Summary listing of Steel Resources files

AVK Australia manufactures and assembles pipe valves AVK commissioned Ahrens to design and construct a warehouse and office facility for its new operations at Wingfield. Image may be copied for personal non-commercial use only.

AVK Australia manufactures and assembles pipe valves AVK commissioned Ahrens to design and construct a warehouse and office facility for its new operations at Wingfield. Image may be copied for personal non-commercial use only.

AVK Australia manufactures and assembles pipe valves AVK commissioned Ahrens to design and construct a warehouse and office facility for its new operations at Wingfield. Image may be copied for personal non-commercial use only.

Bridgestone commercial building, view 1 - image may be copied for personal non-commercial use only.

Bridgestone building, view 3. Image may be copied for personal non-commercial use only.

Goodman required this office and warehousing project completed to a tight timeframe for end-users, Futuris and CEVA logistics. Several critical factors have been considered in the design of the warehouse, including insulation to maintain a constant mean temperature. Project: Ahrens. Image may be copied for personal non-commercial use only.

Goodman required this office and warehousing project completed to a tight timeframe for end-users, Futuris and CEVA logistics. Several critical factors have been considered in the design of the warehouse, including insulation to maintain a constant mean temperature. Project: Ahrens. Image may be copied for personal non-commercial use only. Image may be copied for personal non-commercial use only.

Goodman required this office and warehousing project completed to a tight timeframe for end-users, Futuris and CEVA logistics. Several critical factors have been considered in the design of the warehouse, including insulation to maintain a constant mean temperature. Project: Ahrens. Image may be copied for personal non-commercial use only. Image may be copied for personal non-commercial use only.

Goodman required this office and warehousing project completed to a tight timeframe for end-users, Futuris and CEVA logistics. Several critical factors have been considered in the design of the warehouse, including insulation to maintain a constant mean temperature. Project: Ahrens. Image may be copied for personal non-commercial use only. Image may be copied for personal non-commercial use only.

Ahrens were commissioned to design and construct a warehouse of 3,750sqm for Lafarge; canopies of 1,180sqm and office of 250sqm plus external pavements and landscaping. The need for internal columns was to achieve an open plan warehouse as requested by the client allowing the client to use forklifts throughout the entire warehouse. The spacious open plan design was also followed through to the office to allow for a large clear area where the client could display their products. Image may be copied for personal non-commercial use only.

Image of architectually designed series of portal frames and entry structures in galvanised steel for the Tempus Two Winery, Hunter Valley.

This new development at One Shelley Street, King Street Wharf comprises a seven and eleven storey building linked via an atrium. They are framed with an external diagonal grid of steel housed outside the fully glazed façade.

126 Phillip Street, Sydney consists of 31 levels of office space, three levels of plant and two levels of basement carpark. It has been innovatively designed with remote service core, column free floor plates spanning 21m, an atrium enclosing panoramic lifts, a unique architectural roof feature and important fire engineering design.

This publication provides students with insight into developing technologies in the steel construction sector. This interactive pdf from ARUP contains various 3D models from projects internationally.
Page 1: Welded Truss Node Assembly
Page 2: Diagrid Node Assembly – Al Raha Beach Development, Abu Dhabi
Page 3: Scheme Design – Marina Bay Visitor Centre, Singapore
The Australian Steel Institute would like to thank ARUP for making available these 3D publications to undergraduate students. Click here to view bookshop details

Improvement in 3D modelling software and development of 4D coupled with a similar progress in communications interfaces and the development of common protocols has made possible reliable and secure electronic data interchange (EDI) of technical data.  These powerful tools allow projects to be detailed early in the design stage concurrently with the engineering. Building Information Modelling is defined as well as the training and advantages of 3Dmodelling.

Image:  Four storey steel frame (rendered) showing steel skeleton. Image may be copied for personal non-commercial use only

Image: Four storey steel frame (rendered) showing steel skeleton. Image may be copied for personal non-commercial use only

Video:  Short video of a 6-axis robotic arm in operation (12s).  The ASI would like to thank DAITO SEIKI for their contribution to the suite of fabrication videos included in the Structural Steel Resource Kit.

The seven reasons why structural steel is the material of choice in multi-level construction. Steel delivers cost competitive fast track solutions while managing project risk and safety in composite steel framed buildings.

Twenty one steelwork contractors and steel processors have now joined the ASI Environmental Sustainability Charter (ESC). A recently established ASI Environmental Sustainability (ESC) Charter Group website provides builders with access to locate a Charter member, gives an oversight to the scheme and more importantly allows Charter members to manage their EMS online. ASI media release, Nov 2010.

A guide to safety in the metal fabrication industry is a 44 page publication which outlines WorkSafe Victoria’s expectations on how to eliminate or reduce the risk of injury in the metal fabrication industry. Risk controls in this document have been developed in consultation with Victorian industry. See http://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/wsinternet/worksafe/home/forms+and+publications/publications/metal+fabrication+industry+-+a+guide+to+safety

This 1995 paper argues that a minimum standard of engineering documentation is required in the interests of all parties in the steel construction industry and provides a basic set of guidelines for engineering drawings of structural steelwork. ASI Steel Construction Journal Volume 29 Number 3, Sep 1995.

This 2004 article outlines the range of durability standards for coated steel products in Australia and internationally.  In: Corrosion Management, May 2004.

AAMI Park (The Melbourne Rectangular Stadium) is a purpose built rectangular pitch stadium designed to accommodate 31,000 fans, and features a sports campus, elite training centre and sports administration complex. The playing arena is sunken into the structure, creating an environment similar to an amphitheatre. The lightweight, self-supporting, bio-frame roof made up of
interconnecting triangles provides structural integrity while opening up the sightlines so that spectators have uninterrupted views. ASI Architectural Steel Design Award 2010 - National and State Winner (VIC TAS), Structural Engineering Steel Design Award 2010 - National and State Winner (VIC TAS).

Article about how the Australasian Standards Certification and Verification of Reinforcing, Prestressing and Structural Steel Compliance (ACRS) third party accreditation scheme has extended its coverage to include structural steels. In steel Australia, vol. 24, no. 3, Sep 2011, p 14.

The AIICS Multi Purpose Hall and extension to the amenities building is the continuation of new building work as part of RKA’s long term masterplan and staging strategy for the Aboriginal and Islander Independent Community School. The materiality and structural concept is in keeping with the previous school buildings at AIICS by RKA, with the primary steel structure expressed to reveal its careful detailing and structural efficiency. The structure is deliberately simple and repetitive, supporting a large mono-pitched skillion roof which also serves as a rainwater catchment area which leads to rainwater tanks that provide landscape irrigation to the entire school. ASI Steel Clad Structures Building Design Award 2010 - State Winner (QLD NT).

Historical value only. This paper reviews AS CA1 - 1968 SAA Steel Structures Code and discusses its merits and limitations. Steel Construction journal, Special Issue September 1968.

Summary of AS/NZS 4680:2006, the standard to be used when specifying hot dip galvanized coatings for fabricated ferrous articles. In: INGAL Specifiers Manual 3, www.ingal.com.au . 

Advisory note about the design of eccentric hollow section bracing connections specifically use of the method for calculating the compression capacity of overlapped gusset plates.

Introducing the Structural Steel Connections series, Part 1 Simple connections, open sections, giving samples and an overview of each of the books in this set. In: Steel Construction journal, vol. 41, no. 2, Dec 2007.

Introducing the Structural Steel Connections series, Part 2 - Rigid connections, open sections, giving samples and an overview of each of the 5 books in this set. In: Steel Construction journal, vol. 42, no. 2, Sep. 2009.

Queensland steelwork's best take a bow. The winners and highly commended of the ASI Steel Awards – Queensland 2007 were announced at a dedicated evening of fun, food and fanfare at the Hilton Brisbane on 17 August, attended by over 340. In: Steel Australia, Sept 07 pp.24-27

ASI South Australia Steel Awards. In: Steel Australia March 2007.

This 2007 TechNote covers compliance issues with high-strength structural bolts. Australian standards provide the necessary guidelines to identify the quality of fasteners in AS/NZS 1252-1996. Engineers must provide a tight specification and purchasers and inspectors must be proactive in checking and demanding quality documentation from the suppliers to maintain traceability and transparency in accordance with Australian Trade Practices.

This extract lists some additional considerations in the design of light gauge low-rise steel framing. Extract from NASH Handbook - Design of Residential and Low-rise Steel Framing, July 2009.

The Adelaide Entertainment Centre’s $52 Million redevelopment included a new steel framed EFTE dome with dynamic LED lighting system which forms a dramatic entry statement for the centre. The redevelopment was designed as a series of three distinct spatial ideas: the dynamic dome space, the flexible box and the interactive foyer. ASI Architectural Design and Structural Engineering Awards 2010 - State Winner (SA).

With any applied coating, the quality of the surface preparation is the most important factor in determining whether the coating will perform for its expected design life.  There are no shortcuts to good surface preparation and the costs of premature failure render the savings associated with cheap surface preparation insignificant. Extract from INGAL Specifiers

Advances in fabrication management technology and BIM - maximising value from the structural supply chain presented by Paul Daynes, AceCad at the Australian Steel Convention 2010. Part 1 of 3.

Advances in fabrication management technology and BIM - maximising value from the structural supply chain presented by Paul Daynes, AceCad at the Australian Steel Convention 2010. Part 2 of 3.

Advances in fabrication management technology and BIM - maximising value from the structural supply chain presented by Paul Daynes, AceCad at the Australian Steel Convention 2010. Part 3 of 3.

Contents pages and foreword: An Engineer's guide to fabricating steel structures. Vol 1: Fabricating methods, 2001 by John Taylor. Click here for ASI bookshop.

This extract contains the foreword from An Engineer's guide to fabricating steel structures. Vol 2: Successful welding of steel structures by John Taylor (ASI 2003). Click here for bookshop.

This 2001 paper provides an engineering insight into the fundamental behaviour of high tensile steel bolts.  ASI Steel Construction Journal Volume 35 Number 1.

It was found during the 18th century that molten zinc would react with steel to form a metallurgically bonded protective coating that had superior durability to any other coatings for atmospheric exposure. While all early hot dip galvanized items were manufactured by dipping them in batches in a molten zinc bath, different technologies have been developed to more efficiently apply zinc-based coatings to continuously manufactured products such as wire, sheet and tube. Extract from INGAL Specifiers' Manual - 3rd Edition. Full manual at www.ingal.com.au

This journal lists and summarises all relevant design aids for structural steelwork published by the ASI and a number of ASI member companies involved in steel manufacture, fabrication, design, detailing and construction. Steel Construction journal, vol. 43, no. 1, Oct 2009.

Summarises the analysis technique to be used in steel shed design and briefly discusses 3D modelling, analysis with tension only members, plastic analysis, column base fixity etc. In "Design guide: portal frames, steel sheds and garages". Click here for bookshop details.

This report presents a study of the capacities of steel rack frames based on linear analysis (LA), geometric nonlinear analysis (GNA) and geometric and material nonlinear analysis (GMNIA). In the case of linear and geometric nonlinear analyses, the design is carried out to the Australian cold-formed steel structures AS/NZS 4600. The report provides evidence to support the use of advanced geometric and material nonlinear analysis for the direct design of steel rack frames without the need for checking section or member capacities to a structural design standard. University of Sydney School of Engineering Research Report R908, April 2010 by K. J. Rasmussen and P. Gilbert.

Features and diagrams of typical angle cleat connections and a summary of the design checks required, from Design Guide 5: Angle cleat connections by T.J. Hogan. Steel Construction journal vol 41, no. 2, Dec 2007. Click here for bookshop details of Design Guide 5.

Video:  This short video depicts the fabrication process of angle slicing (11s).  The ASI would like to thank Sebastian Engineering for their contribution to the suite of fabrication videos included in the Structural Steel Resource Kit.

Capacitor discharge welding and arc stud welding processes are explained as well as studs and ferrules. In: An Engineer's guide to fabricating steel structures, Vol 1: Fabricating methods by John Taylor. Click here for bookshop details.

Arc physics, arc welding power sources and welding machine current voltage characteristic are discussed. In: An Engineer's guide to fabricating steel structures, Vol. 1: Fabricating methods by John Taylor. Click here for bookshop details. 

This issue of Steel Construction contains two papers on aspects of composite steel beams. The first paper by Stephen Hicks relates to the capacity of shear connections when used with modern trapezoidal steel decking profiles. The paper reports on full scale testing of steel-concrete composite beams and companion push tests. The second paper "Evaluation of footfall vibration in commercial buildings" by Timothy Marks deals with the issue of vibration of steel concrete beams and reports on field testing on three long span systems in actual buildings. In Steel Construction, volume 44, number 1 Sep 2010.

This extract from Design example for multistorey composite steel framed building introduces the section containing step by step guidance in application of the assessment process for a very standard floor panel. Click here to view bookshop details.

Case study of the Centrelink Call Centre, Bunbury, a three storey commercial building with feature curved roofs, a full height foyer and an under croft car park. In: Steel Australia, Dec. 2005.

Case study on Crystals Mall at City Center, Las Vegas focussing on the modeling and detailing of the massive and complex roof structure on this huge retail and entertainment project. In: steel Australia, vol. 23, no. 1, pp. 14-15.

Case study on the fabrication, assembly and installation at Techport, Adelaide, of the largest shiplift facility in Australia. The Common User Facility (CUF) has been designed to facilitate the building and repair of a number of vessels simuultaneously. In steel Australia, vol. 23, no. 1.

This 1997 paper describes Australia's first seismic resistant eccentrically-braced structural steel frame. ASI Steel Construction journal Volume 31 Number 1.

The Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre (AELEC) utilises energy reducing clear span solutions through the innovative use of a long span steel truss system. This $30m project included a Main Arena to ulti mately seat 5000, stables for up to 700 horses, and a covered Stud Selling Centre with seating for 660 which also doubles as a horse warm-up area on event days, as well as truck and camping facilities for at least 195 vehicles. High commendation in ASI Architectural Steel Design Award 2010 (NSW + ACT).

Engineers Australia has been rating infrastructure since 1999. In 1999, 2001 and 2005, national report cards were published. In 2003 – 2005, infrastructure report cards for all states and territories were published. This exercise was repeated in 2010, with all state and territory report cards being released progressively throughout the year. This Australian Infrastructure Report Card provides an overview of the findings of the 2010 state and territory report cards and gives a commentary on national policy initiatives. The report card provides a rating on the quality of Australia’s economic infrastructure and makes a number of recommendations about future actions to ensure that Australia’s infrastructure, in time, will meet the needs and expectations of the business and government sectors and the wider community.

The Australian Pavilion, designed for the World Expo in Shanghai 2010 is a bold sculptural form, both modern and organic. Set in a stark abstract landscape of the World Expo site, the sensuous ribbon of the facade generates an undulating form which is designed to have no obvious front, rear or sides. The singular materiality of the cladding reinforces the form, with the earthly tones of the weathering steel referencing the ubiquitous Australian landscape while the highly sculptural skin expresses the modernity and quality design of our cities. ASI Steel Clad Structures Award 2010 - National and State Winner (NSW ACT).

This paper discusses the changes to the proposed revision of the new composite design standard AS 2327.1 - Simply supported beams particularly the new partial shear connection strength design procedure . In: Steel Construction journal, vol. 29, no. 4, Dec 1995.

This brochure highlights the capabilities of the Australian steel construction industry and its proven ability to form integrated networks or consortiums to deliver successfully and competitively on large infrastructure projects. Stresses the benefits of utilising local industry, illustrated by case studies. Published October 2006. 

This 2007 article showcases an automated vertical storage facility for new motor vehicles at Volkswagen's Wolfsburg complex in Germany.

This article explains the background to AS 1170.4-1994 Earthquake loads and its evolution from AS 2121. Steel Construction journal Volume 28 Number 2.

This 2002 article discusses the role of bacteria and microbiological  agents in the corrosion of immersed steel structures. In:  Corrosion Management, May 2002.

Case study of Lavarack Barracks redevelopment (Stage 4) Townsville where the project called for replacing temporary working accommodation with new bubildings and refurbishment of a number of older buildings to help minimise expense. Other important aspects were the ability to withstand cyclones and design for minimum ongoing maintenance. In: steel Australia, Sep 2011, vol. 24, no. 3, pp. 24-25. 

Video:  Beam coping is a technique that can be performed on different types of steel profiles including that of an I beam as shown in the video. The main purpose of this fabrication process is to facilitate the connection between 2 steel beams. The beam is “coped” at both flanges at the connection end to a depth that allows the beam to butt up to the weld of the other beam. Connection can then be made by either welding or bolting the members together.  The ASI would like to thank DAITO SEIKI for their contribution to the suite of fabrication videos included in the Structural Steel Resource Kit.

This extract shows how the effective length of the flexural member is determined for calculating the value of design member moment capacity in members without full lateral restraint. In: Design capacity tables for structural steel, vol. 1: Open sections, 4th ed. 2009. Click here to view bookshop details.

This 1992 paper contains formulae for the calculation of reactions, shear forces, bending moments and deflections for various beam configurations . In: Steel Construction journal Volume 26 Number 1.

Historical value only. This journal issues contains two papers under the titles "Design of girders to the Steel Structures Code CA1-1972 a computer method" and "Design of columns to the Steel Structures Code CA1-1972 a computer method". In: Steel Construction journal, vol. 7 no. 1, 1973.

Historical value only. Bearing stress and edge distance requirements for bolted steelwork connections. Steel Construction journal, vol. 13, no. 3, 1979.

Despite the apparent simplicity of single angle beams, their behaviour is often complex and their strengths difficult to predict. The papers summarised provide a design method which is rational, consistent and economical. Nicholas S Trahair: Behaviour of Single Angle Steel Beams, University of Sydney Research Report No R884, August 2007. www.civil.usyd.edu.au/publications/

Article on the Australian Pavilion at Shanghai World Expo 2010 featuring an innovative cassette style facade system in weathering steel. In steel Australia, volume 23, no. 2, June 2010.

This extract explains the conditions that must be satisfied for a member subject to biaxial bending without any axial force. In Design capacity tables for  structural steel, vol. 1: Open sections, 4th ed., 2009. Click here to view bookshop.

The report derives the differential equations for the overall bifurcation of locally buckled point-symmetric columns. Kim Rasmussen: Bifurcation of Locally Buckled Point Symmetric Columns – Analytical Developments, University of Sydney Research Report No R866, March 2006. www.civil.usyd.edu.au/publications/

 Two series of experiments are reported, one on narrow flange Z-sections and one on wide flange Z-sections. The main objective of the tests was to validate the bifurcation load predictions derived in Research Report R866 against experimental values. Kim Rasmussen: Bifurcation of Locally Buckled Point Symmetric Columns – Experimental Investigations, University of Sydney Research Report No R867, March 2006. www.civil.usyd.edu.au/publications/

89,000sqm Big W's new distribution centre in Hoxton Park is possibly one of the largest portal frame structures in the Southern Hemisphere to date. Sebastian Engineering integrated the drawing, processing, fabrication, delivery and erection on a Just in Time (JIT) basis. The flexibility and speed of construction was a major reason for steel being chosen as the structural element for this project. In: steel Australia, vol. 24, no. 1, March 2011.

Structural steel smarts are enabling construction of Perth Arena, a world class indoor sports facility complete with a huge retractable roof and highly  flexible stage and seating facilities. In steel Australia, vol. 23, no. 2, Jun 2010.

Case study of Biztek, Brookvale, NSW. Constructed at a cost of $13,500,000 over 14 months Biztek is located on a 3000 square metre site on the west side of Pittwater Road. The building has created 6500 net square metres of office space.

Bitmap image: Column to beam bolted connection render. Image may be copied for personal non-commercial use only.

This extract introduces bolted connections between cold-formed steel sections.  These require different design formulae from those of hot-rolled construction as a result of the smaller ratio of sheet thickness to bolt diameter in cold-formed design. Extract from Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structures to AS/NZS 4600-2005 4th edition 2007 by G.J. Hancock.

Video:  This short video depicts examples of bolted connections in beams and columns (9s). The ASI would like to thank Alfasi for their contribution to the suite of site erection videos included in this Structural Steel Resource Kit.

This extract covers the description and diagram of the bolted cover plate splice connection. In:Design capacity tables for structural steel, vol. 4: Rigid connections - Open sections, 2009. More detailed design information on this type of connection contained in Design guide 13 Splice connections, 2009. Click here to view bookshop details.

This extract provides a list of tables for bolted cover plate splice provided in Design capacity tables for structural steel, vol. 4: Rigid connections – Open sections, 2009. More detailed design information on this type of connection contained in Design guide 13: Splice connections, 2009.

This extract covers the description and diagram of the bolted end plate to column moment connection. In: Design capacity tables for structural steel, vol. 4: Rigid connections – Open sections, 2009. More detailed design information on this type of connection contained in Design guide 12: Bolted end plate to column moment connections, 2009. Click here to view bookshop details.

This extract covers the description and diagram of the bolted moment end plate beam splice connection. In: Design capacity tables for structural steel, vol. 4: Rigid connections – Open sections, 2009. More detailed design information on this type of connection contained in Design guide 10: Bolted moment end plate beam splice connections, 2009. Click here to view bookshop details.

This extract covers the description and diagram of the bolted welded cover plate splice connection. In: Design guide 13 Splice connections, 2009. Click here to view bookshop details.

This chapter gives information on the characteristics, advantages and economics of bolted galvanized structures and zinc coated fasteners, and offers comment on bolting procedures when these are influenced by the presence of zinc coatings. All information given is in accordance with current Australian Standards, and with the rationalised approach to the design, detailing and fabrication of structural connections developed by Australian Steel Institute. In: After Fabrication Hot Dip Galvanizing - A practical reference for designers, specifiers, engineers, consultants, manufacturers and users by Galvanizers Association of Australia www.gaa.com.au

This extract shows the bolting layout including diagrams of several geometrical aspects such as cope sizes and edge distances and the three types of supported member beam end preparation, from: Design capacity tables for structural steel, volume 3: Simple connections - open sections, 2007 by T J Hogan. In: Steel Construction journal, vol. 41, no. 2, Dec 2007. Click here to view bookshop details.

Historical value only. Bolting of steel structures, Steel Construction journal, vol. 11, no. 3, 1977.

This extract describes the bolt types and bolting categories required for open section connections and includes a table detailing them. In: Design capacity tables for structural steel, vol. 1, Open sections, 4th ed., 2009. Click here for bookshop details.

This extract describes role of bracing (bridging) in stabilising cold-formed members such as roof purlins against buckling effects. Extract from Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structures to AS/NZS 4600-2005 4th edition 2007 by G.J. Hancock. Click here to view bookshop details.

The bracing system for a shed or garage is as important as the main portal frame. This extract discusses bracing principles. In: Design guide: Portal frames steel sheds and garages, 2010. Click here for bookshop details.

The West Gate Bridge in Melbourne is a steel box girder cable-stayed bridge in Melbourne spanning the Yarra River and at 2.56km is twice as long as the Sydney Harbour Bridge. An efficient design approach to bridge strengthening using standard grades of steel has accommodated an extra traffic lane in both directions at significantly lower cost of alternative methods of increasing vehicular capacity. In: steel Australia, June 2011, vol. 24 no. 2, pp. 12-14.

Case study: The extension of Brisbane Airport’s domestic terminal longterm carpark has confirmed the significant benefits of structural steel construction.

This 2005 case study explains how structural steel construction enabled an extra parking level to be provided when an airport carpark was being extended. Steel Australia June 2005.

This paper shows how the method of design of steel frames by buckling analysis can be used to design beam-columns and frames as well as beams and columns. Two example frames are designed and very significant economies are demonstrated when the method of design by buckling analysis is used. Nicholas S Trahair: Buckling Analysis Design of Steel Frames, University of Sydney Research Report No R891, June 2008. www.civil.usyd.edu.au/publications/

This extract introducesthe use of finite strip buckling analysis to describe generally the different modes of buckling of cold-formed members in compression and bending. Extract from Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structures to AS/NZS 4600-2005 4th edition 2007 by G.J. Hancock. Click here for bookshop details.

Image:  Erection of structural steel building. Image may be copied for personal non-commercial use only

A $24 million new building project at the Women's and Children's Hospital in Adelaide is adding three new floors on top of the Gilbert Building for facilities to improve care of sick children, manage life threatening and chronic diseases and equip the hospital's researchers with the best possible facilities. Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR) Principal Structural Engineer Infrastructure and Minerals, Dr Gregg Klopp said the main significance of the project is in providing three new floor levels (two newly constructed) without interrupting the performance of the hospital on a site that has very limited space for expansion. It was necessary to change to a steelwork solution to reduce the weight of the structure in order to accommodate two extra levels, especially with respect to seismic loads. In: steel Australia, vol. 24, no. 2, Jun 2011.

Video:  The high strength of steel ensures that steel members remain a popular element in building design. The more economical use of material (higher strength to weight) enables lighter frames for multistorey buildings reducing foundation cost and enabling a structure often to be added to with minimal increase in foundation and column reinforcement (19s).  The ASI would like to thank Alfasi for their contribution to the suite of site erection videos included in this Structural Steel Resource Kit.

In the many applications where steel is used in the ground an understanding of the mechanism of corrosion is important and will allow a predictable life to be designed into in-ground utility steel products such as new piers, piling and pole applications. This article assists in evaluating the life of steel in-ground products. Extract from INGAL Specifiers' Manual - 3rd Edition. Full manual at www.ingal.com.au

Case study on the extension of Burnside Village shopping centre, Adelaide, to incorporate a large old river red gum tree. In: steel Australia, Sep 2011, vol. 24, no. 3, pp. 22-23.

This document is a summary of the structure, capabilities and capacities of the Australian ‘steel value chain’, providing a background into the business environment in which the industry operates. While the document may be of use to many people who use steel in Australia, its main purpose is to provide an overview of the industry and highlight the advantages of using Australian steel supply, fabrication and services for major projects in Australia. Australian Steel Institute, March 2010.

Powerpoint of an ASI presentation by David Haynes and Lester Kirkwood from Orrcon and Arun Syam from OneSteel Australian Tube Mills in March 2010. Looks at changes in the 2009 version of AS/NZS 1163 Cold-formed structural steel hollow sections. 

A collaborative effort between the two biggest names in Australian steel and a forward-thinking transport equipment manufacturer has halved loading times for long products and greatly alleviated truck traffic on our roads. In: Steel Australia, vol.22, no. 3, Sep 2009.

This extract describes a finite element buckling analysis on channel and zed sections used for purlins.  Extract from Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structures 4th Edition by G. J. Hancock (ASI 2007). Click here for bookshop details.

This extract shows diagrams of the design actions at the following connections - beam splic apex and mitred kneeon the beam at the column and how to determine the design action effects. In: Design guide 10: Bolted moment end plate beam splice connections. Click here for bookshop details.

This extract shows diagrams of the design actions at the splice. In: Design guide 13: Splice connection. Click here for bookshop details.

This extract shows diagrams of the design actions on the beam at the column and how to determine the design action effects. In: Design guide 11: Welded beam to column moment connection, 2009. Click here for bookshop details.

This extract shows diagrams of the design actions on the beam at the column and how to determine the design action effects. In: Design guide 12: Bolted end plate to column moment connections, 2009. Click here for bookshop details.

The project was constructed by the civil contractors completing the highway upgrade adjacent to the site.The facility was to be made up of a collection of urban elements including a relocated memorial, a new picnic structure and carport and toilet facility. ASI Architectural Steel Design Award 2010, Small Project - State Winner (VIC TAS).

Some of the structural considerations in designing car parks should include such issues as an economical beam layout, waterproofing of top deck and expansion / contraction joints. Steel Construction journal vol. 5, no. 4.

Some of the structural considerations in designing car parks should include such issues as an economical beam layout, waterproofing of top deck and expansion / contraction joints. In: Design aspects for construction - composite steel framed structures, 1st ed. 2008. Click here for bookshop details.

The combination of a well established design and construct team and integrated technologies tightened re-development of the old AFL football ground on Queensland's Gold Coast as a lightweight structure sturdy and smart enough to host world class events. In steel Australia, Mar 2011, vol. 24, no. 1, pp. 12-13.

When it came time to relocate several key faculties of Perth’s Central Institute of Technology from Mount Lawley Campus to a more central, but sensitive inner city location, a steel-intensive solution came to the fore. The overall Central TAFE redevelopment aims to create an inner city precinct for more than 26,000 students and consolidate training in resource development, creative industries, community services, engineering and science. In: steel Australia, Mar 2011, vol. 24, no. 1, pp. 14-15.

Successfully using stainless steel depends on the environment, grade, surface finish, customer expectations and maintenance. Surface finishes, applied mechanically or chemically, can have a substantial impact on performance.  In: Corrosion Management, May 2004.

Image:  National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) Centre, Melbourne Australia. Image may be copied for personal non-commercial use only.

A structural steel solution solved the challenge of forming ornate entrances to greet motorists using the new Clem Jones Tunnel to bypass the Brisbane River, the CBD and 24 sets of traffic lights, whilst acting as a solid support structure. In: steel Australia, vol. 23, no. 2, Jun 2010.

The iconic new Melbourne Rectangular Stadium is Victoria's first purpose-built stadium for soccer and rugby league football games. The 'bioframe' roof fulfils the client brief of providing rain protection, while the structure's efficiency significantly reduces the embodied energy with the steel tonnage requiring about 50% lss than a traditional cantilever roof. In Steel Australia, vol. 22, no. 3, Sep 2009.

While some steel items may withstand the heat of a bushfire structurally, damage to their protective colatings coating damage may lead to premature deterioration.  Hot dip galvanized coatings offer unique benefits for surviving sever bushfire events.  In: Corrosion Management, May 2003.

With the introduction of the new code AS1170-2007 Earthquake actions in Australia, it was vital to establish the consequences to the design of structures. This paper investigates the differences between the old AS 1170-1993 code and the new AS 1170-2007 code with a detailed comparison of the differences between the notation, factors and the calculation of the design base shear. The assumptions made for site soil class, structural system and performance for calculating the percentage of seismic loading that the lateral resisting system are subjected to have significant implications to structures. Also revision in the calculation of the natural period of the structures has a bearing in relation to the height of structures that are most effected. By D Hegarty, Sep 2009. The full University of Sydney Research Report can be requested from the ASI library.

This 1983 article describes the buckling behaviour of cold-formed steel columns of monosymmetric open cross-section, including the influence of buckling effects on column strength. ASI Steel Construction journal Volume 17 Number 3.

This extract discusses the design of cold-formed members subject to combined axial compressive load and bending. Extract from Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structures to AS/NZS 4600-2005, 4th edition 2007 by G.J. Hancock. Click here for bookshop details.

This extract discusses the design of cold-formed members subject to combined axial tensile load and bending. Extract from Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structures to AS/NZS 4600-2005, 4th edition 2007 by G.J. Hancock. Click here for bookshop details.

Video:  A band saw consists of a continuous blade with a single edge of cutting teeth. The blade passes over a pair of rollers, one of which is driven by an electric motor.  By altering the speed of the blade, steel sections of various sizes and properties can be cut. Most modern band sawing lines are CNC controlled.  The ASI would like to thank Sebastian Engineering for their contribution to the suite of fabrication videos included in this Structural Steel Resource Kit.

Column placement in building foundation. Image may be copied for personal non-commercial use only.

Video:  This short video depicts the placement of a building column on a large commercial project (24s).  The ASI would like to thank Alfasi for their contribution to the suite of site erection videos included in this Structural Steel Resource Kit.

Gives the formulae for combined bending and axial compression and combined bending and axial tension. Extract from Design capacity tables for structural steel Vol 2: Hollow sections, 2nd ed. 2004. Click here for bookshop details.

This extract includes details about compression and uniaxial bending about the major principal x-axis and the minor principal y-axis, and compression and biaxial bending. In: Design capacity tables for structural steel, vol. 1 - Open sections, 4th ed., 2009. Click here to view bookshop details.

This Technical Note complements  the Structural Steel Welding standards (AS 1554 parts 1 to 5 1992) by presenting background information that could not be included in the Standard.  The Note covers welding requirements for carbon, low and high alloy steels, reinforcing steel for civil works, stud welding, quenched and tempered steels and structures subjected to high fatigue loading.
Technical Note available for purchase at:  www.wtia.com.au/catalog.htm .

Commercial or office type buildings are of a more regular layout so the greatest economy can be achieved through standardisation and repetition of structural elements and connections. In: Economical Structural Steelwork, 5th ed., 2009. Click here to view bookshop details.

This 2006 paper studies the current global demand for commodities which continued to exceed supply for the metals in anti-corrosion applications. ASI Steel Construction journal Volume 40 Number 2.

This extract describes the common cold-formed section profiles used in roof and wall systems, storage racking, structural decking, truss systems, residential structures and similar applications. In: Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structures, 4th Edition by G. J. Hancock (ASI 2007). Click here for bookshop details.

This 1989 paper discusses design methods for simply supported composite beams with unreinforced web penetrations. In: Steel Construction journal, vol. 23, no. 3, Aug 1989.

This 1982 paper presents a design method for composite columns based on British practices and codes. In: Steel Construction journal, vol. 16, no. 4, 1982.

This 1967 paper is of historical interest only. It examined composite construction of the time and illustrated the paper with case studies on two government buildings designed by the U.K. Ministry of Building and Public Works. In: Steel Construction, vol. 1, no. 4.

This extract from Design example for multistorey composite steel framed building (ASI 2007) discusses the selection of the damping ratio (beta) for use in dynamic assessment of composite floor systems. Click here for bookshop details.

Image:  Junction between composite floor, secondary beam and core structure (rendered). Image may be copied for personal non-commercial use only.

Image:  Composite floor showing column to beam bolted connection (rendered). Image may be copied for personal non-commercial use only.

Image:  Composite floor, primary and secondary beams (rendered). Image may be copied for personal non-commercial use only.

This paper presents an investigation into the strength of stub columns of hollow flange channel (LiteSteel Beam) sections manufactured by Smorgon Steel Tube Mills. Yi Zhu and Tim Wilkinson: Compression Capacity of Hollow Flange Channel Stub Columns, University of Sydney Research Report No R875, February 2007. www.civil.usyd.edu.au/publications/

This report describes the experimental investigation of a series of compressive tests on a stiffened-cross shaped section fabricated from cold-formed high strength steel of thickness 0.42 mm and nominal yield stress of 550 MPa. The complex shape has been chosen so that it has a local buckling mode, two distinct distortional buckling modes and a flexural-torsional mode. Derrick Yap and Greg Hancock: Compression Tests of High Strength Cold-Formed Cross-Shaped Steel Columns, University of Sydney Research Report No R869, April 2006. www.civil.usyd.edu.au/publications/

This extract describes the concept of the rigid connections series and of this design guide. In: Design guide 10: Bolted moment end plate beam splice connections, 2009. Click here to view bookshop details.

This extract describes the concept of the rigid connections series and of this design guide. In Design guide 11: Welded beam to column moment connections, 2009. Click here for bookshop details.

This extract describes the concept of the rigid connections series and of this design guide. In: Design guide 12: Bolted end plate to column moment connections. Click here to view bookshop details. 

This extract describes the concept of the rigid connections series and of this design guide. In: Design guide 13: Splice connections. Click here for bookshop details.

This extract describes the concept of the rigid connections series and of this volume of design capacity tables. In: Design capacity tables for structural steel, vol. 4: Rigid connections – Open sections, 2009. Click here for bookshop details.

This extract from Composite Design Example for Multistorey Steel Framed building (ASI 2007) outlines the conceptual and preliminary design concepts involved in these buildings. Click here for bookshop details.

The loss of durability and serviceability of reinforced concrete caused by the corrosion of reinforcement is enormously expensive and one of the primary reasons for the need for early remediation and repair, and even demolition, of concrete structures well before their design life (usually 30-50 years) has been reached. Extract from INGAL Specifiers' Manual - 3rd Edition. Full manual at www.ingal.com.au

Image: Steel connection detail. Image may be copied for personal non-commercial use only.

Gives references for information on requirements for connections. Extract from Design Capacity tables for structural steel Vol 2: Hollow sections 2nd ed 2004. Click here for bookshop details.

Connections design is a very important part of steel shed design and requires a knowledge of how cold-formed members interact with each other and with the brackets and connectors that form the connection. In: Design guide: portal frame steel sheds and garages, 2010. Click here for bookshop details. 

This introduction to construction aspects of composite construction illustrates how prop-free construction enables work below a level to proceed. In: Design aspects for construction - composite steel framed structures, 2008. Click here for bookshop details.

Case study on Coomera Waters Marine Village commercial centre and townhouses. In: Steel Australia, Dec. 2006.

This article highlights the importance of correct documentation accompanying articles for galvanizing. Extract from INGAL Specifiers' Manual - 3rd Edition. Full manual at www.ingal.com.au

This extract from Design Example for Multistorey Composite Steel Framed building (ASI 2007) introduces the topic of corrosion protection in composite steel framed buildings. Click here for bookshop details.

This article highlights some of the corrosion issues associated with presence of chlorides, design parameters that can moderate their effects and protective coating systems and materials that can protect steelwork in high chloride environments.  In: Corrosion Management, May 2007.

There is often a sheltered zone on the exterior of structures that is not subject to the normal environmental "washdown" that occurs in a fully exposed location.  This "underworld" or "unwashed area" can increase corrosivity by several times.  In: Corrosion Management, May 2008.

This article discusses a research program looking at the potential for corrosion of galvanized fasteners used in cold-formed steel framing by exposing test samples to a variety of environmental conditions found in Hawaii and elsewhere.  In: Corrosion Management, Nov 2008.

This cost model (as part of the AusIndustry ICIP project) allows ASI fabricators to develop an understanding of the relative costs of PT concrete vs Composite structural steel framing for a medium rise commercial building across the cycle. It allows fabricators to monitor relative system costs at a high level by inputting costs of labour, steel, concrete etc. as costs move in the market place. This model also allows cost take off for the AIQS membership to provide current accurate and valuable information to this community. ICIP Task Brief #3 Cost Modelling Report 4 Jan 2008.

This paper explains the method of rational costing and examines costs associated with each process, breaking it up into costs relating to steel supply, fabrication, surface treatment and erection and uses case studies to illustrate the methodology. Costs used are indicative only. In: Steel Construction journal vol. 30, no. 2, 1996.

A 2007 article on the Craigieburn Bypass pedestrian bridge in Victoria. Steel Australia March 2007.

This extract describes the table that lists the combinations of universal beams and parallel flange sections, dimensions and properties of commonly used crane runway beams. Revised Dec 2009. In Design capacity tables for structural steel, vol 1: Open sections. Click here for bookshop details.

Guidance for the design of crane runway beams and portal frames required to support overhead travelling cranes, gantry cranes. Extract from: Design of portal frame buildings including crane runway beams and monorails, 4th ed 2011 by Woolcock, Kitipornchai, Bradford and Haddad. Click here for bookshop.

This brief extract explains the crucial role that overhead travelling cranes and monorail hoists play in the materials handling system. In: Crane Runway Girders Limit States Design, 2003.

Many metals and alloys are susceptible to crevice corrosion but in stainless steel, crevices are the first and most common place for corrosive attack to begin. With understanding, crevice corrosion can be avoided or minimised.  In: Corrosion Management, Nov 2004.

Mechanical forming, forming equipment design, flame straightening, analysis of simple bending, limitation of cold bending and complex bending are discussed. In: An Engineer's guide to fabricating steel structures. Vol 1: Fabricating methods, 2001 by John Taylor. Click here for bookshop details.

Damage investigation of buildings at Minjilang, Cape Don and Smith Point in NT following Cyclone Ingrid.

Tropical Cyclone George: damage to buildings in the Port Hedland area.

Trpoical Cyclone George - wind penetration inland.

Investigation of performance of housing in Brisbane following storms on 16 and 19 November 2008. JCU Cyclone Testing Station report.

This extract from Design Example for Multistorey Composite Steel Framed building (ASI 2007) discusses the selection of the damping ratio (beta) for use in dynamic assessment of composite floor systems. Click here for bookshop details.

A distinct visual identity needed to be created for the Bypass that integrates freeway architecture into the local landscape. The noise walls have been designed as sculptural elements of ambiguous scale embedded into the landform. The walls are constructed of a single material, a deep ribbed profiled steel section in contrasting horizontal ribbons or upright standing ribs which produce strong shadowed reptilian forms residing with ease in a big landscape.In addition to the noise walls the other principal architectural elements are concrete retaining walls and bridge abutments. ASI Steel Clad Structures Building Design Award 2010 - State Winner (VIC TAS)

This paper describes the development of expressions for calculating the deflections of unhaunched frames in portal frames together with their respective correction factors in tabular form. In: Steel Construction journal, vol. 27, no. 3, Aug 1993

This article discusses the key drivers in sustainable construction, explains what sustainable construction has to offer and how these benefits can be realised. In: Steel Australia, vol. 16, no. 4, December 2003.

This extract summarises the contents of Design guide 1: Bolting in structural steel connections, revising and adding to the third edition of Bolting of steel structures. In: Steel Construction journal, vol. 41, no. 2, Dec 2007. Click here to view bookshop details.

Summarises the contents of Design guide 2: Welding in structural steel connections which is to act as a basic primer on all aspects of welding as applied to structural steel connections. In: Steel Construction journal, vol. 41, no. 2, Dec 2007. Click here to view bookshop details.

Summarises the contents of Design guide 3: Web side plate connections which encompasses standardised detailing and design capacity tables derived using the design model included. In: Steel Construction journal, vol. 41, no. 2, Dec 2007. Click here to view bookshop details.

Contents of Design guide 4: Flexible end plate connections. In: Steel Construction journal, vol. 41, no. 2, Dec 2007. Click here to view bookshop details.

Contents of Design guide 5: Angle cleat connections. In: Steel Construction journal, vol. 41, no. 2, Dec 2007. Click here to view bookshop details.

Contents of Design guide 6: Seated connections. In: Steel Construction journal, vol. 41, no. 2, Dec 2007. Click here to view bookshop details.

An article about the debate on the use of Australian specifications and ensuring compliance to these, especially when faced with an increase in the global supply of steel into this country and the cover-up of failures when they occur under the terms of settlement of claims. This needs to be accompanied by a tightening of the quality assurance systems. In steel Australia, vol. 23, no. 2, June 2010.

The objective of this publication is to introduce the design and construction of steel framed buildings with composite steel and concrete floors. Click here for bookshop details.

The design basis for the Design Capacity Tables for structural steel v. 3, Simple connections - open sections, 2007 is discussed.  Web side plate, flexible end plate and angle cleat connections are included with a description for each connection, typical detailing, recommended design model and tables for selected configurations. In: Steel Construction journal, vol. 41, no. 2, Dec 2007.

This extract lists the design capacity tables included in Design guide 12: Bolted end plate to column moment connections, 2009, as well as a sample table. Click here for bookshop details.

This extract lists the design capacity tables for bolted cover plate splice connections included in Design guide 13: Splice connections as well as a sample table. Click here for bookshop details.

This extract lists the design capacity tables for bolted welded cover plate splice connections included in Design guide 13: Splice connections as well as a sample table. Click here for bookshop details.

Design capacity tables for structural steel, vol 1: Open sections, 4th ed 2009 - contents, preface and introduction. Click here for bookshop details.

Foreword and preface to Design Capacity tables for structural steel Vol 2: Hollow sections 2nd ed 2004. Click here for bookshop details.

Title and contents pages and preface to Design capacity tables for structural steel vol 4: Rigid connections - Open sections. Click here for bookshop details.

This extract lists the design capacity tables included in: Design guide 10: Bolted moment end plate beam splice connections, 2009 as well as a sample table. Click here for bookshop details.

This extract contains design check no. 7 for flanges in bolted welded cover plate splice connections. In: Design guide 13 Splice connections. Click here for bookshop details.

Contents pages and preface to Design guide 12: Bolted end plate to column moment connections. Click here for bookshop details.

Contents pages and preface to Design guide 10: Bolted moment end plate beam splice connections. Click here to view bookshop details.

Title and contents pages and preface to Design guide 13 Splice connections. Click here for bookshop details.

Contents pages and preface to Design guide 11 Welded beam to column moment connections. Click here for bookshop details.

Introduction and contents of Design guide portal frame steel sheds and garages, 2010. Click here for bookshop details.

Sample table for universal columns - design member capacities in axial compression buckling about the y-axis. In Design capacity tables for structural steel vol 1, Open sections, 4th ed, 2009. Click here for bookshop details.

Table for Design member capacities in axial compression for circular hollow sections (CHS) Grade C350 buckling about any axis. Extract from Design Capacity tables for structural steel Vol 2: Hollow sections 2nd ed. 2004. Click here to view bookshop details.

Discusses how design section moment capacity and beam effective length are determined in the tables. Extract from Design Capacity tables for structural steel Vol. 2: Hollow sections, 2nd ed 2004. Click here for bookshop details.

This paper discusses a design model for light bracing cleat connections. For the purposes of this publication, light bracing cleat connections are defined as unstiffened cleats that connect light bracing members to beams or columns. Typical applications include roof and wall bracing in one-way rigid/one-way braced frames such as industrial building structures. This publication may also be used to design unstiffened cleats which connect diagonal members in trusses to main chord members. In Steel Construction journal, vol. 43, no. 2, March 2010.

This extract discusses equations used for the calculation of design member capacity in axial compression in open sections. In Design capacity tables for structural steel vol 1: Open sections, 4th ed, 2009. Click here for bookshop details.

This extract discusses the design of beams, purlins and bracing in cold-formed steel structures. Extract from Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structures to AS/NZS 4600-2005 4th edition 2007 by G.J. Hancock. Click here for bookshop details.

This extract discusses flexural, torsional and flexural-torsional buckling of cold-formed steel structures. Extract from Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structures to AS/NZS 4600-2005 4th edition 2007 by G.J. Hancock. Click here for bookshop details.

This extract contains the Preface to the 4th edition outlining the changes made in AS/NZS 4600:2005 from the 1996 edition. Extract from Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structures 4th Edition by G. J. Hancock (ASI 2007). Click here for bookshop details.

Historical interest only. Charts presented here were intended to help the designer quickly estimate the required area of cross section of a compression member and thus arrive at a close guess of the trial size with a good chance of using it in the final design. In: Steel Construction journal, vol 8, no. 1.

This 1989 paper is concerned with the strength and ductility of continuous composite slabs one-way action in sway-braced frames subject to vertical loading. In: Steel Construction journal vol. 23, no. 3, Aug 1989.

Designing for adequate resistance to fatigue is the most important consideration in design of crane runways. Extract from Crane Runways Girders - Limit States Design (ASI 2003)

This 2002 paper deals with the design of pinned base plates. The design actions considered are axial compression, axial tension, shear force and their combinations. ASI Steel Construction Journal Volume 36 Number 2.

Contents pages, preface and notation. Extract from Design of portal frame buildings including crane runway beams and monorails by Woolcock, Kitipornchai, Bradford, Haddad 4th ed., 2011. Click here for bookshop.

This paper reviews past research on single equal angle beams used as lintels and develops an improved method of predicting their strengths which includes the effects of initial twist rotations, eccentric loads, and large twist rotations, and utilises the plastic capacities of compact beams. Nicholas S Trahair: Design of Steel Equal Angle Lintels, University of Sydney Research Report No R890, May 2008. www.civil.usyd.edu.au/publications/

This paper by K. Mysore, K.B. Watson and E.F. Gad deals with the design of lightweight cold-formed steel roof trusses for residential structures. In: ASEC 2008.