May 1996

Metal Stairs and Railings: Will the Responsible Designer Please Step Forward?
There is increased concern among some professionals over the reduced oversight or involvement by the Architect of Engineer of Record. (153KB PDF)

Octagonal Shape Reduces Airplane Hangar Costs
While a square hangar would have been simpler to design, and octagonal building substantially reduced life cycle costs. (146KB PDF)

Signature Roof Enhances Basketball Arena
A feeling of excitement permeates the design thanks in part to 65-ft. cantilevered overhangs at both ends of the building. (187KB PDF)

Statistical Analysis of Charpy V-Notch Toughness For Steel Wide Flange Structural Shapes
A new study shows adequate and acceptable CVN valves are obtained even though toughness is not required by material or design specifications. (73KB PDF)