by Structural News | Oct 8, 2018 | Building Products, Construction, Design, Structural Analysis, Structures |
Stone staircases are most likely the oldest form of the staircase. Just about every ancient site ever uncovered features a stone staircase. The design is often simple yet the aesthetic is always impressive, especially when the staircase features large blocks of...
by Structural News | May 8, 2014 | Building Products, CFS, Product Development, Structures |
Cold-formed steel (CFS) is non-combustible, which reduces the risk of property loss during construction and over the life of the structure. Reduced risk of property loss leads to lower insurance premiums for builders and owners. In fact, builders who use steel framing...
by Structural News | May 5, 2014 | Building Products, CFS |
Cold-formed steel (CFS) is becoming widely used in a lot of applications. It is used in buildings, automobiles, equipment, home and office furniture, storage racks, highway products, drainage facilities, and bridges. Its popularity can be related to the ease of mass...
by Structural News | Jul 12, 2012 | Building Products, CFS, Connections, Design, Product Development |
Cold-formed steel (CFS) framing is a clear and viable solution to 21st century structural needs. As the system becomes increasingly popular, it becomes more and more important to ensure all components of a CFS structure meet and exceed code standards. End connections...
by Structural News | May 29, 2012 | Building Products, Controversy, Design, Software, Structural Analysis, Structures |
Blast Column Simulation Marking an important milestone in the world of engineering and demolitions software, Applied Science International’s (ASI) mathematical and technological breakthrough has been approved after a grueling “Phase I” of the US Defense Threat...
by Structural News | May 22, 2010 | Building Products, Controversy, Design |
What will the future of bridge design be? Half scale bridge sections are being seismic tested for a new technique where bridges can be built in days, not months. The new technique, called Accelerated Bridge Design (ABC) is based on method where components are...
