Steel Joist Institute

Learn more about open web steel joists and joist girders and their use in supporting structures for steel deck and concrete floor diaphragms in the SJI and STEEL DECK INSTITUTE webinar on July 17 at 1 p.m. ET. Gerald McKenzie and Hamid Foroughi, Ph.D., P.E., will review the interaction of the diaphragm with the supporting joist structures to ensure a complete load path for the diaphragm forces. The webinar will include: ☑ Understanding how shear stiffness analysis can be used in lieu of designing a diaphragm as rigid or flexible. ☑ Reviewing component capacities and limitations for joists, deck and fasteners. ☑ Identifying online tools that can be used to simplify the design process. ☑ Coordinating diaphragm design with connecting components and lateral resisting systems. #PDHs #steeljoist #steeldeck Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gMnJPGDK

📢📢📢 WEBINAR 📢📢📢 Connecting the Load Path: Diaphragms Are More Than Just Deck and Fasteners Wednesday, July 17, 2024 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET Vulcraft Verco teammates Gerald McKenzie, P.E. and Hamid Foroughi, Ph.D., P.E. Learn more and register now here: https://lnkd.in/gZzUvG3H Steel Joist Institute #webinar #vulcraftverco #teammates

From technical information to the latest industry developments, our publication library is there to provide engineers and architects with the latest information on steel joists trends, processes, breakthroughs and practices. SJI continues to stay dedicated to providing the resources engineers need. Some topics include: 👉 Wind/uplift 👉 Ponding 👉 Vibration 👉 CJ-Series composite joists 👉 Building retrofit Access your resources: https://lnkd.in/gY9FCbBd

Gooder-Henrichsen Co. is the member company we want to highlight today. It is a privately owned and independent company devoted to manufacturing open web steel joists, joist girders and steel deck. The company’s beginnings date back to 1927, with roots as a contract supplier to projects that today make up parts of the Chicago skyline. They’ve done projects such as hotels, schools, warehouses and office buildings. “As steel joist manufacturers, we believe in the important place SJI serves for this industry, and we’re proud to have been a member company for 44 years,” says Jane Kincaid, sales manager Gooder-Henrichsen. Visit the company site: https://gooderjoist.com/

I am pleased to be one of the founders of this consortium with Professor Hannah Blum. Looking at the combined performance characteristics of steel in infrastructure is a novel approach. We are looking for additional sponsors to further develop this approach.

Tough choices were made from the steel button feedback, but we chose 20. Here are 17 of them on our new sticker sheet...watch for them at upcoming American Institute of Steel Construction events. Kudos to Kristin Hall for the excellent graphics!

In an ever-changing landscape with client preferences and bigger structures to contend with, it’s critical to stay up to date on all the best practices for wind and uplift design as you work. We talked with four experts from the engineering and manufacturing sector about many topics including best practices for communicating wind and uplift requirements, the importance of considering wind and uplift forces, design considerations in vulnerable regions and benefits of recent wind uplift zone changes in ASCE. SMEs Interviewed: David Schonacher, PE, President, Avanti Group Pavel Gonzalez, PE, Partner, DDA Engineering Andrew Holton, PE, Engineer, Canam Steel Corporation Ben Pitchford, P.E., Engineering Manager, New Millennium Hear from the experts:

Milwaukee's new Ascent building claims the title of the world’s tallest mass timber structure--but, as with other timber structures, its sustainability claims warrant greater scrutiny. The narrative of mass timber emerging as a green alternative to traditional construction materials can border on "greenwashing." This refers to misleading information about environmental sustainability that puts greater emphasis on green marketing than on actual sustainable development. Here are facts that can’t be disputed: Structural steel is fully recyclable and boasts a higher recycled content than other structural materials. In contrast, the sustainability of mass timber hinges on responsible forestry practices and the environmental impact of transporting timber over long distances--and there remains a great deal of ambiguity around mass timber's carbon reporting data. As the construction industry evolves, it’s essential to critically assess the true environmental impact of materials and avoid the trap of oversimplified sustainability claims. AISC Vice President of Sustainability and Government Relations Brian Raff explained the issue in more detail in a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel op-ed: https://ow.ly/jUtl50Sbh5u

Gain insights on the requirements for the manufacturing of steel joists and joist girders from Technical Digest 8. Get information on the various types of welding processes, weld types and weld designs currently and previously used by SJI member companies. Topics include: ✔ Welding requirements to resist seismic loads along with special design criteria related to Seismic Detailing of Ordinary Moment Frames ✔ Examples of prequalified welding procedures ✔ Base metal and weld metal materials ✔ SJI standard welding procedures and operator qualifications ✔ Plant inspection criteria ✔ Field welding and inspection Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gKBufBFh

Earn 1.5 #PDHs with SJI’s free webinar “Sustainability 101: Life Cycle of Steel Joists and Deck” on June 19 at 3 p.m. ET. Gain an understanding of the production process and the environmental impact as Bruce Brothersen and Laura Micheli explore the life-cycle stages of steel joists and deck. Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) will be described, and considerations for how steel joists and deck could help designers meet sustainability targets will also be covered. The webinar will also discuss: ✅ Practical suggestions for specifying green steel products. ✅ Sources of carbon emissions associated with steel joists and deck production. ✅ Why steel joists and deck provide an excellent option for sustainable construction. ✅ The concept of circular economy in the construction industry. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gKpfVD-u