HSS FABRICATION EXCELLENCE: EXPERT TIPS AND RESOURCES
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MATERIAL STANDARDS
Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) are manufactured in a wide array of square, rectangular and round sizes and adhere to the ASTM A500, A1085, A847 and A1065 ASTM specifications. See the materials resources below for more information.
Understanding HSS Material Specifications: Which ASTM Should I Specify for HSS?
A500 Versus A53: Different From the Inside Out
ARTICLES
The Steel Tube Institute offers an extensive collection of technical articles encompassing various topics, including fabrication. Authored by industry experts, these articles offer invaluable insights and best practices. Explore the featured fabrication articles below or access our complete HSS article library for comprehensive resources.
Beam-to-HSS Column Moment Connections using Laser-Cut Columns
Bending of Hollow Structural Sections
Expert Tips for Cost-Effective HSS Specification and Fabrication
Heat Treating HSS
EPD: Achieving Green Goals With HSS
Galvanizing HSS
Insights from a Steel Fabricator: Overcoming Fabrication Challenges through Communication, Technology, and Experience
CASE STUDIES
From stadiums and stores to bridges and museums, see how cost-efficient HSS enhanced the aesthetics of these structures. View all case studies.
Allianz Field
Landoll Agricultural Equipment
Pedestrian Bridge
WEBINARS
STI offers both live and recorded webinars dedicated to the fabrication of hollow structural sections. Explore the following sessions to equip fabricators and engineers with cutting-edge tools and insights for HSS fabrication.
Revised Buy Cleaning California and the Steel Supply Chain
Measuring HSS Tolerances
Debunking the Myth of HSS Costs
Hot Dip Galvanizing HSS
Curved HSS Members
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