Webinars On Demand | Leveraging Steel Castings in HSS Structures: Innovating for Design and Constructability (October 2026)

Description

2026 Mastering HSS Connections Series
Ninth installment of the 2026 HSS Mastering HSS Connections series (see below for more details).
Level: Intermediate, Technical, Engineer, Fabricator

This presentation explores the transformative role of steel castings in Hollow Structural Section (HSS) structures, focusing on the geometric freedom of casting design to improve structural performance, enhance architectural freedom, and innovate constructability methods. Attendees will learn how precision-engineered cast steel components can integrate with HSS structures to simplify complex connections, improve fabrication, and explore new possibilities in architectural and structural solutions.

By exploring real-world case studies, this course introduces creative approaches using steel castings that pioneer HSS constructability unmatched by conventional methods. Project examples will also consider the tolerance and performance benefits of using castings in complex connection geometries and demanding structural designs. This presentation provides valuable strategies for engineers, architects, fabricators and contractors to innovate HSS structures with steel castings to achieve efficiency, performance and innovation.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the structural and architectural advantages of steel castings in HSS systems.
• Identify key applications where steel castings simplify fabrication, improve constructability, and enhance performance in HSS structures.
• Review case studies which demonstrate successful implementation in real-world HSS projects.
• Recognize opportunities for steel casting use in critical structures and connections.

Speaker – Suzy Rajamoney – Cast Connex
Suzy Rajamoney, P.E., S.E., is the South-Central technical sales specialist for Cast Connex. She received her Bachelors in Civil Engineering with a focus in Structural Engineering from North Dakota State University. Before joining Cast Connex, Suzy was a consulting structural engineer at HKS, where she gained experience in design and construction. Notable projects in Suzy’s portfolio prior to Cast Connex include The Epic in Grand Prairie, TX, Struder Family Children’s Hospital in Pensacola, FL, Charles & Virginia Hickman Hospital in Adrian, MI, and Texas Health Harris Methodist Surgery Tower in Fort Worth, TX. Suzy is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Texas and a licenced structural engineer in the state of Oklahoma. Suzy currently resides in Dallas, where she provides support to architects and engineers who specify Cast Connex products and services.

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.