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24 Inside Job
BY JAMES SAVAGE, SE, PE
If you’re a global architectural and engineering
firm, who better than you to design your own
new, steel-framed office building?
conference preview!
32 Joist Cause
BY JAMES M. FISHER, PE, PHD
Designing single-story buildings with lateral
load-resisting frames using joists and joist girders.
38 Streamlined Design
BY BRIAN VOLPE, SE, PE
There are plenty of design and detail issues that
can unnecessarily add cost to structural steel
projects. Here’s how to alleviate some of the more
common ones.
columns
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16 Dipping Details
BY ALANA FOSSA
A brief look at resources and advice on
detailing for hot-dip galvanizing applications.
in every issue
departments field notes
6 EDITOR’S NOTE 20 Longtime Lion
INTERVIEW BY GEOFF WEISENBERGER
9 STEEL INTERCHANGE
Lou Geschwindner has provided plenty
12 STEEL QUIZ of instruction and insight to students and
62 NEWS & EVENTS professionals alike in his time as a Penn State
66 STRUCTURALLY SOUND professor and a vice president at AISC.
ON THE COVER: HDR staff collaborate in a new headquarters building they (collaboratively) designed themselves, p. 24.
(Photo: Dan Schwalm/HDR)
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In the past, we’ve always included a detail- volunteer organization dedicated to detailer Kristin Hall
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year’s conference, scheduled for April 22–24 in attended their meetings off-and-on for nearly AISC Officers
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Two of the sessions, “Detailing Contracts with almost immediately! And once you join, you Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD
Your Domestic and Offshore Partners—What’s should attend their annual spring meeting; it’s SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
in Yours?” and “Managing Offshore Detailing,” held at the Steel Conference on April 21. Join Scott Melnick
have drummed up controversy. one of their committees (I know their educa- VICE PRESIDENT
The gist of the concern about these ses- tion and certification committees would love Lawrence F. Kruth, PE
sions is the domestic detailing industry is to have you!). Get involved. Be part of the VICE PRESIDENT
Tabitha S. Stine, SE, PE
hurting and there’s a declining number of solution and help improve the industry.
VICE PRESIDENT
young people entering the profession—so And if you’re not a detailer, get involved Mark W. Trimble, PE
why is AISC promoting foreign detailing? with some other group that interests you— Editorial Advisory Panel
My response to those voicing this concern either professionally or personally. I don’t Caroline R. Bennett, PE, PhD
has usually included three points. know of any volunteer organization that isn’t University of Kansas
First, we’re not promoting foreign detail- desperate for help. If you’re interested in Amanda Dean, PE
Walter P Moore
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help detailers and fabricators deal with the ommend AYSO for youth soccer, but that’s a Zalk Josephs Fabricators, LLC
reality of today’s world. topic for another day). Or get involved with Keith R. Griesing, PE
Second, AISC recognizes the issue and local STEM activities. Hardesty and Hanover
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Send your questions or comments to [email protected].
All mentioned AISC publications, unless noted otherwise, refer to the One potential issue with checking column plumbness at
current version and are available at aisc.org/publications. Modern locations between work points (between the ends of the shipping
Steel Construction articles can be found in the Archives section at pieces) is that there are also straightness tolerances for straight
www.modernsteel.com, and AISC Design Guides are available at compression members (1⁄1,000 per Section 6.4.2 (a) in the Code). As
aisc.org/dg. a result, it’s possible that a column could appear out of tolerance
per the 1⁄500 criteria if checked at additional locations between the
Plumbness and Straightness Tolerance work points. This would look similar to Figure C-7.5 in the Code,
The general contractor (GC) for a current project has although keep in mind that the work point for a column is not
performed a plumbness survey determining that the columns necessarily that same as the brace point shown in the figure.
are located at 10-ft intervals. Based on this survey, from top Carlo Lini, PE
to bottom, the columns are within the overall 1⁄500 tolerance
specified in Section 7.13.1.1 in the AISC Code of Standard Moderate and Highly Ductile Member
Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges (ANSI/AISC 303) but
fall outside of this tolerance at some of the 10-ft intervals
Requirements in the Seismic Provisions
When designing an special concentrically braced frame
that were checked. Does the Code require column plumbness
(SCBF) Section F2.5a of the AISC Seismic Provisions
to be checked for tolerance at 10-ft intervals?
for Structural Steel Buildings (ANSI/AISC 341) states
“Columns, beams, and braces shall satisfy the requirements
No. The GC’s plumbness survey interval check is not a
of Section D1.1 for highly ductile members.” However,
requirement in the Code. Section 7.13 in Code states: “Erection
when beams are intersected by a V-brace, Section F2.4b
tolerances shall be defined relative to member working points
states: “Beams shall be braced to satisfy the requirements
and working lines, which shall be defined as follows: (a) For
for moderately ductile members in Section D1.2a.” When
members other than horizontal members, the member work
designing an SCBF using a V-braced configuration,
point shall be the actual center of the member at each end of the
does the requirement in Section F2.4b supersede the
shipping piece.”
requirement in Section F2.5a? That is, would the beam
Section 7.13.1.1 states: “For an individual column shipping
only need to satisfy the requirements for moderately
piece, the angular variation of the working line from a plumb
ductile members in Section D1.1 of the Seismic Provisions?
line shall be equal to or less than 1⁄500 of the distance between
working points…”
The requirement in Section F2.4b does not supersede the
The 1 ⁄ 500 tolerance
requirement in Section F2.5a. Both must be satisfied. However,
Between brace points should be checked based
(usually stories) a member satisfying both requirements may be a moderately
on the variation between
ductile member.
work points located at
The two sections provide two different requirements. The
Braced Point the end of each shipping
beam is required to satisfy the width-to-thickness ratio for a
piece. The work points
highly ductile member. The beam must also be braced to provide
of the column would be
L moderately ductile behavior. Keep in mind that Section F2.5a does
L/1000 located at the base and
not require the use of a highly ductile member; it only requires the
top of the columns and
beam to satisfy the width-to-thickness ratios for a highly ductile
Braced Point at the column splice
member for reasons that I will explain further. The result is that
locations, since these
the beam is moderately ductile since by definition, a moderately
L locations would define
L/1000 ductile member is one “that meets the requirements for moderately
the ends of a shipping
ductile members in Section D1.” A member that satisfies both
piece. If the 10-ft
Braced Point Sections F2.5a and F2.4b will satisfy D1.1 relative to both highly
intervals do not match
and moderately ductile behavior, but may only satisfy Section D1.2
up with the shipping
relative to moderately ductile behavior.
piece ends, then what is
Figure C-7.5 of the AISC Code of Section D1.1 of the Seismic Provisions addresses the
being proposed by the
Standard Practice for Steel Buildings classification of sections for ductility (rotational capacity). It
and Bridges. GC is not consistent
is based on width-to-thickness ratios of the various elements
with the Code.
making up a section. Section D1.2 addresses the stability bracing
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of beams. This is similar to the situation that exists in the AISC Specification for
Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 360) where:
• Section B4.1a addresses the classification of sections for local buckling
• Chapter F addresses lateral-torsional buckling
A member could have elements that are sufficiently compact to allow the
member “to withstand significant plastic rotation of 0.04 rad or more” (the criterion
described in the Commentary to the Seismic Provisions) while being braced only “to
undergo moderate plastic rotation of 0.02 rad or less” (the criterion described in the
Commentary for “moderately ductile”). This is what is required for the beams you are
Carlo Lini ([email protected]) is AISC’s describing. It is similar to having a compact section, per the Specification, that could
director of technical assistance. theoretically develop its full plastic section modulus, but which is only braced to permit
Larry Muir is a consultant to AISC. elastic behavior—a fairly common condition.
Why might the elements of a member be required to only satisfy the width-to-
thickness ratios for highly ductile members? Members that have “compact” (used
informally) elements are likely to behave better than members that have less than
“compact” elements when the members are subject to significant inelastic demands.
Vertical braces are expected to undergo large inelastic rotations (likely larger than
0.04 radians) without fracture. Having small width-to-thickness ratios helps this
happen. For example, the Commentary to the Seismic Provisions states: “Tests have
shown fracture due to local buckling is especially prevalent in rectangular HSS with
width-to-thickness ratios larger than the prescribed limits (Hassan and Goel, 1991;
Tang and Goel, 1989). Even for square HSS braces designed to meet the seismic
width-to-thickness ratios of these Provisions, local buckling leading to fracture may
represent a limitation on the performance (Yang and Mahin, 2005).” This is why,
somewhat counterintuitively, HSS members not subjected to bending (“used as
diagonal braces”) have more stringent limits in Table D1.1 than HSS members
subjected to bending.
It should be noted that vertical braces are not required to be (and likely could not
practically be) braced to satisfy the requirements for highly ductile members. The
vertical braces are therefore not highly ductile members. Similar situations occur
throughout the Seismic Provisions.
V-braced and inverted V-braced frames are designed such that “an unbalanced
vertical force must be resisted by the intersected beam, as well as its connections
and supporting members.” The intersected beam is intended to remain elastic
and therefore has little need to be ductile if it remains elastic in service. However,
unexpected things can happen when structures are subjected to large inelastic
demands. Enforcing tight width-to-thickness limits helps ensure reasonable behavior
if the member experiences some unanticipated demands. Also, as stated in the
Commentary: “Adequate lateral bracing at the brace-to-beam intersection is necessary
in order to prevent adverse effects of possible lateral-torsional buckling of the beam.
The stability of this connection is influenced by the flexural and axial forces in the
Steel Interchange is a forum to exchange useful beam, as well as by any torsion imposed by brace buckling or the post-buckling
and practical professional ideas and information
on all phases of steel building and bridge
residual out-of-straightness of a brace. The bracing requirements in the Specification
construction. Contact Steel Interchange with were judged to be insufficient to ensure the torsional stability of this connection.
questions or responses via AISC’s Steel Solutions Therefore a requirement based on the moment due to the flexural strength of the
Center: 866.ASK.AISC | [email protected]
beam is imposed.” In other words, there is a lot going on here, so it is best to take
The complete collection of Steel Interchange
questions and answers is available online at some additional steps to promote “good” behavior.
www.modernsteel.com. Larry Muir, PE
The opinions expressed in Steel Interchange
do not necessarily represent an official position
of the American Institute of Steel Construction
and have not been reviewed. It is recognized
that the design of structures is within the
scope and expertise of a competent licensed
structural engineer, architect or other licensed
professional for the application of principles to
a particular structure.
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1 Can you install powder-actuated fasteners (PAFs) in the 4 True or False: The AISC Specification for Structural Steel
casing of a buckling restrained brace (BRB)? Buildings (ANSI/AISC 360, aisc.org/specifications) requires
a. Yes, PAFs are permitted to be installed along the full slip-critical connection faying surfaces to meet particular
length of brace. requirements to ensure an adequate coefficient of friction.
b. Yes, but only in the middle third of the casing.
5 True or False: For structures in risk category III or IV,
c. Yes, but only as specifically directed by the
nondestructive testing (NDT) is required by the AISC
BRB manufacturer.
Specification for all complete-joint-penetration (CJP) groove
d. No, PAFs are never permitted in the casing of a BRB.
welds subject to transversely applied tension loading.
2 If a member with a thin-walled open cross section
6 Which of the following backing materials are permissible for
restrained against warping and subjected to a torsional
prequalified CJP welds found in AWS D1.1?
moment will experience pure torsional and warping
a. Steel d. All of the above
torsional behavior, which of the following is correct?
b. Copper e. Both “a” and “b”
a. The pure torsion will produce shear and flexural stresses
c. Ceramic
in the member.
b. The warping torsion will produce longitudinal and 7 What type of weld could be used to connect structural
normal shear stresses in the member. members that are aligned in the same plane?
3 True or False: ASTM F3125 Grade A490 bolts are labeled 8 What year was the first AISC Steel Construction Manual
as Group A, and Grade A325 bolts are labeled as Group B. (aisc.org/manual) published?
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steel quiz ANSWERS
1 c. The core steel is considered the 4 True. The Specification states, in 6 e. Steel backing is “prequali-
protected zone. From the outside Section M3.3: “For slip-critical con- fied” by AWS D1.1, but in AWS
of the brace, the core configuration nections, the faying surface require- D1.1:2015 an alternative was intro-
cannot be verified, so there is a ments shall be in accordance with duced that allowed copper backing
possibility of damaging the core RCSC Specification Section 3.2.2.” to be used with prequalified welds
steel if using a fastener that pen- Depending on the class of surface if the following conditions were
etrates the casing, such as a PAF. required, a slip coefficient is deter- met: The prequalified joint detail
This configuration can be coor- mined. (The RCSC Specification is does not contain steel backing or
dinated with the manufacturer to available at www.boltcouncil.org.) spacers, the joint is back-gouged,
allow certain sizes or locations of Submitted by Nazereth Galecia. and the back-gouged joint is back-
PAFs. Submitted by Shauna Kean, welded. Ceramic backing may
Coughlin Porter Lundeen.
5 False. The Specification, in Sec- be used for CJP welds, but they
tion N5.5b, states: “For struc- are not prequalified and require
2 b. Warping torsion will produce lon- tures in risk category III or IV, UT qualification by testing per AWS
gitudinal and normal shear stresses. shall be performed by QA on all D1.1. More information can be
Submitted by Madelleine Grimmer, complete-joint-penetration (CJP) found in AISC Design Guide 21:
Simpson Strong-Tie. groove welds subject to transversely Welded Connections—A Primer for
applied tension loading in butt, T-,
3 False. Section J3.1 in the Speci- Engineers (aisc.org/dg). Submitted
and corner joints, in material 5∕16 in.
fication categorizes ASTM F3125 by Rick Overgard, Atlantic Steel
(8 mm) thick or greater.” Submitted
Grade A325 bolts as Group A and Detailing Services.
by Andy Tomiczek, Jezerinac Group.
A490 bolts as Group B. Submitted 7 Members to be connected that lie
by Tracy Donoghue, KPFF. on the same plane can be butted
up and welded together using a
groove weld. Splice plates with
fillet welds are also a possibility.
Submitted by Matthew Webb,
CLC Engineering.
8 The First Edition Manual was pub-
lished nearly a century ago, in 1927.
All historic manuals and standards
are available for download for
members at aisc.org/publications.
Submitted by Matthew Shuler,
McDermott.
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DIPPING A brief look at resources and advice on detailing
DETAILS for hot-dip galvanizing applications.
BY ALANA FOSSA
GALVANIZING WORKS.
Hot-dip galvanized steel has helped combat steel corrosion in aggressive environ-
ments for more than a century, but it continues to evolve as markets emerge and change.
Over time, improvements in design and detailing practices for batch hot-dip galvaniz-
ing have allowed for superior corrosion protection, optimized aesthetics, lower initial
cost, and increased longevity. Reviewing and understanding the most up-to-date steel
details and best design practices will help improve the quality and performance of hot-
dip galvanized coatings whether specified for long-term corrosion protection, painting
or powder coating after hot-dip galvanizing, architecturally exposed structural steel
(AESS), fireproofing, and more.
Alana Fossa (afossa@
Optimal corrosion protection is primarily achieved by referring to the recom-
galvanizeit.org) is a senior
mendations provided in the specification ASTM A385 Standard Practice for Providing
corrosion engineer with the
High-Quality Zinc Coatings (Hot-Dip). This specification outlines recommendations
American Galvanizers Association
for steel selection along with a variety of design details and fabrication best prac-
in Centennial, Colo.
tices to optimize quality. Because trace elements in the steel chemistry affect the
structure and appearance of the galvanized coating, recommended ranges are pro-
vided for silicon, phosphorus, carbon, and manganese to achieve a coating of typical
appearance and thickness. Steels containing elements outside these ranges (known
as “reactive steels”) are also successfully galvanized, but produce thick, dark, rough,
and/or brittle coatings. The specification also identifies design issues such as over-
lapping surfaces, different thickness of material in an assembly, moving parts within
an assembly, and through-holes, which require special attention if the galvanizing is
to deliver a coating according to expectations. Additionally, all designs must consider
the need for venting and drainage details such as holes and cropped corners on gus-
set plates to accommodate the free flow of pretreatment solutions, air, and zinc to
achieve a smooth and uniform coating.
Beyond the recommendations in ASTM A385, recent industry research has influ-
enced the design and specification of hot-dip galvanized structural connections. In
the 8th Edition of the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications for Class C slip-
critical connections, the requirement to wire brush galvanized faying surfaces is no
longer required. This is presently being evaluated for inclusion in the RCSC Specifi-
cation for High Strength Bolts. If needed, slip testing and tension creep testing of zinc-
rich paints applied over galvanized faying surfaces have been performed through
the American Galvanizers Association (AGA) in accordance with Appendix A of the
RCSC Specification to achieve improved slip coefficients of 0.45 and 0.50 without
impact to corrosion resistance. In the past, there was some concern that galvanizing
a connection would cause a standard hole to become small enough that it would
be impossible to insert a bolt. The actual zinc coating thickness on a galvanized
member can often range from 3 mils to 8 mils. If a member is galvanized the hole
may get smaller by up to 16 mils. The standard hole clearance of 1⁄16 in. is equiva-
lent to 62.5 mils, which is a large allowance for these coatings. AISC’s Specification
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AISC
for Structural Steel Buildings (ANSI/AISC above: Improvements in design and detailing practices for batch hot-dip galvanizing have
allowed for superior corrosion protection, optimized aesthetics, lower initial cost, and
360-16, aisc.org/specifications) and the
increased longevity.
LRFD Bridge Design Specifications (8th
Edition) both include increased standard below: Venting is a crucial step for steel elements that will be put through the galvanizing
process, particularly hollow pieces. When moisture trapped inside an element becomes
hole dimensions for nominal bolt sizes super-heated, it can generate 3,800 psi of pressure and blow a steel piece apart. Galvanizers
1 in. and larger, which will alleviate this typically check steel for proper venting before putting it through the process. And in cases
perceived concern for bolt hole clearance where steel isn’t vented properly, they contact the fabricator and either have them add
venting holes or perform the work themselves on-site using torching or drilling, charging the
when galvanizing.
fabricator accordingly.
In addition to current industry standards,
additional steel details and elevated quality
standards are required for AESS to be gal-
vanized. There is a common misconception
that it is not possible to obtain AESS-quality
galvanized steel because many surface con-
ditions normally acceptable in the primary
galvanizing standards (i.e., runs, skimmings,
roughness, excess zinc) are not acceptable
for showcase or feature elements. To address
these concerns, AGA provides supplemental
guidance when using the AESS Custom (C)
category to facilitate communication regard-
ing additional steel details required to maxi-
mize aesthetics for hot-dip galvanized AESS
members (for details on the various AESS
categories, see “Maximum Exposure” in the AISC
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resistive materials (IFRMs) require a specific primer
to promote adhesion over galvanizing, the surface
should be prepared identically to a duplex system.
On the other hand, when spray-applied fire-resistive
materials (SFRMs) are applied over galvanizing,
bonding agents or mechanically fastened galvanized
metal lath may be required.
Incorporating the above steel details and best prac-
tices for hot-dip galvanizing applications can go a long
way to ensuring that a coating meets project expecta-
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improve the specification and detailing of hot-dip gal-
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field notes
You taught at Penn State for about 40 years. We like to sepa-
rate people into generations. In teaching from the 1960s to
the 2000s, did you pick up on any distinct differences between
the generations?
I don’t think I saw the distinct differences where I would say,
“This generation does this and this generation does that.” Rather, I
would see more differences from one class to the next. Every class
had a personality, and you would interact with that class in differ-
ent ways depending on the personality.
Can you tell me a little bit about your early experiences with
getting up in front of a group as a professor?
I can tell you that when I was in grade school and high school, During his storied teaching career, Lou even taught courses in
there was no way I perceived that I would be in front of a class. I structural materials other than steel.
had more than my share of difficulties in an academic sense. But
what I found as an undergraduate student in architecture who en-
joyed structures was that I could help my classmates to understand stand what the culture of service was with those people and how
the principles that we were studying, and that is what got me to the they gave so much for our country.
point where I wanted to teach because I found that by helping my
classmates learn the material, I learned it better. So when I first got Speaking of genealogy…
to Penn State, it was just sort of an extension of what I had been It’s something that I’ve had a long-term interest in, so I’ve been
doing as an undergraduate student with my classmates. doing research for quite a while. I had an uncle who was very much
interested in it but was never able to make much progress. He did
Switching from education and work, I understand that you have all of the living family and the recent history pretty well put
enjoy reading biographies. Are there certain people or stories together. Now we have the Geschwindner family tracked back to
that have been particularly inspiring? the 1500s in Germany, and my mother’s family back to the 1500s
I haven’t been reading as much as when I was a vice president in England, so that’s kind of neat.
at AISC. I would travel three to four times each month, and I
would always have a book. One book that I’ve read that I want to Any surprising or interesting findings?
recommend to my grandchildren is Tom Brokaw’s The Greatest I would say the most interesting thing is that in Germany,
Generation because it helped me to understand my father—not the Geschwindners were masons and built the wall around a city.
that he was hard to understand—but as I read it, I could see the And in England, in my mother’s family, there were bricklayers.
kinds of things that my dad and his brothers and his sisters and And I find it so interesting how that has carried through to now.
my mother’s family saw. I have an interest in genealogy, and I re- I knew how my father became a mason because I knew that his
ally want my grandkids to read it to help them understand their father-in-law was a mason. But taking it back multiple genera-
great-grandfather. I think everybody ought to read it and under- tions was very interesting. ■
Theater—and Business—Arts
My daughter, Sarah, is a junior in college, and she is a theater major.
Now that I’ve learned what the theater arts field is all about, I think every aspiring
business executive should have at least a minor in theater.
Since 1998, Dan Coughlin has Theater is about the creation and delivery of a meaningful story in a three-dimen-
equipped business executives to sional, human way. There are so many parts to the creation and delivery of a story. A
consistently deliver excellence script needs to be written with a purpose, a plot, and characters. Those characters need
in management, leadership, to be selected and directed by certain types of people who can bring out the best in
and teamwork. He serves as an each person to generate scenes that are worthy of the story being told. Sets need to
executive coach, seminar leader, be designed that serve as the art that the actors step into (this is Sarah’s particular skill
and strategic guide. Visit his and passion). Lighting needs to be guided. Costumes and props need to be made. And
Business Performance Idea Center of course, profits need to be produced so you can do it all over again.
at www.thecoughlincompany.com. Business is about the creation and delivery of a meaningful story in a three-dimen-
sional, human way. There are so many parts to the creation and delivery of a business.
A strategy needs to be written with a purpose. A plan needs to be written for certain
types of employees to deliver certain types of products and services to certain types of
customers. Managers need to be cultivated who can guide those employees effectively.
Relationships need to be developed with certain types of suppliers. A culture needs
to be established to sustain the business and help build the desired brand. And, you
guessed it, profits need to be produced in order to do it all over again.
Notice that there is the business of theater and the theater of business. They
are intertwined.
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business issues
Once the producer and director know
the desired end result, they need to talk If you don’t know what the end picture
about that big picture, that big dream, every
day so that all of the people working on the is supposed to look like for your customers, then you
show can see what they are working toward.
Once the business executive sees the may be investing an enormous amount of effort into
desired end result for customers and for
his or her organization, then he or she something that is meaningless and worthless.
needs to talk about it every day, over and
over and over (and over) so that employ-
ees can see what they are working toward
creating and delivering.
The previous installation of the Actions of When you need it yesterday, JGM is ALL IN.
Leadership series appeared in last month’s issue,
available at www.modernsteel.com.
Dan will present multiple sessions at the 2020
NASCC: The Steel Conference, taking place
April 22–24 in Atlanta. To check out the ad-
vance program for the conference, which in- 610-873-0081 | [email protected] JGMUSA.COM
cludes a schedule and descriptions of all sessions,
visit aisc.org/nascc.
Modern Steel Construction | 23
If you’re a global architectural and engineering firm,
who better than you to design your own new, steel-framed office?
Inside Job
BY JAMES SAVAGE, SE, PE
WHEN HDR SET OUT to create its new global headquarters— beam canopy covering the walkway. The garage is located 50 ft
with its own designers—it didn’t just want a new office building; it away from the office tower, creating a plaza lined with retail on
wanted one that could set new standards. both sides. Retail space is also provided on all four sides of the
The Omaha-based architectural and engineering firm created tower, which means there is no “back door” to the building.
a design that reflected how its architects, engineers, and planners The building also features multiple sets of communicating
sought to push new boundaries, and steel framing—including the stairs. Starting at level four, every other set of floors is connected
state of Nebraska’s first implementation of a SidePlate system— by one of these staircases, encouraging employee collaboration
played a significant role in doing so. between floors. The stairs are composed of exposed HSS12×4×¼
The project consists of a steel-framed 264,000-sq.-ft, ten-story stringers and steel plate treads topped with wood.
office building (using roughly 1,700 tons of structural steel) con-
nected to a 1,000-stall parking garage via a steel-framed pedestrian Chamfer Challenge
bridge. The latter element is framed with two W36×150 bridge To encourage pedestrian flow around the building and into the
beams tied together with W10×45 infill beams, with a tapered plaza area, the architects carved out the northwest and southeast
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HDR self-designed its new global The project consists of a steel-framed 264,000-sq.-ft, ten-story office building
headquarters building in Omaha. connected to a 1,000-stall parking garage via a steel-framed pedestrian bridge.
corners of the building, resulting in tapered chamfers at the base of the building, which
created a challenge for the structural engineering team. At the top of the chamfered cor-
ners, the upper floors cantilever 30 ft beyond the base of the building, supported by slop-
ing steel columns—consisting of spliced W14×120s and W14×90s to support a W14×90
corner column—placed on both sides of the chamfer. These columns converge at a com-
mon point at level six in the northwest corner and level seven in the southeast corner. This
places the sloping columns 18.6° out of plumb.
Where the floor framing meets the sloping columns, a horizontal force is generated from
the vertical gravity reaction acting on the columns. The structural team quickly realized that
there were only two ways to resist these horizontal forces: either provide horizontal framing James Savage (james.savage
at each floor to drag the horizontal reactions back to a lateral system located at the core of @hdrinc.com) is a professional
the building, or provide a lateral system along the faces of the building in line with the slop- associate and senior structural
ing columns. In addition to resisting the horizontal forces from the gravity load reactions, engineer with HDR in Omaha.
Dan Schwalm/HDR
R
HD
The design of the building evolved from a more traditional “block” format to its final design, which facilitates occupant movement and interaction.
and Vierling Steel (PVS) built a mock-up SidePlate connection Gravity Framing
in its shop to review constructability with the general contractor, The building’s interior spaces have open ceilings with the steel
erector, HDR, and owner prior to construction. The SidePlate framing prominently displayed. The beams are protected with spray-
moment frames ended up saving an estimated 70 tons of steel com- applied fireproofing that, to save cost, was painted and left exposed.
pared to a conventional moment frame due to their increased stiff- The framing bays are typically 30 ft wide by 37 ft long (purlins span
ness. In addition, the all-bolted connection system accelerated the the short direction and girders span the long direction). To help
construction of the steel frame, bringing the erection time down achieve the architects’ desire for the space to feel as open as possible,
to only 120 days, and also reduced inspection costs. Once the erec- the floor slabs are constructed of 4½-in. normal-weight concrete fill
tion crew erected the first few SidePlate columns and figured out on 3-in. composite metal deck. The deeper deck allowed the floor
how best to remove the temporary channel that kept the connec- purlins to be spaced at 12 ft, 4 in. on center, resulting in a more
tion plates on the sides of the column spread apart, each SidePlate open feel. The typical floor purlin is a W16 and the typical girder is
member became just another piece of steel to erect. a W24. In areas where the purlin spans were different, or the beam
above: As this was Nebraska’s first SidePlate system, below: One of the building’s 375 SidePlate all-bolted connections.
steel fabricator Paxton and Vierling Steel (PVS) built The connection is now included in Prequalified Connections
a mock-up of a SidePlate connection in its shop to for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for Seismic
review constructability issues. Applications (ANSI/AISC 358, aisc.org/specifications.)
Dan Schwalm/HDR
above: The floor-to-to floor height is typically 14 ft but is 20 ft from the first to
Dan Schwalm/HDR
the second floor in order to provide taller ceilings in the retail spaces.
left: The garage is connected to the office tower via a steel pedestrian bridge.
loading differed, beam weight was varied and the W16 depth was maintained
so that the purlins have the same visual depth. While the majority of the struc-
tural steel was delivered to the site unpainted, the pedestrian bridge was shop
painted with a graffiti-resistant finish coat.
The mechanical system uses chilled beams for heating and cooling the
building. As the ducts for a chilled-beam system are significantly smaller
compared to a forced-air system, 8-in. square penetrations were provided
through the girder webs to route the ductwork, allowing the mechanical sys-
tem to be placed higher in the ceiling space.
The facility was delivered as a phased, fast-track project with an early founda-
tion and mill order package, followed by a structural steel frame package, and
finally a core and shell package. It was built in 23 months, and steel erection
lasted four months. Although erector Topping Out did not perform a specific
study on erecting the SidePlate system, it estimated that it was about 10% faster
to erect than a traditional braced frame steel building.
With so much of the steel exposed as part of the architecture, close coor-
dination between the architects and structural engineers was required to
ensure the steel designed in the early structural packages worked with the
final architectural design. The end result is a modern, open piece of architec-
ture in which structural steel and engineer-architect collaboration are promi-
nently on display. ■
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Dan Schwalm/HDR
949-238-8900
www.sideplate.com
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dimension is parallel to the long building dimension, often proves Serviceability. The design of the lateral load envelope (i.e.,
to be the most economical. This is because economy is heav- the roof bracing and wall support system) must provide for the
ily influenced by the wall system when it comes to long, narrow code-imposed loads, which establish the required strength of the
buildings. For example, if a metal wall system is to be used, then structure. A second category of criteria establishes the serviceabil-
the most economical girt system is one in which light-gauge/cold- ity limits of the design. These limits are rarely codified and are
formed steel girts are used, typically C or Z girts. The maximum often selectively applied project by project based on the experience
span of such girts is approximately 30 ft. If a bay spacing larger of the parties involved.
than 30 ft is required, then wind columns are required to laterally In AISC Design Guide 3: Serviceability Design Considerations for
support the C or Z girts at mid-bay. The wind columns and their Steel Buildings (aisc.org/dg) several criteria are given for the con-
attachments to the structural steel at the roof have a significant trol of building drift and wall deflection. These criteria, when used,
impact on the cost of the framing system. For metal wall structures should be presented to the building owner as they help establish
with bays larger than 30 ft, the designer should investigate the use the quality of the completed building.
of steel joists for the girt system as an alternative to wind columns
and cold formed purlins. Joist and Joist Girder Braced Systems
For structures with a low ratio of perimeter length to area— Now let’s take a look at some elements of single-story buildings
e.g., square buildings of significant size (200 ft × 200 ft)—the per- using joists and joist girders.
centage of steel that would be contained in the wall framing is less Roof diaphragms. Roof diaphragms used in conjunction
of a cost factor, and thus a 40-ft × 40-ft bay often proves to be the with vertical wall bracing is typically the most economical brac-
most economical system. Larger bays of 40 ft × 50 ft, 50 ft × 50 ft ing system. Diaphragms are most efficient in relatively square
or 40 ft × 60 ft are also economical. buildings, but an aspect ratio of three to four can be accommo-
In general, soil conditions will not have a major impact on the dated economically.
selection of the bay size when shallow foundations can be used. Vertical bracing. In braced buildings, the roof diaphragm
However, if very poor soils exist and deep foundations are required, forces are transferred to a vertical braced frame, which in turn
larger bays will tend to be more economical because of the reduced transfers the loads to the foundation level. In most cases the verti-
number of deep foundations. cal bracing is located at the perimeter of the structure so as not to
SJI’s Roof Bay Analysis Tool. This tool assists the specifying interfere with plant operations. The vertical bracing configuration
professional with optimizing roof bay size as well as determining most frequently used is a X-braced system using angles or rods
joist and joist girder depths, spacing, etc. It can also be used to deter- designed only to function as tension members. However, in areas
mine whether it is best to span the joist in the long direction or in of high seismicity, a vertical bracing system that incorporates ten-
the shorter direction when a rectangular bay has been selected. The sion/compression members is often required. In these cases, other
tool can be downloaded for free at www.steeljoist.org under the bracing forms may be used, such as chevron bracing or eccentri-
Design Tools tab. The user can input various scenarios to arrive at cally braced frames.
the least weight or the least cost bay size. Cost data can be input by
the user along with other design data. Bays can be evaluated using
either ASD or LRFD. In addition, the bay can be evaluated for roof
A typical vertical brace using joist girders. The top chord extension is
ponding stability, using an iterative analysis. Pull-down menus allow used to eliminate bending in the chord caused by the eccentricity of
for easy selection of steel deck, joist (K, LH, DLH- Series) and joist the shear at the joist seat.
girder selections.
Extended end
Columns. Interior columns can normally be braced only at
the top and bottom, thus square hollow structural section (HSS)
columns are often desirable due to their equal stiffness about
both principal axes. Difficult connections with HSS members
can be eliminated in single-story frames by placing the joists
and joist girders over the tops of the HSS. Other advantages of
HSS columns include the fact that they require less paint than
equivalent W-shapes and are aesthetically pleasing. W-shapes
may be more economical than HSS for exterior columns for the
following reasons:
• The wall system (girts) may be used to brace the weak axis of
the column.
• Bending moments due to wind loads are predominant about
one axis.
• It is easier to frame girt connections to a W-shape than to an
HSS section.
Fig. 1. Force transfer using top plate. Fig. 2. Force transfer using knife plate.
A typical vertical bracing using joists or joist girders is shown in There are several situations for which ordinary moment frames
Figure 1. The top chord extension is used to eliminate the bending in are likely to be superior as compared to braced frames.
the top chord caused by the eccentricity of the shear at the joist seat. • Braced frames may require bracing in both walls and roof.
In buildings with large aspect ratios, bracing may be required Bracing frequently interferes with plant operations and future
in internal bays to reduce the brace forces and to reduce founda- expansion. If either consideration is important, ordinary
tion overturning forces. The joist girder details shown in Figures moment frames may be the answer.
1 and 2 are ideally suited for diaphragm shear collectors (drag • The bracing of a roof system can be accomplished through
struts). Similar details can be used for joists. And Table 1 shows a X-bracing or a roof diaphragm. In either case the roof becomes
typical schedule that can be used to convey loading criteria to the analytically a large horizontal beam spanning between the walls
joist manufacturer. or bracing which must transmit the lateral loads to the founda-
tions. For large span-to-width ratios (greater than 3:1) the brac-
Table 1. Axial Load Joist Girder Schedule
ing requirements become excessive. A building with dimensions
JOIST GIRDER SCHEDULE 1 2 3 4 5
of 100 ft by 300 ft with potential future expansion in the long
Girder Designation Axial Load 6 Add- direction may best be suited for moment frames to minimize or
Mark (Total Load/ Seismic Load Wind Load Load Notes eliminate bracing, which would interfere with future changes.
Number Live Load) 1.0E (kips) 1.0W (kips) (kips)
• Consideration must be given to future expansion and/or modi-
56G 7N fication, where columns are either moved or eliminated. Such
G1 160 85 2.0
12.5K/5.8K changes can generally be accomplished with greater ease where
56G 7N simple-span conditions exist.
G2 160 85 4.0
14.4K/5.8K However, I would caution designers on the following points:
1
Manufacturer to design joist girders using ASD. Nominal design loads • The design loads (wind, seismic, and continuity) must be given on
shown are to be used in the applicable ASD code load combinations. the structural plans so that the proper design can be provided by
2
Deflection criteria: Live load deflection ≤ L/240 .
3
See net wind uplift diagram for uplift loads on girders. the joist manufacturer. The procedure must be used with conscious
4
See framing plan for additional loads to be included in joist girder design, engineering judgment and full recognition that standard joist gird-
including mechanical loads.
5
See framing plan for joist spacing along girder. ers are designed as simple-span members subject to concentrated
6
Top chord axial load, tension, or compression load. panel point loads (see the SJI Specification). Bottom chords are typi-
cally sized for tension only. The simple attachment of the bottom
Joist Girder Framing Systems chord to a column to provide lateral stability will cause gravity load
If ordinary moment frames (OMF) are used, lateral stability end moments that cannot be ignored. The designer should not try
parallel to the frame is provided by the frame. For loads perpen- to select member sizes for these bottom chords since each manu-
dicular to the frames and for wall bearing and “post and beam” facturer’s design is unique and proprietary.
construction, lateral bracing must also be provided. It is important • It is necessary for the designer to provide a well-designed con-
to reemphasize that future expansion may dictate the use of an nection to both the top and bottom chords to develop the
ordinary moment frame or a flexible (movable) bracing scheme. induced moments without causing excessive secondary bending
Since most single-story structures are light and low in profile, moments in the joist chords.
wind and seismic forces are relatively low. Frame action can be eas- • The system must have adequate stiffness to prevent drift
ily and safely achieved by providing moment frames on each col- related problems such as cracked walls and partitions, broken
umn line. The most economical situation is to provide the moment glass, leaking walls and roofs, and malfunctioning or inoper-
frames only at the sidewall columns. able overhead doors.
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moment level in the girder assumes that
the columns have more flexural capacity
than the girders (i.e., strong column, weak
beam). In this system, where the joists
typically have more flexural strength than
the columns, the fuse in the system would
be the column, and the maximum force
that can be developed by the system is
that force which generates the maximum
expected moment (Mpe) in the column.
This moment is equal to 1.1RyMp of the
column. Note that this is only required
for Seismic Design Categories D, E,
and F. The Seismic Provisions requires that
the girder- (joist girder in this system)
to-column connection has the capacity to
resist forces generated in the connection
when the column develops this moment.
The premise of the OMF frame design
for this type of system (strong beam, weak
column) is that all columns participating
in the lateral load-resisting frame have
hinged (or developed Mpe) just below the
bottom chord of the joists. ■
Night School
Basic Steel Design
presented by Louis F. Geschwindner, PE, PhD
Tuesday nights
7:00 p.m. Eastern Time
90 minutes each
Upcoming Sessions:
3/3 Compression and Bending
3/10 Stability Analysis and Design Part 1
3/24 Stability Analysis and Design Part 2
3/31 Design of Composite Flexural Members
aisc.org/nightschool
conference
preview There are plenty of design and detail issues
LET’S FACE IT: There are plenty of usual suspects in the form of inefficient or
unnecessary steel details that can add cost to projects.
Luckily, there are also plenty of ways to improve details from a cost perspective
without compromising safety. Here, we’ll look at some examples, including speci-
fying stiffeners only where required, being overly restrictive about specifying bolt
types, proper use of complete joint penetration (CJP) welds, when to require full
capacity connections, and others. In addition, we’ll also discuss the importance of
communication between professionals from both the design and construction sides
of a project, the obstacles to this communication, and strategies to assure that essen-
tial technical communication is not avoided for commercial or other reasons.
Brian Volpe ([email protected])
is Chief Engineer at Cives Steel
Fabrication Efficiencies
Company and Cives Engineering
First, let’s take a look at some shop-related advice for avoiding inefficiencies.
Corporation in Alpharetta, Ga.
Avoid specifying stiffener locations where not required. When stiffeners are
required for a job, it is important that they are properly specified. Adding stiffeners in
locations that are not required can significantly add to the final cost of the steel solution.
While this might seem like a no-brainer, it is fairly common for unnecessary stiffeners to
be added to designs. In these instances, the column may never be checked for stiffener
requirements and then project documents, not calculations, are driving their inclusion.
As an example, consider a 22-ft, two-story W14×90 column with two beam moment
connections at two different levels—with four (unrequired) stiffeners at each location
required by a design detail. Assume the W24×55 beams are part of a frame with end
moments of 200 kips, an axial load of 50 kips, and a shear load of 50 kips. Also assume
these members are connected to the W14 column flange. These forces would not
require column stiffeners. The W14×90 would constitute about $1,300 of cost whereas
the eight stiffeners would incur a cost of $1,200—a large percentage of the total cost.
With this in mind, the cost of stiffeners that are not required could have a drastic effect
on the final cost of the put in place structure.
A good tool for selecting a cost-efficient column size that doesn’t require stiff-
eners is “Clean Columns,” an interactive spreadsheet available at steeltools.org/
column.php. After selecting your column and beam size, simply input the moment
loads at the end of the beams, and the spreadsheet will calculate whether stiffeners
and doubler plates are required—and will also suggest a column size that doesn’t
require stiffening.
Use bearing bolts whenever possible. Bolt shear values are important to the
economy of steel structures. Reducing the number of bolts not only reduces the field
labor but also reduces the amount of material, as the joints are more compact. As
an example, consider a 1-in.-diameter F3125 Grade A325 bolt. This bolt has a shear
strength, with threads included (N value), of 31.8 kips in standard holes and an equiva-
lent shear strength in a standard hole of a slip-critical Class A bolt of 17.3 kips. This
183% reduction in equivalent bolt strength will require the joint to have almost twice
the bolts. The increase in bolts will yield an increase in connection material because of
the required geometric modifications. All of these issues will increase the cost of the
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structure, not to mention incur the ire of the project’s
architect, as these joints can become large. Most brac-
ing connections are allowed to use bearing bolts to resist
bracing forces subject to load reversal. An alternative
to requiring a slip-critical joint is to use pretensioned
bolts with bearing bolt values. This keeps these joints
performing with limited slip for most normal demands.
Specify welds required to meet demand and
do not specify CJP welds needlessly. Specify-
ing efficient welds is, of course, crucial to creating
efficient steel framing systems. It’s also important to
understand the demand at key non-redundant critical
joints in the structure, as well as the fact that certain
joints may require extra capacity to satisfy the design
requirements. In practice, it is important to limit the
CJP welds to the locations required by stress or certain
non-redundant joints. Providing the actual demands
will empower the fabricator to provide the most cost-
effective and safest solution.
Allow single-sided standard and extended shear
tabs. Single-sided connections are a well-tested simple
shear system used in steel construction. Oftentimes,
they are not allowed by the engineer of record (EOR).
It would be most useful if this type of system selec-
tion was left to the fabrication industry. A proposed
improvement to omitting their use altogether on a Heavily loaded compression joints for columns and trusses can often be spliced
most easily using a “finish to bear” joint.
project would be for the EOR to allow these connec-
tions while also denoting specific locations where there
may be technical concerns.
Allow “finish to bear” joints for heavy axial con- 3∕16 – 5∕16 3∕8 5∕8
nections. Heavily loaded compression joints for col-
umns and trusses can often be spliced most easily using
a “finish to bear” joint. The splice is generally config-
ured with an end plate or flange plate for heavily loaded
truss-type compression connections. Column connec-
tions may just have the two column sections bear onto
one another with nominal connectors to hold the col- Fillet Welds
9
umn sections together. This load path is an economical
method to transfer compressive forces and reduces the 8
amount of bolts or welds. Alternative methods to con- can be more than six times the cost
nect these compression elements using only bolts or 7
# of Passes
welds, and without material bearing, will require the 6
connection to be configured to resist the entire force Relative Strength
through the connectors. This can create a connection 5
twice the
solution that can be costly to fabricate and construct. 4 strength
at six
Section J1.4 of the AISC Specification for Structural Steel
3 times the
Buildings (ANSI/AISC 360, aisc.org/specifications) passes
outlines the proper procedure to be followed. 2
Make every attempt at using single-pass fillet
welds. It is commonly known that fillet welds are the 1
more preferred method of welding for most fabrica- 0
tions. Fillet welds require limited material prepara- 3∕16
¼ 5∕16 3∕8 7∕16
½ 9∕16 5∕8 11∕16
¾
tion, especially for 90° joints, and quality control of Leg Size (in.)
these joints is simpler in practice. Specifying engi-
Fig. 1. The most economical welds are those that can be made in a single pass.
neers should also differentiate between multi-pass
fillet welds and single-pass fillet welds. The most eco-
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Fig. 2a. An indicative detail from the engineer of record. Fig 2b. A fabricator detail submitted for approval.
nomic fillet welds are those that can be made in a single pass. tive design details of the most critical structural joints. Compli-
Most often, stretching the weld out so that a single-pass weld cated structures often have joints with critical load paths that require
can be accomplished is more economical than bumping the weld focus and understanding from many different perspectives. These
throat. As an example, per Figure 1 (on page 39), increasing a joints require adequate force documentation and often fabricator
weld from a 5⁄16-in. single-pass weld to the 3⁄8-in. multi-pass weld involvement to fully develop the detailed solution. Crucial to devel-
requires three times the weld metal volume and labor for a 20% oping these complex joints, especially when the final details are del-
increase in strength. And a 5⁄8-in. weld requires six times the weld egated to the fabricator, is for the fabricator’s engineer to understand
metal and labor for twice the strength. the design intent. It is often not critical for the final design to exactly
match the initially prepared indicative details. The EOR’s effort in
Communication Improvements developing these design details will assist the fabricator and their
Now that we’ve highlighted some efficiency tips from the shop floor, engineer in completely understanding the EOR’s design intent. See
let’s look at some communication advice that can improve projects. Figures 2a and 2b for an example progression of a well thought-out
Provide adequate design information to complete delegated EOR indicative detail to the final delegated design solution detail,
scope of work. Delegated connection design is an important part of and then Figure 2c for an image of the fabricated product.
the steel construction process in much of the U.S. The AISC Code Limit the specification of full capacity connections to only
of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges (ANSI/AISC 303, required locations based on analytical demand. Full-capacity
aisc.org/code) dedicates a portion of the text to guidance on how connections specified where not required add costs to a project
connections are delegated and the required information to adequately without adding much value. As an example, if the EOR specifies
perform that scope of work. It is incumbent upon the EOR to ensure a full capacity connection for a joint with a demand of 0.5 φMp,
there is adequate design information at the start of the project to com- it may drive this connection to have field-welded CJP flanges or
plete the delegated scope of work. Key to this effort is for the EOR to potentially a bolted connection with flange reinforcement. In
produce design documents that contain the information outlined in many areas of the U.S., bolted moment connections are more eco-
Section 3 of the Code. It is also incumbent upon the delegated design nomical to erect or preferred because of the associated costs of
professional to review the provided information and define RFIs early field welding. Providing the actual forces will allow for a proper
on in the project to clarify any and all information that may be missing. connection to be developed by the delegated design professional,
As the EOR, take the opportunity to draw adequate indica- reducing needless reinforcing and extraneous cost.
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conference preview
Keep communication open between
design and construction team members.
There are times in today’s project market-
place where it seems a “virtual Great Wall
of China” is placed between professionals
on the design and construction sides of the
project. The goal of this is to make sure
that a third party can manage the scope of
work or communication. While manag-
ing project change is an important task for
general contractors, construction manag-
ers, and owners, over-managing important
technical discussions between professionals
or worse, eliminating the opportunity for
these discussions to occur at all, can be a
hazard to the project. The previous discus-
sion on indicative engineering information
presents a project success where the EOR
and the delegated design professional were
able to discuss the direction of some major
nodes on a project to find a cost-efficient
fabrication solution. The efficiencies
weren’t due to material weight but rather to
welding access, volume, and placement. In Fig. 2c. The as-fabricated weldment.
this case and often in general, the delegated
design professional will find a concern and
request a discussion with the EOR. These
discussions are important even if nothing
becomes of them. It offers the two profes-
sionals the ability to discuss critical parts
of the structure so that both have a firm
understanding of the outcome. Guessing
in these situations, especially when com-
munication is intentionally inhibited, just
extends the approval process or, worse yet,
runs a major risk of having something tech-
nically important get missed, creating an
unsafe condition.
Structural steel is a dynamic material
and specifying it properly, including the
forces, connection material, and bolting
and welding strategies, is an integral part
of assuring cost effective steel solutions.
Equally critical is ensuring that efficient
and effective technical communication
continues to occur so that the structures
we design and build are safe for use. ■
Bend-Tech Dragon
booth 750
Osceola, Wis.
Automated Layout ph: 651.578.715 Bull Moose Tube Company
www.bend-tech.com booth 1614
Technology, LLC Bend-Tech’s products have been at the forefront of www.bullmoosetube.com
booth 605 designing and fabricating tube and pipe since 2001. Bull Moose produces Hollow Structural Sections
www.automatedlayout.com The Bend-Tech Dragon is a product line of CNC (HSS) and creates value for customers across a vari-
tube and pipe machines. The Dragon A400 and ety of fields, through manufacturing, engineering
Dragon A150 are CNC tube plasma cutters, markers, and support services of exceptional strength.
and engravers that are essential for any shop that fab-
ricates with tube and pipe. The Bend-Tech Software
is the leading software for tube and pipe fabrication
and has over 25,000 customers worldwide. All Bend-
Companies written in orange Tech products save tube and pipe fabricators money
are part of the Bridge Pavilion. through efficient and accurate tools.
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exhibitors Companies written in orange
are part of the Bridge Pavilion.
CADeploy, Inc. Cast Connex Corporation Cleveland Punch & Die Company is the World
Leader in manufacturing Punches, Dies and Shear
booth 1021 booth 1317
Blades in the steel industry. All of our products are
San Ramon, Calif. Toronto, Ontario proudly manufactured in the USA. Original Equip-
ph: 408.375.9200 Canada ment Manufacturers continue to trust and recom-
toll free: 855.444.9497 ph: 806.806.0603 mend our products to meet and surpass our cus-
www.cadeploy.com www.castconnex.com tomers’ expectations for all steel applications. Our
CADeploy, Inc., (ISO 9001:2015) a California cor- CAST CONNEX is the supplier of off-the-shelf customers continue to trust and rely on the most
poration and an AISC, NISD, MBMA and ACI connection solutions for structural steel, includ- experienced and friendly engineering and customer
member. We offer Engineering, Detailing, Estima- ing brace end connectors for use in SCBF (High service support team in the industry. We are proud
tion services (Structural Steel/PEMB/Rebar), and Strength Connectors), sculpted clevis-type connec- of our 140 Years of Quality, Experience and Tradi-
As-built Services and HSE Studies (Oil and Gas) tors and tapers for AESS (Universal Pin Connectors tion. Customer Service Hours: 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
to over 300+ clients spread across the globe. Our and Architectural Tapers), and high-ductility yield- EST [email protected]
team of 1,000+ engineers and specializes in Struc- ing connectors for use in the retrofit of seismically
tural and Miscellaneous projects across Industrial, deficient structures or as a yielding fuse in any other Color Works Painting, Inc.
Commercial, Residential and other industries. We structural configuration (Scorpion Yielding Con-
booth 1757
work on TEKLA, SDS/2, Advance Steel, AutoCAD, nectors). CAST CONNEX also designs and sup-
www.colorworkspainting.com
RebarCAD, Revit, PDS, PDMS, and other widely plies custom cast steel structural nodes and com-
used platforms. We completed more than 2,700+ ponents for use in building and bridge structures.
projects on time with 100% quality
Columbia Safety and Supply
C-BEAMS booth 1408
booth 1621 Atlanta, Ga.
ph: 800.969.5035
www.c-beams.com
www.colsafety.com
Cerbaco, Ltd. Columbia Safety and Supply is North America’s Pre-
mier Outfitter of safety gear, contractor equipment,
booth 1327
CAMBCO, Inc. www.cerbaco.com
and industrial supplies. We are fall protection experts
and we’re here to help you find exactly what you
booth 1252
need to be safe and productive. We service a variety
www.cambcoinc.com Chicago Clamp Company of industries, including steel construction, road and
booth 1738 bridge construction, manufacturing, oil, gas, and wind
Canam-Buildings Broadview, Ill. energy, and more. We carry thousands of products
booth 1251 ph: 708.343.8311 from the world’s best manufactures, including fall pro-
Boucherville, Quebec www.chicagoclampcompany.com tection, PPE, first aid, traffic safety, hi-visibility, lifting
Canada Chicago Clamp Company provides an innova- and rigging, and professional hand and power tools.
ph: 450.641.4000 tive method for framing roof openings and sup-
toll free: 866.466.8769 porting rooftop loads with no welding or drilling. Combilift USA
www.canam-construction.com This standardized method for connecting joists booth 505
Expert in designing, manufacturing and develop- and beams allows structural engineers to focus on Greensboro, N.C.
ing products and solutions for steel construction, load distribution rather than attachment apparatus ph: 336.378.8884
Canam encourages collaboration with clients and or welding concerns. With up to 4,000-lb capacity toll free: 877.266.2456
partners to make building construction a simple per system, it is ideal for the safe and economical
www.combilift.com
and reliable process, meeting deadlines in a timely framing and installation of rooftop units, sky lights,
Specialist forklift and straddle carrier manufacturer,
manner. Steel structures, floors, walls or building exhaust fans and vents.
Combilift produce a wide range of customized han-
envelopes, our solutions are focused, above all, on dling solutions, all of which are designed for the
simplicity for construction sites without surprises. Chicago Metal safe, space saving and very productive handling of
Rolled Products the long and bulky loads like those handled in the
booth 1650 steel industry. The 4-directional Combilifts work as
Chicago, Ill. counterbalance, side loader, and narrow-aisle fork-
ph: 773.523.5757 lifts, with the Combi-SC (Straddle Carrier) being
the cost effective solution for the handling of con-
Cangzhou Zhongtuo toll free: 800.798.4504
tainers and oversized loads. Capacities across the
www.cmrp.com
International Trade Co., Ltd. Curving of every size of angle, bar, channel, tee, and Combilift range are from 3,200 lbs. to 180,000 lbs.
booth 1426 beam up to W44335# the hard way (x-x axis) on the
www.rollsformingmachines.com world’s largest beam bender. Tube and pipe bending ComSlab
up to 30 in. OD. Rectangular tubing up to 20 in. × booth 1730
Carhartt, Inc. 20 in. Low-deformation, thin-wall bending. Single www.comslab-usa.com
booth 1929 radius bending in one plane, as well as off-axis and
Dearborn, Mich. multi-axis bends; multi-radius bends; true, helical Con-Serv, Inc.
ph: 800.837.1889 coils; and plumb, circular stair stringers. Hard way, booth 1424
www.carhartt.com easy way, and every way in between. Plate rolling up www.con-servinc.com
Carhartt Company Gear™ is our missions to serve to 2 in. × 12 ft and 1 in. plate × 20 ft wide. High-
more workers and more industries than any work- accuracy straightening of beams and tees. Induction Consolidated Pipe & Supply
wear brand in history. It begins with an intense Bending of pipes up to 12 in. OD.
understanding of your business and ends with a
Company
more efficient, more satisfied workforce. We’re Cleveland City Forge booth 1525
maximizing performance on the job with innovative booth 1351 Birmingham, Ala.
workwear solutions for crews of all sizes, with any ph: 205.323.7261
www.clevelandcityforge.com
specialized need from high-vis to flame resistance, toll free: 800.467.7261
for every challenging task and condition on Earth. Cleveland Punch & Die Co. www.consolidatedpipe.com
All backed by the highest level of service in our 130- Our Piling and Structural Division offers a com-
booth 701
year history. plete inventory of carbon steel structural pipe,
Ravenna, Ohio H-Pile, and sheet pile as well as full fabrication and
ph: 330.296.4342 coating facilities at numerous stocking locations
toll free: 800.451.4342 around the country.
www.clevelandpunch.com
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SEE US AT BOOTH 1221 TO SEE WHY TORQUE ISN’T TIGHT
www.corebrace.com
CWB Group
booth 1425
Milton, Ontario
BOOTH
1 800 552 1999
NASCC:
[email protected]
THE STEEL CONFERENCE
Canada EXHIBITOR
ph: 800.844.6790
1 802 460 3100 appliedbolting.com 2020 1221
www.cwbgroup.org
The CWB Group is an industry supported private
sector organization providing welding certification,
management systems registration and training ser-
vices to over 7,600 companies in 34 countries. Sup-
ported through CWB Certification, CWB Educa-
tion, CWB Registration, CWB Consulting, and the
CWB Association membership, the CWB Group
provides a comprehensive and integrated service to
the welding and joining industry.
DACS, Inc.
booth 1617
Portsmouth, Va.
ph: 757.393.0704
www.dacsinc.com
DACS, Inc., with a plant strategically located in
Portsmouth, VA, manufactures roof and floor
decking. Since 1987 DACS has been providing the
construction industry with affordable products and
quality services. Our continued growth is fueled by
loyal customers and innovative products. With a full
line of roof products, including deep decks and cel-
lular decks, as well as composite and non-composite
floor decks, DACS is sure to satisfy all your decking
needs. Please note we also offer our products in car-
bon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum!
Danny’s Construction is one of the most highly sophisticated yet user- Electro-Mechanical
friendly programs especially suitable for new users
Company, LLC with its intuitive modeling work flow. Experience Integrators, Inc.
booth 1829 why more than 5,000 companies and universities booth 233
Shakopee, Minn. worldwide trust in Dlubal Software. www.emiworks.com
ph: 952.445.4143
toll free: 877.451.9627 D-MAC SAME DAY Steel Deck eLogicTech Solutions
www.dannysconstruction.com booth 1633 booth 1448
Danny’s Construction Company is a leader in the Alpharetta, Ga. Secunderabad, Telangana
steel erection industry because we recognize and ph: 770.664.7120 India
embrace the uniqueness of each project and strive toll free: 855.735.3310 ph: 91.93910.41009
to provide innovative and creative methods for www.samedaysteeldeck.com www.elogictech.com
erecting structures of varied sizes, functions, loca- D-MAC exists in order to deliver the steel deck and eLogicTech Solutions is an Architectural and Engi-
tions and difficulty. The successful construction of sheet metal accessories you need for your roof, floor, neering Services company serving the AEC indus-
any building, bridge or arena is only as strong as the bridge, mezzanine, or shelving racks faster than any- try since 1999. We have strong presence in North
erection plan and its execution, and we work tire- one else on the planet. From roof deck to composite America, UK, Australia, Europe, and Middle-East.
lessly to offer solutions to the structural challenges floor deck to stay-in-place bridge form pans shipped eLogicTech specializes in Steel Detailing and Esti-
presented on each job site. (WBE) cut-to-length with deck accessories, D-MAC has mation services that include Material take-off, Shop
the fabricating capabilities that save time and labor and Erection drawings We also offers a vast range of
Davi, Inc. in the field, and which common metal deck supply 3D-CAD services that includes BIM modeling, 3D
booth 1343 houses and stocking distributors cannot offer. visualization. With a team of BIM specialists, we pro-
www.davi.com vide specialized services like BIM MEP, Scan-to-BIM,
DOT Quality Services BIM model auditing, BIM-4D simulation, BIM-5D,
DBM VirCon booth 1639 Dynamo Scripting and Revit family creation.
booth 1148 Chicago, Ill.
Tempe, Ariz. ph: 312.285.5344
Engineering Ministries
ph: 480.615.1700 www.dotqs.com International
www.dbmvircon.com DOT Quality Services is a specialized firm that booth 1945
DBM Vircon is comprised of the integration of develops standards of performance and creates and Columbus, Ind.
three long-standing firms (BDS, PDC, and Can- conducts supplier audit programs. Whether you ph: 719.633.2078
draft) to form a premier construction modeling, need assessments for your entire supplier base or an www.emiworld.org
detailing and digital engineering company. We have audit for a single contract, DOTQS provides quan- By means of short-term mission trips, eMi offers
vast structural modeling expertise with a demon- tifiable information. DOTQS utilizes experienced a technical design service to Christian organiza-
strable track-record of large, complex projects with quality professionals and engineers with technical tions in developing countries. In last 35 years has
leading companies that include project owners, and quality system credentials to assure an effective worked on 1,400+ projects in 91 countries. Offices
engineers, EPCM firms, general contractors and assessment service. in Colorado Springs, Canada, England, Nicaragua,
fabricators in North America, Europe and Australia. Middle East, South Africa, Uganda, Senegal, India,
Our services and process have been found to com- DuraFuse Frames and Cambodia.
press schedules, reduce waste and mitigate risk. booth 1324
West Jordan, Utah EQPROOF
Delta Steel, Inc. ph: 801.727.4060 booth 1523
booth 821 www.durafuseframes.com www.eqproof.com
Houston, Texas DuraFuse provides innovative steel moment frames
ph: 713.635.1200 for resisting wind and earthquake forces. Our field- Ercolina – CML USA, Inc.
toll free: 800.324.0220 bolted moment frames use replaceable fuse plates booth 125
www.deltasteel.com to prevent beam and column damage during severe Davenport, Iowa
Delta Steel, Inc. is a customer oriented company, earthquakes, and our optimized connection geom- ph: 563.391.7700
striving to build long lasting and mutually profitable etry reduces material and construction costs. We www.ercolina-usa.com
customer relationships. We are committed to con- provide complimentary design assistance to engi- CML USA, Inc. is the North American supplier of
tinuous improvement in our service, in our prod- neers and have a competitive license fee. DuraFuse Ercolina tube, pipe and profile bending and met-
ucts, in safety and in our personnel. We emphasize frames are code-approved (IBC, CBC) for beams up alworking machinery. CML has experienced sales,
professional and ethical business dealings with cus- to 40 in. deep and 309 lb/ft (see ER-610). service and support staff ready to offer positive
tomers, suppliers and employees. Formed in 1963,
application solutions for today’s fabricator. Erco-
Delta Steel is a subsidiary of Reliance Steel and Alu- EDSCO Fasteners lina’s affordable tubing benders and fabricating
minum Co. Delta Steel is one of the largest steel Booth 1712 machinery reliably and accurately produce your
service centers in the southwest United States serv- Denton, Texas applications increasing profit and improving prod-
ing industrial, commercial as well as OEM markets. ph: 866.443.3726 uct quality and finish.
www.edsco.com
DGS Technical Services, Inc. Founded in 1985, EDSCO is the leading supplier Exact Detailing
booth 1417 of foundation anchoring systems for critical infra- booth 1430
www.dgsts.com structure installations such as power transmission Victoria, British Columbia
poles and substation structures as well as anchoring Canada
Dlubal Software, Inc. systems for Department of Transportation (DOT) ph: 250.590.5244
booth 1404 structures, communication towers, and heavy indus- www.exactdetailing.com
Philadelphia, Pa. trial construction applications. Anchoring systems Exact Detailing Ltd. is quickly becoming Canada’s
ph: 267.702.2815 provided by EDSCO range from specialty fabri- premier specialist in steel detailing, 3D modeling
www.dlubal.com cated bolts to highly-engineered anchoring cages, and BIM survey services. Exact provides timely, accu-
Dlubal offers powerful programs for structural fabricated in a wide variety of configurations, and rate, and affordable detailing services. The Company
and dynamic analysis of multiple materials includ- nearly always to custom specifications. Serving from prides itself in producing shop drawings that are fully
ing steel, concrete, aluminum, timber, CLT, glass, five locations in Utah, Texas, Tennessee, North Car- compliant with AISC and CISC standards. Exact also
cables, and fabric form-finding per the USA/Inter- olina, and Indiana. provides a full suite of other services including proj-
national standards. The 3D FEA program RFEM ect management/coordination, connection design,
efficiently and accurately performs non-linear anal- data management, and state of the art surveying
yses of member, plate and solid elements. RFEM through one of its strategic partners.
46 | MARCH 2020
exhibitors
Fabreeka International, Inc. Freedom Tools LLC has successfully had their EZ Glentec, an Indian based global engineering ser-
JOIST RELEASE TOOLS on the market for 11 vices provider with a U.S. focus, offering includes
booth 1438
years. Our tools have been proven to save our cus- structural steel detailing, and Building Informa-
Stoughton, Mass. tomers a tremendous amount of money on every tion Modeling (BIM); also having the following
ph: 781.341.3655 job site. Not only are they faster they are safer. Our domain expertise: infrastructure, energy, process
toll free: 800.322.7352 EZ BEAM RELEASE TOOLS works on the same control, manufacturing, and general heavy industry.
www.fabreeka.com principle with “I” beams. Faster and Safer. This year Endeavor Engineering Inc., a 20+ year history cre-
Fabreeka provides vibration isolation solutions we are introducing the Special EZ Beam Release ating intelligent systems and fueling them with data,
including structural bearing pads and expansion 8 in., 5 in. and 4 in. beam tools. Proven to set an “I” big and small, to create new cyber-physical value in
bearings for bridges and buildings and thermal insu- beam every 2 minutes 10 seconds. Our tools meet a global setting. Together Glentec and Endeavor
lation material (TIM), a load-bearing thermal break, OSHA Standards. “Safety is our #1 Goal” Engineering Inc. provide broad hard and soft engi-
which prevents heat and cold bridging, while main- neering capabilities with a local hands-on touch.
taining structural integrity. Fabreeka’s experience in Fujian Tenlead Advanced
vibration control includes the dynamic response of
Material Co., Ltd. Graitec
steel fabrications and support structures. Services
booth 1631 booth 1833
include measuring building floor vibration, dis-
www.ten-lead.com www.graitec.com
placement response of floors/mezzanines and mod-
eling of structures to predict performance.
G & J Hall Tools Grating Fasteners
Fabricators & Manufacturers booth 1841 booth 1953
New Orleans, La.
Association www.gjhalltools.com
ph: 504.361.3471
booth 301
Elgin, Ill.
GERB Vibration toll free: 800.227.9013
Control www.gclips.com
ph: 815.399.8700 Grating Fasteners specializes in producing the
toll free: 888.394.4362 Systems G-Clip line of grating fasteners. G-Clips are used
www.fmanet.org booth 1406 to attach grating to structural members using simple
The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, www.gerb.com hand tools. The entire G-Clip line of fasteners are
International®, (FMA) is a professional organiza- noted industry-wide as being a cost-effective, fast,
tion with more than 2,500 individual and company Gerdau and dependable way to fasten grating.
members from North America and 20 other coun- booth 931
tries who work together to advance the metal pro- Tampa, Fla. Greenbrook Engineering
cessing, forming, and fabricating industry. Founded
in 1970, FMA brings fabricators, metal producers,
ph: 800.367.8144 Services
toll free: 800.237.0230 booth 1427
equipment manufacturers, and service provid-
ers together through professional development www.gerdau.com Middlesex, N.J.
programs, industry-exclusive networking events, Gerdau Long Steel North America produces high- ph:732.412.8000
market-leading publications, meaningful volunteer quality structural steel, merchant bar, and special www.greenbrookengineering.com
opportunities, and FABTECH. bar quality products, as well as rebar. Our team is Greenbrook Engineering specializes in Steel Detail-
proud to serve customers in the construction, indus- ing, 3D Modeling, Connection Design and B.I.M.
Faccin U.S.A., Inc. trial equipment, transportation, and energy markets. coordination services for the steel industry. With
Together, with our partners, we are shaping a better offices in New Jersey and a production center in
booth 1644 future!
www.faccin.com Bangalore, India, we serve the Structural Designers,
Faccin Group Faccin S.p.A. is a powerful group Steel Fabricators and Architects. We have in-house
Girder-Slab Technologies, LLC engineering capabilities to design connections in
that combines a number of leading brands—Fac-
booth 1721 several states across the country.
cin, Boldrini and Roundo—in plate rolling, pro-
file bending and dished-heads manufacturing, all www.girder-slab.com
united under one roof and offering a wide range of GRM Custom Products
high-quality options available in the metal form- GIZA booth 1629
ing market. Using the synergies provided by each booth 1039 Conroe, Texas
brand, technically and commercially, the company St. Louis, Mo. ph: 936. 441.5910
is able to offer an even wider range of options and ph: 314.656.4615 www.grmcp.com
tailored solutions. www.gizasteel.com For over 50 years, GRM Custom Products has
GIZA provides connection design software that worked with engineers, fabricators, and contractors
FICEP Corporation covers more than 300 different connection types to provide structural products and solutions on a
booth 532 in the shear, moment and vertical brace categories. wide variety of projects. As the exclusive fabricator
Forest Hill, Md. Compliant to AISC 14th, 15th editions—ASD and of Fluorogold Slide Plates in North America, we
ph: 410.588.5800 LRFD methods, GIZA provides a comprehensive manufacture our products to meet your project’s
www.ficepcorp.com set of calculations with references to all applied specifications and schedule. Any design with con-
Ficep Corporation is currently the largest manufac- codes. We have full integration with Tekla Struc- nections needing expansion can benefit from using
turer of structural steel and plate fabrication systems tures, Tekla Structural Designer and can be used as slide plates. With our experience in manufacturing
and software. Ficep offers over 100 different CNC a standalone option. GIZA has been in use for over a wide variety of structural bearings, we can help
systems to achieve the optimum solution to any spe- eight years and has successfully designed thousands your design handle rotation, vibration and thermal
cific fabricators application. In addition to the dif- of connections on thousands of projects over that expansion using a variety of materials.
ferent CNC work centers, Ficep totally integrates time. Try it yourself free for 15 days!
custom designed material handling systems for Grupo Cano
Intelligent Steel Fabrication without the require- Glentec-Endeavor Engineering Inc. booth 1625
ment for multiple operator involvement. booth 1061 www.grupocano.com.mx
Hillsboro, Ore.
Freedom Tools, LLC ph: 503.966.1340 Gsource Technologies, LLC
booth 1261 www.endeavoreng.com/glentec booth 1852
Chandler, Ariz. www.gsourcedata.com
ph: 480.250.5266
www.freedomtoolsllc.net
GWY, LLC of the world. HI-Q has the capability to produce IAPMO Uniform
complicated 2D and 3D Models for Structural and
booth 1333
Mechanical Design and to generate Fabrication and Evaluation Service
Greenfield, N.H. Erection drawings, which are accepted by Steel Fab- booth 1147
ph: 603.547.3800 ricators and Erectors. Ontario
toll free: 888.838.6500 Canada
www.gwyinc.com Holloway Steel Services ph: 909.472.4100
GWY has been a global leader in bolt fasten- toll free: 877.443.7778
booth 1643
ing tools since 1975. Our Turn of Nut series of www.uniform-es.org
Saginaw, Texas
wrenches are custom designed in partnership with IAPMO Uniform Evaluation Service is a not-for-
ph: 817.232.8663
the global leader in electric tool companies, Tone. profit, public benefit company that evaluates build-
Using our years of experience in bolt fastening with toll free: 800.869.8663
www.hollowaysteelservices.com ing products, components, methods, materials and
Tone’s years of quality wrench manufacturing, we systems for conformance to codes and standards
have created a wrench that meets the high standards We specialize in Structural Steel Rolling, Plate
Rolling, ASME Code Vessels, Shop Fabricated and certifies continued compliance. Upon comple-
of the federal government for structural fastening. tion of the evaluation, IAPMO UES publishes
Our other line of tools include the popular TC Tanks and Custom Plate Cutting. Holloway Com-
pany provides tube bending, bending of pipes, bar reports that summarize conformance, which are
wrenches for shear bolts, and our torque wrenches available free of charge to users, regulators, and
for snug tightening, calibration, and other duties. bending, beam bending, structural steel bending
and plate rolling for OEMs and construction proj- specifiers. Current steel related activities include
We also offer repair services, rentals, and spare par steel deck, steel wall and roof cladding, structural
ects. We feature fabrication of structurally formed
steel members, cold-formed steel framing, steel
HARSCO IKG alloys, including tank manufacturing, plate rolling,
connectors, and steel fasteners.
angles, bars, brick lintel, pipe and tubes.
booth 1827
www.harscoikg.com HRV Conformance Verification IDEA StatiCa
Associates, Inc. booth 1717
Haydon Bolts, Inc. Brno
booth 1239 booth 1529
Czech Republic
Philadelphia, Pa. Moon Township, Pa.
ph: 420.725.078.287
ph: 215.537.8700 ph: 412.299.2000
www.ideastatica.com
www.haydonbolts.com www.hrvinc.com IDEA StatiCa Connection is a revolutionary soft-
Haydon Bolts manufactures headed bolts, threaded Leading experts in materials QA/QC inspection, ware for structural design of steel connections/joints.
rods, anchor bolts, u-bolts and swedge bolts, in plain coatings inspection, NDT, and CM/CI focused on It is based on a new CBFEM method and allows
and galvanized finish, with full mill cert traceability. transportation, rail and transit, oil and gas, power, structural engineers to design and check connections
Haydon also carries the largest inventory of A325 commercial, and water/wastewater markets, with the of all topologies in minutes. IDEA StatiCa is improv-
and A490 Heavy Hex Head, Tension Control (TC) capacity to provide AWS CWI, NACE, SSPC, ACI, ing workflow of engineers all around the world by
bolts, weld studs and wrenches, on the east coast. PCI and API inspections in materials fabrication linking to FEA and CAD software they use.
plants and on project sites. We excel by maintain-
Hercules Bolt Company ing high standards of technical training, leveraging IES, Inc.
booth 923 deep industry knowledge and experience, practicing
ethical conduct, applying innovative technologies, booth 1623
www.herculesbolt.com Bozeman, Mont.
and communicating openly with our clients. We are
Quality. Assured. ph: 406.586.8988
HEXAGON toll free: 800.707.0816
booth 1845 Hypertherm, Inc. www.iesweb.com
www.hexagonppm.com booth 1049 For over 25 years, Integrated Engineering Software
Hanover, N.H. (IES) has been developing user-friendly structural
Hilti, Inc. ph: 603.643.3441
software that helps you efficiently solve a wide range
booth 1739 of real-world problems. While our most versatile
toll free: 800.643.0030
Plano, Texas product, VisualAnalysis, can be used to analyze and
www.hypertherm.com design almost any three-dimensional structure, we
toll free: 800.879.8000 Hypertherm designs and manufactures industrial
www.hilti.com also offer a variety of task-specific programs: Sha-
cutting products for use in a variety of industries peBuilder, VisualFoundation, ConcreteBending,
Hilti is a world-leading manufacturer and supplier such as shipbuilding, manufacturing, and struc-
of quality, innovative and specialized tools and fas- ConcreteSection, VAConnect, and more. Discover
tural steel construction. Its product line includes why thousands of engineers worldwide depend on
tening systems for the professional user. With more cutting systems, in addition to CNC motion and
than 1,350 highly trained Hilti account managers Integrated Engineering Software.
height controls, CAM nesting software, robotic
and engineers throughout North America and an software and consumables. Hypertherm systems are
additional 1,100 Hilti employees nationwide, Hilti trusted for performance and reliability that result
Infasco/Ifastgroupe
expertise covers the areas of powder actuated fas- in increased productivity and profitability for hun- booth 1322
tening, drilling and demolition, diamond coring and dreds of thousands of businesses worldwide. www.infasco.com
cutting, measuring, fire-stopping, screw fastening,
adhesive and mechanical anchoring, and strut and HYTORC Informed Infrastructure
hanger systems. booth 1930
booth 1514
Mahwah, N.J. West Allis, Wis.
HI-Q Design, Inc. ph: 201.512.9500 ph: 312.771.9818
booth 1413 www.informedinfrastructure.com
www.hytorc.com
Mesa, Ariz. HYTORC makes industrial bolting safer and sim- The tools, products, and technologies for improved
ph: 646.652.8696 pler. With 50 years of experience focused entirely project delivery are evolving rapidly. You need the
www.hiqdesigninc.com on developing the highest quality industrial bolting news and information about successful model-based
HI-Q is a global Structural Steel and Mechanical systems, HYTORC is the most trusted name in the design, engineering, performance simulation and
Design and Detailing company established in 2004. industry. From steel mills and mining equipment to ongoing monitoring for improved maintenance.
We have teams of qualified and experienced engi- refineries, power plants, and wind turbines; we have Informed Infrastructure addresses the markets
neers and detailers, who specialize in Structural developed solutions for every bolting application of water/wastewater, storm water, transportation,
Steel Design and Detailing, Connection Design, imaginable. For custom projects, our highly experi- energy, structures, erosion control and land devel-
Mechanical Design and Piping Design. We have enced engineering team is at your service to design opment. Engage now with Informed Infrastructure,
completed small, medium and large sized projects the most efficient solution for your job with simple your news source that delivers actionable informa-
for our international customers in all the continents operation and economical pricing in mind. tion for improving infrastructure.
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exhibitors
InfoSight Corporation
booth 1720
Chillicothe, Ohio
ph: 740.642.3600
toll free: 800.642.3600
www.infosight.com
Since 1993, InfoSight has been providing solutions
to marking and labeling dilemma that fit a wide
range of budgets. Our solutions include providing
preprinted metal tags to track a single job from
start to finish, a tag and laser printer systems that
print our durable metal tags on-site, and custom
engineered automated marking systems that mark
plates, blooms, billets, pipes, and more as they are
being formed. A great identification system can
reduce costs, eliminates waste and, quite possibly,
give you a leg-up on the competition.
Inovatech,
A Lincoln Electric Company
booth 510
Vankleek Hill, Ontario
Canada
toll free: 877.453.0516
www.inovatechengineering.com
Inovatech is in the business of providing integrated
robotic solutions for manufacturing. We work con-
tinuously to improve production speed, productiv-
ity and customer profitability. Our CNC engineers
take the time to understand your business concerns
and develop fabrication solutions that fit your com-
pany’s unique requirements.
50 | MARCH 2020
exhibitors
LeJeune Bolt Company LNA Solutions Mac-Tech
booth 1022 booth 1743 booth 1059
Burnsville, Minn. Buffalo, N.Y. www.mac-tech.com
ph: 952.890.7700 ph: 734.677.2305
toll free: 800.872.2658 toll free: 888.724.2323 Magni Telescopic Handler
www.lejeunebolt.com www.lnasolutions.com booth 1733
LeJeune Bolt is the leading international sup- LNA Solutions is the premier supplier of steel- Roselle, N.J.
plier of structural fasteners and installation tools to-steel connection products including Seismic- ph: 908.280.8899 ×110
as well as inventor of the ASTM F3148 TNA Approved BoxBolt® Blind Fasteners and Beam- toll free: 833.624.6487
Fastening System. Our TNA Fastening System Clamp® Structural Steel Connectors. Our wide www.magnith.com
is changing the way the steel construction indus- range of pre-engineered connectors deliver safe, Magni Telescopic Handlers is the world leader and
try engineers and implements bolting best prac- cost effective solutions that never need field drilling rotating and heavy lift telehandlers. ELIMINATE
tices. The Torque + Angle Installation Method or welding, installing easily with basic hand tools, THE NEED TO RENT A CRANE! Magni offers
is the most accurate, reliable, and repeatable saving you time on the job. High quality LNA prod- 15 rotating models with lift heights from 57–150
of all the existing methods. The 144ksi tensile ucts, services and warehouses are based in North feet and lifting capacities from 11,000–28,600 lbs.
strength bolts provide simplicity and cost savings America. Trust LNA Solutions for every structural There are 100 attachments which allow the machine
unmatched by legacy bolt strengths. Online pur- application wherever steel connects to steel. to serve as a telescopic forklift, RT crane, work plat-
chasing is fast and easy. form and more. Magni’s are the safest, most produc-
tive and efficient machines in their class. Magni also
Lincoln Electric Company offers eight heavy lift models with lifting capacities
booth 510 from 22,000–110,000 lbs.
A K E E S A F E T Y C O M PA N Y
Cleveland, Ohio
ph: 216.481.8100 Manni Sipre S.p.A.
www.lincolnelectric.com LS Industries booth 1161
World leader in the design, development and booth 1325 www.mannisipre.com
manufacture of arc welding products, robotic Wichita, Kan. Manni Sipre, together the American subsidiary
arc welding systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting ph: 316.265.7997 ×328 Manni Green Tech USA, represent the leading
equipment and has a leading global position in toll free: 800.835.0218 ×328 European service and fabrication center with over
the brazing and soldering alloys market. Head- www.lsindustries.com 70 years of market presence. Our specialization is
quartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln has 48 From design and manufacturing, to parts and service welded girders, plates/beams cut, and drill to size
manufacturing locations, including operations LS Industries is committed to providing the highest and finished steel structures. We process yearly
and joint ventures in 19 countries and a world- levels of performance in addressing your metal cleaning 450.000 tons and we keep available stock level in
wide network of distributors and sales offices cov- needs. LS Industries engineers, designs and manufac- our plant of approximately 30.000 ton/month. We
ering more than 160 countries. tures metal cleaning equipment. We are a fully inte- are an AISC certified building fabricator.
grated manufacture of airless shot blast cabinets using
Lindapter conveyor and monorail systems. LS also has complete
booth 1139 product lines of cleaning systems for rebar, pipe and
Leander, Texas tubing; dust collectors; parts washers and vibratory tubs.
ph: 866.566.2658
www.lindapterusa.com LTC, Inc. Max Weiss Co., LLC
Over 85 years, Lindapter has pioneered the design booth 1246 booth 1750
and manufacture of Structural Steel Clamping Onalaska, Wis. Milwaukee, Wis.
Systems and HSS Blind Fasteners, enabling faster ph: 608.786.0893 ph: 414.355.8220
steel construction. Products include the Hollo- www.ltcsteeldetailers.com toll free: 888.649.3477
Bolt, the HSS expansion bolt approved by ICC- LTC is an innovative structural steel detailing com- www.maxweiss.com
ES for all Seismic Design Categories (A through pany that has been producing quality shop draw- Our unique structural rolling/forming process and
F); while the Girder Clamp is approved for ings since 1985. We have production teams at both skilled craftsmen provide exceptional quality and
quickly connecting W & S beams. Lindapter con- of our office locations in the U.S. and the Philip- tight radius bending with very minimal distortion
nections eliminate the need for time-consuming pines, allowing us to provide exemplary service at a or marring. We have the capability of rolling and
drilling or welding in the field and reduce time competitive price. We exclusively use Tekla and are forming a wide variety of sizes of structural steel sec-
and labor costs. proud to have worked on some of the largest proj- tions and tubing easy way, hard way, and off-axis to
ects in the industry, including professional stadiums accommodate the most difficult and unique projects.
and high-rise towers. Additionally, we have in-house We also offer many value-added fabrication services
software teams that provide custom business soft- including splitting, notching, straightening, trim-
ware applications for clients, including customized ming, drilling, certified welding and much more.
scripts using the Tekla and FabSuite API’s.
Linders Specialty Company, Inc. McCann Equipment, Ltd.
booth 1749 LUSAS booth 1522
St.Paul, Minn. booth 1457 Salem, N.H.
ph: 651.488.0528 New York, N.Y. ph: 603.893-.7662
www.lscmetalfab.com ph: 646.837.8756 toll free: 800.356.5624
Linders Specialty Company specializes in Struc- toll free: 800.97.LUSAS www.ephtools.com
tural Steel Rolling, Plate Rolling, Tube Bend- www.lusas.com EPH Specializes in Steel Erector and Torque Tools
ing, Flat Plate and Tube Plasma Cutting, Brake LUSAS finite element analysis software provides accu- such as: Tone, Electric; TorqFusion, Pneumatic, Elec-
Forming, Sawing and Fabrication. With over 50 rate and cost-effective analysis, design and load rating of tric and Battery; Torcup, SPX Power Team Hydrau-
years of high quality craftsmanship specializing in steel and concrete bridges. Used widely by Consultants lic Wrenches, Cylinders and Pumps; Skidmore-
industries such as Agriculture, Food Processing, and DoTs for frequency, seismic, dynamic, nonlinear, Wilhelm Bolt Tension Calibrator; Kabo Torque
Military, Mining, Construction and Art, we have buckling, fatigue, staged construction, creep and shrink- Wrenches and Torque Testers; Klein Drift Pins up
become one of the most experienced fabricators age, prestress/post-tensioning, soil-structure and rail to 19⁄16 in., Structural Wrenches and Accessories. We
in the upper Midwest. track-structure interaction modeling and many other operate an ISO 17025:2005 Accredited Calibration
forms of analysis. Vehicle-load optimization facilities Facility for Repair, Calibration and Certification with
provides worst-case traffic and rail loading patterns. NIST Traceability. We also have the capability to ser-
AASHTO and other design codes supported. Extensive vice virtually any make and model torque tool.
results viewing and reporting options.
Modern Steel Construction | 51
exhibitors Companies written in orange
are part of the Bridge Pavilion.
BENT ON SATISFACTION
11 Bending Machines
Easyway and Hardway: Beams, Tubes, Angles, Tees, Channels, Flats,
Pipe & Rail
Sheet/Plate
Shearing (to ½” x 20’), Forming, Rolling (to 1¼”), and Coning
6 Press Brakes
1000 Ton x 30’ 750 Ton x 24’
400 Ton x 23’ 3-225 Ton x (10’, 12’, 14’)
CNC Machining
Quality
WhiteFab’s patented structural bending process minimizes
deformation and provides smoother curvatures. Each bent
section is verified for accuracy along its arc.
52 | MARCH 2020
exhibitors
Miner Grating Systems, struction is the leading magazine for professionals The National Institute of Steel Detailing (NISD)
involved in the design and construction of steel- is an international association that advocates, pro-
a Powerbrace Company framed buildings and bridges. Advertising in Modern motes and serves the interests of the steel detailing
booth 1740 Steel Construction is the best way for you to reach industry. We are comprised of company owners and
Dallas, Texas your customers directly. professionals in the steel industry and offer mem-
ph: 214.630.0033 bership to steel detailing firms and associated com-
www.dfwgrating.com MOLD-TEK Technologies, Inc. panies and individuals. By fostering a professional
Miner Grating Systems is North America’s leading booth 939 approach to business and advocating improved
manufacturer and fabricator of grating products. Cumming, Ga. | India quality through member networking, education and
Our lines consist of bar grating (Premier Grate), ph: 470.302.8178 certification, our members are highly regarded by
diamond safety grating (Premier Diamond), and www.moldtekindia.com fabricators, architects, engineers and contractors.
round hole safety grating (Premier Grip). Our mis- We offer Structural Steel Detailing and Engineer-
sion is to provide the highest quality grating prod- ing services, Connection Design Certification and National Steel
ucts and be the most cost effective solution pro- Sealing with BIM Coordination for all the major Bridge Alliance
vider. We welcome the opportunity to partner on Steel Fabricators in the U.S. Our company is a booth 1557
any projects requiring grating for steps, platforms, public corporation with HQ in India and our U.S.
or walkways for use on OEM equipment or in plant Chicago, Ill.
HQ in Atlanta, GA. We have a strong team of 400+ ph: 312.670.2400
maintenance. Detailers, Project Managers, Checkers and Con- www.aisc.org/nsba
nections Engineers in India in addition to PEs and
Modern Steel Construction project oversight from one of our four U.S. offices.
The National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA), a divi-
sion of AISC, is a national, non-profit organization
magazine dedicated to the advancement of steel bridge design
booth 1761 and construction. NSBA functions as the voice of
Chicago, Ill. the bridge fabricators and steel mills while also
ph: 312.896.9022 partnering with the bridge design and construction
www.modernsteel.com community. NSBA’s partners include AASHTO,
Modern Steel Construction magazine is the offi- FHWA, state DOTs, design consultant, contrac-
cial publication of the American Institute of Steel National Institute of tors, and academia. With these resources, NSBA is
Construction. By focusing on innovative and cost- Steel Detailing, Inc. uniquely positioned to find solutions to the toughest
effective steel designs and applications, Modern Steel booth 1158 bridge challenges, including those related to cost,
Construction brings its readers in-depth information Cheshire, Conn. sustainability, and performance.
on the newest and most advanced uses of structural ph: 925.294.9626
steel in buildings and bridges. Modern Steel Con- www.nisd.org
Strut Expansion Bolts Girder Clamp
Metal Framing for Steel Connections
New Millennium Building Systems Nucor – Fastener Division Charpy V-notch testing, pipe beveling, and miter cut-
ting. Together, let’s build something bigger.
booth 1125 booth 811
Fort Wayne, Ind. St. Joe, Ind.
ph: 260.969.3582 ph: 260.337.1600
www.newmill.com toll free: 800.955.6826
New Millennium engineers and manufactures steel www.nucor-fastener.com Nucor Vulcraft/Verco Group
building systems ranging from standard steel joists Manufacturer of 100% made in the USA carbon
booths 1016, 1011
and deck to architecturally unique steel joist and and alloy steel hex head cap screws, heavy hex struc-
deck systems, including long-span composite slab North America
tural bolts, dome head Tru-Tension tension control
floor systems, for dramatic cost savings to the build- assemblies, nuts and build-to-print specials in inch www.vulcraft.com
ing owner. The company also manufactures steel and metric sizes in various grades with finishes and www.vercodeck.com
stay-in-place forms for steel and concrete bridge thread coatings to meet fastening requirements. Nucor, Vulcraft/Verco engineers and manufactures
decking. New Millennium is a leader in BIM based steel joists and steel roof and floor deck for struc-
design for steel joists and decking. tural roof and floor systems. Nucor, Vulcraft engi-
neers and manufactures RediCor. Please see website
Nickel Institute/IMOA for contact information.
booth 1716
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Nucor – Plate Mill Group
ph: 416.591.7999 booth 811 VULCRAFT/VE R CO
www.nickelinstitute.org Cofield, N.C. | Tuscaloosa, Ala.
ww.imoa.info ph: 252.356.3700 Ocean Machinery, Inc.
The Nickel Institute (NI) is the global association of toll free: 877.626.8267 booth 211
leading primary nickel producers. Our mission is to www.nucorhertford.com Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
promote and support the use of nickel in appropriate www.nucortusk.com ph: 954.956.3131
applications. Stainless steels account for about two- Manufacturer of carbon, alloy, high-strength low alloy toll free: 800.286.3624
thirds of nickel produced. The International Molyb- (HSLA), pressure vessel and heat treated (normalized
denum Association (IMOA) is a similar organization, www.oceanmachinery.com
and quench and tempered plate) that is available as dis-
representing the worldwide molybdenum industry. NI Ocean Machinery delivers versatile and afford-
crete, cut-to-length and coiled plate. Nucor Steel Hert-
and IMOA have been actively involved in the Archi- able solutions for the small to medium fabricator.
ford County produces discrete plate through 3 in. thick,
tectural, Building and Construction industries, and Including: *OCEAN AVENGER and AVENGER
124 in. wide and 1,035 in. long. Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa
instrumental in the writing of the AISC Design Guide PLUS—the world’s best-selling CNC beam drill
Inc. produces hot rolled coil and temper-leveled plate
27 and the new AISC Specification for Stainless Steel. lines *OCEAN CLIPPER II—the most compact
up through 1 in. thickness and discrete plate up through
CNC angle line *OCEAN LIBERATOR—the most
2.5 in. thickness, 96 in. in width and 720 in. long.
Nitto Kohki U.S.A., Inc. affordable CNC beam coping machine *OCEAN
BLASTER—the smallest footprint shot blasting
booth 1146 solution *OCEAN CHALLENGER—a compact,
www.nittokohki.com automated welding robot, as well as several other
game changing solutions that improve the efficiency
Nucor – Beam Mill Group Nucor Grating and profitability of fabricators worldwide!
booth 811 booth 1014
Blytheville, Ark. | Huger, S.C. Tinley Park, Ill. Ohio Gratings, Inc.
ph: 870.762.5500 | toll free: 800.289.6977 toll free: 800.334.2047 booth 1615
www.nucoryamato.com www.nucorgrating.com Canton, Ohio
www.nucor.com Nucor Grating is a full-service grating manufac- ph: 330.477.6707
Our Nucor-Yamato facility is the only N.A. producer turer with facilities across the United States and toll free: 800.321.9800
of high-strength, low-alloy beams. We manufac- Canada. Our estimating and drafting departments www.ohiogratings.com
ture wide flange structural steel shapes (up through can take your requirements from structural draw- Ohio Gratings, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of alumi-
W14730 columns & W44 beams), H-piles (incl. HP16 ings to detailed grating drawings to completely fab- num, carbon and stainless steel bar grating products—
& HP18), sheet piling, angles, channels, and car build- ricated grating. We can also detail within the BIM all proudly made in the U.S. By delivering a blend of
ing shapes. Grades include ASTM: A36, A572, A588, model. As a manufacturer/fabricator we offer com- artistry, safety, and seamlessness that’s unmatched in
A690, A709, A992, 913; and CSA G40.21-13 Grades plete one source responsibility. Products include the grating market. From design to manufacturing
345WM & 345WMT. standard, heavy duty, press locked and hand welded to custom fabrication services, we offer the complete
bar grating in carbon and stainless. We also produce solution. Our drive to keep looking ahead separates
swaged and press locked aluminum bar grating. us from other grating makers. And it’s this search for
the unexpected that helps us repeatedly surprise and
satisfy customers. Let our people, processes and vision
move your next project A Step Ahead.
Nucor – Corporation
booth 811 Nucor Tubular Products OpenBrIM Platform
Charlotte, N.C. booth 915 booth 1450
ph: 704.366.7000 Chicago, Ill. Hauppauge, N.Y.
www.nucor.com ph: 708.496.0380 ph: 212.991.8956
Nucor and its affiliates manufacture steel and steel toll free: 800.376.6000 openbrim.org
products, with operating facilities in the U.S., Can- www.nucortubular.com OpenBrIM Platform provides cloud-based, all-inclu-
ada & Mexico. Products produced include carbon Nucor Tubular Products is committed to taking care sive, collaborative information modeling software
and alloy steel in bars, beams, sheet and plate; hol- of our customers through unmatched quality and ser- designed to seamlessly integrate with your everyday
low structural section tubing; electrical conduit; vice. With eight locations located across the United work-flow. OpenBrIM Platform includes fully para-
steel piling; steel joists and joist girders; steel deck; States and a wide variety of sizes, we are ready to help metric detailed 3D modeling, advanced 3D finite
fabricated concrete reinforcing steel; cold finished you get the job done. NTP manufactures high qual- element analysis, powerful structural design modules,
steel; precision castings; steel fasteners; metal build- ity HSS, piling, A53 pipe, fire protection sprinkler 2D/3D drawing generation, mapping, inspection
ing systems; steel grating; and wire/wire mesh. pipe, and electrical steel conduit. Our value added management, health monitoring, document manage-
Nucor is N.A.’s largest recycler. offerings include: in-house band saw cutting and ment and more. OpenBrIM offers a truly integrated,
mechanical properties testing, I.D. flash removal, enterprise level Information Modeling (BIM/BrIM)
platform for the AEC industry.
54 | MARCH 2020
exhibitors
Ovation Services, LLC Paramount Roll and Qnect, LLC
booth 1151 Forming, Inc. booth 921
Copley, Ohio booth 1545 Hadley, Mass.
ph: 330.400.2833 www.paramount-roll.com ph: 413.387.4375
www.4ovation.com www.qnect.com
Ovation Services is a leading provider of engineer- Peddinghaus Corporation Qnect, an intelligent, cloud-based connection ser-
ing services. Combining experience, technology and booth 611 vice gives fabricators, detailers and engineers fast
a client-centric approach, Ovation Services provides Bradley, Ill. and flexible connections with significant cost and
Structural Steel Detailing, Connection Design and schedule savings. In minutes, connect most steel
ph: 815.937.3800
BIM Services across the United States. The Acqui- buildings without capital cost and with minimal
sition of MMW, Inc. a detailing firm with over 30
www.peddinghaus.com training. With Qnect, prevent schedule drift, uti-
Peddinghaus Corporation, headquartered in Brad-
years experience in the steel industry, gives Ovation lize one-station fabrication and reduce time to fab-
ley, Illinois, U.S., is an American manufacturer of
Services a talented project management team to ricate and erect.
CNC controlled equipment for the structural steel
ensure a quality product. Strong leadership, global
and heavy plate fabrication industries. With two
resources and U.S. based checking uniquely qualify
manufacturing locations within the U.S., Pedding-
Qualis Solutions, LLC
Ovation to be your preferred partner. booth 1556
haus focuses on providing highly innovative, and
long lasting solutions to fabricators of all shapes and www.qualissolutions.com
P2 Programs sizes. These solutions are designed to increase the
booth 1311 production of steel components, and reduce costs Quality Emphasis
Dripping Springs, Texas for fabricators thus enhancing profitability. Beyond Steel Solutions
ph: 512.858.2007 just machinery, Peddinghaus offers a 24 hour cus- booth 1612
toll free: 800.563.6737 tomer help line and consumables department. Thane, Maharashtra
www.p2programs.com India
P2 Programs sets the industry standard when it
www.qessindia.com
comes to barcoding and efficiently tracking struc-
tural steel from raw material receipt to erection at the
job site with our NEW web-based product, STSX,
Qubatic Steel Detailing &
allowing instant, real-time information to be viewed PPG Protective & Marine Coatings BIM Services
from virtually any device. Since 1986, we have been booth 1309 booth 1626
using Auto-ID technology to improve manufacturing www.ppgpmc.com Aurangabad, Maharashtra
process tracking. Using our real-time update capa- India
bilities, P2 Programs is the company with the tech- Prodevco Robotic Solutions, Inc. ph: 91.98230.45476
nological expertise and experience you need for an booth 550 www.qubatic.com
affordable and successful solution to the challenges One of the fastest growing and ISO 9001:2015
Concord, Ontario
in your manufacturing operation. certified engineering services company serving
Canada
ph: 905.761.6155
the steel industry from last 10 years. We had been
Pacific Stair Corporation working for our U.S. based clients in the domains
www.prodevcoind.com
booth 1635 of Estimation, structural steel detailing, connec-
PCR42 Advanced Robotic Plasma Steel Cutting
Salem, Ore. tion design and BIM Services. We have a dedicated
Prodevco Robotic Solutions offers the PCR42
ph: 503.390.8305 and passionate team of 70+ Engineers/Detailers
advanced robotic plasma steel cutting system with
toll free: 800.477.8247 with hands on experience on SDS/2, Tekla Struc-
plasma cutting of standard structural steel pro-
www.pacificstair.com tures, AutoCAD, and Revit. What makes us an
files, and round tubes from 4 to 26 in., cuts copes,
Pacific Stair Corporation, a leader in advanced ideal choice is our focused management system
notches, holes and weld preps, splits beams, and
stair system technology, has been located in Salem, and technically sound Managers which ensure
scribes and marks on all four faces of H-beams,
Oregon for over thirty years. Pacific Stair devel- excellent quality control, timely, accurate and
channels, angles, HSS and plates using automated
ops, manufactures, and provides a stair system that affordable detailing services.
robotic technology. All-in-one system reduces fabri-
meets or exceeds current international building cation time, manpower and materials to meet every-
codes. Our stair systems are engineered to make one’s goal: lower manufacturing costs.
QuickFrames USA
the most efficient use of materials and labor, reduc- booth 1620
ing costs and improving delivery times. Our cus- www.quickframes.us
tomers know that we care about their schedule and
required delivery dates. Radley Corporation
booth 1434
Pan Gulf Technologies Pvt., Ltd. Grand Rapids, Mich.
booth 1257 PythonX, ph: 616.541.6010
www.pangulftech.com www.radley.com
A Lincoln Electric Company Radley’s solution platform for the Steel Indus-
Pannier Corporation booth 510 try provides a variety of software options to
Hamilton, Ontario integrate to your EARP/MP. Streamline and
booth 1521
Canada automate work flows with simplified barcode/
Pittsburgh, Pa.
www.pythonx.com RFID scans and reads while reducing errors
ph: 412.323.4900
Lincoln Electric has combined the resources and with real-time data validations. Increase vis-
toll free: 877.726.6437
expertise of several leading companies to expand ibility to materials with Jobsite Tracking and
www.pannier.com the PythonX® product line to address every pos-
Industrial marking systems for structural steel Traceability while maximizing your workforce
sible customer need. In addition to the PythonX with Labor Tracking.
identification. Automatic dot peen marking systems STRUCTURAL, we are now offering PythonX
make deep marks that remain legible after cleaning PLATE, PythonX SPG, PythonX SPG+, and
and coating. Embossed metal tags remain legible PythonX CARE. From round pipe to 3D processing
after galvanizing and painting. Industrial ink jet of structural sections to 2D plate processing, we’re
systems and dot and stripe printers for easy, reliable the one source and the one partner you’ll ever need.
piece marking. With over 100 years of experience,
we can help you with your most challenging product
identification needs. Visit www.pannier.com/
steelfab for more information.
56 | MARCH 2020
exhibitors
Stainless Structurals America
booth 1531
www.stainless-structurals.com
Stainless Structurals is a global producer and sup-
plier of stainless steel structural shapes and special
custom profiles. Our structural sections are available
A BREAK LIKE THIS
COMES ALONG ONLY ONCE
from stock in both 304/L and 316/L. We also offer
profiles in other alloys, including duplex, straight
from production. Our innovative Laser Fusion tech-
nology is certified to ASTM A-1069 and allows us
IN A BUILDING’S LIFETIME.
to offer profile solutions where others cannot. Start
with the Solution. Start with Stainless Structurals.
ThE PRovEn
toll free: 866.740.8700
www.stld-cci.com
Steel Dynamics, Inc. is one of the largest domestic
steel producers and metals recyclers in the United
States based on estimated annual steelmaking and
metals recycling capability, with facilities located
STEEL BRIDgE
throughout the United States and in Mexico. Steel
Dynamics produces steel products, including hot
roll, cold roll, and coated sheet steel, structural steel
DESIgn SoLuTIon
beams and shapes, rail, engineered special-bar-qual-
ity steel, cold finished steel, merchant bar products,
specialty steel sections and steel joists and deck.
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exhibitors
Taylor Devices, Inc. Tnemec Company, Inc. Triple S Steel Holdings
booth 1345 booth 1551 booth 1329
North Tonawanda, N.Y. Kansas City, Mo. Houston, Texas
ph: 716.694.0800 toll free: 816.483.3400 ph: 697. 697.7105
www.taylordevices.com www.tnemec.com toll free: 800.231.1034
Taylor Devices is the world leading manufacturer Established in 1921, Tnemec Company, Inc. under- www.sss-steel.com
of Fluid Viscous Dampers, Lock-up Devices, Shock stands the importance of providing facilities with Triple-S Steel Holdings is a family of steel service
Transmission Units, Shock Absorbers, Cable Damp- the most high-quality products available. Tnemec’s centers. You know us through our structural steel
ers and custom Tuned Mass Damping systems. combination of time-tested coatings technology has brands: Triple-S Steel Supply and Intsel Steel. Our
These devices and systems can be used to protect produced an advanced coatings system featuring full line service centers keep over 200,000 tons of
building and bridge structures from the devastating Aerolon—a fluid-applied, thermal insulating coat- inventory in stock—Every Day. Beams, plate, and
vibrations caused by earthquakes, wind, hurricanes ing that can be applied in areas where traditional other structural are our stock in trade and the fab-
and other vibrational disturbances. installations are problematic. With over a 120 archi- ricator is our partner to get more steel into build-
tectural and industrial coating products and invalu- ings every day. We are proud to support the AISC
TDS Industrial Services, Ltd. able technical support, Tnemec provides coating in its mission of promoting the use of our favorite
booth 1535 specification assistance to engineers, owners and product!
Surrey, British Columbia contractors around the globe.
Canada TurnaSure, LLC
ph: 604.599.1570 ×10 Torchmate, booth 1421
www.tdsindustrial.com A Lincoln Electric Company Langhorne, Pa.
TDS is celebrating its 40th business anniversary booth 510 ph: 215.750.1300
with a renewed vision on how to service its steel Reno, Nev. toll free: 800.525.7193
fabrication customers by providing exceptional ph: 775.673.2200 www.turnasure.com
value through risk management that adds elements toll free: 866.571.1066 TurnaSure announces their ViewTite™ self-indi-
of certainty and confidence. www.torchmate.com cating Direct Tension Indicator. ViewTite’s inno-
The Torchmate product line of automated plasma vative and unique design provides a highly visible
Techflow, Inc. cutting tables includes entry-level CNC machines green indication once the bolt is properly tensioned.
booth 1347 to industrial plasma cutting tables, and everything in Inspection is quick, easy, and reliable. ViewTite™
www.techflowengg.com between. From engraving and routing, to our metal DTIs, and the new SnugR™ washer for visibly tight
cutting processes like plasma and oxy-fuel, you’ll snug tight bolts, are now part of the world’s most
Tectonix Steel, Inc. find that Torchmate tables easily accommodate your comprehensive product line of Direct Tension Indi-
booth 1157 expansion into new products and markets. cators. DTIs provide a cost-effective solution to
www.tectonixsteel.com tensioning high-strength bolts, studs, and anchors.
Trilogy Machinery, Inc. All TurnaSure DTIs are proudly manufactured in
Terracon Consultants, Inc. booth 704 the USA to ASTM and EU Standards.
booth 1647 Belcamp, Md.
ph: 410.272.3600
TUV Rheinland Industrial
Olathe, Kan.
toll free: 800.593.7777 toll free: 888.988.ROLL Solutions, Inc.
www.terracon.com www.trilogymachinery.com booth 1543
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned con- Trilogy Machinery, Inc. is the Exclusive North Caledonia, Mich.
sulting engineering firm that has provided quality American distributor for SWEBEND Bending ph: 616.891.3570
engineering services to clients since 1965. From Rolls as well as Exclusive USA Distributor for toll free: 800.748.0208
its roots in geotechnical engineering, Terracon has SUNRISE Ironworkers including CNC Models, www.tuvris.com
evolved into a successful multidiscipline firm spe- LEMAS Plate Bending Rolls, BSP Tube Punching TUV Rheinland Industrial Solutions, (TRIS) pro-
cializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, Systems, INDUCTAFLEX Machines and United vides steel inspection services for state and private
and materials services for private and public sector States Distributor for AKYAPAK Bending Rolls. agencies throughout North America. TRIS has pro-
clients. Terracon currently provides services in all Trilogy offers sales, service and support for every vided quality assurance inspections on projects as
50 states with more than 4,500 employees and ranks brand they sell from their Maryland headquarters as small as bridge handrails and as large as the Boston
24th on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top well as local dealers around the country. Central Artery/Tunnel project. A recognized leader
500 Design Firms. in the bridge quality assurance inspection field,
Trimble TRIS has provided consultant services for a variety
TFe Connection booth 1029 of field inspection projects such as beam end repairs,
booth 1714 Kennesaw, Ga. pin and hanger evaluations and various forms of
Portland, Ore. ph: 770.426.5105 non-destructive testing.
ph: 503.841.2643 toll free: 877.TEKLA.OK
www.tfeconnection.com www.tekla.com V&S Galvanizing
TFe Connection is a direct mill representative Tekla software from Trimble provides a complete booth 926
company who supports North American fabrica- construction solution for any steel structure. From Columbus, Ohio
tors with high quality, custom built up sections. We industrial and commercial buildings to large sports ph: 800.801.3648
individually roll our plate orders to each projects stadiums, Tekla 3D BIM Models are the most pro- www.hotdipgalvanizing.com
requirement, and use our Submerged Arc Weld- ductive way to manage your structural design and V&S Galvanizing is a leader in the hot-dip galvaniz-
ing lines to build up a variety of bespoke members analysis, produce high-quality construction docu- ing industry, with eight locations on the East Coast
such as WWFs, Boxes, Castellated beams, Plate mentation, and execute and manage steel detailing, and Midwest. Specializing in corrosion protection of
Girders, and more. We handle any complex ship- fabrication, and erection. Built with constructability steel with zinc by hot-dip galvanizing. We offer the
ping logistics and our lead times are unmatched. at its core, the Tekla software portfolio, consisting DUROZINQ system of galvanizing, packaging, tag-
We take pride in our quality and make sure metic- of Tekla Structures, PowerFab (formerly FabSuite), ging and guaranteed service. We also offer our COL-
ulously check each project and provide a full suite Structural Designer and TEDDS, unlocks the accu- ORZINQ system (paint over galvanizing) that adds
of supporting documents and full traceability. AWS racy, efficiency, and profitability desired. brilliant color to a base of corrosion protection. V&S
D1.8 DCW available. offers trucking and many other value added services.
V&S Galvanizing is part of Voigt & Schweitzer LLC,
a holding of Hill & Smith Holdings, PLC.
exhibitor list
Abrafast.com/ 1357 American Welding Society 1921 Beamcut Systems/ 457 Carhartt, Inc. 1929
The Blind Bolt Co. Anatomic Iron 1526 Machitech Automation Cast Connex Corporation 1317
Acrow Bridge 1428 Steel Detailing Bend-Tech Dragon 750 C-BEAMS 1621
Acument Global Tech. 1149 Applied Bolting 1221 Bentley Systems, Inc. 1513 Cerbaco, Ltd. 1327
Advance Tools, LLC 1456 Technology, Inc. Birmingham Fastener 1042 Chicago Clamp Company 1738
AFF Design Services, Inc. 1839 ArcelorMittal International 932 Birmingham 1356 Chicago Metal 1650
AGT Robotics 112 Armatherm 1638 & Locomotive Rolled Products
Ajan Elektronik Servis 542 Association of Women 1931 Blair Corporation 1640 Cleveland City Forge 1351
San. Ve Tic., Ltd., Sti. in the Metal Industries Bluebeam, Inc. 1213 Cleveland Punch & Die Co. 701
AKYAPAK USA 847 Atema, Inc. 1639 Brown Consulting 1538 Color Works Painting, Inc. 1757
Allegheny Coatings 1412 Atlas Tube, A Division of 1231 Services, Inc. Columbia Safety 1408
Zekelman Industries Brown Strauss Steel 1544
Allied Machine 943 and Supply
& Engineering Autodesk, Inc. 1433 Bull Moose Tube Company 1614 Combilift USA 505
American Galvanizers 1628 Automated Layout 605 CADeploy, Inc. 1021 ComSlab 1730
Association Technology, LLC CAMBCO, Inc. 1252 Con-Serv, Inc. 1424
American Institute of 1557 Axis Virtual Construction 500 Canam-Buildings 1251 Consolidated Pipe & 1525
Steel Construction (AISC) AZZ Metal Coatings 1305 Cangzhou Zhongtuo Intl. 1426 Supply Company
American Punch Company 1047 Baco Enterprises, Inc. 827 Trade Co., Ltd.
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exhibitors
Controlled Automation, Inc. 633 IDEA StatiCa 1717 Nucor— Stainless Structurals 1531
CoreBrace, LLC 1223 IES, Inc. 1623 Beam Mill Group 811 America
CWB Group 1425 Infasco/Ifastgroupe 1322 Corporation 811 Steel and Pipe Supply 1648
DACS, Inc. 1617 Informed Infrastructure 1930 Fastener Division 811 Steel Deck Institute 1748
Daito Seiki Co., Ltd. 305 InfoSight Corporation 1720 Plate Mill Group 811 Steel Dynamics Structural 1129
and Rail Division
Danny’s Construction 1829 Infra-Metals Co. 821 Nucor Grating 1014
Company, LLC Steel Erection Bid Wizard 1711
Inovatech, 510 Nucor Tubular Products 915
Davi, Inc. 1343 A Lincoln Electric Co. Steel Erectors Association 1646
Nucor Vulcraft/ 1016,1011 of America
DBM VirCon 1148 International Design 1039 Verco Group
Services, Inc. Steel Founders’ Society 1927
Delta Steel, Inc. 821 Ocean Machinery, Inc. 211 of America
DGS Technical Services, Inc. 1417 Interstate Gratings 1359 Ohio Gratings, Inc. 1615 Steel Joist Institute 1560
Dlubal Software, Inc. 1404 Ironworkers/IMPACT 1713 OpenBrIM Platform 1450 Steel Plate Akron/Atlanta 651
D-MAC SAME DAY 1633 Irys Global, Inc. 1842 Ovation Services, LLC 1151 Steel Plus Network 1260
Steel Deck ITT Enidine 1451 P2 Programs 1311 Steel Projects Corp 532
DOT Quality Services 1639 J. B. Long, Inc. 1057 Pacific Stair Corporation 1635 Steel Studio, Inc. 1753
DuraFuse Frames 1324 J-Edge Anchor Systems 1742 Pan Gulf Technologies 1257 Steel Tek Unlimited 1442
EDSCO Fasteners 1712 JH Botts, LLC 1239 Pvt., Ltd.
Steel Tube Institute 1651
Electro-Mechanical 233 JMT Consultants Inc. 1630 Pannier Corporation 1521
Integrators, Inc. Steelweb, Inc. 1558
Kinetic Cutting Systems, Inc. 331 Paramount Roll and 1545
eLogicTech Solutions 1448 Forming, Inc. Strand7 Pty, Ltd. 1539
Kobelco Welding of 601
Engineering Ministries 1945 America, Inc. Peddinghaus Corporation 611 Stronghold Coating 1420
International Systems
Kottler Metal Products, Inc. 1550 PPG Protective & 1309
EQPROOF 1523 Marine Coatings Structural Bolt and 1540
KTA-Tator 1441 Manufacturing, Inc.
Ercolina – CML USA, Inc. 125 LAP Laser, LLC 401 Prodevco Robotic 550
Solutions, Inc. Structural Engineering 1527
Exact Detailing 1430 Lapeyre Stair 1053 Institute of ASCE
Fabreeka International, Inc. 1438 PythonX, 510
LARSA, Inc. 1444 Structural Stability 1642
A Lincoln Electric Co.
Fabricators & Manufacturers 301 LeJeune Bolt Company 1022 Research Council
Association Qnect, LLC 921
Lincoln Electric Company 510 STRUMIS, LLC 1215
Faccin U.S.A., Inc. 1644 Qualis Solutions, LLC 556
Lindapter 1139 Stubbs Engineering, Inc. 1934
FICEP Corporation 532 Quality Emphasis 1612
Linders Specialty 1749 Steel Solutions Sugar Steel Corporation 1622
Freedom Tools, LLC 1261 Company, Inc. Qubatic Steel Detailing & 1626 Sumter Coatings, Inc. 1831
Fujian Tenlead Advanced 1631 LNA Solutions 1743 BIM Services Taylor Devices, Inc. 1345
Material Co., Ltd. LS Industries 1325 QuickFrames USA 1620 TDS Industrial Services, Ltd. 1535
G & J Hall Tools 1841 LTC, Inc. 1246 Radley Corporation 1434 Techflow, Inc. 1347
GERB Vibration Control 1406 LUSAS 1457 RISA 1121 Tectonix Steel, Inc. 1157
Systems
Mac-Tech 1059 SANRIA/VIRTUELE 1724 Terracon Consultants, Inc. 1647
Gerdau 931
Magni Telescopic Handler 1733 Scougal Rubber Corp. 1422 TFe Connection 1714
Girder-Slab 1721
Technologies, LLC Manni Sipre S.p.A. 1161 SDS/2 1109 Tnemec Company, Inc. 1551
GIZA 1039 Max Weiss Co., LLC 1750 SE University 1645 Torchmate, 510
Glentec-Endeavor 1061 McCann Equipment, Ltd. 1522 by SE Solutions, LLC A Lincoln Electric Co.
Engineering, Inc. MCL Hangers, LLC 1728 Seismic Bracing Company 1732 Trilogy Machinery, Inc. 704
Graitec 1833 McLaren Engineering 1156 Shandong Hanpu Machinery 1440 Trimble 1029
Grating Fasteners 1953 Group Industrial Co., Ltd. Triple S Steel Holdings 1329
Greenbrook Engineering 1427 MDX Software 1439 Sherwin-Williams Protective 1339 TurnaSure, LLC 1421
Services Metals USA 833 and Marine TUV Rheinland Industrial 1543
GRM Custom Products 1629 Meyer Borgman Johnson 1250 Shop Data Systems, Inc. 600 Solutions, Inc.
Grupo Cano 1625 Midwest Structural 1446 Short Span Steel 1458 V & S Galvanizing 926
Products, LLC Bridge Alliance
Gsource Technologies, LLC 1852 Valmont Coatings 1321
Miller Electric Mfg, LLC 1821 SidePlate Systems, Inc. 1205
GWY, LLC 1333 Valmont Industries, Inc. 1152
Miner Grating Systems, 1740 Simpson Strong-Tie Co. 839
HARSCO IKG 1827 Vegazva Engineering 1549
a Powerbrace Company Skidmore-Wilhelm 1520
Haydon Bolts, Inc. 1239 VERNON Tool, 510
Modern Steel Construction 1761 SKM Industries, Inc. 1415 A Lincoln Electric Co.
Hercules Bolt Company 923 magazine SlipNOT Metal 1453
HEXAGON 1845 Viking Blast & 1925
MOLD-TEK Technologies, Inc.939 Safety Flooring Wash Systems
Hilti, Inc. 1739 National Institute of 1158 SNC Engineering, Inc. 1848 Voortman Steel Group 311
HI-Q Design, Inc. 1413 Steel Detailing, Inc. SOFiSTiK North 1447 Voss Engineering, Inc. 1613
Holloway Steel Services 1643 National Steel 1557 America Corp. W W Transport, Inc. 1460
HRV Conformance 1529 Bridge Alliance Soitaab USA, Inc. 700
Verification Associates, Inc. Wurth House of Threads 1414
New Millennium 1125 Southern Association 400
Hypertherm, Inc. 1049 Building Systems Z Modular, A Division of 1235
of Steel Fabricators Zekelman Industries
HYTORC 1514 Nickel Institute/IMOA 1716 SRG Onesource, LLC 1634
IAPMO Uniform Evaluation 1147 Nitto Kohki U.S.A., Inc. 1146 St. Louis Screw & Bolt 1239
Service
safety matters
Welcome to our first monthly Safety Mat- poisoned by learning what a poison is, who Safety at
ters section, which highlights various is at risk, and how to prevent a poisoning
safety-related items. This month’s edition from happening. In 2008, 2.5 million people
The Steel Conference
A this year’s NASCC: The Steel Conference,
focuses on ladders, poison, hazard com- called a poison center because someone had
taking place April 22–24 in Atlanta (aisc.org/
munication, fall protection, and a safety been exposed to a poison. Children under
nascc), Vicki O’Leary and Kathy Dobson
session at NASCC: The Steel Conference. age six accounted for half of all human poi-
will present “Work is Making Me Sick,” a
son exposures reported to poison centers.
discussion of health in the workplace. We’ve
Monthly AISC Safety However, adults are also at risk. That year,
all been sick of work, but it can be a real issue
more than three-quarters of all poisoning
Committee Notes deaths reported to poison centers occurred
when the things we expose our workers to
Ladders. According to the World make them sick. The costs associated with
among people ages 20 to 59.
Health Organization, the United worker illness and workers compensation can
Hazard communication. The OSHA
States leads the world in ladder deaths. make or break a company, depending on how
Standard for Hazard Communication is
Each year, there are more than they are managed. Fabrication shops and gen-
1910.1200. The purpose of this section is
164,000 emergency room-treated eral office settings are full of hidden hazards
to ensure that the hazards of all chemicals
injuries and 300 deaths in the U.S. that affect worker well-being and can impact
produced or imported are classified, and
caused by falls from ladders. Most the bottom dollar, from paints and solvents
that information concerning the classified
ladder deaths are from falls of to an environment that is not conducive to a
hazards is transmitted to employers and
10 ft or less. There are plenty of welcoming and safe work culture. This ses-
employees. The requirements of this sec-
ladder safety tips out there. For sion will look at some of the more obvious
tion are intended to be consistent with the
example, see the list of Basic hazards we expose our workers to, and also
provisions of the United Nations Globally
Ladder Safety advice at www. review other less common issues. This pre-
Harmonized System of Classification and
americanladderinstitute.org sentation will be helpful for people who work
Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), Revision
(under the Safety & Training tab). in offices as well as those who manage steel
3. The transmittal of information is to be
Also, the design require- fabrication and erection facilities.
accomplished by means of comprehensive
ments for fixed ladders changed
hazard communication programs, which
recently, and any fixed ladders
are to include container labeling and other Dates to Note
that you add to your operation • March is Ladder Safety Month. Find out
forms of warning, safety data sheets and
must meet new the require- more at www.laddersafetymonth.com.
employee training. While there is much
ments. One of the main • National Poison Prevention Week is
more to the regulations two require-
requirements: Fall-arrest sys- March 15–21, 2020. Find out more at
ments that can be problematic are assur-
tems replace cages for new fixed ladders. poisonhelp.hrsa.gov.
ing that Safety Data Sheets are available
AISC presented a webinar on ladder
to employees and assuring that secondary
safety, “One Rung at a Time,” in March
2018 (you can access it via the Safety
containers are properly labelled. Management Challenge
Fall protection. The OSHA Standard Have you looked at your Safety Data
Webinars link at aisc.org/safety).
for Fall Protection is 1926 501. Some form Sheets recently to see that your employees
And remember, “While on a ladder,
of fall protection appears on the list of fre- have all the information they need for the
never step back to admire your work!”
quent citations multiple times. This may be various hazards they are exposed to? Email
Poisons. Poisons are all around us and
appropriate because falls are such a signifi- [email protected] and tell us the most recent
can affect anyone, anywhere, at any time of
cant hazard in construction. change to your safety program.
life. Protect yourself and others from being
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news & events
NASCC
Extraordinary Speakers Highlight NASCC: The Steel Conference
If you’re involved with designing or con- challenge your thinking about why custom- members (engineers, steel detailers, steel
structing of steel buildings or bridges, ers buy and how they make referrals. He fabricators, erectors, material suppliers)
NASCC: The Steel Conference is the will provide insight on how to create disrup- and the owner.
premier opportunity to immerse yourself tive strategies and messaging to attract your Friday’s keynote presentation is this
in the latest design concepts, construc- ideal customers and how to leverage change year’s T.R. Higgins Lecture on “Gusset
tion techniques and cutting-edge research to create unique competitive advantages Plates: The Evolution of Simplified Design
while engaging with thousands of industry that make you the clear choice. Models.” This year’s Higgins Lecturer,
professionals. Taking place April 22–24 in For more than half a century, James M. Bo Dowswell, PE, PhD, with ARC Inter-
Atlanta, it will offer around 200 sessions Fisher, PE, PhD, has been the steel design national, LLC, will include a brief history
on topics ranging from properly specifying industry’s leading pragmatist. Whether of gusset plate design methods and discuss
welds to connection design to tackling the designing an industrial facility or leading their evolution over the last century. Bo
skilled trade shortage. AISC’s specification efforts, Jim has been will also examine current design provi-
The conference also features an extraor- the go-to person for practical advice on sions, where column and beam models are
dinary keynote speaker on each day: both design and constructability. His “Keys used to predict the strength of gusset plates
On Wednesday, Gerry O’Brion will share for Successful Designs: Quips and Myths” in various configurations, including wrap-
“What Big Brands Know.” O’Brion is a strat- Thursday keynote presentation will high- around gusset plates. The presentation will
egy and branding expert who has worked on light what he has learned about how to conclude with a preview of a new method
several (very) big brands—including Procter create successful designs. These items are to predict the compression strength of gus-
and Gamble, Coors Brewing Company, not calculations and analysis methods, set plates using notional loads.
Quiznos, and Red Robin—and has distilled but rather how to use good judgment and To register for the conference and peruse
that experience into a framework that will consider the needs of the structural team the Advance Program, visit aisc.org/nascc.
CONSTRUCTION MARKET
Construction Employment Ends 2019 on High Note
Construction employment increased by time filling salaried or hourly craft positions tunities for students seeking alternatives to
20,000 jobs in December and by 151,000, in 2019,” said Ken Simonson, AGC’s chief college, and enable employers who demon-
or 2%, in all of 2019, according to an anal- economist. “Nearly two-thirds of the firms strate an unfilled need for workers to bring
ysis of new government data by the Asso- say that hiring will be hard or harder this them in from outside the U.S.
ciated General Contractors of America year. In light of those staffing challenges, “Construction can play a major role
(AGC). Association officials noted that its costs have been higher than anticipated for in sustaining economic growth, but only
recent survey found three out of four con- 44% of respondents and projects took lon- if the industry has an expanding sup-
tractors expect to keep adding workers in ger than anticipated for 40% of them. As a ply of both qualified workers and new
2020, but even more respondents found result, 41% of respondents have put higher entrants to replace retirees,” said Ste-
it difficult to fill positions in 2019, and a prices into their bids or contracts and 23% phen E. Sandherr, AGC’s CEO. “Con-
majority anticipate it will be as hard or have put in longer completion times.” struction firms are working hard to
harder to do so in 2020. Officials called on Association officials said the optimistic overcome labor shortages, but federal
the federal government to increase fund- outlook for projects depends on having an officials must do their part by adequately
ing for career and technical education and adequate supply of qualified workers. The funding career and technical education,
expand employment-based immigration officials urged the Trump administration making it easier for students to qualify
for workers whose skills are in short supply. and Congress to double funding for career for loans for short-term technical edu-
“More than four out of five respondents and technical education over the next five cation programs and putting in place
to our survey said they were having a hard years, pass the JOBS Act to expand oppor- needed immigration reforms.”
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advertiser index
Applied Bolting 45 Lindapter USA 12
Automated Layout Technologies 36 MDX Software 57
Bull Moose Industries back cover Nucor Tubular 13
Burlington Automation – PythonX 67 Nucor Vulcraft-Verco Group – Redicor 5
Cast Connex Corporation 18 Peddinghaus Corporation 2
Chicago Metal Rolled Products insert QuickFrames USA 49
CoreBrace LLC 41 SDS/2 7
FICEP 15 SidePlate 31
GIZA 14 St. Louis Screw & Bolt 49
Grating Fasteners 36 STRUT AND SUPPLY, INC. 53
IMPACT 35 Tnemec Company 57
InfoSight Corporation 45 V&S Galvanizing LLC 11
Integrated Engineering Software 3 Voortman Corporation 19
JGM 23 Whitefab, Inc. 52
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