March 1998

Electronic Data Interchange Liability Issues
The compatibility of hardware and software of various parties to the transfer of electronic media poses additional liability concerns

Moment Connections To Column Webs
Details that will accommodate mill and shop tolerances of structural members, as well as providing for material ductility

Movable Roof
The design for the Bank One Ballpark in Phoenix incorporates a movable roof that allows for natural grass while still maintaining stadium comfort

Off The Beam
By Scott Melnick

Reinforcement Design for Metal Building Systems
Understanding the original construction is a critical part of any retrofit or reinforcement project and Metal Building Systems are no exception (147KB PDF)

Welding Solutions
Putting things in perspective with the AWS D1.1 Code (58KB PDF)