HSS Design Manuals
HSS Design Manuals
Hollow structural sections (HSS) continue to surge in popularity due to benefits such as design versatility, high strength-to-weight ratio, and increasing availability. To ensure engineers, architects, fabricators and anyone involved in structural steel have a complete technical resource for using HSS, we have created the HSS Design Manuals. The manuals are written by structural engineers for structural engineers and others active in the design and specification of HSS.
The HSS Design Manuals Volumes 1-4 have been updated to incorporate the AISC 360-16 Specification and current HSS shape availability. Click on the links below to order these updated versions.
Digital HSS Design Manuals are solely for individual use unless a Group HSS Professional Membership is purchased.
HSS Design Manual, Volume 1: Section Properties & Design Information
HSS Design Manual, Volume 2A + 2B: Member Design
HSS Design Manual, Volume 3: Connections at HSS Members
HSS Design Manual, Volume 4: Truss & Bracing Connections
HSS design manual 2016 bundle Volumes: 1, 2A, 2B, 3 and 4
Additional Resources
HSS and WF Column Selection Guide
This free guide pairs W-shapes with HSS shapes to quickly compare axial compression strength, nominal section weight, and more.
HSS Spreadsheet Design Aids
Our four aids cover shear, moment and truss connections, and column design, ensuring your design aligns with current AISC specs.
HSS Effective Weld Length Calculator
Calculate the effective weld length properties for connections to HSS chords for various connection types.
Unlock Greater Potential with HSS
Find everything you need to explore the advantages of building with steel hollow structural sections (HSS).
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