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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
Hollow Structural Sections
Whether you’re quoting HSS, fulfilling an order, sourcing alternates, or responding to sustainability documentation requests, this…
Bolted HSS Splice Plate Connection Example
Hollow Structural Sections
For splice plate connections at rectangular HSS members using standard bolts, access holes are often required to allow access insi…
HSS Splice Design | Part 3: Rectangular HSS Bolted End-Plate Connections Under Bending Moment
Hollow Structural Sections
by Jeffrey A. Packer and Ian G. KennedyDepartment of Civil & Mineral Engineering, University of Toronto, Ontario, CanadaDecemb…
HSS Connection Design Software Capabilities in 2025
Hollow Structural Sections
Designing connections with Hollow Structural Section (HSS) members involves navigating numerous limit states, making software tool…
HSS Splice Design – Part 2: Simplifying HSS Field Splices With One-Sided Bolting
Hollow Structural Sections
One-sided bolting offers an efficient alternative to field welding, helping streamline erection and reduce labor in HSS splices. T…
HSS Splice Design Examples: One-Sided Bolting
Hollow Structural Sections
If you’re working on HSS splice connections, the resources below provide practical, real-world examples and detail drawings on o…
HSS Brace Connections to HSS Column and WF Beam
Hollow Structural Sections
Explore a detailed example of an HSS brace-to-HSS column-to-WF beam connection that walks through the full design process—includ…
HSS Moment Connections Design Examples: Transverse Flange Plates
Hollow Structural Sections
This article provides an in-depth design example for a common moment connection between a wide flange beam and an HSS column using…
Weld Calculations Made Simple: Checking HSS Welds Using STI’s Effective Weld Length Calculator
Hollow Structural Sections
The Steel Tube Institute offers a convenient online tool to assist in determining the effective weld lengths for elements connecte…
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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