Webinars
Rick Zanini
Managing Director
Concrete Fiber Solutions
Rick Zanini is the Managing Director of Concrete Fiber Solutions, where he oversees sales, marketing, operations, and the company's long-term growth strategy. With more than 25 years of experience in the concrete and construction industries, Rick brings extensive expertise in concrete practices, operations, safety, and business leadership. He is an OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certified trainer, a graduate of the UCA Emerging Leaders and CEBA Pro Programs, and holds a business degree from Augustana College. Rick is an active member of several industry organizations, including ACI 302, ACI 360, NAIOP, CBC, NCSEA, and CEBA, where he supports innovation and best practices in concrete construction.
Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete: An overview of Benefits, Design, and Installation
Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Time: 11:00 am-12:00 pm MT Presentation
Cost: Free
Presenter:
Rick Zanini
Managing Director
Concrete Fiber Solutions
Steel fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC) has evolved from a specialty material into a practical solution for a wide range of slabs-on-ground, pavements, industrial floors, precast elements, and structural applications. When properly designed and constructed, steel fibers can improve crack control, increase toughness, and impact resistance, enhance fatigue performance, and in many applications reduce or replace conventional reinforcing steel, leading to faster construction and lower overall project costs.
This presentation provides a practical overview of steel fiber reinforced concrete, beginning with the fundamentals of how steel fibers work within the concrete matrix and the different types of fibers available. Participants will learn where SFRC is most effectively used, how fiber geometry and dosage influence performance, and how engineers incorporate post-crack residual strength into modern design methods.
Whether you are an engineer, contractor, architect, owner, or concrete producer, this presentation will provide the knowledge needed to confidently evaluate, specify, produce, and construct successful steel fiber reinforced concrete projects while understanding both its capabilities and its limitations.
Professional Credits: Attendees who fully participate in the live webinar will receive a certificate of attendance for:
- 1 AIA CES LU or
- 1 PDH or
- 1 Utah Contractor Core Credit Hour or
- 1 ICC Credit Hour
No credits will be awarded for viewing recordings of the webinar. AIA LU's and PDH certificates will be received from the Minnesota Concrete Council.
Utah Contractors and ICC Inspectors will receive certificates from the ACI Intermountain Chapter.