I have never understood how we as fire fighters continue to be killed in buildings constructed of light-weight steel trusses. These units also referred to as bar joists are utilized in lieu of wood ...

Each first-place team received a cash prize and a custom-designed, three-dimensional award depicting the use of steel joists. Structural Engineering Firm: Tylk Gustafson Reckers Wilson Andrews, ...

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Trusses are a fundamental tool in an engineer’s toolbox — a structurally simple way to transfer weight from one part of a roof to the walls or columns that are designed to withstand the effects of ...

I’m sure you’ve driven across or seen large steel truss bridges that are made by combining any number of huge steel beams into right triangles that interconnect. When viewed from the side they look ...

SCHOFIELD - The Milwaukee Bucks’ arena project will reach a milestone Tuesday morning, one that will extend to Merrill Iron & Steel, a local company that has supplied the most critical elements of the ...

I’m sure you’ve driven across or seen large steel truss bridges that are made by combining any number of huge steel beams into right triangles that interconnect. When viewed from the side they look ...

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