HSS Insider – May 2021 – Plate-Reinforced HSS Connections

May 2021 | Issue #5

Insight Into Place-Reinforced HSS Connections

Get the latest technical articles, peer perspectives, webinars, resources and news.

HSS Articles

Plate-Reinforced HSS Connections

Economical and dependable connections should be considered in the designing of members, but that isn’t always the reality. Jeffrey A. Packer, a Bahen/Tanenbaum professor at the University of Toronto, discusses how reinforcing HSS connections with steel plates can enhance the fatigue life and static strength of members.

Learning Opportunities

The 2021 HSS Webinar Series Is Here

Eight new webinars are now open for registration in 2021. Earn your PDHs and gain valuable information on designing with HSS. 

The 2021 live webinars have already been presented. You may access the recorded webinar for free and order the quiz by clicking the button below. Note, if you have already ordered the webinar or quiz you will need to log in to your account to access them.

Buy Clean California and the Steel Supply Chain

STI and AISC are presenting a free webinar to provide clarity on the new Buy Clean California statute May 12 from 1-2 pm CDT.

This webinar was updated May 2022 “Revised Buy Clean California and the Steel Supply Chain“. You may access the recorded webinar for free and order the quiz by clicking the button below. Note, if you have already ordered the webinar or quiz you will need to log in to your account to access them.

Related Resources

HSS-to-HSS Connections

In this article, Kim Olson, PE, offers her rules of thumb for optimizing HSS truss connections.

Concrete Filled HSS Connections

To fill or not to fill? There are many pros and cons when it comes to the practice. Hear from Dr. Jeffrey A. Packer as he tackles concrete filling in the HSS void.

Check Tolerances With STI’s Tolerance Guide

STI’s newest technical guide is the only source that shows how to measure tolerances for hollow structural sections. “Methods to Check Dimensional Tolerances on Hollow Structural Sections” can help ensure your materials meet industry standards.

In the News

ABI February 2021: Return to Positive Territory

For the first time since the start of the pandemic, architecture firm billings finally returned to the positive side in February. Fewer and fewer firm employees are returning to the office full time.

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