Have you ever looked at a set of structural drawings and wondered about the difference between "TS" and "HSS"? If you've been in the industry for a while, you likely remember when Tube Steel (TS) was the standard term in the United States. Today, Hollow Structural Section (HSS) is the globally recognized name. This...
Read moreDesigning 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...
Read moreOur complimentary HSS Connection Calculators and Typical HSS Details Library help engineers and detailers design efficient HSS connections. We’re making HSS connection design easier. HSS continues to grow in popularity. Du...
Read moreIt is with my great pleasure to announce the appointment of Tom Muth to the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Tubular Products Division of Zekelman Industries. Tom has over 30 years of experience in the pipe and tube industry. Tom began his career with Copperweld Corporation and joined Atlas Tube in 2005 as Vice...
Read moreAtlas Tube has been anxiously working towards the opening of our new ERW mill. Once completed, it will be the largest single seam ERW mill in the world! As a result of the announcement in Ju...
Read moreAn Atlas Tube Lunch & Learn is an opportunity to engage with the leading producer of Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) in North America and learn more about specifications, connections, production and other HSS related topics. Lunch & Learns are an easy and convenient way to not only gain PDH credits needed to meet continuing education re...
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When you’re designing a large, open structure, you can’t let the supports get in the way of the aesthetics or the functionality of the space. But this can be a challenge when designing with ASTM A500 HSS. Variation in wall thickness with this spec forces you to err on the side of larger sections — making it harder to meet size limitations and...
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The use of tubular shapes is seen all around us in nature. Tube-like structures are naturally occurring in the bones of animals, bamboo and the stems of flowers. It’s no wonder HSS is so popular amongst structural engineers – from being a cost-effective structural member, to a high strength to weight ratio, to a uniform strength and aesthetical...
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When you go to twelve trade shows and speak to forty different engineering firms or fabricators each year, I hear people say it’s challenging to design structures for seismic applications. And in some ways, it’s true — if you design with ASTM A500 HSS, it can be difficult to predict how the sections will perform because of the variance in wal...
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...
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