Webinars On Demand | One Sided Bolting – No “ifs”, “ands” or “Nuts”!

Description

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

Level: Intermediate, Technical, Engineer, Fabricator

The session will introduce one-sided bolting options for HSS connections that overcome any conditions of limited access to the interior of the tube. Discussion topics will include the technicalities, structural implications, and benefits of one-sided bolting for HSS connections in lieu of welding and through-bolting. Limit states within the supporting HSS member will also be addressed.

Learning Objectives

• Identify scenarios where one-sided connections are required or preferred
• Compare one-sided connections to traditional bolted and welded connections
• Explore references used to evaluate different connection options based on industry standards
• Assess the suitability of specific structural applications for code requirements

Speaker – Matt Kawczenski, P.E., S.E. – Lindapter
Mr. Kawczenski is Lindapter’s Technical Sales Engineer Northeast United States and Canada. He is a highly accomplished structural sales engineer with an impressive track record with 20 years of getting hands dirty in supervisory, project management, and technical design positions. He has a comprehensive knowledge of design standards and codes for out of the box solutions to steel connections, facade designs, and resolving a wide variety of contractor/erector/fabricator issues and questions. Matt used his experience to guide Lindapter specifiers in solving problems while getting them in the proper solution. Matt completed his Master of Science in Civil Engineering at Villanova University and his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at Bucknell University.

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.