HSS Insider – Feb. 2024 – Top Articles of 2023

February 2024 | Issue #25

Discover the top-viewed articles that captivated our audience in 2023! Acquire valuable insights on diverse topics such as HSS moment connections, through-bolts, ASTM standards, welding techniques, and column splices.

Wide-Flange Beam to HSS Column Moment Connections

Explore five common moment connection types, each offering unique benefits. From directly welded connections to through-plate and interior diaphragm plate configurations, this article takes you through design recommendations and practical considerations for achieving cost-effective and efficient moment connections.

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Connecting Hollow Structural Section Members With Through-Bolts

There are multiple options for one-sided mechanical connections to HSS, including access holes, blind bolts, threaded studs, nails, screws, flow-drilled bolts, and through-bolts. Before making a selection it is critical to understand the considerations for each. This article delves into the behavior of through-bolts in HSS connections, considerations to mitigate potential issues like HSS wall distortion, and limitations of this connection type. 

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Understanding HSS Material Specifications: Which ASTM Should I Specify for HSS?

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has more than 100 Specifications that apply to pipe and tubular products. This article and handy table will clarify the intent of many ASTM specifications, including A500, A513, A1065 and A1085 and how they do or do not apply to HSS. 

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Welding in HSS Corners

HSS corner welds are special cases of partial joint penetration (PJP) groove welds.  In general, they are used to attach flat elements that are wider than the HSS, matched-width connections, and to attach two HSS together at mutual corners. Join Dr. Jeffrey A. Packer as he navigates through the distinctive specifications required for successfully executing HSS corner welds.

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HSS Column Splices

Various splice options are available for HSS columns, including end plate, side plate, and directly welded splices. Discover each splice type, their advantages, and considerations influencing the overall structural continuity and construction costs of the project.

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STI In The News

PR Newswire: Steel Tube Institute Committee on Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) Declares 2024 Priorities

The HSS Committee announced an expansion of its 2024 priorities to include solar structures due to the increasing popularity of solar applications that utilize HSS. Aligning with the global efforts towards decarbonization and sustainability, and in response to the growing demand for steel in the solar construction market, the committee is launching a solar subcommittee.

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USA Today: Hollow Structural Sections & Steel: Premier Materials in Building Sustainable Structures

“Sustainability is of utmost importance for construction projects today, to preserve our environment for future generations. Aside from high recyclability and a less polluting production process, domestically produced steel cuts down on CO2 emissions from overseas, making it a premier green construction material that should be considered when designing for sustainability”

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