Protecting the Engineer's Right To Choose

摘要

The American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA) was a driving force behind the congressional adoption of Section 1525 of the Map-21 legislation that provided for autonomy for state engineers to determine the pipe material to be used on projects in the national highway system. That legislation changed misguided language introduced in SAFETEA-LU (by manufacturers of flexible material) that forced states to include all available products in their specifications. The right to use engineering judgment in making critical structural decisions is paramount in protecting the safety of the traveling public.