Webinars On Demand | Mastering HSS Connections: WF Beam to HSS Column Moment Connections (August 2025)

Description

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

Level: Advanced, Technical, Engineer/Fabricator

Using wide flange beams and HSS columns can lead to a very effective framing system. In this presentation, we will focus on mastering moment connections between them. From the very common directly-welded or flange-plated connections to the more adventurous collared or end-plated connections, there are many ways to transfer moment. This presentation ensures that connection designers understands all limit states involved and are aware of the available tools to check them, complete with a deep dive into an example for a flange-plated moment connection to an HSS column.

• Verify which limit states apply to moment connections at HSS columns
• Calculate effective weld length by hand or with STI’s Effective Weld Calculator
• Investigate traditional component design methods and compare to FEA methods for the flange-plated moment connection example
• Explore relative costs and details of a variety of moment connections

Speaker
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|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 12/31/2025. 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.