November 1997

12 1/2 Minutes
AISC's Engineering & Research Department

Bridge Crossings No. 12
By Ronald W. Mangone
Weldless Decking Expands Bridge Options

Metal Building Solutions: The Low-Rise Solution
Today's metal buildings are much more attractive and versatile than their more industrial forebears (133KB PDF)

Off The Beam

Practical Cost Saving Ideas for Design Professionals
Consider the cost of joint preparation when specifying weld type.

Rebuilding After Northridge
In order to rebuild a severely damaged parking structure in time for the Christmas shopping season, the project team turned to a steel design (419KB PDF)

Residences in Steel
Just as many modern offices and retail establishments depend on exposed steel to create a modern, open look, two recent residential projects used steel in much the same way (171KB PDF)

Steel Mill Roundtable
"Allocation" programs: how they work and their effect upon the steel industry. (34KB PDF)