National Concrete Pipe Week was celebrated August 14 through 20. Concrete pipe producing companies celebrated by thanking those who make the industry successful while highlighting the benefits of concrete pipe to America’s transportation infrastructure.

Rinker Materials, Frederick, MD held an Open House highlighting the versatility of concrete pipe and precast products. Transportation and public works professionals from Maryland State Highway Administration, Frederick County Public Works Department and City of Frederick attended the festivities. Contractors, owners, engineers, and inspectors joined Rinker Materials staff to learn how reinforced concrete pipe is manufactured.  They toured two plants on the property and witnessed a 3 edge bearing test performed on a 48” CLIV RCP…………….

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This is a demonstration of the comparative flammability of polypropylene pipe (PP), reinforced concrete pipe (RCP), and high density polyethylene pipe (HDPE). Dry hay is ignited in three 18 in. by 18 in. pipes and allowed to burn. This is an unedited test conducted on October 21, 2015.