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Demystifying Utility Coordination: Understanding The Basics, Josshe I. Palm
Demystifying Utility Coordination: Understanding The Basics, Josshe I. Palm
Purdue Road School
This session will explain utility coordination to non-utility coordinators. It will help educate others about the role and responsibilities of a utility coordinator, an OSA, easy UC and design mistakes to avoid, scope and design considerations, items commonly overlooked, when to coordinate SUE, and how to work with your UC to request a letting adjustment. We will also highlight UC submittals and allow time for questions about the UC’s role in a project’s success.
Waterproofing Membrane For Concrete Boxes And Culverts, Keith Alan Lytton P.E., Jeremy Hunter P.E.
Waterproofing Membrane For Concrete Boxes And Culverts, Keith Alan Lytton P.E., Jeremy Hunter P.E.
Purdue Road School
In 2019 a new INDOT Specification went into effect for waterproofing on concrete pipes and three- and four-sided boxes. The new specification decreased the leakage at these structures joints from 95% to less than 5%. This presentation will provide the background on why the change was needed and the solution, complete with construction examples and results.
When To Use Midwest Guardrail System (Mgs) W-Beam Guardrail, Katherine Smutzer
When To Use Midwest Guardrail System (Mgs) W-Beam Guardrail, Katherine Smutzer
Purdue Road School
In this session we will discuss when MGS w-beam guardrail should be placed on state and local projects and review pertinent INDOT Design Memos released over the past year.
Storm Damage - Floating Culverts, Dale Sedler, Mark Bailey
Storm Damage - Floating Culverts, Dale Sedler, Mark Bailey
Purdue Road School
A review of buoyancy issues culverts experience due to blockage. Includes discussion of blockage due to floating debris and issues with multiple culverts. Provides information on characteristics that help to determine if a culvert has "floated."