Steel

“Then and now” structural differences for the purlin lines of an existing metal building roof in Ohio highlight the need for engineering care during a retrofit.

To view the figures and tables associated with this article, please refer to the flipbook above. The Leaf at Canada’s Diversity Gardens in Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been described as a “horticultural sanctuary for the 21st century.” Interior […]

Hancock’s “braced tube” structural system, devised by SOM engineer Fazlur Khan together with architect Bruce Graham, introduced a new era of efficient skyscraper design.

The First United Bank recently opened its doors to a stunning new building in Moore, Oklahoma. Designed by Gensler, a global architecture firm, the building creates a welcoming space that supports the comfort and well-being of all occupants, all while being sustainable and timeless. These design goals help the building embody one of First United Bank’s key values of serving the community.

ASTM A913 is the standard specification for high-strength (up to Grade 80) low-alloy steel shapes of structural quality, produced by thermo-mechanical rolling followed by a quenching and self-tempering process (QST). The ASTM specification covers Grades 50, 65, 70, and 80 […]

Click here to view the article with images in the digital flipbook. Developing an idea into a viable product or system can take many paths and is an arduous process that may require years of innovation, research and testing, qualification, […]