STRUCTURE magazine | 2023/24 Structural Engineering Resource Guide

2023/24

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING Resource Guide

Annual Publication with Industry Resources for SEs and Profiles from STRUCTURE’s Advertising Partners

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ASDIP Structural Software

Phone: 407-284-9202

Email: support@asdipsoft.com

Web: www.asdipsoft.com

Product: ASDIP SUITE

Description: Steel,Wood,Masonry,Light Gauge Steel, General Packages Suites,Foundations Retaining Walls, Concrete, CAD, Building Components, Bridges.

Bentley Systems, Inc.

Phone: 800-BENTLEY

Email: structuralinfo@bentley.com

Web: www.bentley.com

Product: STAAD

Description: Perform comprehensive analysis and design for any size or type of structure faster than ever using STAAD. Simplify your workflow by using a physical model in STAAD that is automatically converted into the analytical model for your structural analysis. Share synchronized models with confidence to deliver safe, cost-effective designs.

Canadian Wood Council

Phone: 800-844-1275

Email: sales@woodworks-software.com

Web: www.woodworks-software.com

Product: WoodWorks Software

Description: WoodWorks® Wood Engineering software: Conforms to IBC, ASCE 7, NDS, SDPWS; SHEARWALLS: designs perforated and segmented shearwalls; generates loads; rigid and flexible diaphragm distribution methods. SIZER: designs beams, columns, studs, joists up to 6 stories; automatic load patterning. CONNECTIONS: Wood to: wood, steel or concrete. Canadian version available.

Dlubal Software, Inc.

Phone: 267-702-2815

Email: info-us@dlubal.com

Web: www.dlubal.com

Product: RFEM 6

Description: Discover RFEM 6, the cutting-edge structural analysis and design software! With advanced technology, effortlessly create mass timber, concrete, steel, aluminum, cold-formed steel, steel connections, cable, tensile membrane, and CFD wind analysis structures. Get your free 90-day trial at www.dlubal. com now!

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IDEA STATICA

Not Just for Steel Anymore

IDEA StatiCa is the world-leading solution for the structural design of steel connections, concrete details, and critical members. Our applications enable structural engineers in more the 110 countries worldwide to accurately design structural components, which they had estimated before.

We develop software for structural engineers. Our development team researches, evaluates, and applies new methods of analyzing the behavior of structures and their members. Based on this, we create software that enables engineers to work faster, evaluate code requirements thoroughly, and use the optimal amount of material. For us, creating software is a way to contribute to making every project around the world safer, faster, and less expensive.

You may know IDEA StatiCa for innovative steel connection software, which helps you design any connection. This versatility means you can explore different configurations of a connection to evaluate time and cost savings for the project.

ENERCALC, LLC

Phone: 800-424-2252

Email: info@enercalc.com

Web: https://enercalc.com

Product: ENERCALC SEL / ENERCALC 3D

Description: ENERCALC includes 42 modules for 90% of your daily engineering design work: Beams (9), Columns (4), Walls (5), Foundations (8), Earth Retention (7), Miscellaneous (5), Analysis (4) and ENERCALC 3D FEM, plus seismic, wind, and snow. Supports wood (including laminated), steel, concrete, masonry, and much more. Cloud/installed with all subscriptions.

Hohmann

& Barnard

Phone: 800-645-0616

Email: jenniferm@h-b.com

Web: h-b.com

Product: ProWall Tools Featuring Thermal Brick Support (TBS)

Description: Free software for architects, mason contractors, specifiers, and designers, allows users to easily incorporate TBS into projects. Brick support design that can move the shelf angle away from the wall, reducing thermal transfer. Allows fast analysis of a brick support design when entering design parameters into a picture graphic.

Now with IDEA StatiCa Detail, go beyond traditional methods for the design of discontinuous regions in concrete members and walls. You can see the real structural behavior as well as code checks, deflections, and crack width checks.

CSFM (Compatible Stress Field Method) is what makes Detail different. CSFM is an innovative method implemented in IDEA StatiCa concrete solutions used for the design of reinforced concrete structures. Giving you the ability to perform ULS and SLS checks including strength of concrete and reinforcement, anchoring, crack width checks, stress limitation checks. CSFM offers much more than just ULS checks. The advanced state of the art method is based on modified compression field theory, implementation of tension stiffening, and distinguishing between stabilized or non-stabilized cracking.

IDEA StatiCa can help you streamline your design as it works with many structural analysis tools (RAM, RISA, TSD, ETABS, SAP, etc.) as well as BIM and detailing software. Unmatched concrete and steel design software that our users confirm that they are saving days and weeks, not only hours on their projects. IDEA StatiCa is a game changer for any Engineer.

For more information, please feel free to reach us at:

(856) 642-4070 | office@ideastatica.com | www.ideastatica.com

COMPUTERS AND STRUCTURES, INC.

COMPUTERS AND STRUCTURES, INC.

omputers and Structures, Inc. develops software for structural and earthquake engineering. CSI’s software is backed by more than four decades of research and development, making it the trusted choice of sophisticated design professionals everywhere. CSI is based in Walnut Creek, California, with offices in New York, Houston, Madrid, New Delhi, and the Caribbean.

Through the 1960s and into the 1970s, the University of California at Berkeley campus attracted some of the most brilliant minds in structural engineering. With the space program in full swing and nuclear power plants cropping up all over the country, it was not surprising that UC Berkeley became a hotbed of innovation that resulted in some of the most state-of-the-art computer solutions for complex engineering problems.

Computers and Structures, Inc software for structural and engineering. CSI’s software is backed more than four decades of research and it the trusted choice of everywhere. CSI is based in Walnut with offices in New Houston, New and the Caribbean. the 1960s and into the 1970s, the University of California at campus attracted some of the most brilliant minds in structural engineering. With the space program in full swing and nuclear power plants cropping up all over the country, it was not surprising that UC became a hotbed innovation in some most computer solutions for engineering problems

In 1970, following the development of a series of many unique and innovative numerical methods and algorithms, Dr. Edward L. Wilson, a distinguished professor of structural engineering at UC Berkeley, released the first comprehensive structural analysis computer program – called “SAP: A General Structural Analysis Program.” A revolutionary product that was destined to change the trajectory of engineering analysis forever!

In 1970, the of a series of many unique and innovative numerical methods and Dr. Edward L Wilson, a of structural engineering at UC released the first structural computer program – called “SAP: A General Structural A that was destined to the trajectory of engineering forever!

Despite the availability of this sophisticated technology, it was not widely used by structural engineers initially. Users were mostly limited to government organizations and large companies. It took a young Berkeley structural engineering graduate, Ashraf Habibullah, to realize that someone needed to deliver the technology to the field.

the of this it was not used structural engineers Users were mostly limited to government organizations and companies It took a young structural engineering Ashraf to realize that someone needed to deliver the to the field

“All this research was done on campus, but none of it was the So there was a gap between what the researchers were and what the could use in practice I knew I could this gap, ”

“All this research was being done on campus, but none of it was reaching the profession. So there was a gap between what the researchers were producing and what the professionals could productively use in practice. I knew I could bridge this gap,” said Ashraf.

Habibullah approached Wilson and, with his help, created a comprehensive course at UC Berkeley Extension on computeraided structural analysis and design geared toward the practicing structural engineer, with a strong focus on earthquake engineering. The 12-lecture series generated an overwhelming response from the profession. Indeed, there was so much interest that the class had to be moved to a larger venue to accommodate the surge of registrants. Soon after, with growing interest in the technology, Habibullah and Wilson made presentations to packed audiences across the country.

Habibullah Wilson and, with his created a course at UC Extension on computeraided structural and toward the practicing structural engineer, with a strong focus on engineering. The 12-lecture series an response from the Indeed, there was so much interest that the class had to be moved to a venue to accommodate the surge of registrants Soon after, with growing interest in the Habibullah and Wilson made presentations to audiences across the country.

In 1975, Habibullah founded Computers & Structures, Inc. (CSI) and positioned the company as a technology transfer link between researchers and professionals, producing practical products based on Dr. Wilson’s original research and work.

In 1975, Habibullah founded Computers & Structures, Inc (CSI) and the company as a transfer link between researchers and ucts based on Dr Wilson’s research and work

The advent of personal computers in the late 1970s allowed smaller companies and individuals to access CSI’s powerful

The advent of computers in the late 1970s allowed smaller companies and individuals to access CSI’s

technology. This fueled the proliferation of the software worldwide, especially in developing nations. In 1979 Habibullah and Wilson produced the first 3-D structural analysis modeling application for personal computers. Its powerful numerical methods for earthquake engineering, integrated with new graphics and animation, permanently changed the course of the structural engineering profession.

This fueled the of the software worldwide, in nations. In 1979 Habibullah and Wilson produced the first 3-D structural analysis application for computers Its numerical methods for engineering, with new and animation, permanently the course of the structural engineering profession

Over the years, CSI has pioneered many developments in algorithms for structural engineering and Finite Element Analysis technology that have addressed challenges that engineers have struggled with for decades. Using the latest and most advanced technology, CSI develops powerful software that directly addresses the needs of the structural engineering community. CSI products are the preferred teaching and research tools in thousands of universities and research organizations, including UC Berkeley, Stanford, Princeton, and MIT. In addition, CSI provides free software to academic institutions in many countries – including Indonesia, Peru, Turkey, and Pakistan – to aid developing countries, specifically in earthquake-prone regions, in producing seismically-resistant structures.

Over the years, CSI has many in rithms for structural engineering and Finite Element Analysis that have addressed that engineers have with for decades. Using the latest and most advanced CSI software that directly addresses the needs of the structural engineering community CSI are the and research tools in thousands of universities and research organizations, UC Stanford, Princeton, and MIT In addition, CSI free software to academic institutions in many countries – including Indonesia, Peru, and Pakistan – to aid countries, specifically in earthquake-prone regions, in structures

Thousands of engineering firms use software from CSI in over 160 countries to design significant projects, including the Taipei 101 Tower in Taiwan, One World Trade Center in New York, the 2008 Olympics Birds Nest Stadium in Beijing, and the cablestayed Centenario Bridge over the Panama Canal.

CSI produces five primary software packages: SAP2000, CSiBridge, ETABS, SAFE, and PERFORM-3D.

Thousands of engineering firms use software from CSI in over 160 countries to projects, the Taipei 101 Tower in One World Trade Center in New the 2008 Birds Nest Stadium in Beijing, and the cablestayed Centenario over the Panama Canal CSI five primary software , and

sales@csiamerica.com www.csiamerica.com

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POSTEN Engineering Systems

Phone: 510-275-4750

Email: sales@postensoft.com

Web: www.postensoft.com

Product: POSTEN

Description: The Most Efficient &; Comprehensive Post-tensioned Concrete Software in the world that, unlike other software, not only AUTOMATICALLY Designs the Tendons, Drapes, as well as Columns, but also produces Highly Efficient, Cost Saving, Sustainable Designs with Automatic Documentation of Material Savings for LEED. The others simply Analyze – POSTEN DESIGNS.

Qnect

Phone: 413-387-4375

Email: pearl@qnect.com

Web: qnect.com

Product: QuickQnect

Description: QuickQnect is used by EORs to automate the creation of early connected models. Key features of the software include detecting and resolving issues early and rapidly implementing design changes. To learn more about the technology’s latest capabilities, please watch this webinar on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/HSRkWzzEnKM

RedBuilt

Phone: 866-859-6757

Email: info@redbuilt.com

Web: www.redbuilt.com

Product: RedSpec™

Description: A convenient, user-friendly design program that lets you quickly and efficiently create floor and roof design specifications using Red-I™ joists, RedBuilt™ open-web trusses, RedLam™ LVL, glulam beams, and dimensional lumber. RedSpec is provided free of charge to registered users. For support, contact us by email at RedSpec@RedBuilt.com

RISA Technologies

Phone: 949-951-5815

Email: info@risa.com

Web: risa.com

Product: RISA-3D

Description: RISA-3D designs and optimizes steel, concrete, masonry, wood, cold-formed steel and aluminum with a fast, intuitive interface. State of the art solvers, customizable reporting options and robust integration with other products such as RISAFloor, RISAFoundation and Revit make RISA-3D the premier choice for general purpose structural analysis and design.

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NCEES is a national non-profit organization with a mission to advance licensure for engineers and surveyors in order to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the public. This mission is supported through its member boards, board of directors, staff, board administrators, and volunteers by:

• Providing outstanding nationally normed examinations for engineers and surveyors

• Providing uniform model laws and model rules for adoption by the member boards

• Promoting professional ethics among all engineers and surveyors

• Coordinating with domestic and international organizations to advance licensure of all engineers and surveyors

Through education, experience, and exams, professional engineering and surveying licensure establishes an important verification of expertise that is critical in safeguarding the public.

Steel Tube Institute

Email: hssinfo@ steeltubeinstitute.org

Web: steeltubeinstitute.org

Product: HSS Connex

Description: A free web-based tool that offers designers a simple way to check HSS wall thicknesses to aid in efficient HSS connection design. These local limit state checks are helpful to ensure HSS wall thicknesses are adequate at connections.

Trimble

Phone: 678-737-7379

Email: jodi.hendrixson@trimble.com

Web: www.tekla.com/us

Product: Tekla Tedds

Description: Automates repetitive and error prone structural and civil calculations, allowing engineers to perform 2-D frame analysis, access a large range of automated structural and civil calculations to U.S. codes, and speed up daily structural calculations.

Product: Tekla Structural Designer

Description: Engineers have the power to analyze and design multi-material buildings efficiently and cost effectively. Fully automated and packed with unique features for optimized concrete and steel design, Tekla Structural Designer helps engineering businesses win more projects and maximize profits.

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ENERCALC—A 41-YEAR LEGACY

Powerful, Easy-To-Use Structural Engineering Calculation Tools

90% of Structural Engineering Work is Low-Rise

To gain perspective on the uses for ENERCALC software, consider your last flight. Before landing, a downtown cluster of skyscrapers, stadiums, and malls appeared. Surrounding them for many square miles are low-rise parking garages, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, retail, hotels, medical complexes, commercial buildings, and other structures that are 90% of structural engineering work.

For 41 years, ENERCALC has been committed to supplying structural engineering calculation software for this 90% while retaining simple entry forms with fast recalculation.

Today, building codes are complex, with so many load combinations and specific design details that hand calculations are no longer feasible. In addition to the classic structural calculation modules we offered, ENERCALC SEL now includes ENERCALC 3D FEM (a mature, easy-to-use 3-D FEM product) and seven earthretention structure modules. All this in one easy-to-use interface. These modules serve this 90% role completely and are available with budget-friendly subscription pricing.

Is Remote Work Important to You?

In a “My office is where I am” world, ENERCALC is everywhere. With a simple, one-price subscription, you can:

•Install the software on any computer in any location: ENERCALC automatically manages allowed seat usage.

• Launch ENERCALC Cloud and access the same software globally through a browser. It is the same powerful Windows software – not a trivial subset of our desktop software deployed on the web.

•Safely and easily share project files between installed and cloud users, thanks to AWS’s secure, redundant global storage network.

•Access these applications via your browser from anywhere. Our global network of AWS data centers ensures a great, web-based experience, no matter where you work.

Is Revit Part of Your Workflow?

ENERCALC for Revit simplifies structural design by closing the loop between documentation and calculation. It allows engineers to access the familiar power of ENERCALC SEL as a seamless real-time extension of your Revit environment. ENERCALC’S use of the Revit API results in fast-paced, intuitive design with no import/export process.

Using ENERCALC for Revit, you can instantly build a complete ENERCALC calculation directly from Revit by simply clicking the element. Create and manage the same detailed structural design calculations you’ve come to rely on but in a fraction of the time. Then automatically update the Revit model from the results of your ENERCALC calculations!

Design information automatically pulled from the Revit model –no need for tedious visual inspection, manual measurements, or copy/ paste to build calcs.

Calculations are built from physical Revit elements – no need to manage or maintain the revit analytical model!

Calculations launch automatically in ENERCALC SEL – no import/export process!

Revit model updates instantly – no repetitive modeling work after completing calculations!

A Small Team Working Hard for Structural Engineers

ENERCALC – A small, close-knit team focused on simplifying the work of structural and civil engineers.

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American Galvanizers Association

Phone: 720-554-0900

Email: jkrzywicki@galvanizeit.org

Web: https://galvanizeit.org

Product: Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel

Description: The American Galvanizers Association (AGA) is a non-profit trade association dedicated to serving the needs of after-fabrication galvanizers, fabricators, specifiers, architects, engineers, and contractors. The AGA provides technical support on today’s innovative applications and state-of-the-art technological developments in hot-dip galvanizing for corrosion control.

ASDIP Structural Software

Phone: 407-284-9202

Email: support@asdipsoft.com

Web: www.asdipsoft.com

Product: ASDIP RETAIN

Description: Advanced software for quick and efficient design of cantilever, restrained, counterfort, and sheet pile retaining walls. See immediate results with calculations and reports of load combinations per the latest IBC/ASCE 7 and AASHTO. Includes 4 intuitive modules to help you design and verify structural members.

Engineers Alliance for the Arts

Phone: 925-482-5500

Email: eaabayarea@gmail.com

Web: www.EngineersAlliance.org

Product: Student Impact Project

Description: We’re on a mission to inspire and educate high school students to pursue an AEC career with our Student Impact Project. EAA offers everything you need to bring our program to your community and help find the next generation of industry leaders. Contact us to help Build A Brighter Future.

POSTEN Engineering Systems

Phone: 510-275-475

Email: sales@postensoft.com

Web: www.postensoft.com

Product: POSTEN

Description: POSTEN - still the Most Comprehensive, Most Powerful & Most Efficient software for the design of Post-tensioned or Conventionally reinforced concrete structures. No fiddling, guessing or time wasting - the only software that Automatically designs the drapes, prestress and mild steel efficiently the first time.

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FYFE FRP

Over time, the stresses of daily wear take its toll on pipelines, bridges, tanks, buildings and other structures. Fyfe® FRP develops and designs materials that strengthen, repair and restore these deteriorating structures—sometimes to better-than-new condition.

Founded in 1988 to strengthen failing bridge columns using aerospace materials, Fyfe is a pioneer in the fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) structural strengthening industry. Today we are a world leader in designing and manufacturing Tyfo®, a system of specialized carbon and glass fabrics, which we combine with polymers to strengthen a wide range of masonry, concrete, steel and timber structures. The Tyfo FRP system is also used to rehabilitate piping systems.

Our staff include engineers, designers, material specialists, material manufacturers and project support personnel who work together to develop and design turnkey solutions for structural problems and provide technical support to engineers, contractors and owners in the pipeline, building and bridge rehabilitation markets.

Tyfo Composite Systems are advanced composite systems are fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) products specifically made to strengthen structural components.

The primary systems are composed of high-strength carbon fibers combined with Tyfo polymers. A variety of unidirectional and

RISA Technologies

Phone: 949-951-5815

Email: info@risa.com

Web: risa.com

Product: RISA-3D

Description: With RISA-3D‚ a versatile modeling environment and intuitive graphic interface you can model any structure from bridges to buildings in minutes. Get the most out of your model with advanced features such as moving loads, dynamic analysis, and over 40 design codes. Structural design has never been so thorough or easy!

Williams Form Engineering Corp.

Phone: 616-866-0815

Email: williams@williamsform.com

Web: www.williamsform.com

Product: 150 KSI All-Thread-Bar

Description: Williams Form Engineering Corpora\on has been providing threaded steel bars and accessories to the bridge construction industry for over 100 years. Williams’ pre-stressing / post tensioning 150 KSI All-Thread-Bars are high tensile steel bars available in seven diameters from 1" to 3" with guaranteed tensile strengths to 1027 kips.

bidirectional products are available to optimize the performance provided to each structural element.

Tyfo Polymer Systems are polymers combined with reinforced fabrics to form advanced composite systems used for structural strengthening. Tyfo® polymer systems are specially formulated to be used in conjunction with the various Tyfo fabrics and prefabricated systems.

Our polymers have been optimized to provide convenient working times, excellent indoor air quality, and long-term environmental durability. The type of polymer needed addresses general applications, high-temperature exposure, underwater conditions, and structural strengthening preparation and detailing.

www.FyfeCo.com

CHAMPION FIBERGLASS

Engineering the Future: Champion Bridge Drain™ –The Essential Solution for Modern Bridge Drainage Systems

Roadway bridges and overpasses demand innovative solutions that can withstand the everyday challenges posed by environmental factors and traffic demands. Champion Bridge Drain™ is leading the way as a lightweight, corrosion-resistant and fully customizable drainage solution for bridges. With its line of fittings and nonmetallic accessories, the system presents an elegant answer to drainage problems, suitable for both roadway bridges, freeway overpasses and parking garages. It is becoming the go-to, high-strength solution for engineers desiring to safely clear bridge surfaces of accumulated water. Here’s a detailed exploration of 11 reasons why Champion Bridge Drain™ has become indispensable for bridge projects:

1. Strength and Durability

Champion Bridge Drain™ boasts a construction of epoxy resin, promising unparalleled strength, corrosion resistance and flame retardancy. It’s a composite material with a 70% glass to 30% resin ratio, resulting in increased strength, stiffness and impact resistance. Engineered to withstand the harsh conditions of corrosive environments, its remarkable durability contributes to long-term project success and ensures safer driving conditions.

2. Corrosion Resistance

Designed with elevated roadway surfaces and bridges in mind, Champion Bridge Drain™ can handle strong contaminants like gas, oil and road salt, making it the ideal system for environmentally challenging drainage scenarios.

3. Light Weight

Weighing in at just one-fifth the weight of similar-sized cast iron and PVC systems, Champion Bridge Drain™ eases the dead load on bridges without sacrificing strength, offering a unique balance of efficiency and durability.

4. Lower Installation Costs

Contractors enjoy cost-efficient installation benefits. Champion Bridge Drain’s fiberglass components are lighter than steel and simpler to cut, drill and assemble than PVC or steel, resulting in a significant reduction in labor costs.

5. Broad Temperature Range and UV-stable

This drainage system can withstand temperatures from −60° to +250° F, allowing for year-round installation. Its UV stability

ensures that it won’t degrade even under constant exposure to sunlight.

6. Easier Field Handling

Champion Bridge Drain’s light weight fosters better portability in the field. It offers ease of cutting and integral bell and spigot design that facilitates a simple, fast installation.

7. High-impact Resistance

Champion Bridge Drain™ retains its original shape after impact, thanks to its strong and impact-resistant nature.

8. Extended Support Spans

Offering extended support spans when compared to conventional PVC systems, Champion Bridge Drain™ saves both labor and material costs over PVC drainage systems that require additional supports.

9. Customization

Champion Fiberglass® provides customized solutions, working closely with customers to develop UV-resistant coatings, color matches and other custom features tailored to specific needs.

10. Triple ISO-certified Facility

Located in Spring, Texas, the Champion Fiberglass® facility meets all industry standards and certifications, reflecting its commitment to environmental and system management requirements. In addition to being ISO 9001 and 14001 certified, Champion Fiberglass’ occupational health and safety management system has received the ISO 45001 certification for promoting a safe and healthy workplace.

11. Customer Support

Since 1988, Champion Fiberglass has been crafting creative solutions for engineers, contractors, and project owners to reach successful outcomes in industrial construction projects with its fiberglass conduit, strut and bridge drain products. The Champion Fiberglass team enjoys assisting engineers and project owners as they build savings and success in their industries.

Are you ready to integrate Champion Bridge Drain™ into your next project? Your next project could be the one that benefits from this leading-edge solution in bridge drainage technology. Contact a local sales representative or get in touch with Champion Fiberglass for detailed insights and personalized assistance.

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ASDIP Structural Software

Phone: 407-284-9202

Email: support@asdipsoft.com

Web: www.asdipsoft.com

Product: ASDIP STEEL

Description: Intuitive software for the design of steel members and connections, such as composite/noncomposite beams, steel columns, base plates, anchoring to concrete, shear connections, and moment connections, per the latest design codes. ASDIP STEEL includes 5 modules that substantially simplify the time-consuming calculations of steel and anchor rod structural designs.

ClearCalcs

Phone: 303-309-9444

Email: help@clearcalcs.com

Web: https://www2.clearcalcs.com/steelBasePlate

Product: Steel Base Plate Design to ACI 318-14 and AISC 360-16

Description: Easily design steel base plates and anchor rods under LRFD analysis. Save 3 hours of calculating by hand with ClearCalcs automated calculations for base plate thickness, and anchor rod effective embedment. You only need to input column sections and loads parameters, and ClearCalcs automates the rest. Try it free: https://bit.ly/3gOp1PZ.

ENERCALC, LLC

Phone: 800-424-2252 or 949-645-0151

Email: info@enercalc.com

Web: https://enercalc.com

Product: ENERCALC SEL

Description: IBC2021 READY! Design of anchors / anchor bolts typically requires a thorough development of applied loads and/or analysis of full structures and connected components. ENERCALC SEL assists in determining those loads and performing those analyses through its Loads & Forces modules and its many analysis / design modules.

Heckmann Building Products

Phone: 800-621-4140

Email: info@heckmannanchors.com

Web: www.heckmannanchors.com

Product: Masonry Anchors & Ties

Description: Heckmann’s has been manufacturing veneer anchoring systems and stone anchors since 1923, Introduced in the mid 1980’s our Pos-I-Tie® Brick Veneer anchor was the first barrel style anchor in the industry. Contact us for additional information.

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RISA Technologies

Phone: 949 951 5815

Email: info@risa.com

Web: risa.com

Product: RISAConnection

Description: RISAConnection is at the cutting edge of next-generation connection design software and features full 3D visualization as well as expandable reports for every limit state. RISAConnection includes complete integration with RISA-3D and RISAFloor, as well as partner software packages such as Tekla Structures and Hilti Profis for anchorage design.

Williams Form Engineering Corp.

Phone: 616-866-0815

Email: williams@williamsform.com

Web: www.williamsform.com

Product: Anchor Systems

Description: Williams Form Engineering Corporation has been providing threaded steel bars and accessories for rock anchors, soil anchors, high capacity concrete anchors, micropiles, tie rods, tiebacks, strand anchors, hollow bar anchors, post tensioning systems, and concrete forming hardware systems in the construction industry for over 100 years.

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WIRE REINFORCEMENT INSTITUTE

The Wire Reinforcement Institute’s (WRI) mission is to promote the specification and usage of welded wire reinforcement (WWR) through the provision of a diverse base of design and construction-related technical resources.

Available for free on the WRI website is an expansive library of engineering publications, documents, and online tools for the engineering professional. This resource hub is backed directly by licensed structural engineering support offering thorough technical insights and feedback that are coupled with a strong emphasis on expeditious response time.

For WWR design and usage inquiries and interpretations that relate to the entire spectrum of precast and cast-in-place concrete structures, WRI is the technical authority. If you are already using or are considering implementing WWR into your structural designs, reach out to us today.

https://wirereinforcementinstitute.org/

QUICK TIE PRODUCTS, INC.

Exceptional customer service and innovation drives Quick Tie Products, Inc. (“QuickTieTM”). For 24 years, we have been committed to taking care of our customers, introducing new products, simplifying applications in the field, and providing cost effective solutions for the construction industry.

Our core product is the QuickTieTM cable system, a codeapproved engineered system for residential construction that withstands structural uplift and overturning due to hurricane force winds. It is a preferred choice of structural engineers and building professionals for a variety of reasons – two of which are its tattletale nature and inspectability. QuickTieTM cables are tensioned over the specified design load at installation, gradually relaxing. If the system were to fail, it would fail at installation under peak stress. Over-tensioning also compensates for wood shrinkage, cinching a structure to its foundation thereby reducing drywall cracks and nail pops. And QuickTieTM cable anchor embedment depth is 100% verifiable (compared to threaded rod-based systems, where depth is completely unverifiable absent a slab x-ray).

Given the choice between threaded rods, conventional holddowns and the QuickTieTM cables, installers overwhelmingly prefer our system to save material conveyance and installation time – and therefore – money. This is particularly true on multistory structures where the cost-conscious engineers and their construction partners heavily favor QuickTieTM cables over the other options.

Innovation does not stop with our cable system. Nor is the cable system always a viable option due to required load resistance and constructability issues. Therefore, we are constantly looking for ways to improve operations in the field and maintain structural integrity, and to that end have recently developed several new parts for production in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility (in Jacksonville, Florida USA) equipped with advanced machinery:

•The QuickTieTM Girder Connector (QGC) takes up far less space and, coupled with our cables, can take a heavy uplift load, transferring it from the roof truss girder straight to the foundation.

•The SPArtan™ Sill Plate Anchor saves time and money on each job by drilling the sill plate and concrete holes at the same time. Additionally, it requires fewer anchors compared to traditional anchors, has a built-in washer to eliminate assembly and for uplift resistance, and disturbs less concrete when compared to similar strength anchors. The GEOMET® finish provides a superior coating that makes it ideal for exterior and corrosive environments.

•Our HD22TM hold down designed to achieve a 22-kip load without the need for through bolts. In addition, our HD22TM has a built-in stand-off which reduces errors during installation. The elimination of through bolts

means that it can be used in tight spaces where it was once impossible – or at least a challenge – to install.

• For masonry applications, we have developed a patented device to accurately space and support concrete forms. Our QuickTie TM Form Ties secures concrete forms in place while concrete is poured. Importantly for adaptability in the field, Form Ties can be shimmed to level slabs over out of level stem wall. In this way, they provide ease of installation for the foundation contractor, on either stem walls or slabs, prior to his concrete pour. Made out of galvanized steel, Form Ties are designed with rigidity for accurate spacing and support. In addition to our cable system and other proprietary products, we engineer, design and manufacture virtually every structural component needed to build a light wood frame or CMU building – from post bases for your post-to foundation connections, to u-hangers for your joists, up to hurricane clips, straps and wood screws for your truss connections. Our staff of Professional Engineers and designers would love the opportunity to introduce you to our products. Please visit quicktie.com for more information. 904-281-0525

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ASDIP Structural Software

Phone: 407-284-9202

Email: support@asdipsoft.com

Web: www.asdipsoft.com

Product: ASDIP CONCRETE

Description: Advanced software for the design of multi-span continues beams, biaxial slender columns, concrete/masonry bearing walls, shear walls, one-way slabs and wall opening design, per the latest design codes. ASDIP CONCRETE easily integrates with ETABS and other software to effortlessly maximize your designs with a few clicks.

Dlubal Software, Inc.

Phone: 267-702-2815

Email: info-us@dlubal.com

Web: www.dlubal.com

Product: RFEM 6

Description: Discover RFEM 6, your all-in-one solution for reinforced concrete projects! Enjoy member, wall, and slab design compliant with ACI 318 and international standards. View detailed, traceable design results including 3D column interaction diagrams and design formulas. Get your free 90-day trial at www.dlubal.com now!

ENERCALC, LLC

Phone: 800-424-2252

Email: info@enercalc.com

Web: https://enercalc.com

Product: ENERCALC SEL / ENERCALC 3D

Description: ENERCALC quickly completes calculations for the design of footings, columns, beams, pedestals, slender walls, shear walls, and more. Powerful new quad meshing system simplifies complex mesh building tasks. ENERCALC includes detailed concrete earth retention design / calculation tools. ENERCALC‚ as clear, concise reports are ideal for client/agency reviews. Our 41st year.

RISA Technologies

Phone: 949-951-5815

Email: info@risa.com

Web: risa.com

Product: ADAPT-Builder

Description: ADAPT-Builder is powerful and easy-to-use 3D finite element software for multistory reinforced concrete and post-tensioned buildings and structures. Builder delivers comprehensive workflows for complete analysis and design. Combine gravity, lateral and post-tensioning actions for efficient, complete, and accurate design. Integrate with various BIM software for seamless project deliverables.

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Schöck North America

Phone: 855-572-4624

Email: info-na@schoeck.com

Web: www.schoeck.com

Product: Isokorb® Structural Thermal Breaks for concrete applications

Description: Schöck Isokorb® structural thermal break solutions both insulate and support structural penetrations through the building envelope including: balconies, canopies, steel beams, slab edges, parapets, solar equipment and HVAC connections. Specialized thermal break modules for concrete-to-concrete, concrete-to-steel and steel-to-steel construction. Assembled in USA.

Williams Form Engineering Corp.

Phone: 616-866-0815

Email: williams@williamsform.com

Web: www.williamsform.com

Product: Anchor Systems

Description: Williams Form Engineering Corporation has been providing threaded steel bars and accessories for rock anchors, soil anchors, high capacity concrete anchors, micropiles, tie rods, tiebacks, strand anchors, hollow bar anchors, post tensioning systems, and concrete forming hardware systems in the construction industry for over 100 years.

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CTS CEMENT MANUFACTURING CORP.

Fast, Hard, Durable, and Easier on the Environment

CTS Cement manufactures two lower-carbon alternatives to portland cement for the construction and restoration of building and infrastructure structural components: Rapid Set® Cement and Komponent® shrinkage-compensating additive. Both brands are a type of calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) cement, which emits 33% less CO2 during manufacture than portland cement. In 2022, a Type III environmental product declaration (EPD) was developed for each brand to support project owners’ efforts to use sustainable building materials.

Rapid Set Cement qualifies as very rapid hardening (VRH) per ASTM 1600 (Standard Specification for Rapid Hardening Hydraulic Cement) and can achieve 4500 psi compressive strength at 1.5 hours. Unlike other CSA cements, it doesn’t require blending with portland cement or accelerators. Mixed, placed, and finished similarly to portland cement concrete, the material saves time and money during construction by lowering installation times and labor requirements.

As a CSA cement, Rapid Set is inherently more resistant than portland cement to deterioration caused by chlorides, alkali-silica reaction (ASR), sulfate attack, and shrinkage cracking. As a result, major structural components require less maintenance and repair, lowering overall lifecycle costs.

Rapid Set Cement is the core ingredient in dozens of cements, mortars, and grouts engineered specifically for the strength requirements of floors, walls, columns, beams, piles, and other structural components.

Komponent is a shrinkage-compensating additive blended with local portland cement and aggregates to make ASTM C845-compliant Type K shrinkage-compensating concrete and grouts for transportation, tunnel, water and wastewater containment, industrial floor, and commercial building. In addition to thwarting curling and cracking caused by drying shrinkage, the additive enables design engineers to reduce or eliminate control joints significantly.

Rapid Set Cement- and Komponent-based products have been used to build such landmarks as the Hoover Dam Bypass, the Pentagon, the Lincoln Tunnel, and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, as well as major roadways, airports, commercial, and industrial projects worldwide. Research by departments of transportation (DOTs) nationwide confirms the durability of decades-old placements. Our team of material scientists, engineers, technical experts, and field representatives work with you every step of the way, from design through construction, to ensure your success. Contact us for assistance with product selection, specifications, samples, and mix designs.

800-929-3030 | info@ctscement.com | www.ctscement.com

RISA TECHNOLOGIES

RISA delivers a suite of integrated software design solutions and technical support services that allow structural engineers to innovate with confidence, secure in the safety and efficiency of their designs. The following case studies illustrate these core values.

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

Building Client: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Structural Engineer: Buro Happold, Los Angeles, CA

The Academy Museum blends a cinema museum, theater, and historic restoration. It rejuvenates the Saban Building and links to the unique Geffen Theater through three bridges, uniting tradition and innovation. The project also fosters public spaces connecting neighboring Miracle Mile institutions.

Linking the historic Saban Building to the new Geffen Theater posed a formidable challenge for structural engineers Buro Happold. The Geffen addition adopted a distinct lateral force system—base-isolators. Retrofitting the original Saban Building with this system was infeasible, requiring lateral enhancements for seismic compliance. These upgrades involved reinforcing existing steel framing, introducing concrete shear walls, and collectors. Despite disparate lateral systems, the buildings needed cohesion through three bridges and exterior stairs. Flexible connections, including custom universal hinges developed with CastConnex, addressed these interface needs effectively.

Buro Happold relied on RISA-3D’s crucial analysis output for designing three pedestrian bridges that connect old and new buildings. RISA-3D’s transparency in member analysis was vital, enabling the creation of custom hinge connections for stairs connecting the base-isolated Geffen Theater to the stable ground, accommodating the 30-inch structure movement. This demanded incorporation of substantial P-delta effects in RISA-3D’s finite-element analysis. The software’s versatile reporting, member releases, and P-delta considerations ensured an accurate and efficient representation of the unique structural demands.

Carson Group Omaha Headquarters

Building Client: Carson Groupl

Structural Engineer: LEO A DALY, Omaha, NE

Carson Group’s Omaha HQ prioritizes open, cultural office space across two buildings connected by an amenity hub and sky-bridge. Transparent glass envelopes underscore both financial trust and a 35-year Omaha connection, while amenities like a rooftop bar attract other companies to the 200,000 SF workspace.

Prominent in the building’s profiles are the distinctive upward-sweeping roofs, resembling financial growth curves and enclosing mechanical systems. The steel canopy, devoid of metal deck for lateral forces, relies on a bracing system designed by LEO A DALY engineers. The monumental

stair presented a structural challenge, balancing vibrations and architectural finesse. This stair links the lobby and amenity hub, visible from outside, demanding a sleek profile. RISA-3D aided in meeting performance and architectural constraints for this demanding design.

LEO A DALY employed RISA-3D for intricate zones like the “sit-stair,” rooftop canopies, and sky-bridge. This software facilitated quick, accurate static and dynamic analysis, aiding understanding of interactions with the main structure. Acting as architect and engineer, LEO A DALY valued RISA-3D’s flexibility for seamless collaboration, especially during the 2020 pandemic, helping with steel member procurement challenges.

Orange County Museum of Art

Building Client: Orange County Museum of Art

Structural Engineer: John A. Martin & Associates, Inc., Costa Mesa, CA The new Orange County Museum of Art spans 53,000 sq ft, housing exhibition galleries, educational programs, and public gathering spaces. As part of the Segerstrom Center for the Arts campus, the museum adds to its integrated complex. With a focus on a multi-story glass atrium, the museum features a sculptural exterior design that facilitates adaptable gallery space. Combining concrete and steel, the intentional exposure of these materials by the architect adds character to the building’s structure. The Orange County Museum of Art’s intricate form posed an exhilarating engineering challenge. Structural firm JAMA and architect Morphosis collaborated closely to situate steel framing for the distinctive angles, demanding design iterations and quick adaptability. JAMA meticulously reassessed each iteration to ensure stability given complex load paths. The building comprises three parts: a flexible steel-framed classroom, a rigid concrete main gallery, and a glass atrium with spanning bridges. Despite differing lateral systems, connectivity was achieved across the atrium without seismic joints, utilizing steel beams within the glass bridges and as seismic struts for the atrium. JAMA relies on RISA-3D for structural design. The software’s rapid modeling facilitated diverse design versions for classrooms, the “Plantilever,” and steel trusses. DXF import converted Rhino model iterations swiftly. RISA-3D’s unique tools like spreadsheets and node manipulation, uncommon elsewhere, empowered edits. The significant “Plantilever,” supporting a rooftop garden, crowns the museum’s northeast entrance above the window gallery. Sloping columns merge into 5ft deep plate girders at the entrance’s north, constituting the cantilever. RISASection created the built-up plate girder section, imported into RISA-3D for 32-ft cantilever analysis.

949-951-5815 | info@risa.com | risa.com

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Altair

Phone: 604-273-7737

Email: manishaw@altair.com

Web: www.altair.com/s-concrete

Product: Altair S-CONCRETE

Description: S-CONCRETE quickly and accurately designs reinforced concrete column, beam, wall sections, and continuous beams to regional code requirements. Versatile and easy-to-use for any project workflow, users save time by automatically checking thousands of concrete designs at once to produce comprehensive design reports.

ASDIP Structural Software

Phone: 407-284-9202

Email: support@asdipsoft.com

Web: www.asdipsoft.com

Product: ASDIP FOUNDATION

Description: Intuitive software for quick and efficient design of concrete footings, such as isolated spread footings, two-column combined footings, strap footings, wall footings, and pile caps. See immediate graphical results, calculations, and detailed or condensed reports with exposed formulas and code references. ASDIP FOUNDATION easily integrates with ETABS and other software.

ClearCalcs

Phone: 303-309-9444

Email: help@clearcalcs.com

Web: www2.clearcalcs.com/retainingwallcantileverUSA

Product: Cantilever Retaining Wall Calculator to IBC 2018, ASCE 7-16

Description: ClearCalcs offers fast, customizable cantilever retaining wall design and analysis calculations for IBC. The easy-to-use interface makes it effortless to input your soil report information or use presumptive values if you do not have access to a soil report. Try it for free for 14-days at https://bit.ly/3SJxt05

ENERCALC, LLC

Phone: 800-424-2252

Email: info@enercalc.com

Web: https://enercalc.com

Product: ENERCALC SEL / ENERCALC 3D

Description: ENERCALC has you covered when it comes to design of individual pad footings, continuous wall footings, or combined footings. The foundation design modules feature flexible geometry definition, thorough load combinations, and clear concise output. Instant recalculation allows you to test‚“what-if‚” solutions. Check out ENERCALC’s FEM footing design capabilities today!

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Eliminate pour strips, wall restraint, and expansion joints – and the extra costs, construction delays, and safety issues they bring – with the PS=Ø® Mechanical Reinforcement Splice System.

The PS=Ø® Mechanical Reinforcement Splice System eliminates pour strips, wall restraint, and expansion joints while allowing for volume change in the slab and providing structural integrity. Using proven coupler technologies recognized worldwide, the PS=Ø® system features a thread on one end and a grout-filled sleeve on the other. The system is an ACI-permitted Type 1 and Type 2 mechanical splice, ICC-approved, and made in the USA.

Reduce Costs

Pouring back pour strips is the most expensive concrete poured on a job. Formwork, shoring, and backshoring must stay in place for weeks, and crews must reassemble for small pours. The PS=Ø® system eliminates this costly and timeconsuming step.

RISA Technologies

Phone: 949-951-5815

Email: info@risa.com

Web: risa.com

Product: RISAFoundation

Description: RISAFoundation is the ultimate tool for analysis and design of a variety of different foundation types. Featuring an open modeling environment, finite element analysis, and full integration with superstructure analysis programs; you won’t find a better choice for retaining wall, spread footing, combined footing, mat slab, or pile cap design.

Williams Form Engineering Corp.

Phone: 616-866-0815

Email: williams@williamsform.com

Web: www.williamsform.com

Product: Anchor Systems

Description: Williams Form Engineering Corporation has been providing threaded steel bars and accessories for rock anchors, soil anchors, high capacity concrete anchors, micropiles, tie rods, tiebacks, strand anchors, hollow bar anchors, post tensioning systems, and concrete forming hardware systems in the construction industry for over 100 years.

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Accelerate Construction

Pour strips delay construction schedules. They not only require pouring back the leave-out, but also restrict worker access. By eliminating pour strips, the PS=Ø® system cuts months off construction schedules.

Improve Safety

An open leave-out in a floor is a major safety hazard. Pour strips are particularly hazardous because they run the entire width of the slab and are impossible to avoid. The PS=Ø® system replaces dangerous leave-outs with a narrow, grouted joint.

Quality Concrete

Without needing an open pour strip leave-out, engineers can now achieve higher quality concrete by specifying longer leave-out times, releasing stiff elements without causing delays or increasing cost.

LYNCH MYKINS

Humanity Isn’t Optional: Successful SE Companies are People-First

You can have state-of-theart software, the latest tools and gadgets, top-notch resources and suppliers, and the excitement of big and complex projects. But, if you don’t have happy engineers who are excited about relating to them, creating with them, communicating with them, and capable of presenting the value of their ideas to clients with confidence, does state-of-the-art even matter? It’s a means to an end.

You already know the structural engineering industry is challenged with bringing fresh talent into it and keeping them.

Over the past 7 years, under the leadership of CEO, Anna Lynch, Lynch Mykins Structural Engineers has been focused on creating and nurturing a people-first culture that attracts fresh talent and has reduced attrition rates lower than the industry average. Today, engineers in the U.S. have incredible opportunities to leave their mark with heart, fun memories, joy, and pride in the places they’re building. We’re not talking about the future of structural engineering. We’re talking about today. Now. We’re talking about proven facts like humans are wired for connection, laughing reduces stress, and social interaction is a basic human needlike food and water.

Knowing this and believing that a traditionally stressful industry can be flipped on its side, Anna deconstructed the journey of a structural engineer’s role, growth, and development. Then, she redesigned it and reinvented her 49-year-old firm, with a keen eye on the goal of thriving people and thriving business for decades to come.

It didn’t happen overnight, but it did happen quickly and intentionally. With care, research, communication, and heart-led leadership, the company has created one of the most unique external brands, with an internal people-first culture that fully supports it!

Email us at culturecoaching@lynchmykins.com to get our FREE CULTURE IDEAS for SE firms to get you started!

If you’re not interested in building a culture from scratch, hello! Consider joining ours! Scan this QR code and see if we have the perfect job for you.

How Lynch Mykins employees experience a people-first culture:

“Just because we’re engineers doesn’t mean we need to perpetuate the stereotype of engineers. It’s refreshing to work with a CEO who’s in it for the right reasons, encourages us to be ourselves, and provides us with the support and personal development to do it with confidence. I moved across the country for this and I love laughing, playing music, dancing, high-fiving coworkers in a place where work is fun.”

“In a people-first company, diverse thinking leads naturally to accepting diversity in every way - people, ideas, dress, projects, conversation. I’m no longer held back by who I am. I’m respected, appreciated and I’m growing without limits now. When people are allowed to be real, clients get real ideas, real conversation, real connection, and creativity. Not some distant, overly processed, uncomfortable attempt at trying to be something they’re not.”

“This industry can be stressful, so Lynch Mykins has figured out a ton of ways to reduce the stress and make it fun. We have Happy Hours, a nap room, ping-pong and pool tables. No one dreads Mondays because in our Monday morning meetings, we lift each other up, shout-out each others’ victories, share upcoming events and lessons learned. It really does feel like a familythat truly wants the best for everyone!”

Lynch Mykins’ “people-before-profit” commitment is demonstrated by their investment in the individual employees to help them become the best person, and engineer they can be. When people feel supported, happy, and connected, profits always result - now, and ten years from now. In our hard skills world, the left brain is no longer enough. Successful engineers are learning strategies to practice using the whole mind to be their best with clients and each other. At Lynch Mykins, human connection and creativity upstage perfection every day of the week! lynchmykins.com

Anna Lynch, P. E., CEO Lynch Mykins Structural Engineers

Chris Cobb, Senior Project Manager, Raleigh, NC

Nicole Zechman, Design Director, Charlotte, NC

Victor Torres, Project Engineer, Richmond, VA

American Galvanizers Association

Phone: 720-554-0900

Email: aga@galvanizeit.org

Web: https://galvanizeit.org

Product: Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel

Description: The American Galvanizers Association (AGA) is a non-profit trade association dedicated to serving the needs of after-fabrication galvanizers, fabricators, specifiers, architects, engineers, and contractors. The AGA provides technical support on today’s innovative applications and state-of-the-art technological developments in hot-dip galvanizing for corrosion control.

ASDIP Structural

Software

Phone: 407-284-9202

Email: support@asdipsoft.com

Web: www.asdipsoft.com

Product: ASDIP STEEL

Description: Intuitive software for the design of steel members and connections, such as composite/ non-composite beams, steel columns, base plates, anchoring to concrete, shear connections, and moment connections, per the latest design codes. ASDIP STEEL includes 5 modules that substantially simplify the timeconsuming calculations of steel structural designs.

Bull Moose Tube

Phone: 800-325-4467

Email: john.phillipp@bullmooseindustries.com

Web: www.bullmoosetube.com

Product: Hollow Structural Sections, Pipe Pile, Sprinkler Pipe, and Mechanical Tubing

Description: Specializing in HSS, sprinkler pipe, mechanical steel tube, and pipe pile, BULL MOOSE TUBE provides steel pipe & tube for nearly any application. Our capabilities allow us to manufacture one of the industry’s largest size ranges - up to 14ʺ square, 18ʺ round, and 0.750ʺ wall.

Cast Connex

Phone: 888-681-8786

Email: info@castconnex.com

Web: www.castconnex.com

Product: Standardized Cast Steel Connectors and Custom Cast Steel Connectors

Description: The industry leader in the architectural and structural use of cast steel components in the design and construction of building and bridge structures. Our products include pre-engineered connectors that simplify the design and enhance the performance of structures. We also offer design-build services for custom cast steel nodes and components.

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ClearCalcs Pty Ltd

Phone: 303-309-9444

Email: help@clearcalcs.com

Web: https://clearcalcs.com/

Product: Steel and Cold-Formed Steel Beam & Column Calculators to AISC 360-16 and AISI S100-2016

Description: ClearCalcs offers fast, customizable steel and cold-formed steel beam and column calculators to ASD or LRFD provisions to AISC 360-16 and AISI S100-2016. Model any type of beams or columns with a handy range of presets that save you time. Try it for free for 14 days at https://bit.ly/3GvEMoR

Dlubal Software, Inc.

Phone: 267-702-2815

Email: info-us@dlubal.com

Web: www.dlubal.com

Product: RFEM 6

Description: Experience RFEM 6, the advanced structural design software. Design steel and cold-formed steel members following AISC and AISI standards or integrate with other materials for hybrid structures. Utilize the all-new FEAbased steel connection design for standard to complex connections. Get your free 90-day trial at www.dlubal.com!

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ASC STEEL DECK

Innovators of engineered steel roof & floor deck solutions

Serving the Western United States since the 1970s, ASC Steel Deck is a leading manufacturer of high-quality structural steel deck solutions for the building and construction industry. Based in Kalama, WA, ASC Steel Deck continues to advance the steel deck industry through innovation and an unmatched commitment to customer success.

ASC Steel Deck can supply products with a range of metal thicknesses, galvanized coating weights, paint finishes, and perforation options to meet all project requirements, including pre-primed to save installation labor costs. ASC Steel Deck’s product line covers the scope of shallow to deep rib configurations and standard to high-strength offerings. These products are featured in high-profile projects, including stadiums, warehouses, office buildings, and airports.

One of ASC Steel Deck’s most unique offerings is its propriety cellular deck option, such as the Smooth Series™ product line. Smooth Series features a clean beam-to-pan rivet-attached flat pan underside, eliminating unsightly burn marks created by traditional welded attachments. This creates an aesthetically pleasing, blemish-free appearance while

allowing for composite design. Smooth Series is ideal for exposed applications where the underside of the deck will be visible.

In addition to manufacturing steel roof and floor deck products, ASC Steel Deck seeks to improve the installation process to help keep costs low through innovations. Key innovations include the DeltaGrip® DG4™Tool, a mechanical side-seam attachment system that reduces the installation costs of high-shear diaphragms by eliminating costly top seam welds. This revolutionary structural sidelap connection system for steel roof deck applications builds upon the original DeltaGrip System by introducing the added benefits of higher connection strength, faster cycle times, and increased punch durability.

With a focus on making project design easier for customers, ASC Steel Deck provides BIM tools, design software libraries, and product samples to support project teams. By continuously advancing steel deck technology, ASC Steel Deck enables architects, engineers, and contractors to maximize value and performance. Their full range of steel roof and floor deck products offers economical, high-performance options for any building project.

800-726-2727 | info@ascsd.com | www.ascsd.com

ALTAS TUBE Scale and Speed Without Sacrifice

Today’s construction and development industry is one that saddles a building’s designers and fabricators with a barrage of challenges that threaten to compromise their vision. A volatile economic climate, unpredictable supply chain issues and rising material costs have a chokehold on budgets and resources. The wave of retirees coupled with a shortage of incoming skilled tradespeople frequently leads to understaffed job sites and scheduling delays. Increasingly stringent environmental building and manufacturing regulations can drive up already strained budgets. In the face of these challenges, architects, engineers, contractors and fabricators are thinking creatively and looking for out-of-the-box solutions to deliver on the project’s vision. Supporting the design possibilities. Atlas Tube is a domestic manufacturer helping builders meet the challenges of today by innovating new solutions, expanding existing product offerings and delivering on-time for the most demanding project schedules and budgets. Nothing exemplifies this more than two Atlas Tube products, Jumbo HSS and Shuriken. Each of these products was specifically designed to help engineers, builders and fabricators overcome the challenges they face without having to make sacrifices in their designs. North America’s largest HSS and Shuriken Better Bolted Connections allow builders to design on a larger scale while at the same time addressing labor and material cost challenges. Build bigger, wider, taller. As the largest domestically manufactured HSS in North America, Jumbo HSS offer up the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any structural steel available. That means wider spans with less steel for today’s largest applications, like factories, warehouses, airport hangars, data centers, bridges, skyscrapers and more. Their smaller, stronger footprint and aesthetically appealing design compared to wide-flange sections allow engineers to support the demand for more open, better-utilized spaces. Efficiency is key. The high strength-toweight ratio and size of Jumbo HSS (up to 28” square with 1” wall thickness) creates the potential to use less steel in a project, resulting in time, labor and cost efficiency gains — critically important given the labor shortage and fluctuating material costs. And for fabricators, the opportunity to use Jumbo HSS instead of

built-up boxes can save valuable shop hours when labor is tight. Jumbo HSS also have 50% less surface area than wide-flange sections, further reducing prep and finishing time and costs.

Big in size. Small on environmental impact. In addition to their unique size and strength, one of the biggest appeals of Jumbo HSS is their low environmental footprint. Steel is an endlessly recyclable material, which, when combined with the low-profile design of HSS and Atlas Tube’s sustainable manufacturing practices, can help lower a project’s embodied carbon.

Roughly 70% of HSS in North America are produced using electric arc furnace (EAF) steel coils and Atlas Tube exclusively purchases steel from North America, which has among the lowest carbon emissions of the leading steel manufacturing regions. In fact, steel production in the U.S. produces 60% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than in China, a top steel exporter to the U.S. Atlas Tube’s manufacturing facilities are also continually optimizing energy usage and minimizing wastewater, while ensuring that all steel scrap is recycled. Connections made easy. Now the on-site fabrication of HSS can be more streamlined thanks to Shuriken, the Better Bolted Connection — an innovative connection solution for situations where field welding is not possible. Shuriken has a built-in wrench that allows steel fabricators and erectors to quickly and easily field bolt HSS columns, beams and trusses; wide-flange sections; SpeedCore; connections in tight spaces; pedestrian bridges; and retrofits. Fewer field welds, easier installation, faster visual inspections and lower costs help make HSS a more costeffective and efficient option than ever before.

Dream big, design big with Jumbo HSS and Shuriken. Stronger, more innovative, more sustainable building materials like Jumbo HSS and Shuriken make it possible to continue designing and building for the future while facing the challenges of today. To learn more about either product, including Shuriken’s new 1” size, visit atlastube.com

A shared vision. Atlas Tube is part of Zekelman Industries — a family of domestic manufacturers striving to help builders meet the challenges of today by delivering new, better ways to build. Their shared vision of operational excellence and best-in-class customer service make them the partners of choice for those with big aspirations. To learn more about Zekelman Industries, visit zekelman.com

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The largest domestically manufactured Jumbo HSS are available in a variety of sizes with wall thickness up to 1”.

Field bolt Jumbo HSS with Shuriken.

ENERCALC, LLCA

Phone: 800-424-2252

Email: info@enercalc.com

Web: https://enercalc.com

Product: ENERCALC SEL / ENERCALC 3D

Description: Save hours on every steel design with ENERCALC – now with FEM capabilities. Beams, columns, two dimensional frames, force distribution in bolt groups and more. The clear, simple user interface makes it fast & easy to setup, confirm & “what-if” your designs. Member optimization improves your efficiency and saves time!

LeJeune Bolt Company

Phone: 952-843-5445

Email: jcaven@lejeunebolt.com

Web: www.lejeunebolt.com

Product: Torque and Angle ASTM F3148 fastening system

Description: Bolt size from 5/8 to 1 1/8. Please get in touch with me for additional details!

New Millennium

Phone: 260-969-3500

Email: sales@newmill.com

Web: www.newmill.com

Product: Steel Joists and Deck

Description: Achieve architectural visions. Solve engineering challenges. Realize project goals. Your success begins with the selection of the right steel building system. We have the expertise to help you determine the optimal structural steel building system for your application. From steel joists and deck to long-span composite floor systems, we engineer and manufacture solutions that control costs, enhance performance and ensure project success. Together, let’s build it better.

RISA Technologies

Phone: 949-951-5815

Email: info@risa.com

Web: risa.com

Product: RISA-3D

Description: RISA-3D is the best choice for the design of all things steel. Whether designing custom hot rolled steel shapes or cold-formed steel wall panels, RISA-3D has you covered. With steel databases and design codes from all over the world, you’ll never have to look anywhere else.

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Schöck North America

Phone: 855-572-4625

Email: info-na@schoeck.com

Web: www.schoeck.com

Product: Isokorb® Structural Thermal Breaks for steel applications

Description: Schöck Isokorb® structural thermal break solutions both insulate and support structural penetrations through the building envelope including: balconies, canopies, steel beams, slab edges, parapets, solar equipment and HVAC connections. Specialized thermal break modules for concrete-to-concrete, concrete-to-steel and steel-to-steel construction. Assembled in USA.

Williams Form Engineering Corp.

Phone: 616-866-0815

Email: williams@williamsform.com

Web: www.williamsform.com

Product: 150 KSI All-Thread-Bar

Description: Williams Form Engineering Corporation has been providing threaded steel bars and accessories to the bridge construction industry for over 100 years. Williams’ pre-stressing / post tensioning 150 KSI All-Thread-Bars are high tensile steel bars available in seven diameters from 1" to 3" with guaranteed tensile strengths to 1027 kips.

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ICC EVALUATION SERVICE

ICC Evaluation Service (ICCES) is the industry leader in performing technical evaluations of building products, materials, and systems for code compliance.

Due to its diligence and unparalleled engineering experience, ICC-ES is the nation’s most widely accepted evaluation agency. Known for its expertise in code compliance and the development of Acceptance Criteria for new innovative products, code officials widely accept and trust ICC-ES reports and listings.

ICC-ES is accredited by ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) to the requirement of ISO/IEC 17065, Standards Council of Canada (SCC), and Entidad Mexicana de Acreditación, A.C (ema) for Mexico. With over 90 years of experience and thousands of reports, ICC-ES is trusted by manufacturers, building officials, engineers, specifiers, and architects. Manufacturers use the reports as evidence that their products meet code requirements and warrant regulatory approval.

ICC-ES also has certification programs for plumbing, mechanical, and fuel gas (PMG) products, solar heating and cooling products, food safety and quality, and green building products. As a total conformity assessment solution service provider for

manufacturers, ICC-ES provides inspection, testing, and certification for manufacturers worldwide. Testing is available for a wide range of building and plumbing products. ICC-ES offers manufacturers a streamlined process from testing to inspection to certification, saving time, money, and resources to increase speed to market.

ICC-ES Evaluation Reports (ESRs), Building Product Listings (ESLs), and PMG Listings provide evidence that products and systems meet requirements of codes and technical standards worldwide, including the US, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and the MENA region.

Look for the ICC-ES Mark of Conformity on various building, plumbing, mechanical, swimming pool and spa, and fuel gas products. Once an ICC-ES evaluation report is issued, a manufacturer can apply the ICC-ES mark to their product as evidence of compliance to the latest applicable codes and standards which can help streamline the approval process for installation. Contact us today to learn more about our product certification services.

800-423-6587 | es@icc-es.org | www.icc-es.org

NEW MILLENNIUM

Building Success with Steel Joists and Deck

New Millennium is your collaborative partner for the design, engineering, and supply of structural steel joist and roof and floor deck solutions for commercial steel construction. A wholly owned subsidiary of Steel Dynamics Inc. with seven manufacturing facilities across North America and local sales teams near you, we stand ready to meet your project needs.

We assist you right from the start in specifying and engineering the steel joists and steel deck best suited for your design and application. We engineer and manufacture solutions that control costs, enhance performance and ensure project success.

Custom-fabricated steel joists and joist girders

Steel joists and joist girders are key components of the most costeffective, performance-optimized structural steel solutions. All our steel joists and joist girders are engineered and manufactured in accordance with the specifications of the Steel Joist Institute.

• Standard steel joists and joist girders: Primary and secondary framing members, steel joists and joist girders support concentrated loads for roof or floor systems.

• Special profile joists: Profiles include gable, bowstring, arched, scissor and double-pitched joists. Over 40,000 special profile steel joist design possibilities.

• Composite joists: Enable the longest open floor spans possible. Flush-frame connections are a versatile and efficient method for connecting open-web steel joists to wide flange girders.

• WN-Series™ wood nailer joists: For stronger, moreefficient and better-performing wood-on-steel roof systems, our unique glued finger joint splices provide structural continuity the full length of the joist.

Steel roof and floor deck

New Millennium manufactures a range of steel roof and floor deck profiles to address your structural and architectural needs. Our new IMPRESSIONS™ steel deck combines wood’s natural beauty with the strength of steel. A structural roof deck using our Versa-Dek® profile, IMPRESSIONS features digitally printed wood-grain finishes so realistic you won’t believe it’s steel. Steel roof can be installed with exposed structural frames to create striking, spacious interiors and dramatic, high-performing exteriors. Optional acoustical treatments absorb sound energy. Applications readily integrate lighting, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression systems.

For multi-story construction, long-span composite floor deck addresses multiple factors, including total floor depth; loads; and fire, vibration and acoustic ratings. Composite floor systems optimize the cost and performance of your mid-rise or high-rise project and can weigh up to 40% less than comparably utilized

cast-in-place concrete floors. Long-span deck can be specified to minimize floor depth, optimize floorto-floor height, reduce project costs and accelerate construction timelines. Composite deck used in combination with composite joists can achieve clear spans up to 60 feet uninterrupted by support columns. Together with you, our team will help you find the ideal steel deck and deck finish for your project.

Bridge deck stay-in-place forms

For new construction and rehabilitation of concrete or steel bridge structures, we offer two steel stay-in-place bridge deck forming systems.

• Bridge-Dek®: High-strength galvanized steel with factoryclosed ends that speed installation, creates a safe working platform, reduces costs 20% to 25% compared to wood forms, and integrates with steel or concrete girders.

• Rhino-Dek®: Polymer laminated for corrosive environments—available on one or both sides of the deck pan—protects exposed steel from salt corrosion. Provides a service life of 124 years.

Resources for structural engineers

To streamline the specification of steel joists and deck, we offer a range of informational and educational resources.

• Load tables: Our downloadable load tables catalogs for steel joists and steel deck enable you to work quicker, not harder.

• Online design tools: Interactive steel joist and steel deck design tools transform your design process, helping increase project performance and reduce project costs.

• Credit-hour courses: Our continuing education courses are offered in three calendar-friendly formats: live remote, on-site and on-demand. Many courses award AIA and PDH credit. Courses can be customized or tailored to your interests and needs. You’ll learn from experienced steel specialists and advance your knowledge of structural steel.

Start building success together

Solve engineering challenges. Realize project goals. Control costs. Your success begins with the selection of the right steel joists and deck—and the right supplier—for your application. At New Millennium, we will help you determine the optimal structural steel solution for your application. Together, let’s build it better.

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Dlubal Software, Inc.

Phone: 267-702-2815

Email: info-us@dlubal.com

Web: www.dlubal.com

Product: RFEM 6 | RWIND 2

Description: Discover RFEM 6, the structural design software with a seismic response spectrum analysis per ASCE 7 and other international standards. Integrate with the CFD wind analysis program RWIND 2 to determine wind loads on even the most complex structures. Download a free 90-day trial at www.dlubal.com today!

DuraFuse Frames

Phone: 801-727-4064

Email: contact@durafuseframes.com

Web: www.durafuseframes.com

Product: DuraFuse Frames

Description: DuraFuse Frames® are the most economical and the most resilient prequalified steel moment connection. Seismic energy is dissipated by an easily replaceable fuse plate protecting the beam and column from damage in an earthquake, making the building easily repairable. Add resilience and reduce costs on your projects with DuraFuse Frames.

ENERCALC, LLC

Phone: 800-424-2252

Email: info@enercalc.com

Web: https://enercalc.com

Product: ENERCALC SEL / ENERCALC 3D

Description: ENERCALC automatically incorporates seismic loads in load combinations, including the vertical component, redundancy & system overstrength factors, as applicable. ENERCALC supports ASCE 7’s Base Shear, Demands on Non-Structural Components & Wall Anchorage. ENERCALC also includes earth retention wall modules - including substantial segmental wall improvements, & ENERCALC 3D FEM.

RISA Technologies

Phone: 949-951-5815

Email: info@risa.com

Web: risa.com

Product: RISA-3D

Description: Feeling overwhelmed with seismic design procedures? RISA-3D has you covered with seismic detailing features including full AISC-341/358 code checks. Whether you’re using RISA-3D’s automated seismic load generator, or using the builtin dynamic response spectra & time history analysis/ design capabilities, you’ll get designs and reports that meet all your needs.

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DURAFUSE FRAMES

Add resilience and reduce costs on your steel moment frame projects with DuraFuse Frames®. Seismic energy is dissipated through an innovative fuse plate which prevents beam and column damage. The bottom flange fuse plate and all-bolted erection minimizes post-earthquake repair duration and cost. Full-scale laboratory and shake table testing have confirmed the performance and repairability. DuraFuse solutions apply to both new construction and retrofit of existing buildings with benefits including:

• Downtime and repair costs are reduced by up to 65% following a severe earthquake (i.e., improved functional recovery)

• Lower frame weight than any other prequalified moment connection

• Elimination of seismic lateral bracing (eliminates approximately 70% of beam braces)

• Completely field-bolted connection eliminates field welding and associated inspection

• Fewer parts, less fit-up and less connection weight compared to other proprietary moment connections

• Complimentary design support from the DuraFuse engineering team

DuraFuse connections are prequalified in AISC 358-22 and enjoy full compliance with performance requirements in AISC 341 with code approvals from IAPMO UES ER 610 including 2021 IBC, 2022 CBC, and 2023 LABC Supplements. Numerous Technical Bulletins provide additional resources related to performance, modeling, and design. Modeling, design, and detailing of DuraFuse Frames are available in RAM Structural Systems, Revit, SDS2, and Tekla. DuraFuse engineers are constantly improving the modeling, analysis, and design process to ensure efficient, high performance, and resilient design solutions with quick response times. We are happy to provide a resilient design alternative using DuraFuse Frames based on your specifications. If you want to distinguish your next steel moment frame design, we can help you improve economy and repairability which will add value for your clients. 801-727-4060

SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

Simpson Strong-Tie expands product innovations for structural steel.

67years of leadership in structural engineering, a steadfast dedication to service, technical expertise, and long-standing customer relationships enable Simpson Strong-Tie to understand the operational dynamics of the construction industry. We use this knowledge to develop advanced solutions for structural steel. Our innovative products and technology help everyone – from fabricators and erectors to building owners, engineers, and contractors – maximize efficiency and resiliency at every stage of the building process.

New Yield-Link® Brace Connection Adds Resiliency to Structural Steel

The YLBC connects brace frames in structural steel buildings. With pre-designed, bolted connections, it simplifies design work and is easy to incorporate into new builds or retrofits. In fact, the YLBC is ready to detail as soon as the building frame is sized.

Along with the Yield-Link® moment connection and Edge-Tie™ system for cladding connections, the Yield-Link brace connection gives fabricators, erectors, engineers, building owners and contractors a proven, efficient and more economical solution for structural steel.

Bolted Connections Eliminate Field Welding

As a longtime partner to the construction industry, Simpson understands that building owners have a vested interest in completing projects quickly and optimizing building occupancy. At the same time, the demand for new construction continues to outpace the availability of skilled-trade workers, such as welders.

With these factors in mind, the engineers at Simpson StrongTie designed the YLBC to be installed with bolts instead of field welding. In addition to simplifying design and detailing, bolted connections save time and effort during installation while reducing testing, inspection costs and overall project schedules.

Engineered For High Seismic And Wind Areas

Every structure needs sufficient strength to allow occupants to shelter in place during a natural disaster or similar event. However, buildings located in high seismic or wind areas also need to accommodate fast repair methods, so that they can be returned to service quickly. The YLBC helps to fulfill both of these design objectives. During a powerful earthquake or extreme high-wind event, such as a hurricane or tornado, the YLBC functions as a replaceable, yielding element that isolates damage while keeping the structural steel brace intact. In addition to protecting braces, which are costly and time-consuming to repair, the YLBC is simple and cost-effective to replace, if needed.

Expert Service, Software And Support

The YLBC is readily available through our nationwide distribution network and backed by industry-leading technical and field support. We also provide a wide selection of Building Technology software solutions that help streamline design and detailing. With Simpson Strong-Tie as a partner in structural steel, builders have the innovative products, technology and service to maximize efficiency and resiliency at every stage of the engineering and construction process.

To learn more about the Yield-Link® brace connection, visit strongtie.com/ylbc.

(800) 999-5099 | structuralsteelsales@strongtie.com | strongtie.com/ylbc

Simpson Strong-Tie has added yet another design innovation to a growing suite of products and solutions for structural steel construction. Introducing the Yield-Link® brace connection (YLBC).

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ASDIP Structural Software

Phone: 407-284-9202

Email: support@asdipsoft.com

Web: www.asdipsoft.com

Product: ASDIP CONCRETE

Description: An advanced software for the design of multi-span continues beams, biaxial slender columns, concrete and CMU bearing walls, shear walls, one-way slabs and wall opening design, per the latest design codes. This software includes 5 intuitive modules that can substantially simplify time-consuming calculations for your concrete and masonry structural designs.

ENERCALC, LLC

Phone: 800-424-2252

Email: info@enercalc.com

Web: https://enercalc.com

Product: ENERCALC SEL / ENERCALC 3D

Description: Whether it’s masonry slender walls, masonry beams and lintels, or masonry cantilevered retaining wall stems, ENERCALC has the solution. The masonry design modules feature flexible geometry definition, thorough load combinations, and clear concise output. Instant recalculation allows you to easily “what-if” your designs. Check out ENERCALC’s masonry design capabilities today!

Hohmann & Barnard, Inc.

Phone: 800-645-0616

Email: jenniferm@h-b.com

Web: www.h-b.com

Product: 2-SEALTM Thermal Wing Nut

AnchorDescription: Hohmann & Barnard’s 2-SEALTM

Thermal Wing Nut Anchor is an innovative, single screw veneer tie for metal stud construction. It features a dualdiameter barrel with factory-installed EPDM washers to seal both the face of the insulation and the air/vapor barrier, and unique Thermal Wings designed to decrease thermal transfer through rigid insulation.

Product: ENVIRO-BARRIERTM SILICONE SYSTEM

Description: Hohmann & Barnard offers a premium silicone air- and water-resistive barrier (AWB)? ENVIROBARRIERTM SILICONE is a 100% silicone coating that is solvent-free and fluid-applied. Primerless adhesion means no bonding agent! The elastomeric membrane bonds to most construction materials, including exterior gypsum board, CMU, concrete, stone, wood and metal.

PROSOCO

Phone: 800-255-4255

Email: customercare@prosoco.com

Web: PROSOCO.com

Product: Grip-Ties

Description: PROSOCO’s high-strength mechanical anchors fortify and stabilize existing brick facades against external forces. Grip-Ties are an excellent solution to reanchor a masonry or stone facade to metal or wood studs, structural steel, tile, block, concrete or brick.

Product: Grout-Ties

Description: The Grout-Tie improves the stability of masonry walls by filling in voids while minimizing disruption. This cost-effective method can pin rubble-filled masonry or stone walls, re-connect veneer walls to the backup structure, and pin masonry arches. This easy process installs the grout and tie simultaneously.

The Masonry Society

Phone: 303-939-9700

Email: info@masonrysociety.org

Web: masonrysociety.org

Product: TMS 402/602 - 2022

Description: Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures. Contains TMS 40222 (Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures and TMS 602-22 Specification for Masonry Structures. Available in print, downloadable formats. Coming soonsubscription based convenience with additional enhanced features. Watch the TMS website for announcements.

RISA Technologies

Phone: 949-951-5815

Email: info@risa.com

Web: risa.com

Product: RISA-3D

Description: Harness the power of finite element analysis for your masonry design. RISA-3D allows you to draw and load masonry walls, openings, and lintels. Code checks for both in and out of plane are provided, as well as rebar optimization. Design includes the TMS 402-16 masonry code, both ASD and Strength.

HOHMANN & BARNARD

Innovating Masonry for Over 90 Years

For more than 90 years, Hohmann & Barnard, Inc., has delivered innovative solutions for the masonry industry. We are a global leader in manufacturing construction materials for the building envelope. We offer anchors and reinforcement, moisture protection, restoration anchors, thermally efficient systems, air/vapor barrier systems, rainscreen support systems, and custom-engineered solutions for the mason contractor.

Among the products we provide to both commercial and residential markets are our unmatched thermal performance products. Our groundbreaking Thermal Brick Support (TBS) System reduces thermal bridging in shelf angles to improve the energy efficiency of your building. The innovative bracket system features job-specific engineering to move the shelf angle away from the wall. This allows for continuous insulation behind the shelf angle, further increasing energy efficiency and reducing labor costs.

Our new thermal Rainscreen Support Systems can increase thermal efficiency on your next cladding project.

Our HB RS EZclad Rainscreen Support System is fully engineered to project conditions by H&B’s team of engineers. The system uses stainless steel structural connecting components, reducing conductivity and increasing thermal efficiency. Additional benefits include:

• Allows for inward and outward adjustability

• Does not interrupt continuous insulation

• Thermal shims can be added for more thermal efficiency

• Can be powder coated or anodized for aesthetics

• Includes structural connection, rail, engineering calculations, and shop drawings

Our 2-SEAL™ Thermal Wing Nut Anchor has a single-screw veneer tie for metal stud construction, with thermal wings made from steel encapsulated in flame-resistant plastic to create a thermal break. EPDM washers seal at both the face of the insulation and the air/vapor barrier. The anchor spins to easily orient pintles/hooks parallel to masonry joints.

The HB RS FLEXbracket Rainscreen Support Bracket is a stainless steel universal bracket that is ordered to fit the depth of insulation needed on a project. The bracket accepts various aluminum rail systems and can be installed for both vertical and horizontal rails.

Other features include:

• Thermal shims can be added for increased energy efficiency

• Reduces thermal transfer

• Dual friction fingers for ease of installation

• Adjustable engineered system

With our Concealed Lintels, you can build beauty into your next project! Create a distinguished look using any of our three arch options: Surfaced Mounted Arch, Flat Spine or Arch Spine. A full set of drawings and calculations, all necessary components, and support from H&B’s Engineering Team make the installation of our Concealed Lintels easy and stress-free. If you can dream it, we can customize the look of your building. The result is an instant upgrade that adds unique character and unmatched opulence to your project.

Our Repair and Restoration Anchors play a role in the preservation of many beautiful, historical buildings and landmarks. Our Torq-Lok® Mechanical Anchoring System is an easy-to-use and cost-effective method to re-connect existing veneers to various substrates.

The Panel-Lok® Panel Re-anchoring System is a mechanically activated, economical way to re-anchor existing stone panel veneers to concrete, solid and/or hollow masonry, and steel substrates. These processes eliminate the need to tear down an existing veneer or remove existing stone through the provision of a corrosion-resistant tie assembly.

H&B’s ENVIRO-BARRIER™ SILICONE System helps your wall resist air leakage and water penetration. This air and water-resistive barrier (AWB) has a 100% silicone coating that is solvent-free, fluidapplied, and used to coat and seal above-grade wall assemblies. Primerless adhesion means no bonding agent! The elastomeric membrane bonds to most construction materials, including exterior gypsum board, CMU, concrete, stone, wood and metal.

Our ENVIRO-BARRIER™ VP is a single-component, fluid-applied, elastomeric membrane that provides an air and water barrier when applied to above-grade wall assemblies. Through the combined benefits and features of ENVIRO-BARRIER™ SILICONE AWB, ENVIROBARRIER™ LIQUID-FLASH™ SILICONE flashing, EB SILICONE TS transition strip, and EB REINFORCING FABRIC, H&B can to provide resistance to air leakage and water penetration. ENVIROBARRIER SILICONE has added benefits of UV resistance with a simple, single-coat application.

Let Hohmann & Barnard help you engineer a complete wall system to ensure the full integrity of your next masonry project!

800-645-0616 | h-b.com

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ASDIP Structural Software

Phone: 407-284-9202

Email: support@asdipsoft.com

Web: www.asdipsoft.com

Product: ASDIP WOOD

Description: Our newest software for the design of wood members such as biaxial columns, continuous beams, and out-of-plane bearing walls based on the latest NDS provisions for ASD and LRFD design methods. Easily select Sawn lumber, Glued Laminated, or Composite Lumber sections. Graphic display of 2D and 3D interaction diagrams.

Cast Connex

Phone: 888-681-8786

Email: info@castconnex.com

Web: http://www.castconnex.com/

Product: Timber End Connectors

Description: Clevis-type fittings designed to connect to the ends of heavy timber or glue-laminated structural elements loaded in predominately tension or compression for use in architecturally exposed applications. Visit our website to view the TEC and our custom cast steel connectors for timber projects.

Dlubal Software, Inc.

Phone: 267-702-2815

Email: info-us@dlubal.com

Web: www.dlubal.com

Product: RFEM 6

Description: Explore RFEM 6, the ultimate software for mass timber projects! Utilize the North American CLT database, design CLT and timber members per NDS and other international standards, and seamlessly integrate with steel or concrete for hybrid structures. Get your free 90-day trial at www.dlubal.com today.

ENERCALC, LLC

Phone: 800-424-2252

Email: info@enercalc.com

Web: https://enercalc.com

Product: ENERCALC SEL / ENERCALC 3D

Description: Deadlines getting to you? Whether working with wood beams, trusses, columns, ledgers or shear walls, ENERCALC SEL saves hours of design time weekly. Built-in databases for sawn lumber and engineered wood products (VersaLam, Glu-Lam etc) put section properties and allowable stresses at your fingertips. Budget-friendly all-inclusive subscriptions make it easy.

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RISA Technologies

Phone: 949-951-5815

Email: benf@risa.com

Web: risa.com

Product: RISA-3D & RISAFloor

Description: RISAFloor and RISA-3D form the premiere software package for wood design. Create 3D models of your entire structure and get complete design of wood walls, flexible diaphragms, dimensional lumber, glulams, parallams, LVL’s and joists. Custom databases for species, design of strap and hold-downs as well as panel nailing offer flexibility.

Trimble

Phone: 678-737-7379

Email: jodi.hendrixson@trimble.com

Web: http://www.tekla.com/us

Product: Tekla Structures

Description: Can be used for wood framing: True BIM model of wood framing, parametric components allow for easy creation and design change, easily add or move doors and windows, clash checking functionality to eliminate change orders, easily customizable to suit any job requirements.

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STRONGWELL CORP.

Strongwell is the recognized world leader in the manufacture of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites utilizing the pultrusion process. Pultrusion is a continuous production process which creates structural composite parts with a constant cross-section.

Since its first pultrusion in 1956, Strongwell has developed hundreds of FRP structural shapes, plate, gratings, planking, railing, fencing, structural building panels, and much more, made in the USA in one of Strongwell’s three U.S. ISO 9001 certified facilities.

Benefits of FRP vs. Traditional Structural Materials

FRP has a higher strength-to-weight ratio than most other materials, making it an ideal material when weight is a concern, weighing approximately 75% less than steel and 30% less than aluminum. This translates to lower transportation costs and easier and quicker installation with less specialized labor and no hot works permits. Unlike metals, FRP will not permanently deform under load.

FRP is corrosion resistant, which means it won’t rust, rot, or corrode, virtually eliminating any need for routine repair. This significantly reduces life cycle costs. The polymer resin infused in the parts can also be optimized to accommodate environments with various corrosive chemicals.

FRP is low in electrical conductivity, making it a safer choice for applications near power transmission or distribution. FRP is also low in thermal conductivity, making it a good insulator, which is valuable

in thermal break applications.

FRP is transparent to radio waves, microwaves, and other electromagnetic frequencies. Strongwell composite products are regularly used in cellular applications due to this feature, such as rooftop screening, enclosures, and support structures.

FRP products offer excellent fire properties, based on the resin system used. Most Strongwell FRP is slow to ignite and selfextinguishing once the flame source is removed.

FRP products will not leach any undesirable contaminants into water, soil, or air, making it suitable for water, ground, and animal contact without any special treatments or coatings.

Markets Served

The benefits of FRP make it ideal for applications in numerous markets including architectural, industrial, water/wastewater, cellular, coastal/ marine, data centers, electric utility, infrastructure, mining, oil & gas, parks & recreation, waterparks, and transportation.

Learning More About Strongwell FRP

Strongwell’s website is an invaluable resource for designers and engineers, as it offers design guides, specifications, CAD blocks, case studies, corrosion resistance information, brochures, fabrication worksheets, and much more.

276-645-8000 | info@strongwell.com | www.strongwell.com

WOODWORKS® SOFTWARE

Design wood structures effectively, economically and with ease!

Established decades ago, WoodWorks® Sizer, Shearwalls, and Connections programs are positioned as high-value, low-cost software with several thousand loyal customers in the U.S. and Canada. WoodWorks® is widely recognized as highly reputable since development of both the Canadian and U.S. versions are led by the Canadian Wood Council (CWC) and endorsed by American Wood Council (AWC) (U.S. version). For the U.S. version, we work closely with AWC to ensure consistency in technical interpretations of design provisions in the IBC, NDS, SDPWS, and ASCE 7. Both AWC and CWC participate in codes and standards development, and therefore have the necessary background to ensure the software operates as the codes and standards intend. WoodWorks® software programs provide designers with a quick and accurate way to design and optimize wood structural members, connections and light-frame shear walls.

WoodWorks® Sizer

The WoodWorks® Sizer is our most used software program. It enables designers to design beams, joists, columns, wall studs and panels used in light-frame construction as well as heavy and mass-timber construction. Sawn lumber, sawn timber, glulam, structural composite lumber, I-joists and CLT panels are available. The program analyzes all load combinations from ASD or LRFD as per IBC and ASCE 7 and designs for structural and fire resistances.

automatically selecting the most economical sheathing and nailing patterns. The program also checks the inter-storey drift limits and implements provisions for structural irregularities from ASCE 7.

WoodWorks® Shearwalls

The WoodWorks® Shearwalls is our most time saving program as it allows engineers to model the lateral force-resisting system of a light-frame wood building up to 6 stories either using an AutoCAD exported file as a template or by drawing from scratch. The software will automatically generate wind and seismic forces, distribute the forces to each level, within each level to each shearline based on flexible and rigid diaphragm analyses, and within each shearline to each shear wall segment based on wall stiffness or capacity. It designs full-height, force-transfer and perforated shear walls, and optimizes for sheathing and nailing by iterating and

WoodWorks® Connections

The WoodWorks® Connections program enables the designer to design connections consisting of bolts, lag screws, nails, wood screws, shear plates, rivets, and heavy steel hangers. The program includes different types of connections such as wood-to-wood, steel-to-wood, and wood-to-concrete. The results are displayed as fully dimensioned CAD quality drawings. Visit our website at woodworks-software.com to download a free trial, watch our training videos, or to access our step-by-step tutorials.