October 27, 2020 11:25 pm
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When you’re planning your next industrial project, you’ll undoubtedly begin your search by choosing the optimal construction material for your needs. If you haven’t explored the benefits of steel in new construction in Indiana, you’re missing out on an exceptionally durable, versatile construction material. Read on to find out more about what steel can do for your project. Avoid wear and tear One of the reasons that steel remains a popular choice for those in the industrial sector is its immense strength. Unlike other building materials, steel is immune to insects, rust, rot and fire. For those businesses who will... View Article
September 30, 2020 11:01 pm
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In 1928, the Sixth Street Bridge that would eventually become known as the Roberto Clemente Bridge in Pittsburgh took home the Prize Bridge Award, making it the very first American bridge to do so. The panel that hands out the prize was awed by the bridge’s innovation in steel—it was among the very first self-anchoring suspension bridges that featured solid steel eye-bars both in the main suspension cables and the vertical support for the bridge deck. Today the bridge is more than 90 years old, and it is one of the defining features of the Pittsburgh landscape. History of the... View Article
September 16, 2020 11:00 pm
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Over the summer of 2020, the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) partnered with RePicture, a virtual community in which students learn about STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) careers and real-world products while researching topics related to structural steel in the worlds of construction, architecture and engineering. The program ran from June 9 to August 10, and all students who participated were provided the opportunity to demonstrate what they learned and potentially win awards in certain categories. This was a very unique opportunity for students to get some practical knowledge and experience in the use of structural steel in... View Article
September 4, 2020 11:22 pm
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In the world of modern construction, two materials reign supreme: steel and concrete. These two powerful ingredients combine to create some of the most breath-taking buildings in the world. A clever architect and designer working in the medium of concrete and steel can truly accomplish wonders. When combined, these two ingredients are unbeatable and come with an enormous variety of practical benefits. Paired steel and concrete are known in the industry as reinforced concrete, and the possible reinforced concrete uses in Indiana are numerous. Read on to learn more about the possibilities! What is reinforced concrete? Reinforced concrete was first... View Article
August 21, 2020 11:22 pm
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When most of us think about high rises, our minds inevitably turn to the 60-, 70- and 80-story buildings that tower above most urban areas. In fact, when the world’s first skyscraper, Chicago’s Home Insurance Building, was erected in 1885, it topped out at a whopping 10 stories, rising roughly 138 feet above the ground. Despite modern architects’ ability to create mammoth buildings that literally scrape against the sky, the current definition of a high rise is any building taller than seven stories. That may not sound like a lot, but whether you’re working on the eighth story or the... View Article
