A Look Into SteelDay 2013
Another SteelDay has come and gone, and, for the second year in a row, Atlas Tube hosted a successful event. During the event, I gave three one-hour...
Read moreHSS Connection Solutions under Seismic Loading – for Braced Frames
HSS Bracings to Gusset Plates Detailed design examples for bracing-to-gusset plate connections in so-called OCBFs ("Ordinary Concentric Braced Frames" or those designed for a higher seismic force level with very little inelastic deformation), SCBFs ("Special Concentrically...
Read moreSteelDay: Earn Credit at Certified HSS A1085 Presentation
It’s that time of year again! October 4th is fast approaching, and t...
Read moreFive Reasons to Spec Straight-Seam Pipe Piles
Not all steel piling is as it seams. Do you know the top reasons why straight-seam ERW pipe piles lead to better DOT projects?...
Read moreHow Will the New Features of ASTM A1085 Save You Money?
Hollow structural sections (HSS) produced to ASTM A1085 will consist of additional features to make it a premium product with a higher level of perf...
Read moreU.S. Military Seek Renewable Energy Solutions
In May 2013, the Solar Energy Industries Association released the “Enlistin...
Read moreEngaging the Industry with Digital Solutions
Engineers, fabricators and contractors are no strangers to filling in the gaps. Professionals in our industry use their knowledge and ingenuity on a daily basis to develop solutions for technical problems. However, sometimes filling the figurative gaps is where we lack. Topics missing establi...
Read moreDesigning with HSS: ASTM A1085 Specification
In this installment of Designing with HSS, I will introduce ASTM A 1085, the new hollow structural section (HSS) specification, and why it was developed. ASTM A 1085 was developed to address performance issues related to HSS used in seismic and bridge applications and to make HSS more economical and efficient, raising the bar for construc...
Read moreHSS Connects with Students at ASCE Bridge Competition
We recently sponsored an eight-member University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Steel Bridge Team at the 2013 Great Lakes Student Conference, hosted by the America...
Read moreFour Reasons the American Structural Steel Industry is Alive and Well
All content is from the American Institute of Steel Construction...
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