Why Steel


Design Considerations

Design Smarter With Steel

Structural steel's precise fabrication and erection methods, streamlined design methodologies, and time-tested robustness have proven that even when faced with challenging structural issues there is always a solution in steel.  Below are common design considerations that can be addressed efficiently.

Technical reference information on a broader range of challenges and design considerations is available on the AISC website at www.aisc.org.

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