New Edition of Welded Connections Design Guide Available
The second edition of AISC Design Guide 21: Welded Connections – A Primer for Engineers (DG 21) is now available. This new edition of the guide, authored by structural welding guru Duane K. Miller, PE, ScD, The Lincoln Electric Co., provides an updated overview of all kinds of topics related to structural welding, including selection of weld types, weld design, metallurgy, weld repair, weld procedure specifications, quality, inspection, economy and safety. "When the AISC Steel Solutions Cente...
Simpson Strong-Tie Redesigns RCKW Kneewall Connector for Greater Concrete and Steel Anchoring Versatility
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has redesigned its popular RCKW rigid kneewall connector for cold-formed steel construction to provide a versatile, two-anchor option for contractors using 1/2"- or 3/8"-diameter concrete anchors, resulting in faster and more efficient installation. When higher loads are required, the RCKW can be combined with the RCKWS stiffener (sold separately) to provide additional capacity for max...
Vectorworks Shines on Construction Computing Awards Shortlist
Columbia, MD (October 10, 2018 )— Global design and BIM software solutions provider Vectorworks, Inc. received several nominations for this year’s Construction Computing Awards. The company itself and Vectorworks Architect were nominated for three awards, while the Nomad app also received recognition. Jonathan Reeves, director of Jonathan Reeves Architects, obtained three nominations for his projects and work as a Vectorworks trainer. Now in its thirteenth year and known as “The Hammers,” the...
AISI Publishes Two New CFS Research Reports
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published two new cold-formed steel research reports: 1) “RP18-2: Design Example for Analytical Modeling of a Curtainwall and Considering the Effects of Bridging (All-Steel Design Approach)” and 2) “RP18-3: Determination of Effective Standoff in Standing Seam Roof Systems.” Both of the research reports are available for free download here. “RP18-2: Design Example for Analytical Modeling of a Curtainwall and Considering...
RISE and Swerim Develop New Testbed for Electrolysis and Hydrogen Applications in Industry
Sweden aims to have a fossil-independent vehicle fleet in 2030, fossil-free power generation in 2040, and a climate neutral society in 2045. Against this background, interest in electrolysis and renewable hydrogen is increasing rapidly. RISE, Research institutes of Sweden, and Swerim have now, with support from industry, received funding from Vinnova to jointly develop a new testbed where different applications for electrolysis and hydrogen storage can be tested and evaluated. The physical faci...
Former NJDOT Assistant Commissioner David Lambert Joins WSP
NEW YORK, NY, — David Lambert, former assistant commissioner of capital program management and chief engineer for the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), has joined WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, as a senior structural manager. Lambert will be based in WSP’s Lawrenceville, N.J. office and be responsible for managing, directing and leading transportation projects, including complex bridge engineering projects, as well as providin...
Gannett Fleming Wins National ARTBA Award
(Harrisburg, Pa.) Gannett Fleming won the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) 2018 Glass Hammer Award for its Connected Women at Gannett Fleming™ employee resource group. ARTBA gives the award to a company in the transportation construction industry that has innovative programs to engage and encourage female leaders. Connected Women co-founder Judy Hricak, CPSM, CiPP, vice president and chief communications officer, received the award on behalf of the firm during ARTBA...
FHWA Offers $300M in Grants for Federal Lands and Tribal Projects
The Federal Highway Administration published a 22-page Notice of Funding Opportunity in the Federal Register on Oct. 4 to make $300 million available through its Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects or NSFLTP program – with this funding being made available “for the first time” to build and repair roads and bridges that serve tribal or federal lands, according to a statement from the agency. FHWA said the 2015 Fixing America’s Surface Transportation or FAST...
NHTSA: 2017 Highway Fatalities Decline Even as VMT Increases
Data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Oct. 3 indicates highway fatalities declined overall in 2017 after two consecutive years of large increases, with preliminary estimates for the first six months of 2018 indicating that the “downward trend” in fatalities is continuing – even as the number of vehicle miles travelled or VMT continues to rise. According to NHTSA’s data, 37,133 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2017, which is 673 fewer deaths compared to 201...
Wärtsilä Successfully Hands Over Two New Plants to Support the UK’s Need for Fast-starting Flexibility
The technology group Wärtsilä has successfully handed over two new gas engine plants ordered by Centrica, a British multi-national energy and services company. The project is in line with the company’s strategy for de-centralised power production and will ease the integration of intermittent renewable capacity, notably solar and wind power. Wärtsilä was selected to deliver Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) solutions for both sites, located at Brigg and Peterborough in the UK. The o...
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