May 2004

30 Good Rules for Connection Design
By Carol Drucker, S.E.
Practical tips for designing economical, fabricator- and erector-friendly steel connections. (74 KB)

An Ounce of Prevention
By James M. Fisher Ph.D., P.E. and Lawrence A. Kloiber, P.E.
Here are a few helpful tips for avoiding (and fixing) common design, fabrication and construction problems. (104 KB)

Bending Steel Products

Center Stage
By Dennis R. Tow, P.E. and Corey S. Schrauben, P.E.
Cost-effective and functionally efficient, the new Arena at Gwinnett Center opened to rave reviews. (336 KB)

Full-Speed Ahead
By Gautam Ghosh, P.E., S.E, Daniel Korzym, P.E.
The new Blue Line extension to the Washington, D.C.-area Metrorail system features steel bridges for cost savings and construction speed. (314 KB)

Pivot Points
By Christopher Pinto, P.E., John Abruzzo, P.E., and Robert DeScenza, P.E.
New pivot bearings for Miller Park's moveable roof hit a home run with the park's owners and the team's fans. (424 KB)