Screw Chase Pull-Out in Aluminum Extrusions

Screw Chase Pull-Out in Aluminum Extrusions

Jim LaBelle co-authored an article with Tanya Dolby of Kawneer, based on extensive screw pull-out testing by Kawneer. This type of connection, to resist outward wind pressure, is commonly used in aluminum framing for curtainwalls and skylights. In some but not all...

CSD at NASCC 2019

Several CSD employees will be both attending and presenting at this year’s AISC’s NASCC: The Steel Conference from April 3, 2019 through April 5, 2019 at America’s Center Convention Complex in St. Louis, MO. You can view the final program here. Intro...

AEI Conference 2019

The Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI) will be holding the 8th Biennial Professional Conference on April 3-6 in Tysons, Virginia. Josh Szmergalski, the chair of AEI Young Professional Council, will be participating in the panel led discussion titled “From...

ACI Spring 2019 Convention in Québec City

The Concrete Convention and Exposition is taking place at the Québec City Convention Centre and Hilton Québec in Québec City, QC, Canada, March 23-27, 2019. Dr. Maamouri is attending the conference and serving as the chair for ACI Committee 348: Safety and...