Utilizing, Specifying and Then Bridging Open Web Steel Joists

This webinar will cover two parts:

The first part of the webinar will provide guidance to the specifying professional for single-story and multistory buildings using open web steel joists and joist girders, and it is based upon the recently published SJI Technical Digest 1 “Utilizing and Specifying Steel Joists.” An overview of the SJI joist types is followed by design considerations and loading types.

The second part is based upon the recently published SJI Technical Digest 2 “Bridging and Bracing of Steel Joists and Joist Girders.” This part of the webinar will focus on the bridging systems that laterally brace steel joists. After a brief discussion of the purpose and theory of bridging, the specification requirements and details for bridging will be explored.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn the types of SJI open web products and the contents of Technical Digest 1.
• Understand the role of steel joists in the building design and better understand how to specify steel joists.
• Learn the purpose, theory and types of bridging.
• Understand the basics of specifying and then properly installing bridging.

Presented: 2024
Presenters:
James M. Fisher
Tim Holtermann, CSC