Webinars On Demand | HSS Moment Connections: The Good, The Better, and The Ugly (August 2026)

Description

2026 Mastering HSS Connections Series
Seventh installment of the 2026 HSS Mastering HSS Connections series (see below for more details).

Level: Advanced, Technical, Engineer, Fabricator

Combining HSS columns with WF beams utilizes the most efficient aspects of each shape for a cost-effective moment connection. There are a wide variety of ways to transfer moment, and the one you choose will have an impact on the ease of construction and overall strength. This presentation will provide design examples of three different WF beam to HSS column moment connections so that the designer is equipped to choose the most appropriate one.

Learning Objectives

• Explore relative costs and details of a variety of moment connections.
• Verify which limit states apply to moment connections at HSS columns.
• Determine when more robust moment connections are necessary.
• Work through three examples: a continuous beam over HSS column; a flange-plated moment connection; and a through-plated moment connection.

Speaker – Cathleen Jacinto
Cathleen Jacinto, PE, SE has over 20 years of experience practicing structural engineering on a variety of projects while at Thornton Tomasetti, T.Y. Lin International, and currently at FORSE Consulting. At FORSE, she also contributes to seminars and publications. One topic Cathleen highlights is structural steel HSS design, as a technical consultant to the Steel Tube Institute. She contributes as a Board Member to SEAOI and serves on committees with AISC, ASTM, and AWS. She is a licensed SE and PE in the State of Illinois.

Professional Development Hours
You can earn 1.0 PDH or LU and receive a certificate of completion from the Steel Tube Institute (STI) by passing a quiz. Select from one of the quiz options above.

• After watching the video you will need to complete a 10-question multiple choice quiz.
• Upon correctly answering 7 out of the 10 questions, your PDH certificate will be issued within 5 business days.

Webinar on Demand Fees
The recorded webinar video and PDH or LU quiz are available for $25 for HSS Professional Members and $35 for non-members. You will receive an email from On24 with a link to access the webinar and/or quiz.

AIA CES Provider statement
The Steel Tube Institute is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number 50111160, expiration 12/31/2026. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.