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.,...
This Month’s Features
LEED v5 and Embodied Carbon: What Metal Specs Must Address
LEED v5 prioritizes embodied carbon, requiring architects to rethink how steel and aluminum are specified, documented, and assessed across the building lifecycle.
Exploring Ornamental Metals
Between a constant architectural desire to push design and aesthetic boundaries and seemingly limitless materials being introduced or repurposed for unique uses, there has...
Ornamental Metal: A Name With More Than Meets the Eye
While visual design trends certainly make an important contribution to an occupant’s overall experience, there are other ways ornamental metal can help ensure a...
Raising the Bar on Snow Retention Systems
A snow retention manufacturer should provide proof of design using specific load test data of the exact roof product and application, rather than on...