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The first-ever American Institute of Steel Construction Flash Steel Conference on October 20th will feature our own Adam Friedman, P.E., S.E. with a 2-part presentation on base plate design. Sign up today: https://www.aisc.org/the-flash-steel-conference/
Apple Michigan Avenue Merit Award
Apple Michigan Avenue located in Chicago earned the Merit Award in the May 2019 issue of Modern Steel Construction (see pages 38 to 41). CSD’s involvement included our steel connection design services. We are proud to be involved in another successful project!
Structural Provisions of the 2015 International Building Code
Dr. Mahmoud Maamouri and John Rolfes are presenting a course on the 2015 International Building Code along with Sandra Hyde of the International Code Council (ICC). Solidify your working understanding of the 2015 International Building Code (IBC) structural provisions...
Dr. Mahmoud Maamouri and John Rolfes Present Structural Provisions of the 2015 International Building Code, May 8-9, 2019
Dr. Mahmoud Maamouri and John Rolfes are presenting a course on the 2015 International Building Code along with Sandra Hyde of the International Code Council (ICC). Solidify your working understanding of the 2015 International Building Code (IBC) structural provisions...
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 to AISC Design...
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...
Stepping Up
Knowing how to frame your structural steel around stairs-as well as the stairs themselves-will help take your multi-story projects to the next level. Adam Friedman, PE, SE, wrote this article for the Modern Steel Construction. You can read the full article at the link...
AISC Design Guide 34 Steel-Framed Stairway Design Published
The Design Guide for Steel-Framed Stairway Design, written by Adam Friedman, SE, PE, was recently published by American Institute of Steel Construction. You may purchase a copy or access it here. In an effort to set clear expectations and provide practical design...