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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…

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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…

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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…

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Following Welding Codes and Qualifications Provides Consistent Quality

Lateral Loads

Welding is an integral part of the joist manufacturing process. Since all joist connections are welded, welding is inherent to bot…

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Three Experts On the Advantages Of Designing With Composite Steel Joists

Composite Joists

Three Experts On the Advantages Of Designing With Composite Steel Joists To offer valuable insights around the advantages of desig…

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View articles from SJI that were featured in various industry publications. Topics include floor systems, winds, seismic, non-uniform loads, composite steel joists and more.