HSS Insider – Jun. 2022 – Welding HSS

June 2022 | Issue #11

Welding Hollow Structural Sections

Get the latest technical articles, peer perspectives, webinars, resources and news.

HSS Articles

Welding in HSS Corners

Dr. Jeffrey A. Packer, professor of civil engineering at the University of Toronto, walks through the unique specifications needed to perform HSS corner welds. Read more about how this relates to flare groove welds, matched-width HSS-to-HSS connections and more.

Variety of Experience Lends Itself to Mentorship: A Conversation With Duane

Duane Miller, manager of engineering services at Lincoln Electric, discusses his varied career trajectory, mentorship, weld puddles and the benefits of using square HSS. Read the full article below.

Learning Opportunities

August Webinar: Do’s and Don’ts of HSS

Welding HSS requires a distinct set of specifications — and with that comes do’s and don’ts of the trade. Listen to our free webinar to learn more about provisions related to end distance weld length, wall thickness, material and more. There will be 1.0 PDH or 1.0 LU credits available for attending this webinar.

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Related Resources

Directionality Increase for Fillet Welds to HSS

Kim Olson, PE, answers frequently asked questions regarding directionality increase. Read more about what the weld directionality increase is, how it should be used for HSS and the research surrounding it.

CJP HSS Welds: Be Informed Before You Specify

Weld design is not exempt from the numerous differences between wide-flange and HSS connection design says Kim Olson, PE. Read on to learn more about specification, inspection and how to fit in backing.

Welding of Hollow Structural Sections

Dr. Jeffrey A. Packer, professor of civil engineering at the University of Toronto, and Matthew R. McFadden, research assistant in the department of civil engineering at University of Toronto, provide an overview of why welding HSS is unique from other structures. Read more about how welding HSS relates to complete-joint penetration welds, partial-joint penetration welds and overall weld design.

In the News

New Atlas Tube Jumbo HSS Supports Extreme Loads

Jumbo HSS, a new product from Atlas Tube, brings big projects to life. These large-scale HSS tubes allow you to build taller and wider — all without compromising efficiency. Learn more about this American-made, fast-delivered product below. Atlas offers square HSS up to 22”x22”, rectangles up to 34”x10”, and round HSS up to 28” diameter.

Architecture Billing Index Shows Stronger Growth Compared to Past Months

AIA’s Architecture Billing Index (ABI) in March was 58.0 — a positive growth compared to last month’s 51.3. Renovations, retrofits, rehabilitations, additions and historic preservation work make up more than half of firm billings over the past year. Click the link below to read the full report.

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March Steel Shipments Rise 8.3% From Previous Month

The American Iron and Steel Institute reports steel mills shipped a total of 7,835,600 net tons of steel in March. This is a 1.4% decrease from last March, which had a total of 7,950,431 net tons. Click the link below to read the full report.