February 2008

A job that begins as a routine inspection for façade restoration suddenly turns into a challenging structural replacement project when severe underlying structural failures are found. (159 KB)

A deteriorating parking deck in Atlanta gets some positive reinforcement from composite steel deck. (152 KB)

The cosmetic renovation of a New England building grows to include a significant structural repair. (178 KB)

Sweeping views of the New York skyline and complex, artistic steel framing characterize a soon-to-be-open golf course clubhouse

on the Jersey shore. (304 KB) 

Becoming AISC Certified is a forward-looking business strategy. (78 KB)

Understanding limit states is essential to understanding steel connection design. Here’s a look at common limit states for simple shear connections. (164 KB)

Applying the philosophy of constructability into your projects will garner numerous benefits. (161 KB)

The detailing industry is facing several challenges, not the least of which is a shortage of qualified detailers at a time when 3D and BIM are becoming the norm. MSC chatted with two detailing software companies about the current state of the industry. (70 KB)