Engineers Corner: Calculate the Location of the Plastic Neutral Axis for an Asymmetrical Steel Section
Assumption: Top flange is in compression and bottom flange is in tension. Definitions: PNA: The plastic neutral axis is defined as the axis that divides the cross section such that [...]
For B.C.’s Hospital Construction Program Steel Can be the Optimum Choice
The B.C. Ministry of Health, according to B.C. Finance Minister Carole James, will spend at least $4.4 billion over the next three to five years on 13 major hospital construction [...]
Engineers Corner: Moment Connections Designed for the Plastic Moment
Part 3 in the CISC Handbook of Steel Construction shows various configurations of beam-to-column moment connections designed to resist wind and gravity loads, along with detailed calculations. As illustrated [...]
Solid Rock Steel Fabricating Co. Ltd. Celebrates 55 Years
The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC), wishes to extend their heartfelt congratulations to Solid Rock Steel Fabricating Co. Ltd. for its 55th year Anniversary. Under the leadership of [...]
Canam Group Celebrates 60th Year Anniversary
On behalf of the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) a heartfelt congratulations to Canam Group for celebrating their 60th year Anniversary. What an achievement! We cannot be prouder of [...]