Benefits of Steel Joists for Green Design
Online Article
This article, posted on the Steel Joist Institute (SJI) website, illustrates the green benefits of designing with steel joists. Recyclability and recycled content among the benefits cited, as are their high strength-to-weight ratio and durability. Mentioned in the article is SJI’s 75-Year Manual, which has a complete listing of live and dead load tables for steel joists dating back to 1928. The manual offers step-by-step investigative procedures and time-saving data for use when analyzing existing structures.
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To learn more about steel joists and the SJI, visit www.steeljoist.org.
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