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Virtual Plant Tour

Written by Webinar | 11/11/22 7:41 PM

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!

Key Takeaways

  • 1. Understand the basic process of making a concrete pipe from start to finish
    2. See the core components of concrete pipe (i.e. steel, aggregate, cement, etc.)
    3. Learn about the measures taken to ensure a quality product
    4. See the product on the jobsite and understand its significance

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