Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) are popular among structural engineers due to their unique combination of strength, efficiency, and aesthetic versatility. The most common governing standard for HSS in North America is ASTM A500. For structural engineers designing complex projects, understanding the nuances of t...
Read moreYou might already know that the steel used in bridges must meet the toughness requirements of ASTM A709 and AASHTO M270. If you design a bridge with ASTM A500 HSS, the sections will most likely have to be custom-manufactured to meet these requirements. That means higher costs, longer lead times and a higher minimum order quantity. Plus, you’ll ha...
Read moreIn the Fall of 2017, the California Legislature passed, and Gov. Brown signed into law, Assembly Bill 262 (AB 262), known as the Buy Clean California Act. This law has the intentions of bringing...
Read moreAs 2015 comes to an end, we wanted to take some time to look at an area that has a significant impact on our pipe piles product division: infrastructure spending. An option for deep foundation support, our ERW straight seam pipe piling products have been used throug...
Read moreU.S. infrastructure is a problem. A problem the United States has been well aware of for quite some time. A problem many have addressed in the recent months, like here and here....
Read moreIt’s well understood that in some way or another, U.S. infrastructure—energy, transportation, public safety and buildings—are dependent upon steel for construction and security. But did you know this?...
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