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What the Deck? Correctly Specifying Steel Deck
FREE Webinar: April 16 | 3:00-4:30 p.m. ET

Design Guide 35 Steel-Framed Storm Shelters
Storm Shelters
The Steel Joist Institute supported the American Institute of Steel Construction development of Design Guide 35 Steel-Framed Storm…

Live Load and the Red Numbers
Standard Specs / Load & Weight Tables
The Steel Joist Institute discusses joist live load deflection and the red numbers on the SJI load tables.

SJI Historical Specification & Load Tables Catalogs
Standard Specs / Load & Weight Tables
Download the SJI standard specifications, load and weight tables, and the code of standard practice for K-Series, LH-Series, DLH S…

It’s Joist That Simple: System Design and Structural Reliability
Steel Deck, Structural Systems
2024 | Steel joist and deck can provide additional strength and serviceability to your structure. Several steel industry associati…

It’s Joist That Simple: System Design and Structural Reliability – Quiz
Steel Deck, Structural Systems

Guidance for Building Design Using Steel Joists
Engineering Practice
2024 | This webinar provides guidance to specifying professionals and joist manufacturers using open web steel joists and joist gi…

Guidance for Building Design Using Steel Joists – Quiz
Engineering Practice, Joists

2025 Webinar Series
Check out the 2025 live Webinar Series topic line-up.

Floor Bay Comparison Tool – With Vibration
Floors, Vibration
SJI’s design tool helps the SER compare weights, costs, and floor depths for selected bay sizes and framing setups. It offers comp…