The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) added design of end-plate moment connections to its “AISC Steel Design Guide 39, End-Plate Moment Connections.” Brian Volpe, PE, SE, LEED AP, chief engineer at Cives Steel...
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AISC honors renowned engineer in construction manual
(10/26/2023)
The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) is dedicating the latest edition of its flagship publication, Steel Construction Manual, to William A. Thornton, Ph.D., former president of Cives Engineering Corp., based in Alpharetta, Ga.,...
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