November 1998

Exodermic Decks and Steel Bridges
By By Robert A. Bettigole
Recent revisions to the Exodermic design promise to further reduce costs and simplify erection

Off the Beam
By Scott Melnick

Steel Pyramid
By By H. Kit Miyamoto, S.E., and Roger E. Scholl
Fluid viscous dampers are designed to control this complex building's response during a seismic event

Structural Steel Accommodates Low Floor-To-Floor Height
By By Thomas L. Shelmerdine, P.E.
Creative framing configuration allows for an 8’-8" floor-to-floor height on

The Best of Both Worlds
By By Zareh B. Gregorian, P.E.
Combining the strength of steel with the beauty of wood creates both an aesthetically pleasing and structurally functional building