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SUMMARY:Highway Live Loads on Concrete Pipe
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau B – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  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/
LOCATION:Kojo Kamau B – 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162552
CREATED:20240918T211154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T145856Z
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SUMMARY:Keys to a Solid Pipe Specification: An Interactive Session
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau A – 4th Floor \nSpeakers:  Jennifer Harrell\, P.E. – American Concrete Pipe Association\n \nPresentation Description: \nDeveloping clear\, comprehensive pipe specifications is critical to successful infrastructure projects. Ambiguities in specifications can lead to delays\, installation challenges\, and performance failures. In this highly interactive session\, Keys to a Solid Pipe Specification\, attendees will actively collaborate to identify the essential components of effective specifications. \nUsing real-world case studies—featuring both successes and lessons learned—we’ll explore the direct impact of well-crafted specifications on project outcomes. Through group discussions and hands-on activities\, participants will work together to develop a practical checklist for creating robust pipe specifications. \nBy the end of the session\, attendees will have co-created a valuable tool they can apply to future projects. The finalized checklist will be available for download as a reference. Join us to sharpen your skills\, contribute to a shared resource\, and support the development of efficient\, sustainable infrastructure systems. \nSpeaker Bio: \nBased out of the heart of the US\, Jennifer has been working with the ACPA since April of 2020. As the South Central Region Engineer with the American Concrete Pipe Association\, she assists & supports the states of Colorado\, New Mexico\, Kansas\, Nebraska\, Oklahoma\, Texas\, Iowa\, Missouri\, Arkansas\, and Louisiana Department of Transportation officials\, and other public & private stakeholders in meeting their critical infrastructure needs. Jennifer’s focus is on asset management\, specification consultation\, technical training\, grassroot efforts\, and infrastructure installation best-practices for reinforced concrete pipe and boxes. \nJennifer worked in municipal government for 12 years as a Hydraulics Engineer and a Project Manager and has 8 years of experience on the consulting side. She has more than 23 years of experience in all aspects of civil engineering\, project planning and management. Her expertise of asset management and municipal planning includes research and analysis\, budgeting\, contract management\, specification writing\, QA/QC\, inspection\, construction\, operation\, and maintenance of infrastructure projects. Her background encompasses work in public and private sectors as well as manufacturing. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/keys-to-solid-pipe-specification/
LOCATION:Kojo Kamau A – 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T105500
DTSTAMP:20260427T162552
CREATED:20241030T140915Z
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:20250211T090500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T100500
DTSTAMP:20260427T162552
CREATED:20241105T213756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T212109Z
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SUMMARY:ODOT Project
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau C – 4th Floor \nSpeakers: Lori Duguid – ODOT\nCindy Wengerter – ODOT \nPresentation Description: \nThis presentation highlights major transportation projects in the Central Ohio region. It aims to showcase efforts to improve infrastructure\, enhance connectivity\, and support development. By reviewing different projects\, we reveal significant progress and challenges\, emphasizing the importance of strategic planning and community involvement. Our presentation provides valuable information for planners\, designers\, and the traveling public. \nSpeaker Bios: \nCindy Wengerter is the ODOT District Six Capital Programs Administrator\, where she oversees the work in Planning\, Engineering\, and Construction of projects along the state’s transportation system. She and her staff are responsible for the project development process from project initiation\, plan development\, and construction. District Six covers eight Central Ohio counties with an annual construction program over $500M. \nCindy has 30 years of transportation experience in both the public and private sectors. Her experience includes bridge design and inspection\, transportation planning\, estimating\, and project management. Cindy received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the Ohio State University. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/odot-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T090500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T100500
DTSTAMP:20260427T162552
CREATED:20241010T015311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T035842Z
UID:11305-1739264700-1739268300@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Reinforced Concrete Pipe Basics
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau B – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  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/
LOCATION:Kojo Kamau B – 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T090500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T100500
DTSTAMP:20260427T162552
CREATED:20240918T211804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T212304Z
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SUMMARY:International Concrete Pipe Workshop | Session 2: Cement Alternatives
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau A – 4th Floor \nFacilitated by:  FBS – German Concrete Pipe Association\n \nPresentation Description: \nMore information coming soon! \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/international-workshop-cement-alternatives/
LOCATION:Kojo Kamau A – 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T095500
DTSTAMP:20260427T162552
CREATED:20241030T141351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T024224Z
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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:20250211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162552
CREATED:20241105T210459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T025504Z
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SUMMARY:Drycast Reinforcement
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Pheoris West C – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker: Bill Washabaugh – Northern Concrete\nJake Jyrkama – Rinker Materials \nSpeaker Bio: \nBill works at Northern Concrete Pipe\, Inc. in Michigan\, a family owned business for over 64 years. He is the 101st & 113th Chairman of the ACPA Board of Directors. Bill is a member of ACPA Government Relations\, Manufacturing & Quality\, Technical\, Education and Marketing Committees\, and an active ASTM participating member. \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/drycast-reinforcement-2/
LOCATION:Pheoris West C – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Production
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162552
CREATED:20241105T210333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T224611Z
UID:11686-1739260800-1739275200@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:INSPIRE: Personal Values and Recognition & Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West B – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker: Eric Steele – Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute \nPresentation Description: \nInspirational leadership training doesn’t begin by learning a new set of skills or behaviors but rather by learning what inspires and motivates you. While each of us has different and distinct values\, identifying them leads to being more intentional in how we think\, act\, communicate\, and make decisions. Leaders who act from a place of self-awareness inspire and motivate others \nCourse Outcomes: \n\nIncrease self-awareness and the work of leadership (time spent working on self\, team\, and business versus time spent in the business.\nUnderstand the influence as leaders on the people in their span of care.\nDevelop empathetic listening behaviors that enhance relationships and value individuals.\nDefine individual values to increase self-awareness and authenticity.\nLearn and apply recognition and celebration practices to encourage desired behaviors and inspire others.\n\nSpeaker Bio: \nEric is an experienced coach with over a decade of experience in leadership\, development\, resiliency\, and consulting. He has a bachelor’s degree from Franklin College and Master of Divinity from Indiana Wesleyan University. Eric comes from a military background with the US Air Force and Army. Starting with the Air Force\, Eric served as a Crew Chief on the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. He then transitioned to the Army to serve as an Army Chaplain and is currently still serving at the rank of Major. Eric also brings a wealth of experience from the aviation sector\, having served as UH-60 Blackhawk pilot in the Army\, a Medevac Company Platoon Leader\, and holding multiple ratings in fixed and rotor wing aircraft. Although the Blackhawk was the most complex\, his favorite aircraft to pilot and learn in was the OH-58 Kiowa. \nOf his military career Eric shares that “the experience of being a military aviator and chaplain allows me to combine technical analysis and share the human experience with any group I serve. I want everyone that I interact with to know that they are heard.” Eric believes that there is always an opportunity to learn from someone else. He brings a passion and experience to empathetic listening and leadership development. As a result\, he believes that leadership development is something that can be learned and honed. Eric enjoys spending time with his daughters and playing or listening to anything related to blues music. \nContact Info: eric.steele@ccoleadership.com \nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsteele22/
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/inspire-personal-values-recognition-celebration/
LOCATION:Pheoris West B – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T090000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162552
CREATED:20241015T145113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T040816Z
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SUMMARY:Small Drainage Inventory
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau C – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  Brian Schroeder\, P.E. – KYTC\nMichael Edwards\, P.E. – Qk4 Engineering and Planning\n \nPresentation Description: \nRecent catastrophic events have exposed deficiencies in KYTC’s asset management. This prompted a large-scale project to identify and evaluate all small drainage structures (12 inch to <20 feet) located on KYTC roadways statewide. We will discuss the precipitating events\, the data collection process\, lessons learned and where the project stands to date. \nSpeaker Bio: \nBrian Schroeder graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He began his career working with structural consultants. After a brief stint in aviation\, he later found his home with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Maintenance working on roadway maintenance. Brian has been with KYTC for 12 years\, all of it in the Division of Maintenance. \nBrian lives in Lexington\, KY with his wife and their two energetic children. \n  \nMichael attended the University of Kentucky and graduated with a B.S. in Civil Engineering in 2012. Michael worked for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet inspecting bridges from 2012-2015 in KYTC District 8 before taking a position with the cabinet in Central Office as a Load Rating Engineer and Superloads Program Manager from 2015-2018. In 2018\, Michael returned home and took on the role of the District 8 Bridge Engineer where he oversaw inspection and maintenance for more than 1\,000 structures across 10 counties in Southeastern Kentucky.  Michael left the cabinet in 2022 to join Qk4 Engineering and Planning as a structural engineer\, specializing in field bridge inspection.  \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/small-drainage-inventory/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T090000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162552
CREATED:20241010T014939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T194407Z
UID:11301-1739260800-1739264400@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Soils on the Jobsite
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau B – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  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/
LOCATION:Kojo Kamau B – 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,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/New_York:20250211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T090000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162552
CREATED:20240918T211448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T212032Z
UID:11224-1739260800-1739264400@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:International Concrete Pipe Workshop | Session 1: European Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau A – 4th Floor \nFacilitated by:  FBS – German Concrete Pipe Association\n \nPresentation Description: \nMore information coming soon!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/international-workshop-european-sustainability/
LOCATION:Kojo Kamau A – 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Pipe_School-International-Workshop.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T085500
DTSTAMP:20260427T162552
CREATED:20241030T141227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T222609Z
UID:11532-1739260800-1739264100@pipeschool.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/1516491684240.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162552
CREATED:20241217T230845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T183027Z
UID:11936-1739206800-1739215800@pipeschool.org
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/
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:20250210T163500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162552
CREATED:20241030T141635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T153906Z
UID:11541-1739205300-1739208600@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:SCC
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker: Tom Greene – GCP Applied Technologies \nPresentation Description: \nLearn the fundamentals of Self Consolidating Concrete (SCC). In addition to a brief history of SCC\, this presentation will include a discussion of the properties\, admixes\, benefits\, cautions\, testing requirements\, and special production requirements for SCC. \nSpeaker Bio: \nTom is a Regional Technical Services Manager for GCP Applied Technologies based in Houston TX. Among his responsibilities are technical support to customers through out the Mid-West and Southwest US\, testing and data analysis for new admixture development\, troubleshooting concrete problems\, and technical training. Tom has worked on the technical aspects of the concrete industry for more than 40 years. Including tenures as Laboratory Manager for Rinker Materials and Technical Service Manager for portland and slag cement at Lone Star Industries. Tom is a frequent speaker at numerous industry events and a co-developer for the Concrete Fundamentals Lab at World of Concrete. \nTom is a Fellow at the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and active on numerous technical and educational committees. He is a former recipient of ACI Educational Committee Member of the Year award and former Chair of the Educational Activities Committee. Tom is an active member of other professional organizations including ASTM International\, where he is Secretary for Committee C 9 – Concrete & Concrete Aggregates\, and a former Chair of Sub-Committee C 9.60 – Testing Fresh Concrete\, and C 9.27 – Ground Slag\, and a supporter of several state concrete associations.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/scc-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:20250210T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162552
CREATED:20250123T035434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T180804Z
UID:12320-1739203200-1739206800@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Building Tomorrow Today: Story of the ACPA
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau A\, B\, C – 4th Floor \nPresenters:  Michael Kremer – American Concrete Pipe Association\nDena Silva – American Concrete Pipe Association\nTrygve Hoff\, P.E.\, ENV SP – American Concrete Pipe Association\nSteve Hawkins\, AIA – American Concrete Pipe Association \nPresentation Description: \nThe story of the ACPA isn’t just about yesterday\, it’s also about today and tomorrow.  Join us as we talk about the various chapters of the ACPA story and gain a little inspiration on how you can be a part of writing the next chapter. \n  \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/story-of-the-acpa/
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:20250210T153500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162552
CREATED:20241030T141514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T031057Z
UID:11538-1739201700-1739205000@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Admixtures
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker: Tom Greene – GCP Applied Technologies \nPresentation Description: \nAdmixtures for concrete continue to be an ever-increasing part of our concrete production. This presentation will give you a thorough introduction to admixtures for both wet and dry cast concrete. During this course you will gain a knowledge of admixtures\, along with the ASTM specifications that you need to be familiar with to make quality concrete pipe. \nSpeaker Bio: \nTom is a Regional Technical Services Manager for GCP Applied Technologies based in Houston TX. Among his responsibilities are technical support to customers throughout the Mid-West and Southwest US\, testing and data analysis for new admixture development\, troubleshooting concrete problems\, and technical training. Tom has worked on the technical aspects of the concrete industry for more than 40 years. Including tenures as Laboratory Manager for Rinker Materials and Technical Service Manager for portland and slag cement at Lone Star Industries. Tom is a frequent speaker at numerous industry events and a co-developer for the Concrete Fundamentals Lab at World of Concrete. \nTom is a Fellow at the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and active on numerous technical and educational committees. He is a former recipient of ACI Educational Committee Member of the Year award and former Chair of the Educational Activities Committee. Tom is an active member of other professional organizations including ASTM International\, where he is Secretary for Committee C 9 – Concrete & Concrete Aggregates\, and a former Chair of Sub-Committee C 9.60 – Testing Fresh Concrete\, and C 9.27 – Ground Slag\, and a supporter of several state concrete associations.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/admixtures-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:20250210T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162552
CREATED:20241011T033258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T191951Z
UID:11381-1739200500-1739203200@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Unrivaled Durability of Concrete Pipe
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau A\, B\, C – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  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/
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:20250210T151000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162552
CREATED:20241105T210019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T025556Z
UID:11679-1739200200-1739208600@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Drycast Reinforcement
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Pheoris West C – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker: Bill Washabaugh – Northern Concrete\nJake Jyrkama – Rinker Materials \nSpeaker Bio: \nBill works at Northern Concrete Pipe\, Inc. in Michigan\, a family owned business for over 64 years. He is the 101st & 113th Chairman of the ACPA Board of Directors. Bill is a member of ACPA Government Relations\, Manufacturing & Quality\, Technical\, Education and Marketing Committees\, and an active ASTM participating member. \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/drycast-reinforcement/
LOCATION:Pheoris West C – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Production
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T151000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162552
CREATED:20241105T203945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T223121Z
UID:11674-1739200200-1739208600@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:INSPIRE: Inspired Leadership and Listening
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West B – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker: Eric Steele – Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute \nPresentation Description: \nWhat do inspirational leaders do? When we asked leaders around the world\, regardless of generation\, background\, or culture\, they invariably respond with the same list of actions. Inspirational leaders listen\, build trust\, grow people\, and form lasting connections with the people in their span of care. The result of great leadership? Inspired team members who lean in\, are authentically dedicated to helping others\, and deeply accountable to their commitments. \nCourse Outcomes: \n\nIncrease self-awareness and the work of leadership (time spent working on self\, team\, and business versus time spent in the business.\nUnderstand the influence as leaders on the people in their span of care.\nDevelop empathetic listening behaviors that enhance relationships and value individuals.\nDefine individual values to increase self-awareness and authenticity.\nLearn and apply recognition and celebration practices to encourage desired behaviors and inspire others.\n\nSpeaker Bio: \nEric is an experienced coach with over a decade of experience in leadership\, development\, resiliency\, and consulting. He has a bachelor’s degree from Franklin College and Master of Divinity from Indiana Wesleyan University. Eric comes from a military background with the US Air Force and Army. Starting with the Air Force\, Eric served as a Crew Chief on the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. He then transitioned to the Army to serve as an Army Chaplain and is currently still serving at the rank of Major. Eric also brings a wealth of experience from the aviation sector\, having served as UH-60 Blackhawk pilot in the Army\, a Medevac Company Platoon Leader\, and holding multiple ratings in fixed and rotor wing aircraft. Although the Blackhawk was the most complex\, his favorite aircraft to pilot and learn in was the OH-58 Kiowa. \nOf his military career Eric shares that “the experience of being a military aviator and chaplain allows me to combine technical analysis and share the human experience with any group I serve. I want everyone that I interact with to know that they are heard.” Eric believes that there is always an opportunity to learn from someone else. He brings a passion and experience to empathetic listening and leadership development. As a result\, he believes that leadership development is something that can be learned and honed. Eric enjoys spending time with his daughters and playing or listening to anything related to blues music. \nContact Info: eric.steele@ccoleadership.com \nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsteele22/
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/inspire-inspired-leadership-and-listening/
LOCATION:Pheoris West B – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T151000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T153500
DTSTAMP:20260427T162552
CREATED:20241030T140630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T153755Z
UID:11522-1739200200-1739201700@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Quality School Introductions
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker: Rich Brewster – Northern Concrete Pipe \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/quality-school-introductions-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:20250210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162552
CREATED:20241217T230551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T230551Z
UID:11932-1739192400-1739199600@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Opening Ceremonies & Keynote Speaker
DESCRIPTION:Location:Kojo Kamau A\, B\, C – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  Shelley Row\, P.E.\, CSP – Blue Fjord Leaders \nPresentation Description: \nDecision-making can be challenging to get just right. Decisions can be made too fast or too slow. Neuroscience provides insight into the powerful internal forces that sway decisions whether you know it or not. If you want to enhance decision making\, reduce workplace drama and improve productivity\, learn the skills you need now. \nLearning objectives: \n\nLearn how your brain communicates through gut feel to influence decision-making.\nStop over-thinking by resolving the forces that freeze decision-making.\nDiscover proven techniques to slow a quick reaction before you respond and regret it.\nEnable “aha!” moments when they are needed the most.\n\nSpeaker Bio: \nAn Inc. Magazine top 100 leadership speaker and one of eight engineers worldwide who is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)\, Shelley Row\, PE\, CSP\, is a professional engineer and former government and association executive. As founder and CEO of Blue Fjord Leaders\, Shelley’s work focuses on engineering leaders to see beyond the data. The Blue Fjord Leadership System grows your organization by growing the management skills of technical staff. At Blue Fjord Leaders we provide foundational management skills to enable decision-making\, delegation\, critical conversations\, and more. Shelley Row’s one-on-one organizational assessment leads to customized professional development to achieve your goals. \nShelley is a high-energy\, engaging speaker and consultant working with top managers and leaders in technical industries. She interviewed more than three dozen executives from the public\, private\, academic and political sectors on leadership skills needed by technical professionals. Interview results combined with neuroscience provide a practical\, real-world approach to all programs. \nShelley learned the hard way that technical skills are not enough to be successful as a manager or leader. After plateauing in her career growth\, she realized that you can’t think your way to the top. Success comes when you learn to think\, feel and act. It is the integration of all three that makes a leader stand out. This realization transformed her from a woman engineer to a woman executive\, from over-thinker to decision-maker\, and from having a dream to living her dream. In 2010\, Shelley and her husband left their careers and moved to a Provençal village for ten months and traveled around the world to return home to Annapolis\, Maryland. Shelley published three books written about life and travel abroad. \nShelley founded Blue Fjord Leaders following a distinguished 30-year transportation career. Her career as a transportation engineer started in 1984 when women engineers were few. She worked as a transportation engineer in Texas\, California\, Arizona\, North Carolina and Georgia during the 1996 Olympic Games. She finished her career in the Senior Executive Service with the U.S. Department of Transportation where she ran a research program on connected and automated cars. She is an award-winning leader with top honors in her agency. Shelley is widely-known within the transportation community for her leadership\, vision and organizational skills. \nShelley is a sought-after speaker with hundreds of presentations to her credit including for national and international groups from 20 to 2000. She has articles published in Forbes\, Fast Company\, HuffPost Business\, SmartBlog on Leadership\, Realizing Leadership Magazine\, CEO Magazine\, ITE Journal\, Thinking Highways and more. Her book is\, Think Less. Live More. Lessons from a Recovering Over-Thinker. She is a certified virtual presenter\, trained coach\, a certified trainer for Business DNA Behavior self-assessment tools\, and she completed training with the NeuroLeadership Institute. She is the past president of the National Speakers Association Washington\, DC chapter. You can follow her work through X (@shelleyrow) and LinkedIn or by signing up for her newsletter on her website (www.bluefjordleaders.com). \nShelley holds Bachelor degrees in Civil Engineering and Architecture from Texas Tech University and an MBA from Virginia Tech. She is a registered professional engineer. Blue Fjord Leaders is a 100% woman-owned business with MBE certifications
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/opening-ceremonies-keynote-speaker/
LOCATION:Kojo Kamau A\, B\, C – 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,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:20250210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T124500
DTSTAMP:20260427T162552
CREATED:20241217T225641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T225641Z
UID:11929-1739188800-1739191500@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:New Attendee Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris A & B – 3rd Floor \nDescription: \nRegistered ACPA Members Only \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/new-attendee-orientation/
LOCATION:Pheoris West A & B – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,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/Chicago:20240307T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162552
CREATED:20240207T192813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T045453Z
UID:10902-1709823600-1709827200@pipeschool.org
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:20260427T162552
CREATED:20240214T045611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T050211Z
UID:10967-1709819100-1709822700@pipeschool.org
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:20260427T162552
CREATED:20240207T192658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T193154Z
UID:10899-1709815500-1709819100@pipeschool.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T133000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162552
CREATED:20240207T192532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T045348Z
UID:10896-1709814600-1709818200@pipeschool.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T121500
DTSTAMP:20260427T162552
CREATED:20240207T192422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T045329Z
UID:10893-1709810100-1709813700@pipeschool.org
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
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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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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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