Webinars On Demand | Mastering HSS Connections: Connection Design Software for HSS (December 2025)

Description

Fourth installment of the HSS Mastering HSS Connections series (see below for more details)

Level: Intermediate, Technical, Engineer/Fabricator

Providing proper connection design is critical not only to a structure’s overall performance, but also to its cost-effective construction. With several limit states to consider, the use of software can greatly assist in designing HSS connections efficiently. Updated for 2025, this presentation provides an overview of commercially available software for performing HSS connection design for both the delegated steel connection engineer as well as EORs who need to confirm wall thickness is adequate for their delegated steel connections. (1.0 PDH or 1.0 LU/HSW)

• Analyze a variety of HSS connection software programs, including FEA options
• Identify common software HSS design capabilities and limitations
• Examine considerations to minimize costly connections
• Generate an HSS connection design to confirm the wall thickness is adequate for delegated steel connections with STI’s HSS Connex program

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

• 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 certificate will be available for download on the webinar platform’s console.

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.