Webinars
Industry Experts. Engaging Content. Relevant Information.
ACPA webinars range in their variety of topics and are intended to help members and industry personnel better understand products, services, and industry-related topics. Webinars are typically one hour in length and can be viewed later online.
On-Demand PDHs
The ACPA now offers professional development hours (PDHs) for many of the on-demand webinars we provide. In order to obtain the PDH for an on-demand webinar, learners must watch the full webinar, answer quiz questions, and self-declare that the webinar was watched to the full extent. Once completed, learners are delivered their PDHs immediately.
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Engineering Ethics
Ethics are more than just an ideal for Engineers, it is the foundation of our profession. This course will explore the past cases, hypothetical concepts, and the current canons of Ethics from two different engineering societies.
Beneath Our Feet: Unveiling the Basics of Concrete Pipe & Boxes
Intrigued by the silent champions shaping our urban landscape? Embark on a user-friendly exploration of concrete pipes and boxes, the often-overlooked backbone of city infrastructure. This presentation is designed to engage not only the non-technical enthusiast but also provides valuable insights for professionals in the concrete pipe and box manufacturing industry, including those involved in installation, inspection, and even those just starting in the technical field. Whether you're seasoned in the industry or just beginning your technical journey, navigating the challenges of discussing and explaining technical details without a specialized background can be daunting. No technical degree required—just your curiosity and questions! Let's uncover the unsung heroes together, contributing to the seamless functioning of our communities.
Indirect Pipe Design: Basic Concrete Pipe Design
The AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications allows the use of either of two design methods for precast reinforced concrete pipe; the indirect design method or the direct design method. The indirect design method relates the strength of the pipe in the field condition to its three-edge bearing strength tested at the plant. The majority of reinforced concrete pipe designs are performed with the indirect design method, resulting in one of five pipe classes or a specified D-Load. The indirect design method is one of the most complete design methods used for buried drainage pipes, while also being one of the quickest to perform. Join this webinar to learn how to design RCP with the indirect design method.
Using PipePac for Basic RCP Design
The basic Indirect Design Method used for precast concrete pipe is relatively simple. However, to save time, the American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA), along with the Canadian Concrete Pipe and Precast Association (CCPPA), have made available a web-based program called PipePac. PipePac has three modules: Life Cycle Analysis (LCA for evaluating the life cycle cost of a pipe installation, CAPE (Cost Analysis Pipe Envelope) to evaluate the installed cost of various pipe products, and the 3 Edge Bearing (3EB) Analysis to perform an indirect design of buried precast concrete pipe.
This seminar will focus strictly on the 3EB Analysis module of the program and is a follow up webinar to Basic Concrete Pipe Design. Knowing the basic nomenclature used for Indirect Design, the Engineer can easily perform designs using PipePac/3EB. This webinar will take the software user through the program and design examples.
Engineering Ethics
Ethics are more than just an ideal for Engineers, it is the foundation of our profession. This course will explore the past cases, hypothetical concepts, and the current canons of Ethics from two different engineering societies.
Pre-Installation Inspection
This presentation introduces and reviews of AASHTO R-73, which provides excellent guidance on the evaluation of Pre-installed precast concrete pipe, box culverts, manholes and drainage inlets. R-73 describes criteria for acceptance, repairable and rejection criteria of precast products. Examples of acceptable and rejectable precast products will be shared in this presentation. Intended for inspectors in the field and at the manufacturing facility. This guide is not intended for the evaluation of installed precast concrete pipe, box culverts, three-sided structures, manholes, drainage inlets or other precast products.
Box Culvert Installation Best Practices
Precast Box Culverts continue to grow in popularity as a simple and effective solution for short-span bridge replacements, trunkline drainage systems, and a number of other applications. A successful box culvert project depends largely on proper installation requirements and procedures. This 1-hr webinar will overview open-cut box culvert installation aiming to address best practices for contractors and field inspectors as well as proper specifications for engineers. Topics to be addressed include, site preparation, handling, joints, and backfill.
Pipe Installation Best Practices
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.
Post-Installation Inspection of Storm Sewer Pipes and Culverts
Buried pipelines are a long-term investment and their effective service life can be ensured with quality installations. With limited budgets for regular onsite soil testing and construction observation, one of the best ways to verify satisfactory pipeline installation is through post-installation inspection (PII). PII provides value and confidence to engineers, owners, and the traveling public that underground infrastructure will meet the intended service life, similar to a home inspection prior to a real estate purchase. With how much is being invested in infrastructure, it’s important to use PII to protect these investments. This course will overview common post-installation inspection methods, categories of possible defects to watch for, and applicable standards for evaluation criteria.
Precast
Presenters
Trevor McDonald, P.E.
Mountain State Concrete Pipe Association
Jason Allen, P.E.
Oldcastle Infrastructure
Box Culverts & Accelerated Precast Construction
Accelerated Precast Construction, or “APC”, is a paradigm shift in the project planning and procurement approach where a higher priority is placed on minimizing mobility impacts due to onsite construction activities.Excavation & Trench Safety
In the United States more than 800 construction workers die every year while on the job. One of the most dangerous types of work is trenching, which kills 40 construction workers every year. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Excavation standards, 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1926, Subpart P, contain requirements for excavation and trenching operations. This training highlights key elements of the standards and describes safe work practices that can protect workers from cave-ins and other hazards.
Undeniable Sustainability
Resilience stands as the bedrock of sustainable infrastructure, ensuring longevity and adaptability amid mounting challenges. In the face of climate change, natural disasters, and manmade disasters, resilient systems can withstand shocks, recover swiftly, and continue functioning efficiently. Integrating resilient designs, materials, and strategies safeguards investments, and while minimizing environmental impact. After all, specifying a resilient product that will remain in use for 100+ years is significantly more sustainable than using one that must be remade and replaced multiple times.
Resilience and Sustainability of Concrete Pipe
Building safer and more resilient communities comes in a variety of ways, from product, to design, to installation. This webinar will focus on how adhering to DOT installation standards for concrete pipe will increase the longevity and value of infrastructure by reducing potential failures and decreasing maintenance costs.
Proven Resilience
Communities across the Nation heavily rely on precast concrete pipe and boxes to provide safe, effective stormwater infrastructure. Infrastructure that can be exposed to a variety of natural and social disasters, amplifying the need for resilient design. In this presentation, we will define resilience and its importance for stormwater drainage products. We will also showcase specific examples of their resiliency in fires, floods, and other natural disasters.
Presenters
Marc Maddox, P.E.
Town of Paradise
Dr. Ricardo Medina, P.E.
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Inc.
Fire Resilient Infrastructure
In the recording, you will hear firsthand the findings from the 2018 Camp Fire and learn about its effects on roadway culverts. Additionally, you will gain insights on the process and workings the California Regional Quality Water Control Board in their efforts to replace 66 extensively damaged high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and corrugated metal pipe (CMP) culverts with reinforced concrete pipes (RCP).Reinforced Concrete Pipe and Box Culvert Manufacturing Methods
The course will cover basic concrete mix designs and batching, box culvert reinforcing and manufacturing methods, pipe reinforcing and manufacturing methods, and will wrap up with a discussion on curing.
Build for the Future, Understand the History
Understanding the history and the basic and unique attributes of concrete pipe will give you a better understanding of where we are headed in the future. This presentation hits upon understanding the design, strength, installation, performance, and true value of concrete pipe. Attendees will have the chance to see a life cycle analysis of drainage systems and better understand the connection between the sustainability and the resilience of concrete pipe. Whether you know a little or a lot about concrete pipe, you will find this presentation informative!
Assets in Critical Locations
Asset Management provides agencies/owners both a long-term roadmap toward better supervision of asset inventories, as well as data necessary for logical material placement and usage. This information allows agencies to make sound engineering decisions backed by years of data, which in turn improves resilience of the infrastructure system and maximizes sustainability.
In this webinar, we look at current issues and actions that impact such decisions in critical locations such as evacuation routes, flood prone areas, emergency access routes, and others. We also explore how asset management data can be used to help prepare for recovery from major natural disasters, and to determine the most appropriate mitigation planning.
Rinker Materials - Apopka, FL
Embark on a virtual tour of a concrete pipe plant to witness the meticulous processes and stringent standards that define the production of high-quality concrete pipe. Guided live by expert hosts, this tour provides a comprehensive look into the operations and craftsmanship involved in creating one of the most reliable materials used in critical infrastructure projects.
Diamond Concrete - Savannah, GA
Take a trip to Savannah, GA, as we virtually tour Diamond Concrete’s new plant and get a firsthand look at the production process of concrete pipe. As we tour the plant, you will see the engineering and production methods that give concrete pipe and box culverts their inherent strength that helps them last well over 100 years once installed.
CP&P Plant - Richmond, VA
Take a tour through Concrete Pipe & Precast (CP&P)’s Ashland, VA, plant and get a glimpse of what it takes to make a concrete pipe. Hank Gottschalk, CP&P Senior Manager, and Tryg Hoff, P.E., Northeast Region Engineer for the American Concrete Pipe Association, walk you through the plant and give you insights into the process of the production of concrete pipe. The tour will start with the aggregate, take you through the welding of the cages, pouring and curing of the concrete, testing, and eventually on to the jobsite. This is an opportunity to see the production process from the comfort of your chair!