January 2005

A Roadmap to ASTM Standards
By Charles J. Carter, P.E., S.E.
Many ASTM standards for structural steel design and construction have been updated during the past year. Here's a summary of the latest versions of each. (49 KB)

Check It Out!
By Eli Goldstein, AIA and Allan Klein, P.E.
Exposed structural steel helped stretch a $4 million budget to create a thoughtful, user-friendly structure for a public library in Hillsborough Township, NJ. (151 KB)

Engineering Software Products

Lowe's Knows Parking
By J. Harrison Ellinwood, P.E.
Steel-framed parking decks saved more than $300,000 - while also meeting the stringent aesthetic requirements for Lowe's new corporate headquarters in Mooresville, NC. (148 KB)

Quality Corner: The Certification Standard for Steel Building Structures is here!
By Roberta L. Marstellar, P.E.
The Certification Standard for Steel Building Structures is here! (40 KB)

Qwest for Excellence
By Thomas Scarangello, P.E., Erleen Hatfield, P.E., and Len Joseph, P.E., S.E.
The new Qwest Center in Omaha, NE combines the functions of a convention center and an arena in a carefully planned multi-purpose venue. (196 KB)

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