HSS Insider – Apr. 2024 – Curved HSS

April 2024 | Issue #26

Don’t Get Bent Out of Shape: Minimizing Distortion in Curved HSS Members

Curving HSS is a fusion of creativity and precision. Elevate your knowledge of this delicate balance with insights on distortion, the effect curving HSS has on design and fabrication, and explore practical tips for specification on HSS including wall thickness considerations. Read more to make your next bending project a success.

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Insights Into the Art and Science of Bending Hollow Structural Sections

Learn more about bending HSS from expert Ken Pecho, sales/project engineer & technical operations of Chicago Metal Rolled Products. Read his expert insights into the practice, different styles of bending, the importance of getting bender rollers involved early and his advice for growing in the industry.

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Webinars

HSS – How to Splice Your Slice or Plate It

All good things must come to an end, including where any HSS sections used in your structure terminate. Expand your expertise of plated and spliced HSS connections in this webinar. Gain insights on welding, optimal bolt layout and HSS factors such as closed sections. This webinar will also review limit state checks and provide design examples. Participants can earn 1.0 PDH or 1.0 AIA LU|HSW upon completion.

This live webinar has already been presented. Click below to watch other HSS recorded webinars on demand.

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Related Resources

Bending of Hollow Structural Sections

In this article by Dr. Jeffrey Packer, you will discover the techniques of curving HSS including cold bending, hot bending, rotary-draw, and induction bending, with each offering their own unique process and applications. Delve into the various factors for achieving the minimum bending radius, and gain an understanding of costs for bending HSS.

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Webinars On Demand: Curved HSS Members

Take advantage of a great opportunity to gain insight into curved hollow structural sections. Explore various bending processes, and learn causes of distortion and the effect it has on the strength of members. You’ll also get advice on curved members and see how to design them for desired aesthetics and structural results. Plus, you’ll even earn 1.0 PDH by purchasing and passing a 10-question, multiple-choice quiz.

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STI In The News

Structure: Know Your HSS Welds

Hollow structural section (HSS) steel shapes allow for many geometric framing possibilities in structures and aesthetic appeal. Explore key factors in weld design for HSS including flexibility of the HSS wall, size of the corner radius, and effects of single sided welds. Understanding weld type selection and design is key to maximizing the benefits of HSS framing while minimizing the installation costs.

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PR Newswire: Steel Tube Institute Backs Bipartisan Legislation to Curb Mexican Steel Imports

STI supports the Stop Mexico’s Steel Surge Act, working to prevent illegal steel imports from Mexico, and protecting American jobs from the effects of steel dumping, by imposing a 25% tariff for at least one year, and until compliance is demonstrated. “Steel is the backbone of American manufacturing and its mills are committed to meeting the growing demand for steel and providing the high quality, safe and sustainable product our nation needs.”

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