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January 6 – 9, 2020 San Marcos, TX – Texas State University
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January 6 – 9, 2020 San Marcos, TX – Texas State University
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Leadership starts at the top and trickles its way through an organization. Strong leaders provide vision and intent to their organization. They also provide their organization the means to become better, through training and education. ACPA’s Board of Directors provides the vision, intent and means to ensure that the concrete pipe and the precast concrete products industry remains of vital importance to sustainable communities. An effective training and best practices sharing forum provides the means that ensures the concrete pipe and precast industry remain at the top. The annual Pipe School and Show provides the mechanism to continue the training and development of its employees and transportation professionals and ensuring the concrete pipe and precast concrete industry remains the #1 choice of infrastructure asset management professionals.
Precast concrete pipe has a long reputation for high standards and successful installations and has set the standard that all other pipe materials are measured against. Texas State University in San Marcos, TX is a public research university located in San Marcos, Texas and is the site of this year’s 2020 Pipe School and Pipe Show from January 6-9. Established in 1899 as the Southwest Texas State Normal School, it opened in 1903 to 303 students. Since that time it has grown into the largest institution in the Texas State University System. It is also one of the four universities nation wide that offers the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program. The goal of this program is to promote products and services related to the concrete industry.
The ever-popular plant tour continues this year at Turner’s Precast Plant on Day 3. Located near Lockhart, the home of world-famous Texas BBQ, this newly constructed concrete pipe and precast plant will provide a great opportunity for attendees to learn more about our industry’s innovative nature.
ACPA and supporting State Associations provide scholarships for consultants, municipal engineers, and DOT professionals to attend. Scholarships cover registration, round trip airfare, and lodging. If a scholarship is accepted, the attendee is responsible for obtaining approval for travel, meal expenses while traveling, and other incidental travel expenses not covered.
| The ACPA has contracted with two hotels: Embassy Suites by Hilton and Homewood Suites, Embassy Suites being the Main Hotel, to give attendees a choice depending on their hotel preferences. The room block will be honored on a first come/first serve basis. Bus service will be provided between both hotels and the University. | |
 Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel
1001 E McCarty Ln Cut off date: December 16, 2019 |
 Homewood Suites – San Marcos
451 Barnes Dr Cut off date: December 2, 2019 |
Train the Trainer Track – Curriculum development professionals are working overtime reshaping our industry’s top 10 presentations and crafting instructor manuals. These new tools will provide our industry’s sales, production, marketing and engineer personnel with the proper tools to deliver more presentations in their market. Every attendee walks away with a new presentation and instructor manual for every class attended.
Sales/Engineering Track – This combined track brings our industry’s sales, technical marketing and engineering personnel together for a collaborative experience that will challenge everyone’s comfort zone. Take a moment and learn something new, whether you are a design engineer being exposed to effective technical marketing techniques or a salesperson learning an engineer design technique that can be used during your next sales call.
Quality/Basic Production Track – The Quality/Basic Production track constitutes the foundation of the concrete pipe industry. Starting from raw materials like cement, aggregates, and admixtures, this track takes you through reinforcement, mix design, concrete production, and curing, and ends with testing and finished products’ evaluation. By understanding and following the QA/QC procedures presented in this track, you will be able to increase your success by producing high quality products. This track is an option for any QCast certified plant to have accredited personnel at the plant during all production stages, as well as for anyone that wants to get educated on the principles of the precast product production.
Advanced Production & Plant Management Tracks – As part of the ACPA Production Certification Program, the tracks offered this year focus on all aspects of Drycast Production, Safety, Operations Management and Performance Management. Upon completing each course including a short exam, the student will earn a certificate of completion and will
become that much closer to being recognized as an ACPA Production Journeyman. Whether going for certification, or just looking to expand one’s knowledge and understanding of best production practices, safety, management and leadership, discussing real issues and real solutions with the best teachers in the industry.
Transportation Track – This popular track returns for its second year. This track provides a forum for DOT and Public Agency professionals from across the country to collaborate, sharing best practices and innovations that stretch their budgets, while taking care of their citizens transportation needs. This year’s Transportation Track, which addresses research, asset management, resiliency, innovation, workforce development and design. Instructors from twelve different State DOTs, the City of Austin and the University of Virginia Center for Transportation Studies, will present at this Transportation Track.
Cementitious Materials (Tony Sorcic – Holcim (US) Inc.)
Gain 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.
Aggregates (Tony Sorcic – Holcim (US) Inc.)
Continue your education of Concrete Materials from the Cement course by attending aggregates. During this course you will gain a knowledge of aggregate composition and properties, along with the ASTM specifications that you need to be familiar with to make quality concrete pipe.
Admixtures (Ed Mansky – GCP Applied Technologies)
Admixtures 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.
Self Consolidating Concrete (Ed Mansky – GCP Applied Technologies)
Learn 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.
Mix Design (John Kallemeyn, P.E. – Forterra)
Proper mix design is the basis for the quality and cost of our products. This session sets the foundation for understanding basic mix design. In addition to learning what “specific gravity” is and its relationship to the volume calculations in a mix design, you will learn about “aggregate absorption” to help manage moisture in your aggregates during batching and how to apply these concepts to mix design calculations.
Concrete Technology (John Kallemeyn, P.E. – Forterra)
Learn the basics of understanding the proportioning of materials, (cementitious, aggregate, water, and admixtures), to create wet or dry cast concrete for Pipe and Precast. Also included is a discussion of some of the most common “bad” things that can happen to concrete, such as ASR and Sulfate Attack, and how to avoid them.
Reinforcement (Mel C. Marshall – Mel C. Marshall Industrial Consultants Inc.)
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? Mel Marshall will discuss the purpose of reinforcing, the types and identifications, basic welding requirements, fabrication of cages, and the specifications that govern it.
Curing (Mel C. Marshall – Mel C. Marshall Industrial Consultants Inc.)
Proper curing is necessary for the production of quality concrete pipe and manholes. Learn about the importance, and purpose, of moisture and temperature in the curing process, as well as ways to make curing more effective.
Pre/Post Pour Inspection (Rich Brewster – Northern Concrete Pipe, Inc.)
This course covers equipment inspection, upkeep and documentation for pre and post-pour inspection of pipe and precast products. Critical areas such as form set-ups, reinforcement and damage inspection and brief look into Q-Cast requirements will also be discussed.
Calculations & Review for Quality School Test (Rich Brewster – Northern Concrete Pipe, Inc.)
Product Testing (Paul Krauss – Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates)
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.
Repairs & Finishing (Paul Krauss – Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates)
Learn about pipe finishing and repairs. Does all damage need to be repaired? Learn what pipe damage should be repaired and procedures and materials used to complete both cosmetic and structural repairs.
Qcast Certification (Paul Krauss – Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates)
Most of us know why we should get Q-Cast certified but struggle with getting started or with improving our scores. To assist you with overcoming these problems, the ACPA has gone to the source with Paul Krauss, of Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE). WJE, experts in materials science engineering, is the third-party auditing firm that conducts the Q-Cast Plant Certification annual inspections. Paul will give an insider’s view of what the Q-Cast inspector looks for when inspecting a plant for the first time and subsequent inspections.
Chairman’s Safety Award Finalists Presentations
This is an opportunity for the top 10 to present their safety improvement and to answer questions. The audience will vote on a ballot for their top three.
ADVANCED PRODUCTION
Drycast Reinforcement
The Drycast Reinforcement Track focuses on proven techniques for assuring optimum cage quality and product performance. Learn the purpose of reinforcing, the types and identifications, basic welding requirements, fabrication of cages, and the specifications that govern it. The track will further focus on the common requirements of proper cage manufacturing. We will generally follow the ASTM guidelines for tolerances and Permissible Variations as we break down cage manufacturing into each individual critical process, such as the cage shape, the cage location in the product wall, the splice, the ways to properly assure correct concrete cover, welding, joint reinforcement and special designs.
Drycast Concrete
The Drycast Concrete Track focuses on the benefits of quality concrete and recognizing a quality product and what to do if it’s not. Learn about the raw materials used in concrete including Portland Cement, its current chemical make-up and how it’s manufactured, basics of Supplemental Cementitious Materials (SCMs) including Pozzolans (Fly Ash) and Ground granulated blast furnace slag as well as aggregate composition and properties, how aggregates influence the making of quality concrete. We will briefly review mix proportioning and batching, while focusing especially on the effect of water on producing consistent quality concrete. We will also have a round table discussion on how to address common production problems and learn about the Anderson drycast slump test.
Consolidation/Drycast Production
Concrete Production – Mixing, Batching and Transport/Drycast Production
Proper consolidation of concrete in our forms, using various vibration methods, is critical to strength, appearance and durability of our products. We will discuss the basics of both amplitude and frequency of vibration, the various methods of vibration used in our industry as well as some of the effects of improper vibration. You’ll learn how to effectively consolidate concrete by removing the air and packing the aggregates as tightly as possible, by utilizing vibration.
Drycast Production
The Drycast Production Track will guide you through the entire manufacturing process of making drycast reinforced concrete pipe. The course begins with Quality and why it is so important. Following Quality, the class will present the importance of reinforcing cage placement, form maintenance, vibration techniques, making spigots and bells correctly, recognizing good product, demolding, lift holes and laterals. The sections will have industry veterans sharing their experience in plants and encourage crowd participation.
Machinery Workshop (Besser)
PLANT MANAGEMENT
Operations Management
Learn how to discover the various wastes and holes that are hidden in your operation and prevent it from running as efficiently as it could. Through Continuous Improvement, plants are able to produce product more efficiently, at a lower cost and in the safest manner possible. Learn how to identify the hidden opportunities in your operation and put in place methods that change the culture of the plant in order to maximize your efficiencies safely.
Safety
Performance Management
“Inspire” The Barry-Wehmiller Leadership Institute (BWLI) exists to partner with organizations to build on and transfer the learnings of our parent company, Barry-Wehmiller. One of the things we have learned deals with inspirational leadership. What do inspirational leaders do? Inspirational leaders listen, build trust, grow people and form lasting connections with the people in their span of care. The result of inspirational leadership? Inspired team members who lean in, are authentically dedicated, deeply accountable to their commitments and fully responsible to help others. In fact, inspiration is 27% more predictive of performance than engagement. The first step to becoming a more inspirational leader is learning what inspires and motivates you. Identify what drives you to be more intentional in how you think, act, communicate and make decisions. This session will move inspiration from an intangible leadership buzzword to practical application we’ve seen work within teams across all industries.
Machinery Workshop (Hawkeye Pedershaab)
The speakers for these sessions should be indicated as “HawkeyePedershaab Technical Team”, and there is no bio. In the coming weeks may settle on specific speakers and will share that information when done.
A New Type of Vehicle Proving Ground Finding Creative Ways to Leverage Concrete Pipe Products (Mark Chaput – American Center for Mobility)
Mark will share the journey of taking a Brownfield Site from an old General Motors Transmission Plant to creating the nation’s largest, most comprehensive purpose built Connected and Automated Technology Proving Ground.
He will outline the mission of ACM and how they are building a unique real-world transportation infrastructure facility to serve the testing needs in the revolutionary ecosystem of Connected and Automated Vehicles and Mobility.
Mark will also share some of the unique challenges of building on a 75-year-old heavy industrial site with significant environmental contamination and how Concrete Pipe products have provided ACM a variety of solutions to real world challenges of managing stormwater.
Value of DOT and Industry Partnership – Relationships (Jeff Benefield, P.E. – ALDOT)
In this class the speaker will walk us through an interactive discussion of the ways that ALDOT and Industry groups work together and partner on issues. The class will discuss the value of partnering on developing and delivering training, specification and standards reviews and updates, and working together to solve specific job design options. Jeff will share his suggestions in approach and techniques on how industry can and should work with their local DOT.
Austin Stormwater Asset Management (Meagan Norris, P.E., MBA, LEED AP – City of Austin)
Asset management is the strategic and systematic process of operating, maintaining, and improving physical assets with a focus on engineering and economic analysis based upon quality information. Asset management helps to identify a structured sequence of maintenance, preservation, repair, rehabilitation, and replacement actions that will achieve and sustain a desired state of good repair over the lifecycle of the assets at minimum practical cost. Mr. Byars will share the City of Austin’s Stormwater Asset and Data Management Plan, which provides attendees with a tool for making infrastructure investments and sound resource utilization decisions.
Bridge/Culvert Replacement Strategies (Craig Stevens, P.E. – DelDOT)
This course will define what constitutes a “bridge” as far as DelDOT is concerned and show the impact that the failing corrugated metal pipes (CMPs) have on our bridge inventory. The course will then illustrate and define the different types of failure we have seen with regards to our CMP inventory. After discussing the issue, this course will demonstrate how DelDOT tackled the issues with the hundreds of failing CMPs. The course will show how we changed policies in our Bridge Design Manual and our Bridge Inspection Manual such that the issue will not occur again in the future. Lastly, it will outline the different contracting methods and construction methods we employed to replace the failing CMPs.
Pipe Installation (Walt Catlett, P.E. – American Concrete Pipe Association)
A properly installed pipe should remain in service for 50 to 100 years with little or no repair. ACPA has documented installation practices for both flexible and rigid pipe at the local and state level. The focus of this class remains on promoting a solid understanding of installation, specifications, design requirements and material differences for pipe systems. Empower your staff with the ability to properly inspect, design, install and accept both flexible and rigid pipe systems.
TxDOT Response to Harvey (Michael Lee, P.E. – TxDOT)
The Texas Department of Transportation plans for hurricanes. TxDOT has individual plans for each district and multiple contingencies depending on the severity of the storm. TxDOTs’ has a lot of experience responding to severe weather, from ice storms to flooding. But each storm is different, and Harvey tested the agency in ways we’ve not seen. All 25 of our districts were eventually called upon to provide support as the storm stalled over the state and continued to drop rain. Areas flooded that had never flooded before. More than 4,500 TxDOT employees responded to the storm either directly or indirectly for a total of over 560,000 man hours. Thousands of pieces of equipment were on the ground monitoring, clearing and repairing more than 500 on-system roads that were affected.
Flooded Backfill: Lower cost, higher quality (Wes Musgrove, P.E. – Iowa DOT)
When backfilling and compaction by flooding is required, backfill may be placed in lifts up to 2 feet thick. Place backfill simultaneously on both sides of culvert. Determine if pipe culverts need to be restrained and take appropriate actions to prevent floating of culverts during backfilling, flooding, and compaction. This session will cover Iowa DOT’s path to the use of flooded backfill. From recognizing pavement degradation issues at culvert crossings, to evaluation of the cause, to the results of the solution. Flooded backfill has provided benefits surpassing the expectation for Iowa DOT.
Fish Passage Projects (Luke Assink, P.E. – WSDOT)
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has long recognized the importance of minimizing the environmental impacts of Washington’s transportation system. As a part of that commitment to the environment, in 1991, with legislative support, WSDOT created a dedicated program to correct barriers that restrict or completely block salmon and trout access to historic spawning and rearing Habitat.
Fish passage projects involve complex construction conditions with severe time constraints. Learn how WSDOT and Precast Concrete Producers have worked together to incorporate innovative planning, design, materials, and construction methods to meet these stringent requirements.
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be better able to:
Professional Engineering Procurement Services (Dan M. Neal II, P.E., P.G. – TxDOT)
TxDOT’s Professional Engineering Procurement Services (PEPS) Division is responsible for procuring engineering, architectural and surveying services for transportation projects through professional services contracts. The division also manages the agency’s consultant budget, identifying transportation projects that require additional resources. The division serves as TxDOT’s liaison to the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC).
QA/QC (Paul Krauss – Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.)
A comprehensive and established Quality Assurance/Quality Control Audit Program is essential to a successful final outcome. A good QA/QC program begins in the early phases from pre-planning to delivery of the final product. While plant managers are viewed as the key to a good quality product, all personnel involved in the all phases of the production of precast concrete products are expected to provide quality work. This class highlights recommended procedures that State Highway Agency (SHA) or their representative can follow when shadowing the American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA) QCast Program plant audits. It is understood that each DOT may have special local requirements based on their unique situation and resources. This guide is intended to form a baseline review that can be applied nationally. The ACPA certifies pipe and precast facilities through a quality program that requires the plants to conform to the industry standard ACPA QCast Plant Certification Manual. Plants are subject to annual third-party audits as part of this certification program.
Trenches Technology (RCP/RCB) (Derek Light, P. Eng. – Rinker Materials)
A growing segment of pipe installation includes trenchless applications. They are less disruptive to traffic, communities, utilities and businesses. Trenchless installation saves time, saves money and improves roadway safety. It is important to know this competitive option. As our nation’s infrastructure approaches its service life, the jacking pipe procedure is a beneficial option worth researching.
Essentials of Engineering Excellence (Lindsey Ivy Burden and Beth O’Donnell – University of Virginia – Center for Transportation Studies)
Nicknamed “E3,” Essentials of Engineering Excellence is tailored for the employees who design, construct and maintain the state’s roadways and bridges. Garrett Moore, chief VDOT engineer since 2012, originated the program, which is a technical training and development program for VDOT’s engineers. E3 is a flexible but rigorous curriculum that allows participants to advance their personal career goals while meeting their training needs for VDOT. Crucially, employees can opt to use E3 as a pathway to a master’s degree in engineering from the Department of Engineering Systems and Environment, UVA’s home for civil, systems and environmental engineering. The training model is based on one that the center uses for the Virginia LTAP and the Tribal Technical Assistance Program, a similar federal program serving Native American communities throughout the country. E3 instructors come from the field with extensive on-the-job experience and from academia, including UVA Engineering faculty.
DOT Drones – (Tracy Larkin Thomason, MBA, PE, PTOE, CPM – NDOT)
The Nevada DOT along with many Dept. of Transportations (DOTs) across the nation has integrated Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology (aka drones) into a variety of departmental workflows. This includes the development of topographic maps for our design engineers, photo and video documentation of construction projects, 3D models for site visualization, and several other cutting-edge products. Through the use of drones, DOTs have been able to reduce the time spent in hazardous work areas and bridge the data collection gap that exists between traditional survey teams and our manned aircraft. UAV technology allows us to quickly assess road damage during flooding events and provides nearly instantaneous feedback to emergency personnel.
Come hear how NDOT’s UAV team continues to push the boundaries of this technology to create new efficiencies for our system along with a glimpse of how states are piloting the mapping of “air highways” for drone deliveries.
Specification Review/Development Process (Steve Boggs, P.E. – WV DOH)
Mr. Steve Boggs is the Specifications Engineer for the West Virginia Division of Highways. This presentation will outline the procedure that have been accepted by the WVDOH for preparing and processing proposed specifications and revisions to existing specifications. It will include the role of the Specification Committee, how it is organized and operates. The presentation will review recent changes to the Pipe Culverts specifications and its approval process.
Proven Asset Coordination Practices within the Right of Way, David Wresinski (Michigan DOT – Retired)
The Michigan Infrastructure Commission (MIC) was formed through legislation and charged with, improving coordination between asset owners in the road right-of-way, improving asset management practices among these asset owners, and improving the collection of sub-surface asset data. This presentation will focus on the opportunities and challenges of advancing these objectives, with a focus on the challenges of locating and obtaining culvert data after a series of natural catastrophes involving culverts around the state.
Precast Concrete Slabs or LADOTD Research (Phillip Sturdivan, P.E. – LADOTD)
In May of 2018 the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development began work on a pilot project using precast concrete panels. The project’s intention was to replace the on-ramp onto I-20 EB from LA 169 with precast concrete panels to evaluate their potential use on other larger scale projects in our state. This presentation will show the project construction sequencing and the steps involved in undertaking such a project. It will also discuss some of the lessons learned through this pilot project and how they plan to be further implemented in future projects.
Track Introductions – Toolkit Topics
Adult Learning/Collaborative Learning Environment (Walt Catlett, P.E. – American Concrete Pipe Association)
Adults are characterized by maturity, self-confidence, autonomy, solid decision-making, and are generally more practical, multi-tasking, purposeful, self-directed, experienced, and less open-minded and receptive to change. All these traits affect their motivation, as well as their ability to learn. So, let’s see the adult learners’ cognitive and social characteristics, and what instructional designers need to know in order to create the right course content and structure, and adjust their attitude.
Pipe Inspection: Pre and Post Installation Inspection (Al Hogan, P.E. – American Concrete Pipe Association)
This class will walk the students through the four national pipe inspection standards and or guidelines currently available. The interactive discussion will review the current national standards for pipe inspection and evaluation from Pre-Installation all the way through asset management inspections and evaluations. The students will leave with a clear understanding of the information provided in each of the national standards on this subject and should be able to properly incorporate or reference these standards in their own specifications or guidelines for proper pipe inspection and evaluation if needed.
Pipe Installations – ASTM D2321 or ASTM C1479 (Don McNutt, P.E. – American Concrete Pipe Association)
There are several similarities and then quite a few significant differences in the requirements for proper installation of reinforced concrete pipe and thermoplastic pipe products. Concrete pipe installations are based on ASTM C1479 and thermoplastic pipe installations are based on ASTM D2321. This class will provide a side by side comparison of these two unique specifications.
Pipe Design: Structural & Hydraulic (Paul Imm – Forterra)
Who is responsible for the structural design on any given construction project? What about the design of pipe, both rigid and flexible? Designing drainage applications to carry load is just as important as the design for hydraulic capacity and flow characteristics. It is far too common for the design requirements of pipe to be overlooked. This course will review the basics of structural design for pipe and explain the differences between flexible pipe design requirements and rigid pipe design requirements.
Precast Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert Installation and Design (Steve Smart – County Materials Corporation)
Precast Reinforced Concrete Box Culverts (RCB) empower owners with a time saving, extremely durable bridge-replacement option. Replacing an aging bridge in a few days versus several weeks reduces road user impacts, improves work zone safety and saves money for another project. This class highlights the proper technique for installing precast box culverts, creative DOT practices and recent innovations.
Trenchless Technology (RCP/RCB) (Derek Light, P. Eng. – Rinker Materials)
A growing segment of pipe installation includes trenchless applications. They are less disruptive to traffic, communities, utilities and businesses. Trenchless installation saves time, saves money and improves roadway safety. It is important to know this competitive option. As our nation’s infrastructure approaches its service life, the jacking pipe procedure is a beneficial option worth researching.
Accelerated Precast Construction: CIP vs Precast (Trygve Hoff, P.E. – American Concrete Pipe Association)
Accelerated Precast Construction focuses on replacement/repair of aging State, City and County short span bridges and culverts across our nation’s transportation infrastructure. APC incorporates key tenants of FHWA’s Accelerated Bridge Construction initiative, innovative planning, design, materials and construction methods to reduce construction time and costs, while improving safety, durability and quality.
Resilience in Transportation Infrastructure (Jenn Christman – Foley)
Local agencies that develop transportation policies that address resiliency, capacity, risk, tolerance and collaboration are good stewards of their assets. A unified approach towards advancing the concepts of resiliency in a local agency’s transportation infrastructure systems is critical. While it’s not possible to identify all possible hazards, it is possible to mitigate the impact of most hazards and it starts with a resilient infrastructure plan. This block of training focuses its attention on effective resiliency practices for a local agency’s stormwater infrastructure.
Precast Design and Installation (Ashley Wilson, P.E.)
The maximum allowable depth of a typical precast concrete manhole is approximately 560 feet, practically unlimited. Properly installing precast structures ensures they function properly while maintaining the integrity of the roadways by efficiently removing stormwater. The greater one understands the precast structure process, the greater the savings in time and money.
QCast (Jake Jyrkama, P.E. – Rinker Materials)
In an effort to improve the overall quality of all concrete pipe products, the American Concrete Pipe Association offers an on-going quality assurance program to member and non-member companies. Called the Quality Cast Plant Certification Program, the inspection program covers the inspection of materials, finished products and handling/storage procedures, as well as performance testing and quality control documentation. The greatest strength of the precast concrete pipe and box culvert industry is its ability to manufacture durable products with a service life of more than 100 years.
Ethics (Don Conrad, P.E. – Forterra Drainage Pipe & Precast)
The study of professional ethics is more than a hypothetical exercise; it is the very foundation of engineering practice. As engineers, it is our responsibility to understand it, develop it, and live it on a daily basis. This class explores the history of professional ethics; the ethical canons upheld by national engineering societies; and the narrow line that separates legal and professional responsibilities. Case studies on real events, including the Challenger disaster, the Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse, and the Florida International University (FIU) foot bridge collapse, bring to life the unethical choices that jeopardized public safety. It is an engineer’s responsibility to put the safety of the public first. Every decision engineers make must support the public’s expectations that they have made ethical choices to ensure their safety.
Role Play: How to Handle Objections (Michael Kusch – Foley Products Company)
This class will walk you through several different scenarios common to a technical marketer’s day, from meeting with contractors to working to help with specifications for DOTs. You will be able to see (and play) different roles to hopefully open your mind to different view points. Come to learn and engage with the group!
A Day in the Life of a Salesman (Nick Turner – Foley Products Company)
This is an interactive class for sales professionals of all levels as well as Marketing Reps. We will ask ourselves, what does customer loyalty mean in your area? How do we acquire customer loyalty? What can we do to improve our position in the Engineering community in your city? This class is relevant to anyone who is a Sales Rep or Technical Marketer.
How to Engage your Audience (Jason Allen, P.E. – Mountain States Concrete Pipe Association)
If you had told me even three months ago when I opened my business that I would be sharing the stage with this amazing musician, I would have called you crazy. I’d listened to his albums hundreds of times. He was the reason I started writing music in the first place. When I got the idea to open a music venue, I figured I’d meet some cool people, but I never imagined I’d be having an intimate conversation with one of my musical heroes. After his set, we spoke for an hour about shared interests in music and sports. But I’ll never forget what he told me as grabbed his acoustic guitar and stepped onto the tour bus…
If you want to know what Chris Carrabba, the lead singer of Dashboard Confessional, told me that night, you’ll have to come to my class called “How to Engage Your Audience.” We will discuss different techniques that you can use to keep people on the edge of their seats and leave them wanting more.
Specification Change – What, Why and How (Derek Light, P. Eng. – Rinker Materials)
This is going to be an interactive session. Bring a specification you wish to review.
Construction specifications provide the rules of engagement for any construction project. DOTs, municipalities, consultants, contractors, and suppliers are bound by these documents. What makes a good specification? It depends who you ask, a DOT might look to maximize value, a consultant might desire less risk, and a producer might want a level playing field. The objective of this session is to discuss key specification issues as they pertain to buried infrastructure. You will leave with a clear understanding on how to access your local specifications. It is open to all attendees.
Manufacturing Differences Between C76 and M294 (Devin Zipperer – Diamond Concrete Products, LLC)
This course will cover the manufacturing process of RCP. It will help give an understanding of the test and inspections RCP goes through to prove it is a solid, and dependable structure before leaving the plant. The course will also cover the production of thermoplastic pipe and their testing requirements.
Pipe Installations – ASTM D2321 or ASTM C1479 (Don McNutt, P.E. – American Concrete Pipe Association)
There are several similarities and then quite a few significant differences in the requirements for proper installation of reinforced concrete pipe and thermoplastic pipe products. Concrete pipe installations are based on ASTM C1479 and thermoplastic pipe installations are based on ASTM D2321. This class will provide a side by side comparison of these two unique specifications.
History of Reinforced Concrete Pipe Design (Chris Macey, P. Eng. – AECOM)
Much has transpired since the invention of precast pipe in France in 1896 to its introduction into the North American market in 1905. Like most products, its invention pre-dated standardized design approaches and our understanding of best installation practices seriously lagged behind the need to use the product and our understanding of its design limit states by a considerable margin. As end users inevitably want to know how long their installed pipes will last (as well as how long the pipes they are installing today will last) it is important to review the products that are in the ground in the context of what the prevailing practice was at the time of installation as well as what the pipe has actually been used for over time (e.g. its exposure conditions both in terms of environmental applied loads). This type of focus tells us much about what can should expect for effective design life from a condition assessment perspective as well as improving the way we do design today into a more forward looking process and one that respects the limitations of what we know. The class provides a recap on the evolution of concrete pipe design in North America, the benefits of understanding regional variations from minimum required standards, and the use of a vulnerability of era approach in two large diameter RCP case studies to better understand longevity, condition assessment approach, and how to improve the design, manufacture and installation process going forward.
Alternative Bidding (Aimee Connerton – Rinker Materials)
Over the last 20 years, owners and developers have increasingly elected to use alternate project delivery systems such as design-build, construction manager at-risk and integrated project delivery (IPD) to best value alternative design for constructing complex capital projects. As a result, many in the past had worked almost exclusively under the more traditional design-bid-build model have been asked to bid on, and deliver projects, under these alternative project delivery systems.
The decision as to which project delivery system is optimal is a complex one, and much has been written to advise owners on how to select from among the available options. The rewards of working under an alternate delivery system may be attractive if the associated risks can be appropriately managed. This class is intended to give a high-level overview of the most common project delivery systems, as well as some of the newer FHWA approved methods. We will highlight some of the issues one should consider when bidding on and working under an alternate delivery system
Hydraulics – Hydrology (Jennifer Schaff, P.E. – County Materials Corporation)
This session will present some basics of hydraulics design including inflow and outflow control, tail water conditions, and manning’s N. In addition, we will look at current engineering practices and how we can educate the engineering community about concrete pipe.
Eriksson Culvert 101 (Josh Beakley – American Concrete Pipe Association)
The design of precast box culverts involves the consideration of several load conditions, and potentially the application of several different live load configurations. The designs can become even more complex when load rating of the structure must be considered. The time required to perform these designs can be greatly reduced through the use of the Eriksson Culvert program. With only 1 hour and 20 minutes of allotted time for this course we cannot possibly go through all of the complexities of precast box culvert design. However, we will provide the attendee with an understanding of the utilization of the input options in Eriksson Culvert and guidance on interpreting the output.
Understanding ASTM/AASHTO (Al Hogan, P.E. – American Concrete Pipe Association & Angel De Jesus, P.E. – County Materials Corporation)
We will briefly discuss the role of two important specification/standard writing organizations- The American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) and The American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO). We will also the strategic importance these groups and the developing the right relationship with these groups is so important to the health of our industry. Walk with us through the process of joining ASTM and how, when, and where ACPA member involvement takes place in the ASTM process. We cannot join AASHTO as a member, however, we do have an important role to play in that group of DOT professionals as well. We will explain our historical involvement with AASHTO activities and the different ways our industry participates in AASHTO events.
Engineering for Non-Engineers (Tryg Hoff, P.E. – American Concrete Pipe Association)
Engineering for Non-Engineers: aka Engineering for Dummies. This course will cover some of the basic concepts that were discussed at Pipe School 2019, with a continuation of the discussion at a 102 level for easy understanding and in a format that can be used when discussing our product and our competitors’ products. The course is intended for those in Sales and Marketing, and perhaps those Engineers looking for a refresher.
Influencing Techniques – Flipping This Project (Lukas Salyer, P.E. – Forterra)
An intense session that focuses on after-bid actions that can be pursued to close a sale. It looksat tactics that a salesperson might be able to follow to help a designer or contractor build a better project, if concrete is specified before the deal is closed. Many advantages of concrete pipe are reexamined, along with bedding choices, cost-comparison tools and comparing the poured-in-place method and precast for constructing structures. Precast concrete box sections are reviewed for a wide variety of applications and site conditions. The presenter will give an overview of pipeline and culvert hydraulics to demonstrate arguments for downsizing with concrete.
Utility Conflict Resolution (Corey Fraser, P.E. – American Concrete Pipe Association & Sarah Matin, P.E. – Rinker Materials)
What was the biggest headache on your last project? Many engineering and construction project managers will say utilities. A determination will be made prior to or during utility field inspections to identify aerial and underground facilities within project limits that are a potential conflict and could require relocation versus those facilities that may not be in conflict and may possibly be allowed to remain if their location is in compliance with the current accommodation policy and clear zone requirements. Utilities certainly impact design, it’s the unknown utilities that cause unwanted impacts to design and at time that are sometimes critical. Utilities impact construction as well, and unknown utilities discovered on the job site during construction can create significant impacts to the project budget and timeline.
Stroll through the poster session and learn about the most pressing issues facing our industry from across the nation, including interesting concrete pipe case studies, marketing and engineering priorities, and safety and production topics. Posters will be displayed throughout the ballroom among the Associate Members exhibit area immediately prior to the reception. Refreshments and cocktails will be served, so come learn, network, and enjoy.
| 100 Year Pipe – Proven in the Field…Not in The Lab |
| 3% or 5% Deflection Limit |
| AASHTO R73 |
| ACPA’s Involvement at ASTM & AASHTO |
| Contractor Favors Precast Concrete Boxes for Culvert |
| Contractor Opts for Reputation and Durability |
| Deflection Testing |
| Evaluation Tools for Installed Pipe |
| FAA Advisory Circular 150/5370-10H |
| Gasket Management System |
| Iowa Department of Transportation Precast Box Culvert |
| Longest Microtunnel Project in USA |
| Manhole Snatcher |
| Microtunneling for 21st Century Sanitary Sewers |
| Microtunneling Method for Constructing the Venice Dual Force Main Sewer—Los Angeles |
| Montreal Sanitary Sewer Replacements |
| Non-destructive Testing for Precast Concrete Products |
| Pipe Tipper Rack |
| Precast Box Culverts Support and Drain Runway at LAX |
| Resilient Infrastructure |
| Spigot Go-No-Go Ring Gauge |
| Stop Audits |
| Vote NO on “Open Competition” Legislation |
| Wildfires and Plastic Culverts |
Directions from Embassy Suites to TSU: |
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| Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center & Spa 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, TX 78666
Texas State University |
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Directions from Homewood Suites to TSU: |
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| Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos 451 Barnes Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
Texas State University |
The plant tour takes place Wednesday morning, January 8th. and departs the hotel starting at 6:00 AM on Wednesday.
Tennis shoes and open toe shoes are not permitted at this facility. Please wear appropriate shoes.
Turner Concrete Pipe Plant
The Turner Company specializes in the manufacturing of RCP, box culvert and precast products throughout North and Central Texas. The Turner Company is a family owned company whose goal is to produce a quality product while providing excellent customer service. The Turner Company began their endeavor in the precast manhole industry in 2005. During the past 15 years they have expanded their product base to 1200 different precast products. Some of their products include sewer, storm and electrical pre cast products. They began producing RCP and box culvert in 2017 at their Rhome location. To better serve their growing customer base they have recently opened their second RCP, box culvert
and precast plant in Lockhart Texas to serve the Central Texas area.
The Pipe Show will be held concurrently with the Pipe School. This year, the Pipe Show will be held in the grand ballroom at the entrance to the LBJ Student Center, providing exhibitors more space to promote their products and services. This will also be the location for this year’s poster session, providing attendees an opportunity to visit the leaders of the concrete pipe industry and DOT professionals from across North America.
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| Monday, January 6, 2020 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM – Pipe Show Reception |
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Tuesday, January 7, 2020 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Pipe Show Lunch 3:00 PM – 4:55 PM – Leadership/Associate Reception (Invitation Only) 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Pipe Show Reception |
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Wednesday, January 8, 2020 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Pipe Show Lunch 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM – Pipe Show Reception |
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| Exhibitor Move-In: | Monday, January 6, 2020 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
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| Pipe Show Hours: | Monday, January 6, 2020 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM – Pipe Show Reception |
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| Tuesday, January 7, 2020 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Pipe Show Lunch 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Pipe Show Reception |
Leadership/Associate Reception (Private Event) 3:00 PM – 4:55 PM (Invitation Only) |
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| Wednesday, January 8, 2020 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Pipe Show Lunch 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM – Pipe Show Reception |
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| Exhibitor Move – Out (Wednesday Only): | Wednesday, January 8, 2020 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
Click Here for Trade Show Exhibitor Badge Registration
