Designing Smarter HSS Truss Connections: The Answer is In the Joints
Every structural engineer knows the feeling. You f...
Read moreBolted HSS Connections: A Practical Guide to Faster Field Joints
Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) deliver remarkable...
Read moreCommon HSS Specifications in North America: 2026 Guide
HSS continues to gain popularity in structural steel design — from column grids in commercial buildings to bridge components in seismic zones. With multiple specifications governing their production, choosing the right spec for a given application is crucial for success in designing with HSS....
Read moreDesigning and Specifying: ASTM A53 vs. ASTM A500
When specifying round steel members for structural applications, the choice between ...
Read more4 Free HSS Engineering Tools for Faster Structural Design
Structural engineering continues to demand more optimization, efficiency, and cost-effective material selection than ever before. Navigating design changes, managing stakeholder expectations, and working within compressed timelines requires reliable data and streamlined workflows. The inherent efficiencies of hollow st...
Read more10 Reasons to Choose HSS for Your Next Project
At a Glance: HSS delivers a higher strength-to-weight ratio in compression than wide-flange sections, reduces fireproofing and coating surface area by up to 50%, and offers a small...
Read moreProduct Showdown: A500 vs A513
A common question that arises during the material specification process is the functional difference between ASTM A500 and ASTM A513 steel tubing. Customers and design teams sometimes assume these specifications are interchangeable. However, when we delve deeper into the material properties and manufacturing standards, m...
Read moreDeep Foundations Start with Atlas Pipe Piles
Every large structure, from soaring skyscrapers to sprawling bridges, relies on a solid foundation to establish structural integrity and safety. For projects demanding foundational support in challenging soil conditions, deep foundation systems are critical. Among the list of reliable solutions is straight-seam ERW steel...
Read moreA Deep Dive into ASTM A500 HSS for Structural Applications
At a Glance: ASTM A500 defines cold-formed carbon steel structural tubing in round, square, and rectangular shapes — the standard for most HSS used in North American structural projects. Grade C is the most widely specified grade, delivering 50 ksi yield for square and rectangular sections and 46 ksi for round. Its closed geometry resists com...
Read moreSustainability in Steel Tubing: How Atlas HSS Supports Sustainable Design and Construction
Structural engineers face a shifting landscape. While efficiency, constructability, and cost are key to overall design, a fourth requirement has gained increased attention from stakeholders: sustainability. More clients are demanding precise data on the environmental impact of the materials used in their projects. This is...
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