When

Wed., Jan.14, 2015 at 7:30 AM to
Thurs., Jan. 15, 2015 at 5:00 PM
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Where

Avanti Headquarters
822 Bay Star Blvd
Webster, TX 77598
281-486-5600

Lodging Information: 
Responsibility of registrant. A special hotel rate has been reserved at the nearby Holiday Inn Houston-Webster on Bay Area Blvd on a first-come, first-served basis. To book under the discounted rate, please call 281-335-6272 and mention 'Avanti International' room block. If there are any issues booking rooms, please let us know as soon as possible.

Holiday Inn Houston-Webster
302 W. Bay Area Blvd
Webster, TX 77598
281-335-6272

 

WHAT: Application detail review of ASTM and ICGA/NASSCO specifications and hands-on workshops for chemical grout mixing and testing, and equipment operation and maintenance.

EARN: 10 Professional Development Hours (PDHs)

PRICE: Team learning is best! $585 for one, $485 for additional associates

Speakers and Subject Matter Experts
Marc Anctil - President - Logiball - Past NASSCO President
Daniel Magill - President - Avanti International - NASSCO Board of Directors 
Charlie Lerman - Field Services Manager - Avanti International 
Don Rigby - SE Regional Manager - Avanti International
Frank Aguilar - VP Customer Service & Operations - Avanti International
Chris Hamilton - Midwest Regional Manager - Avanti International
Ron Manestar - Service Manager - Aries Industries, Inc. 
Chris Schneider- Field Service Manager - Aries Industries, Inc.

                                                                  

DAY 1*

 7:30-8:00 AM

 Welcome Breakfast & Roll Call

 8:00-8:30 AM

 Welcome - What to Expect - Introductions

 8:30-9:15 AM

 Presentation Introduction to Acrylamide Grouting

 9:15 - 9:45 AM

 Infiltration Flow Rate Demo in Sewer Pipe Bedding Soils 

 9:45-10:30 AM

 Infiltration Control

10:30-10:45 AM

 Break

 10:45-11:15 AM

 Introduction to ICGA/NASSCO Specification

 11:15-Noon

 Grout Truck Introduction & Video

 Noon-12:45

 Lunch Break

 12:45 - 1:15 PM

 Grout Truck System with Water

  • Bucket Test
  • Packer ASTM Test on System Integrity
  • Packer Pump/Void Calculation
  • Questions on Gel Times

 1:15-1:45 PM

 Hydraulic Water Pressure & Transducer Example

 1:45-3:00 PM

 (4) Group Stations

  • Pump Station
  • Check-Valve Station
  • Electrical Station + Transducer
  • Grout Station

 3:00-3:15 PM

 Break

 3:15-4:15 PM

 Fundamentals of Grout Chemistry

4:15-5:00 PM

5:00-5:15 PM

 Annulus Flow Demonstration in Lined Pipe Lateral Packer Operation

 Recap of Day - Exit for Dinner & Refreshments - Ping Pong Tournament

DAY 2*

 7:30-8:00 AM

 Breakfast of Champions - Review Day 2 Objectives

 8:00-9:30 AM

 Grouting Material Safety Training Course  + Test

9:30-10:15 AM

 Logiball Packer Presentation & Maintenance

 10:15-10:30 AM

 Break

 10:30-11:00 AM

 Focus on Grout Panel

11:00-Noon

 Acrylamide Grout Mixing & Record Keeping

  • Hydrometer Test & Chart
  • Grout Additives & Why
  • Dilution Effects on Gel Times
  • Temperature Effects on Gel Times
  • Force Gauge Test

 Noon-12:45 PM

 Lunch

 12:45-1:30 PM

 Grout Tank Mixing

1:30-2:15 PM

 Annulus Grouting of Lined Pipe

 2:15-3:00 PM

 Lateral Connection Sealing Demonstration

3:00-3:15 PM

 Break

3:15-3:45 PM

 Manhole Rehabilitation - Assessment, Technologies, Techniques

 3:45-4:30 PM

 Manhole Demonstration - Point Repairs with Urethanes, Curtain Grouting with Acrylates

 4:30-4:45 PM

 Final Q&A - Open Discussion

 4:45-5:00 PM

 Course Evaluation - Certificates of Completion - Class Dismissal

*Agenda subject to change 

If you have any questions about this annual event, please contact Jessica Williams at 281-486-5600 x 111 or at jessica.williams@avantigrout.com