American Iron and Steel Institute Publishes Cold-Formed Steel Clip Angle Design Guide

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The American Iron and Steel Institute has published AISI D114-21, “Cold-Formed Steel Clip Angle Design Guide, 2021 Edition,” a new publication that provides practical guidance on the design of cold-formed steel clip angles based on research performed at the University of North Texas. Cold-formed steel clip angles are commonly used to connect CFS framing members in light-frame steel buildings or to attach secondary structural components in a conventional structural steel frame or reinforced concrete frame building. AISI D114-21 provides methods that are applicable for those clip angles that are used to transfer shear, compression, tension or a combination of these … Read more

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Jonathan Humble Named Honorary Member of International Code Council

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Jonathan Humble, FAIA, NCARB, LEED BD+C, regional director of the American Iron and Steel Institute’s Construction Technical Program, was installed as an Honorary Member of the International Code Council during the ICC’s recent Annual Conference and Public Comment Hearings in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This recognition is bestowed on an individual who has rendered outstanding service to the ICC. “We congratulate Jonathan on this recognition by the International Code Council,” said Robert J. Wills, P.E., AISI’s vice president, construction. “Over the years, Jonathan has made many important contributions utilizing cold-formed steel to advance building performance and enhance safety measures. He joins four … Read more

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AISI Standards Council Seeks Proposals for Small Projects, Fellowships to be Awarded in 2022

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The American Iron and Steel Institute Standards Council is seeking research proposals for its 2022 Small Project/Fellowship Program. Launched in 2014, AISI’s Small Project/Fellowship Program identifies and provides funding for research projects that will significantly impact the reliability, performance and cost-competitiveness of cold-formed steel products. The program provides a streamlined mechanism for AISI’s standards development committees (the Committee on Specifications and the Committee on Framing Standards), industry stakeholders, academics and students to collaborate on relatively short-term, highly focused and mutually beneficial projects. The small project and fellowship requests should be developed and submitted by a project team that includes a … Read more

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American Iron and Steel Institute Publishes New Standard

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The American Iron and Steel Institute has published AISI S250-21, North American Standard for Thermal Transmittance of Building Envelopes With Cold-Formed Steel Framing, 2021 Edition, as a single source for calculating the thermal transmittance of walls and ceiling/roof envelope assembles that contain cold-formed steel framing. The standard is intended for adoption and use in the United States, Canada and Mexico and is available for free download at www.aisistandards.org. AISI S250-21 was developed to eventually supersede the many methods currently found in various energy codes and standards, most of which are limited to calculating wall assemblies at 16 or 24 inches … Read more

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National Institute of Building Sciences Recognizes Harry W. Martin for Public Safety Leadership

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The American Iron and Steel Institute has recognized Harry W. (Hank) Martin with the Excellence Award of the National Institute of Building Sciences Building Seismic Safety Council. NIBS recently recognized the leaders who have provided significant direction to the BSSC mission, which contributes to the organization’s success. Martin is retired from AISI, where he was managing director of construction codes and standards. “While at AISI, Hank Martin was a leader and innovator for steel in the construction codes and standards arena,” said Robert J. Wills, P.E., vice president of construction for AISI. “His work to advance the performance of steel … Read more

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