Understanding the impact of fire on structural building components is key for the structural engineers to design safer and more resilient structures.
For concrete and masonry structures, engineers can use ACI/TMS 216.1 Code Requirements for Determining Fire Resistance of Concrete and Masonry Construction Assemblies to examine how cast-in building structural elements will be affected by exposure to the high temperatures of a fire.
In this presentation, we will discuss how engineers can account for these fire and high heat conditions in their post-installed reinforcing bar designs for concrete-to-concrete connections. We will also review the new optional fire load test included in the Acceptance Criteria for Post-installed Adhesive Anchors in Concrete Elements (AC308) and discuss how constant or variable temperature gradients within the concrete base material may impact development lengths and adhesive selection.
This webinar was held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. A recording of the presentation can be watched below:
About the Presenter
Sulaiman Banwal,
Division Technical Services Manager, Hilti North America
Division Technical Services Manager, Hilti North America
Sulaiman Banwal is the Division Technical Services Manager at Hilti North America, where he leads a team of field engineers across Northern California, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii. His team partners with architects, engineers, and contractors on major commercial and civil projects, providing technical consultation, design support, and education on new technologies and code provisions.
Since joining Hilti in 2013, Sulaiman has held several technical and leadership roles, including Senior Technical Field Engineer, Product Manager for Adhesive Anchors, and Engineering Manager.
A Fulbright Scholar, Sulaiman earned his Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering from Old Dominion University and his Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering (Honors) from Kabul University. Before joining Hilti, he worked with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and co-founded Brighter Building Construction in Afghanistan.
Sulaiman is passionate about bridging design and construction through innovation, education, and collaboration.