Product Testing
February 13, 2025 @ 7:30 am - 8:25 am EST
Location: Pheoris West C – 3rd Floor
Speaker: Mark Taylor – Rinker Materials
Presentation Description:
Learn 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.
Speaker Bio:
Mark Taylor is the East 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 Rinker Alexandria Pipe facility. He has been in his current role as the Region Quality Manager since March 2013. Mark’s 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.
