Reinforcement 2
February 11, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 9:55 am EST
Location: Pheoris West C – 3rd Floor
Speaker: Jake Jyrkama – Rinker Materials
Presentation Description:
We 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.
Speaker Bio:
Jake 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.
