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Pipe Installation Best Practices

February 13 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am EST

Location: Kojo Kamau A, B, C – 4th Floor

Speaker:  Don McNutt, P.E. – American Concrete Pipe Association

Presentation Description:

Learn 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.

Key Takeaways

1. Understand the proper handling techniques for pipes on the jobsite.

2. Learn the differences in the trench details for reinforced concrete pipe and plastic pipe products.

3. Learn the differences between the four Standard Installation Types for RCP

Speaker Bio:

Don 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.

 

Details

Date:
February 13
Time:
8:30 am - 9:30 am EST
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Venue

Kojo Kamau A, B, C – 4th Floor