HSS Insider – Jan. 2025 – Top Resources of 2024

January 2025 | Issue #32

Don’t miss out on our most popular HSS offerings in 2024! From expert advice on beam-to-HSS column connections to crucial insights on ASTM standards, Professional Membership and the HSS Capability Tool—these are the topics that captured the most attention in 2024. 

HSS Beam to HSS Column Connections

As the demand for HSS beams continues to grow across diverse industries, this article serves as a resource offering a broad library of detailing options for connecting HSS beams to HSS columns under varying loading conditions. In addition, an illustrative example is provided, exploring the required limit state checks to consider.

HSS Professional Membership

Become an HSS Professional Member and you will receive free registration to STI’s live webinar series. Plus, you will receive discounts on manuals and access to HSS-specific connection design aids. 

The HSS Professional Membership is available for individuals or groups. Click the link to learn more and join.

Wide-Flange Beam to HSS Column Moment Connections

Explore five common moment connection types, each offering unique benefits. From directly welded connections to through-plate and interior diaphragm plate configurations, this article takes you through design recommendations and practical considerations for achieving cost-effective and efficient moment connections.

HSS Capability Tool

Looking for a particular HSS size? Our HSS Capability Tool lets you search by HSS shape, dimensions and grade to help you find the availability for the HSS section you need for your project. Sizes include:

• Rounds 0.84″ to 28″
• Squares 1″ to 50″
• Rectangles 1.5″x1″ to 60″x48″

Understanding HSS Material Specifications: Which ASTM Should I Specify for HSS?

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has more than 100 Specifications that apply to pipe and tubular products. This article and handy table will clarify the intent of many ASTM specifications, including A500, A513, A1065 and A1085 and how they do or do not apply to HSS. 

HSS Design Manuals

The HSS Design Manuals provide valuable design information, member design tables and a multitude of connection design examples. The digital PDF of Volume 1: Section Properties & Design Information is now available for free at the link below. Additional volumes 2 through 4 are available for purchase. Discounts are available with an HSS Professional Membership.

Optimizing Sustainable Structures With HSS: A Comprehensive Guide

In a world where sustainability is paramount, knowing the environmental impact of your material choices is crucial. Join us on a journey toward more sustainable and efficient structural design as we delve deep into the realm of steel and HSS. Discover the advantages of HSS, from minimizing carbon emissions to reducing material tonnage.

HSS and WF Comparative Case Study

Join us for an in-depth case study focusing on a multi-story office building, highlighting the advantages of utilizing Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) compared to Wide Flange (WF) members in this recorded webinar. Discover how HSS can deliver greater structural efficiency, cost savings, and reduced tonnage while also achieving a lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) for this project. Earn 1.0 PDH upon completion. This webinar is available with an HSS Professional Membership.