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Figure 1: Roof supported by W-shape beams in one direction and OWSJs in the orthogonal direction

HSS Joists

Hollow Structural Sections

In the pursuit of innovation while prioritizing safety, this STI article delves into the exciting possibilities of Hollow Structur…

STI HSS ProdOverview Full Gen7 Resource Library

HSS Connection Examples Outside the Tube

Hollow Structural Sections

Allianz Field - St. Paul Minnesota stadium

Allianz Field

Hollow Structural Sections

Figure 1: Round HSS end-plate connection tested in flexure

Round HSS Bolted End-Plate Connections under Bending Moment

Hollow Structural Sections

Bolted end-plate connections to round HSS are frequently used in tubular steel structures and typically with circular “blank flang…

Do's and Don'ts of HSS Webinar on Demand

Know Your HSS Welds

Hollow Structural Sections

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STI Member Profile: Valmont Industries Combines Agricultural Roots With Custom HSS

Hollow Structural Sections

Brad J. Nelson, national sales manager, discusses the custom offerings at Valmont Industries, the company’s agricultural roots a…

Laterally offset RHS connections

HSS Beam to HSS Column Connections

Hollow Structural Sections

Hollow Structural Section (HSS) beams have become a popular choice as girt members in modern construction, playing a crucial role …

Matthew Aquino

Leaning on HSS and Cross-Company Collaboration to Achieve Innovative Designs

Hollow Structural Sections

We spoke with Matthew Aquino, PE, SE, about the Design Led-Design Build solutions at Wight & Company, how the firm leans on HSS fo…

Overlapped K-connection design example

Design Example: HSS Overlapped K-Connections With and Without the Hidden Toe Weld

Hollow Structural Sections

Recent research sponsored by the Steel Tube Institute and performed by Bu and Packer1 has shown that welding or not welding the hi…

Figure 3: Laboratory testing arrangement

Overlapped HSS K-Connections: To Weld or Not Weld the Hidden Toe?

Hollow Structural Sections

For a proper welded joint to the chord member, an overlapped rectangular HSS K-connection will have one branch welded on top of th…

HSS Articles Authored by Dr. Jeffrey A. Packer

An international authority and a leading expert in the field of tubular steel structures. Dr. Jeffrey A. Packer has contributed several technical articles on behalf of STI to assist practicing engineers and architects in HSS design.

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