Joists 101: Steel Joists and Girders

In this webinar, you will learn the basic principles of steel joist and Joist Girders. This will include the basic elements required to understand where and how steel joists and joist girders can be used and their special design considerations, as well as the responsibility of the Specifying Professional in the implementation of steel joists and joist girders in designs. By understanding steel joist and joist girder construction better, we will provide you with more options and capabilities as designers, specifiers, and engineers required for modern, efficient designs.

Learning Objectives:

• Introduction to open web steel joists and joist girders.
• Discuss the uses of steel joists and joist girders.
• Review the current SJI Specifications and their use in designing structures for supporting steel joists and joist girders.
• Learn to specify a steel joist and joist girder.

Presented: 2018
Presenters:
Bruce Brothersen, P.E., Engineering Manager, Vulcraft
Tim Holtermann, P.E., S.E., Engineering Manager, Canam