Are you curious about why hollow structural sections are an excellent choice as a structural steel member? Have you ever wanted to know more about HSS and didn't know who, or even what to ask? Now you can explore your curiosity about HSS by following the...
Read moreWhen we think of galvanized steel, we tend to think of bright, shiny, silver things like electrical conduit, fence posts, old sc...
Read moreI would like to extend a thank you to all of you who were able to attend our Steel Day lunch & learn presentation, where we launched our educational video series on steel hollow structural sections (HSS). The video series, entitled "Designing with HSS," will educate engineers and contractors on how HSS is produced and its remarkable desig...
Read moreIt’s been one year since JMC Steel Group headquarters moved to Chicago and we’re proud of the Windy City’s steel skyline and its use of hollow structural sections (HSS). If you are a member of the design/construction industry, then you are invited to attend Atlas Tube’s free Lunch & Learn event this Friday, September 28, from 11 a.m....
Read moreLast week, I had the pleasure of attending Solar Power International, a...
Read moreThe role software has played in reshaping the structural design world is of course monumental. Software has enabled designers to focus on the most economical solution, based on multiple iterations of design, and rigorous finite element analysis instead of tedious hand calculations. How has software affected the means of designing a hollow structura...
Read moreA major component of the solar industry is the design, manufacturing and installation of the...
Read moreService centers play a central role in the HSS supply chain. They provide enormous value in the delivery, availability and fabrication of HSS. I want to reinforce the value that service centers provide for fabricators throughout the structural steel industry, as well as discuss some of the lesser-known benefits. What is a Service Center?...
Read moreThe world's population grows every day. As we construct homes and other buildings for future generations to live and work in, we run the risk of seriously depleting our natural resources. At Atlas Tube, we've been diligently establishing methods to conserve natural resources all over the world. The U.S. Green Building Council has developed an appro...
Read moreWhether you’re a distributor, contractor or engineer, you know the solar energy business is growing rapidly and requires a steel structure customized for assembling solar panels. You also know that as the solar industry grows, so does its impact on the economy. But did you know that the average cost of a completed PV system dropped by 17 percen...
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