by Mike Kempfert | May 23, 2024 | Presentation
Many structural steel projects follow the practice of having the fabricator design the structural steel connections as part of their work. Establishing the connection design criteria that needs to be communicated to the fabricator in this process is of utmost...
by Adam Friedman | May 23, 2023 | Presentation
This session will provide an overview of methods to evaluate the stability and strength of trusses during steel erection. Strength checks, connection design, and stability considerations will be presented along with recommendations for analysis methods and design...
by Thomas Getschman | May 23, 2023 | Presentation
This session will help guide Erectors with developing their Engineered Erection Plan from the bidding process through completion in the field. Tips from identifying potential pre-bid field challenges to understanding what is contained within the Engineered Erection...
by Michael West | May 23, 2023 | Presentation
The tolerances for the steel fabrication and erection that are provided in the AISC Code of Standard Practice are an essential elements in Steel Construction. In part, these tolerances establish the quality of the work, but related issues are also of significance....
by James Fisher | May 23, 2023 | Presentation
Retrofitting buildings that are framed with steel joists and joist girders can present problems for the EOR, particularly if there are no construction documents available.SJI has developed two tools to assist with this process. The Joist Reinforcement Tool helps with...
by James Fisher | Nov 17, 2021 | Presentation, Recent News
CSD’s Jim Fisher and Jules Van de Pas P.E.,S.E. have written Designing with Vulcraft Steel Joists, Joist Girders, and Steel Deck with our great industry partners Vulcraft Verco – Division of Nucor Corp. Follow the link to learn more, including a...
