What happens when structural theory meets full-scale testing and both are challenged by the realities of construction on site?
At this year's ACI (American Concrete Institute) 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge, our colleague Atis Kļaviņš, Structural Engineer at Primekss | PrīmX® Industrial Concrete Flooring & Structural, will share how those questions are answered in practice.
Register here: 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge
Hosted by the American Concrete Institute July 7–8, 2026
Atis Kļaviņš presentation on July 8, 2026
05:00–06:00 EDT
Presentation:
SFRSSC Floor Design: Linking Project Experience, Testing, and Methodology
Drawing on major industrial projects delivered across the Middle East, the session explores how steel fibre reinforced self-stressing concrete floors are designed not only to work on paper, but to perform under real operating conditions.
For structural engineers, the discussion focuses on the relationship between loading assumptions, structural behaviour, material performance, and validated design methods.
For developers, it is about delivering assets that combine durability, operational efficiency, and long-term value with fewer compromises during construction.
For general contractors, it demonstrates how the right flooring strategy can simplify execution, minimise programme risk, reduce joint-related challenges, and improve quality outcomes on site.
At Primekss | PrīmX® Industrial Concrete Flooring & Structural, design methodology is never static. It evolves through a continuous cycle of engineering analysis, laboratory research, full-scale testing, project delivery, and measured performance from completed floors.
The result is an evidence-based approach where theory is continuously tested against reality, and reality helps improve the next generation of design. We are proud to contribute to a global event that brings together concrete professionals from 24 countries to exchange ideas, challenge assumptions, and advance the industry together.