NASSCO

NASSCO Continues To Expand Programs, Membership
Robert Carpenter, Editor
April 2012, Vol. 67 No. 4

It was another busy year of growth and accomplishment for NASSCO (National Association of Sewer Service Companies), as membership reached an all-time high of nearly 450, plus the more than 150 delegates at the annual convention also set a record.

NASSCO Extends Deadline For PACP Recertification
March 2012, Vol. 67 No. 3

The National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) has extended the deadline for Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP) recertification from Feb. 29 to Aug. 31, 2012.

In Memoriam: Al Colthorp
February 2012, Vol. 67 No. 2

Al Colthorp of Lake St. Louis, MO, died on Oct. 18, 2011 at the age of 77. Colthorp graduated from Michigan State University with a masters in Civil Engineering, and was a registered Professional Engineer.

RehabZone Celebrates 10th Anniversary At UCT
Jeff Griffin, Senior Editor
November 2011, Vol. 66 No. 11

Volunteers are busy finalizing plans for the 2012 RehabZone, the popular sales-free “show within a show” at the annual UCT Show (Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exposition). The events will be held Jan. 24-26 in San Antonio, TX.

Design Approach, Inspection For Manhole Rehabilitation Technologies
Gerhard “Gerry” P. Muenchmeyer, P.E., NASSCO Technical Director
November 2011, Vol. 66 No. 11

The design of manhole coating and lining systems must take into consideration a number of conditions in the manhole, both as a whole and as individual components. When evaluating the nature of the coating or lining that will work best, a number of conditions should be defined.

Pipe Bursting For Replacement Of Sanitary Sewer Laterals
Matt Timberlake, President, Ted Berry, Trenchless Technologies Team LLC, International Pipe Bursting Association Marketing Committee
November 2011, Vol. 66 No. 11

Pipe bursting is a proven method for replacing underground pipelines and is the only method of pipeline rehabilitation and replacement other than open-cut excavation that can increase the size of an existing utility without trenching. This article will discuss the replacement of private sanitary sewer lateral pipes.

First Look: New Method To Monitor Curing Of CIPP Installations
Jeff Griffin, Senior Editor
November 2011, Vol. 66 No. 11

Pipeline Renewal Technologies is introducing an innovative method for monitoring cure temperature of cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) liner installations.

CIPP Best Practices
By NASSCO member Ed Kampbell, PE, Jason Consultants
October 2011, Vol. 66 No. 10

There are four key elements to having a really good Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) installation:
1. Proper saturation of the tube;
2. Proper inflation of the resin saturated tube in the host pipe;
3. A full and thorough curing of the resin system used; and
4. A proper cool-down of the CIPP.

What Is Necessary For Manhole Rehabilitation Success? Correct Application, Use Of Manhole Rehab Technologies
Gerhard “Gerry” P. Muenchmeyer, P.E., NASSCO Technical Director
October 2011, Vol. 66 No. 10

Manholes consist of multiple components and are made of different materials, each serving a different purpose but contributing to the complete manhole structure. Each component typically has its own set of defects and deterioration mechanisms.

Jetter Pipe Cleaning Video Provides Essential Information
Jeff Griffin, Senior Editor
October 2011, Vol. 66 No. 10

A new jetter pipe cleaning video will be available for distribution this fall.

Produced by NASSCO (National Association of Sewer Service Companies) and industry partners, the video contains information about jetting equipment and tools and how they are used to safely and successfully clean pipes, said Sheila Joy, chairperson of the NASSCO committee responsible for developing the video.

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