HSS Bollards

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October 2021 KEY INSIGHTS ON HSS BOLLARDS, NEW RESEARCH AND EDUCATING TOMORROW'S ENGINEERS Get the latest technical articles, peer perspectives, webinars, resources and news. IN THIS EMAIL ISSUE HSS Bollards Nurturing the Next Generation of Engineers and Exploring New HSS Connections for the Future Unordinary Tubular Connections Composite Concrete Filled HSS: Design Considerations Practical Guidance for Concrete Filled HSS Columns STI Offers 30-Day Free Trial of HSS Connex In the News HSS ARTICLES HSS Bollards Bollards are utilized inside structures to prevent accidental impact from forklifts or other vehicles. They are also used outside structures to prevent vehicles from accessing restricted areas. The most common bollard is a simple, concrete filled HSS designed to resist flexure. Read this article by Dr. Jeffrey Packer to explore design considerations and see a design example for concrete filled HSS bollards. READ ARTICLE >  Nurturing the Next Generation of Engineers and Exploring New HSS Connections for the Future Dr. Jason McCormick is a professor in the department of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Michigan. Hear his insights on mentoring aspiring structural engineers, designing with HSS bollards and more in this edition of STI Peer Perspectives.  READ ARTICLE >   Learning Opportunities Unordinary Tubular Connections This presentation focuses on atypical HSS connections not covered in the manual. Learning objectives include addressing temperature concerns, reviewing the impact of tolerances on these connections and achieving an economical design. REGISTER NOW >   Related Resources Composite Concrete Filled HSS: Design Considerations Read about the design aspects of HSS bollards with a focus on how to determine the nominal strength of beam-column members for round and rectangular concrete filled HSS members without additional steel reinforcement. READ ARTICLE > Practical Guidance for Concrete Filled HSS Columns There are many benefits to concrete filled HSS columns and also commonly asked questions about bringing them to life. In this article, learn about various filling materials, design considerations and more.  READ ARTICLE > STI Offers 30-Day Free Trial of HSS Connex HSS Connex is a web-based tool that offers designers a simple way to check HSS wall thicknesses to aid in efficient HSS connection design. The tool performs limit state checks at HSS walls and is great for determining whether reinforcing will be required. HSS Connex is available for HSS Professional Members, but STI is now offering a 30-day free trial. FREE TRIAL > In the News Business Conditions Remain Strong at Architecture Firms Most firms have already reopened from their pandemic closures. Despite concerns about the delta variant, architecture firm billings remained strong in August, with an Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 55.6 (any score over 50 indicates billings growth).  READ MORE >   July Steel Shipments up More Than 37% The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that in July 2021, U.S. steel mills shipped 8,278,863 net tons of steel — a 37.2% increase from the 6,035,596 net tons shipped in July 2020. READ MORE >   ©2021 Steel Tube Institute. All rights reserved. 2516 Waukegan Road, Suite 172 Glenview, IL 60025   Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.