Tuesday, April 21, 2026
noon–1:30 p.m. CDT, Virtual
About the Event
Understanding how infrastructure materials perform over time is critical to making informed design, construction, and maintenance decisions. This webinar will feature two recent University of Minnesota research efforts that examined the real-world performance of commonly used transportation infrastructure materials.
Brock Hedegaard will share insights from a project that investigated the causes of concrete culvert pipe joint separation, highlighting factors that influence concrete pipe performance and long-term reliability. Michael Pluimer will present findings from a study that evaluated corrugated HDPE pipes manufactured with recycled content, including how recycled materials perform in transportation infrastructure applications and considerations for their use.
Together, these presentations will provide a practical look at how material selection, manufacturing, and construction practices affect infrastructure performance.
Registration and More
This webinar is free, but registration is required. Visit the event web page to register and for more information.
Related Reading
Understanding Causes of Concrete Culvert Pipe Joint Separation
Evaluation of Corrugated HDPE Pipes Manufactured with Recycled Content
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