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Presented on: Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Presented by: Beth Suminski P.E., S.E., Structural Engineer

Girts and moments and torsion, oh my! These aren’t your momma’s standard connections.

Join us to discover how to:
Detail atypical HSS connections
Address temperature concerns
Review the impact of tolerances on these connections
Achieve an economical design

This presentation will focus on the atypical HSS connections – the connections that are not covered in the Manual. We will explore the most economical ways to detail them and provide tips for design, in addition to addressing temperature, tolerances, and economics.

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Beth Suminski P.E., S.E.

Beth Suminski, P.E., S.E., has worked for over 20 years as a structural engineer in the fields of consulting engineering, software, and continuing education. In her current position with FORSE Consulting, she serves as a Technical Consultant to the Steel Tube Institute, where she continues to pursue both the design and educational aspects of structural engineering.