This long-awaited technical reference consolidates decades of rigorous research, on-site experience, and innovation into a practical guide for designing and executing SFRC slabs
This important milestone was further underscored by the presence of leading experts whose work continues to shape the global concrete industry:
- Xavier Destrée, ir. FACI is a highly regarded civil engineer and one of the world’s foremost authorities on steel fibre reinforced concrete (SFRC). With over 40 years of experience in SFRC research, design, and implementation, he has served as a consulting engineer and R&D consultant. He is a Fellow of the American Concrete Institute and an active contributor to multiple SFRC technical committees around the world, shaping standards, guidelines, and best practices. His hands-on, field-tested knowledge forms the backbone of Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete: A Practitioner’s Guide to SFRC Slabs, making it a rare blend of academic rigor, industry insight, and practical application.
- Professor Barzin Mobasher, Arizona State University, an internationally respected authority in cement-based composites and structural mechanics and an active member of several key ACI - American Concrete Institute committees setting global standards for concrete performance. His insights bring unparalleled technical depth and ensure alignment with the highest international benchmarks.
- Professor Gregor Fischer, DTU - Technical University of Denmark, whose contributions to structural engineering and materials technology influence modern concrete design practices worldwide.
- Janis Oslejs, CEO of Primekss | PrīmX® Industrial Concrete Flooring & Structural, recognized for driving innovation and fostering an environment where groundbreaking concrete technologies are developed and shared.
- Dr. Rolands Cepuritis, PhD, Assoc. prof., Head of R&D at Primekss | PrīmX® Industrial Concrete Flooring & Structural, who expertly guided the discussion, drawing out critical perspectives that connect research, design, and on-site execution.
Above all, we extend our sincere gratitude to Xavier Destrée, ir. FACI, whose extensive expertise and dedication have produced a guide that will support practitioners worldwide in delivering stronger, more efficient SFRC structures.
We look forward to seeing industry professionals put these proven tools and insights to use, advancing construction quality, structural performance, and sustainability by applying methods that have long been available yet remain underutilized.
