MnSEA September Meeting

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 (7:00 AM - 10:00 AM) (CDT)

Description

Schedule

7:00 a.m. – Breakfast, Registration & Networking
7:30 a.m. – Monthly Meeting
8:00 a.m. – Presentation: Anchor 201: Technology of Anchors and the Effects of Varying Field Conditions
9:00–10:00 a.m. – Optional networking

Attendees are encouraged to join us in person to take full advantage of the complimentary breakfast and opportunities to connect with fellow attendees before and after the program.

Presentation: Anchor 201: Technology of Anchors and the Effects of Varying Field Conditions

Description: This program will provide an overview of the concrete anchor market with a focus on conditions that affect performance, testing and code compliance, and the range of applications.

The following topics will be covered:

  • Advantages of different anchoring systems
  • Identifiable effects of varying field and loading conditions on the performance of different anchors
  • Examination of the rigorous testing methods used by manufacturers to address various job site conditions
  • Suitability of anchors over a wide range of applications
  • Various installation methods per manufacturer
  • New technologies that minimize the varying field conditions


Presenter: Ryan Rimbey, P.E.

BIO:

Ryan is a Senior Field Engineer at Hilti North America based in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Ryan has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and P.E. licensure in California. After college he worked as a project engineer in the construction industry, bringing hospitals up to seismic code compliance with Layton Construction for 2 years. Ryan worked as a structural engineer with Ashley & Vance Engineering designing over 100 structures throughout CA, NV, OR, and WA prior to joining Hilti in early 2019. Since joining Hilti, Ryan has focused on bringing technical competency and code compliance to structural engineers and contractors in the upper Midwest on Hilti’s Anchoring and Decking portfolio.

Ryan was born and raised in Salinas, CA. After living in San Jose for 2 years, Ryan moved to Minneapolis, MN in early 2019 where he currently resides with his wife and two children. Outside of work, Ryan can be found working on home remodels, enjoying the great outdoors, camping, exercising, and cooking for his family.

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Bloomington, MN 55431 United States
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Tuesday, September 15, 2026 (7:00 AM - 10:00 AM) (CDT)
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