Atlas Observer

Category: Innovation & Technology

4 Free HSS Engineering Tools for Faster Structural Design

by Bradlee Fletcher on May 27, 2026

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...

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Simplify HSS Connections with Shuriken®

by Ted Goldstein on December 10, 2025

Designing connections for Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) used to be perceived as challenging. The inaccessible interior of the tube often necessitated field welding or the use of specialized, expensive one-sided fasteners. While these methods served their purpose, they could also increase project timelines and costs and...

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