CIPP School
School A - Evaluations of CIPP Projects
8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon: This School will cover an overview of CIPP applications, with focus on different types of resin (polyester, epoxy, and vinyl ester)
and different curing methods of water, steam and UV light. Are CIPP emissions harmful to community and residents? This School will provide an answer to this question.
Pipe School
School B - Rigid and Flexible Pipes
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM: This School will cover applications, capabilities, manufacturing, standards, advantages and limitations of flexible pipes such as
ductile iron, PVC, HDPE, fiberglass, polypropylene, steel; and rigid pipes such as clay, concrete and new developments in these pipe materials and joining systems.
Advanced Horizontal Directional Drilling for Difficult Soil Conditions (HDD) Schools
School C - HDD Planning and Design
8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon: Planning and Design of large, mid- and small-size HDD projects from inception to closeout and delivery considering swelling soils
and rock conditions. The School will include talks on pipe loads, bore planning, drilling fluids and case studies.
School D - HDD Construction Considerations
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM: This School will include avoiding pitfalls during Construction of HDD projects of all sizes, for challenging soil conditions, and
includes tracking, tooling, and locating and case studies.
SAPL School
School E - Spray Applied Pipe Linings
8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon: This School will cover Structural applications of Spray Applied Pipe Linings (SAPLs) for water, sewer (sanitary and storm), oil and
gas. Information on polymeric and cementitious/geopolymer SAPLs, such as planning and design, material properties, surface preparation, installation methods, and performance
specifications will be provided. ASTM and AWWA standards and guidelines will be discussed.
Water Asset Monitoring School
School F - Innovative Technologies for Monitoring of Water Assets
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM: This School will cover the utilization of existing and innovative monitoring technologies (such drones, sensors, fiber optics, etc.) to
monitor water assets and will provide case studies of existing monitoring technologies and guidelines for water utilities to select proper monitoring methods by analyzing costs
and technical requirements. Applications for aboveground and underground assets will be discussed. Interim results of current Water Research Foundation (WRF) project under
progress will be presented.
Registration and Credits
The registration fees for these Schools are according to following table:
| Schools |
Before
December 15 |
On and After
December 15 |
On Site |
What you Receive |
| 1 School (1/2-Day) |
$245 |
$345 |
$400 |
Up to 0.4 CEU, 4 PDHs
Discounted UIC Registration
Discounted Trenchless Technology Book, 2nd Edition
Certification Card
A PDF copy of all the presentations |
| 2 Schools (1-Day) |
$415 |
$515 |
$600 |
Up to 0.8 CEUs, 8 PDHs
Discounted UIC Registration
Discounted Trenchless Technology Book, 2nd Edition
Certification Card
A PDF copy of all the presentations |
Benefits
By completing each School, you will receive:
- A discounted copy of, Trenchless Technology: Pipeline and Utility Design, Construction, and Renewal, 2nd Edition
(Published in October 2021).- a $125 value!
- A wallet-size certification card.
- Up to 0.8 CEUs and 8 PDHs.
- A PDF copy of all the presentations.
- As a bonus, a discounted registration to UIC is also included with each School!
- Your name and company information will be featured on CUIRE Web site (Optional)
Who Should Attend?
Public officials, transportation agencies, design and consulting engineers, utility company personnel, designers, utility owners and operators, and
contractors who are involved with constructing, renewing, and managing utilities. CUIRE Schools are organized by the Center for Underground
Infrastructure Research & Education (CUIRE), Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Texas at Arlington; and cosponsored by Underground
Infrastructure Magazine.
Registration Particulars
Pay with check or with credit card (Visa, Master Card, Amex, and Discover). Register early: Registration is limited to first 40 people on a first time,
first-serve bases.
Learn from Experts Program
The Schools will be taught by CUIRE Board Members and Friends who have many years of experience in the area of their teaching.
No-Risk Registration
If you cannot attend the School, you may send a substitute. If for any reason you are not satisfied with the program, let us know at 817-272-9177 or
cuire@uta.edu know within one week of the program, and we will set things right with you!
Certificate & Professional Development Hours: These Schools qualify for up to 12 Professional Development Hours (PDH) of continuing education credit.
A PDH certificate-indicating inspector training will be awarded at the conclusion of the School. The wallet-size certificate will be mailed shortly
after completion of the schools.
Hotel Information
See UIC Web site at http://UIConline.com/housing/ for hotel reservation information. For technical program
information, email cuire@uta.edu,
or call 817-272-9177.
Individuals with Disabilities
Individuals with disabilities requiring assistance should email cuire@uta.edu well in advance of the meeting date.
Late requests will be met when possible.
Tax Information
Your educational training may be tax deductible.
NOTE
CUIRE reserves the right to change program, substitute speakers, or modify or cancel a School due to insufficient enrollment. For more information,
contact CUIRE at (817) 272-9177, or email cuire@uta.edu or visit
https://uta.engineering/cuireschools2023/