Designing Smarter HSS Truss Connections: The Answer is In the Joints
Every structural engineer knows the feeling. You f...
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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
At a Glance: Atlas Tube offers four 100% complimentary HSS engineering tools — theÂ...
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 o...
Read moreProduct Showdown: A500 vs A513
At a Glance: ASTM A500 is structural tubing — Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) — manufactured for load-bearing applications and backed by a Mill Test Report (MTR) verifying yield strength, tensile strength, and elongation. ASTM A513 is mechanical tubing built for dimensional precision, with no physical property reporting required. Specify A...
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 geometr...
Read moreHow ASTM A500 Minimum Yield Relates to HSS Shapes
More structural engineers are using Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) because of their high strength-to-weight ratio and versatility. Whether you leverage...
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