About FORTA Corporation

The most respected name in the synthetic fiber industry.

FORTA® Accepted by AIA/C.E.S.

FORTA® Corporation, the first developer and producer of synthetic fiber reinforcements for concrete, has recently been accepted by the American Institute of Architects as a registered provider of Continuing Education System credits. AIA members can now obtain C.E.S. credits for the FORTA® program "Fiber Reinforced Concrete." FORTA®'s national sales team will be responsible for presenting the seminar which will include basic information and engineering discussions on both standard-grade and second-generation structural synthetic fibers. Interested AIA members and/or state-related parties should contact FORTA Corporation to schedule a seminar (1-800-245-0306).

PROGRAM: "Fiber Reinforced Concrete"
LENGTH: 60 minutes
CREDIT: One Learning Unit Credit
COST: There is no charge for the seminar, except for luncheon costs if required.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  1. Understand the four most important fiber characteristics and how they effect performance in concrete.
  2. Use a 4-C's fiber formula to objectively compare fiber types and brands.
  3. Understand the two basic performance levels of synthetic fibers: temperature/crack control reinforcement and structural property enhancing reinforcement.
  4. Determine appropriate real world applications for both levels of synthetic fiber reinforcement.

FORTA® REGISTERED PROVIDER: #J474

FORTA® POINT OF CONTACT:
Daniel T. Biddle, Vice President of Sales
Glenda Seybert, Administrative Assistant