Sustainable & Resilient Stainless Steel Structural Design
Learning Objectives:
- Learn about the new AISC and SEI/ASCE 8 specifications, code and design guide and resources for selection of stainless steel for structural applications.
- Review current data and resources available for assessing the sustainability of stainless steel.
- Acquire knowledge of the inherent characteristics of stainless steel that make it resilient and how it compares with other metals.
- Discover where stainless steel is being used structurally and the reasons for its selection.
Credits:
In a changing world, it is critical to consider both sustainability and resilience when selecting structural materials. Stainless steel’s inherent corrosion resistance, high recycled content, ability to absorb energy (i.e., blast, impact, seismic events, landslides), fire performance, and strength make it an ideal choice. While the ability to use stainless steels without coatings makes it aesthetically appealing, it is also commonly used for hidden applications, such as historic restoration and to extend the life of other materials.
The publication of the new AISC 370-22 specification for structural stainless steel, AISC 313-22 code of standard practice, and substantial revision of the ASCE/SEI 8-22 specification for cold formed stainless steel, structural design with austenitic and duplex stainless steels has become much easier. This presentation will introduce these publications, summarize information on the sustainability and resilience of stainless steel, and provide project examples.
Photo courtesy of Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners
|
Catherine Houska, an internationally recognized expert on architectural and structural metals and author of over 200 publications. She has been the sole recipient of two national and six regional Technical Awards from the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). Catherine consults internationally during design and when restoration and forensic analysis is required. Her clients include developers, insurance companies, architecture and structural engineering firms, transit authorities, industry associations, and fabricators. She has authored numerous Nickel Institute, IMOA and SSINA brochures and prepared technical website content; provided content for the APTA passenger rail and station standards; and helped revise the SMACNA Architectural Sheet Metal and NAAMM finishes manuals. Catherine chairs the ASTM E60.80 General Sustainability Standards, serves on the ASTM E60 on Sustainability Executive Committee, serves on the US TAG to the ISO sustainable building and construction standards, is a long term member of the US Green Building Council (USGBC LEED) and has written numerous articles on the topic. Her involvement in structural design standards includes consulting on numerous building, structure, memorial and bridge projects; ACI membership; ASTM task group chair for laser welded steel sections and stainless steel reinforcement; member of the committees that revised ASCE / SEI 8 and developed AISC 370 and AISC 313; AASHTO |
 |
The Ornamental Metal Institute of New York is a not-for-profit association created to advance the interests of the architectural, ornamental, and miscellaneous metal industries by helping architects, engineers, developers, and construction managers transform designs into reality. |
Notice
