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Not All Tubular Connections Are Welded Equal

HSS Insider – June 2026 – HSS Welding

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In this issue of HSS Insider, learn how AWS D1.1 welding qualification requirements apply to common HSS connections and explore a…

Additive Manufacturing for Tubular Structures cover

HSS Insider – May 2026 – 3D Printing

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This HSS Insider issue explores how additive manufacturing is creating new opportunities for tubular steel construction and com…

Bolted Connections: Keep it Together with a Bolt of Confidence cover

HSS Insider – April 2026 – Bolted Connections

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This HSS Insider issue focuses on bolted connections for HSS and how to design them with confidence across a range of applications…

Practical Guide to HSS Sustainability Documentation and Submittals

HSS Insider – March 2026 – HSS Sustainability

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This issue of HSS Insider is packed with practical tools and expert insights to help teams navigate sustainability documentation, …

HSS Beam to HSS Column Connection

HSS Insider – January 2026 – Top Topics of 2025

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Check out the most viewed HSS resources in 2025! This collection features expert advice on HSS moment connections, alternatives t…

image 4 HSS Insider - December 2025 - Rectangular HSS Bolted End-Plate Connections

HSS Insider – December 2025 – Rectangular HSS Bolted End-Plate Connections

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This issue of HSS Insider continues our HSS splice design series with a focus on rectangular HSS bolted end-plate connections unde…

Atlanta Charlotte Douglas Airport featuring HSS Truss Connections

HSS Insider – October 2025 – HSS Connection Design Software Capabilities

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In this issue of HSS Insider, explore the latest tools and insights advancing HSS connection design. From a detailed comparison of…

hss splice design 600w 1 HSS Insider - October 2025 - HSS Field Splices with One-Sided Bolting

HSS Insider – October 2025 – HSS Field Splices with One-Sided Bolting

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The latest HSS Insider issue highlights new resources on HSS splice design with one-sided bolting, including practical examples a…

HSS Brace Connections to HSS Column and WF Beam - cover thumbnail

HSS Insider – August 2025 – HSS Brace Connections to HSS Column to WF Beam

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This HSS Insider issue features new resources to support your HSS connection design including a step-by-step HSS brace connection …

Beyond the HSS Limits of Applicability article cover

HSS Insider – July 2025 – HSS Moment Connections – Transverse Flange Plate Example

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In this issue of the HSS Insider, we focus on practical strategies for designing moment connections between wide-flange beams and …

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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