feet by 10 feet by 4 feet and weighing 29 tons. These components were lowered via crane into place and meticulously\n– Work progressed around the clock\, day and night. Three cranes were used to load\, stage and lower the multi-ton culvert pieces\, including a massive 200-ton crane that was assembled on site. \nSpeaker Bio: \nMr. Huda received a BS in Civil Engineering from Khulna University of Engineering and Technology\, Bangladesh and an MS in Bridge Engineering from University at Buffalo\, New York. He has 23 years of experience including 18 years as a Bridge Engineer. Mr. Huda is currently the head of Bridge Safety Assurance Unit at New York State Department of Transportation. Previously\, he served as a Project Engineer and a Squad Leader for Bridge Design Bureau at NYSDOT. Mr. Huda has several notable contributions for NYSDOT including development of: \n· Inspection & Load Rating Policy and Worksheets for Corroded Beam Ends \n· Load Rating Tool for the Cable Stayed Span of Kosciuszko Bridge Eastbound. \n· Standard Worksheets for analysis and design of Wingwall\, Stem Wall\, and conventional Abutment. \n· Design Policy & Standards for Integral Abutment.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/emergency-culvert-replacement-ny-rt-7/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
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