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HSS Reference Guide No. 6: HSS Sustainability - cover

HSS Reference Guide No. 6: HSS Sustainability

Hollow Structural Sections

Design Manuals/Design Guides Optimizing Sustainable Structures With HSS: A Comprehensive GuideCathleen Jacinto, PE, SE, and Holly …

HSS Sustainability for Procurement and Supply Chain Decisions

HSS Sustainability for Procurement and Supply Chain Decisions

Hollow Structural Sections

Sustainability requirements for structural materials are increasingly influencing project specifications and procurement decisions…

Practical Guide to HSS Sustainability Documentation and Submittals

Practical Guide to HSS Sustainability Documentation and Submittals

Hollow Structural Sections

Whether you’re quoting HSS, fulfilling an order, sourcing alternates, or responding to sustainability documentation requests, this…

image 3 Building Beyond Code: Lifeline Infrastructure and the Case for Coordinated Resilience

Building Beyond Code: Lifeline Infrastructure and the Case for Coordinated Resilience

Steel Conduit

The National Electrical Code (NEC) is used in all 50 of the United States, as well as several countries in North, Central, and Sou…

Slotted HSS to Gusset Plate Connections

Brace Yourself – HSS Brace Design and Detailing (May 2024)

Hollow Structural Sections

HSS members are an excellent choice in braced frames. After discussing best practices for choosing the optimal HSS brace section, …

AISC Steel Construction Manual - 16th Edition

What’s New in ’22, Part 2: HSS Design Examples for the AISC 2022 Specification (August 2024)

Hollow Structural Sections

The new phone books, err, AISC 360-22 Manuals are here! It’s time to crack the spine of the newly released gold version of the g…

Stack of HSS with the tag

Debunking the Myths of HSS Costs (October 2024)

Hollow Structural Sections

Have you ever believed the myth that HSS is too expensive without verifying the facts? It’s time to set the record straight. Joi…

HSS Seismic Force Resisting Systems

How HSS Fit in a Seismic Force Resisting System (SFRS) (December 2024)

Hollow Structural Sections

Yes, you CAN use HSS in seismic regions! This insightful webinar will empower you with the knowledge and tools to effectively inco…

HSS stacks of rectangular, square and round

HSS Fundamentals for the Fabricator and Designer (June 2024)

Hollow Structural Sections

With superior utility and versatility, the advantages of building with steel Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) are limitless. But, …

STI HSS WF Case Study FINAL 112124 500w HSS and WF Comparative Case Study (September 2024)

HSS and WF Comparative Case Study (September 2024)

Hollow Structural Sections

Join us for an in-depth case study focusing on a multistory office building, highlighting the advantages of utilizing hollow struc…

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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