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AISC 2013 Spring Seminar Series

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Steve

AISC has announced their new spring seminars. (Chicago, IL) – This season, become more informed, more efficient, and a better structural engineer with AISC’s annual Spring Seminar Series. No matter what type of building you’re designing, nowhere else will you … Continue reading →

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2010 AISC Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings Available as a Free Download

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Steve

2010 AISC Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings Available as a Free DownloadSeptember 12, 2011 from American Institute of Steel ConstructionChicago, IL – The 2010 AISC Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings ANSI/AISC 341-10 is now available for free downloading … Continue reading →

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RISA – How is the Seismic Weight Calculated for Seismic Load Generation?

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Steve

RISA News has published an article on seismic weights and load generation for use with RISA Floor and RISA 3D:   In addition to the self weight check box options, you can also add applied loads to the Seismic Mass calculation.  To … Continue reading →

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2011 NASCC proceedings now available

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Steve

From American Institute of Steel Construction (Chicago, IL) – While there’s no substitution for attending NASCC: The Steel Conference in person, AISC offers the next best thing. As a benefit for attendees and members, we audio tape most of the … Continue reading →

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Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings (ANSI/AISC 341-05)

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Steve

AISC Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings (ANSI/AISC 341-05) are available on the AISC website for free. This ANSI-approved specification is a companion to the Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (ANSI/AISC 360-05) that extends coverage to the connection detailing and … Continue reading →

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Seismic Calculator

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Steve

The USGS Seismic Design Maps and Tools for Engineers is a great resource for quickly finding seismic design coefficients for different design codes. Here we present maps, data, and tools for engineers interested in seismic design of buildings and bridges. … Continue reading →

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