The Atlas Observer is Atlas Tube's dedicated resource for structural engineers, architects, and fabricators working with Hollow Structural Sections (HSS). Published by Atlas Tube — North America's leading HSS producer — the Atlas Observer covers ASTM specification comparisons (A500, A1085, CSA G40.21 and beyond), practical structural design guides, and deep technical insights on connection design, design wall thickness, new design tools, and seismic applications.
In June, I attended the American Institute of Architects Architecture Expo at the Javits Center in New York City. For all the years I’ve been an engineer (which has been quite a long time now), I’ve never checked out this expo until now – which is surprising since architects love using HSS in their unique designs. First, walking into the J...
Read moreNASCC 2018 (#NASCC18) hosted by the AISC, was held in downtown Baltimore, MD at the Baltimore Convention Center. Another record crowd with over 5,000 attendees, the show featured more than 200 exhibitors and 100s of...
Read moreComposite HSS, or concrete-filled tubes (CFT) as it is sometimes referred, is an underutilized form of design and construction that has several advantages. The most common use is for columns supporting traditional steel framing or other floor systems such as Delta Beam with precast concrete planks. Let’s explore the top five reasons you...
Read moreHSS Project Spotlight: Seattle’s North Transfer Station What images com...
Read moreHSS Design Tools: The HSS Library There’s a lot of information around the internet on HSS products – so much so that it’s hard to...
Read moreEvery tradeshow or meeting I attend, a few engineers tell me about their experience specifying A1085 on a project: “My fabricator told me...
Read moreIf you have visited Atlas Tube’s website or read up on our literature recently, you may have noticed an interesting structure that we’ve showcased that was made from HSS. That structu...
Read moreEditor's Note: The Atlas Pipe Pile App described in this post, originally published June 19, 2017, is no longer available. This article is preserved for historical reference only. For current HSS connection design resources — including 150-plus downloadable connection details, design calculators built to...
Read moreAs I travel the country talking to colleagues, I get a lot of questions about A1085. Since some of the same questions come up time and time again, I thought it would be helpful if I wrote them down as part of a “Frequently Asked Questions” guide to A1085. I hope you find this FAQ helpful when designing with A1085 on your next project....
Read moreNASCC 2017 was held in the background of the famous San Antonio River Walk at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. With a record crowd of over 4,500 attendees, the show featured more than 200 exhibitors and 100 different educational seminar! The Steel Conference was an overwhelming...
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