Arc Welding Light Gage Steel
Wherever steel is found, welding is typically there too, and cold-formed steel construction is no different. However, the similarities between welding hot rolled structural shapes and cold-formed light gage are a bit like comparing a lion to a house cat: they may both be furry and yellow, but the differences are greater than the similarities…
Exposed Steel at Airport Challenges Structural Designers
The International Arrivals Building (IAB) is George Bush Intercontinental Airport’s newest passenger services addition. The structural design was modified for security protocol changes even as construction continued, making the large and complex structural steel design an even greater challenge. Fortunately, none of the security upgrades impacted the design of the various architecturally exposed steel elements
Fine Feathered Friends
Bird control on buildings is one of the more important facility maintenance issues in our country. In Europe, architects and engineers design new buildings which incorporate bird mitigation measures as part of the original construction. In this article, we will explore the various bird mitigation techniques available for nuisance birds and their effectiveness.
Henszey’s Arch (1869)
Henszey’s Arch illustrates many of the steps engineers will encounter when rehabilitating a historic structure… illustrating the engineering issues, costs and rehabilitation techniques that structural engineers will encounter should they become involved with preserving a historic bridge.
Roof Framing with Cold-Formed Steel Trusses
Pre-fabricated cold-formed steel (CFS) roof trusses have become the norm in applications ranging from simple mansard framing in strip malls to long spans over gymnasiums and church halls. CFS trusses are used in a wide scope of facilities and functions… |
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