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Proven: Resilience.

Presenter: Doug Holdener, P.E.

Webinar Description

Discover the intrinsic resilience and robustness of concrete pipe and explore the multifaceted strengths that make concrete one of the most reliable materials in infrastructure. This presentation will delve into the inherent properties of concrete that ensure its durability and dependability across various environmental challenges and structural demands.

Concrete’s non-combustible nature makes it the ideal choice in regions prone to wildfires, providing a fire-resistant infrastructure solution that minimizes risk and enhances safety. Additionally, the material’s substantial density prevents flotation and displacement during severe weather events like heavy rainfall and floods, thereby maintaining structural integrity when it’s needed most.

Participants will learn about the product’s ability to withstand substantial impacts with minimal damage highlights its suitability for seismic regions. Further, we will discuss how the natural and engineered strengths of concrete allow it to handle service loads far exceeding its designed specifications, illustrating its extraordinary lifespan and performance.

The webinar will also highlight the rigid construction of individual concrete pipe sections, which significantly reduces risks associated with deformation, flexing, and systemic failures. By combining historical data and modern engineering insights, this presentation will reinforce why concrete has been a cornerstone of dependable and resilient infrastructure for thousands of years.

Join us to gain a comprehensive understanding of why concrete pipe remains a top choice for resilient and sustainable infrastructure development, capable of withstanding the tests of time and nature.

Key Takeaways

  • Explore the non-combustible and fire-resistant properties of concrete pipe
  • Learn about concrete’s inherent density, which prevents flotation and provides stability during flooding
  • Evaluate concrete’s ability to absorb shocks and sustain minimal damage
  • Understand the nature of concrete’s natural and engineered strength, combined with its rigidity, enabling it to live beyond its designed life

 

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About the Presenter

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Doug Holdener, P.E.

State Director
Florida Concrete Pipe Association

Currently based in Jupiter, Florida, he has been working for the ACPA since April of 2017. As the State Director of the Florida Concrete Pipe Association, he is responsible for executing Florida Strategic Plan and related activities to maintain and grow RCP (rigid concrete pipe) market share. As for typical day-to-day work, he is planning, preparing, and strategizing future events such as agency meetings, webinars, and presentations. He collaborates with Florida producers, TRE/TPE producers, and other producer members through either calls or social settings. He plans and prepares for conferences, sponsorships, exhibits, and speaking opportunities. Some days, he looks at the timesheet, reports, reviews, and updates goals. Other days consist of ACPA-related calls and zoom. At least once per month, he reviews the ASTM specifiers and submits comments or ballots.