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Discussing the Present and Future of Fire Resistance Design With Steel Joists
Fire
Five experts weigh in on various aspects of fire resistance design and cover topics such as the difference between prescriptive an…
Four Perspectives on Designing and Manufacturing Steel Joists for Wind and Uplift
Lateral Loads
Changes in weather patterns, client preferences and bigger structures all drive the need to be up to date on best practices for wi…
A Roundtable on the Future of Sustainability in the Steel Industry
Steel Joists/Deck, Sustainability
A Roundtable on the Future of Sustainability in the Steel Industry Sustainability in the steel industry changes constantly. We ask…
Old School Meets New School: Insights From the Creators of the Roof Bay and Floor Bay Analysis Tools
Design Tools, Floors, Roofs
We talked with Jim Fisher, Ph.D., P.E., vice president emeritus and consulting structural engineer, and Mark Denavit, Ph.D., P.E.,…
A Look Forward With Charlie Carter, President of AISC
Steel Joists/Deck
We spoke with Charlie Carter, current president of the American Institute of Steel Construction, about challenges, opportunities a…
Following Welding Codes and Qualifications Provides Consistent Quality
Welding
Welding is an integral part of the joist manufacturing process. Since all joist connections are welded, welding is inherent to bot…
Communication Aids Quality Control on Lateral Load Projects
Lateral Loads
Communication plays an integral role in quality control and assurance. In this article, our three expert interviewees discuss the …
Examining the Relationship Between Vibration, Frequency and Steel Joists
Vibration
Examining the Relationship Between Vibration, Frequency and Steel Joists Our three experts met to discuss the intersection of vibr…
Overcoming Industrial Building Challenges Through Collaboration
Steel Joists/Deck
Overcoming Industrial Building Challenges Through Collaboration Our three experts worked closely together to help this larger-than…
Takeaways From a Virtual Panel on Building Retrofitting
Building Retrofit
Takeaways From a Virtual Panel on Building Retrofitting To offer valuable insights around the advantages of designing with composi…