Seismic Corner: Diaphragm-Collector Shear Transfer
Seismic forces in a building structure must be transmitted from the roof and floor diaphragms to the vertical seismic force-resting system (and the foundations). In a steel-framed structure, they [...]
Engineers Corner: Technical Column
By Charles Albert, P.Eng. CISC provides this column as a part of its commitment to the education of those interested in the use of steel in construction. Neither CISC nor [...]
Why is Certification Essential? Why Should it be Considered Mandatory?
By Paul King, MS, P. Eng. VP Engineering, Rapid-Span Group and Hellen Christodoulou, PH.D. Ing., B.C.L., LL.B., M.B.A. Quebec Region Manager, CISC The CISC-ICCA Steel Bridge Certification Standard, 3rd Edition, [...]
Engineers Corner: Technical Column
By Alfred F. Wong, P.Eng., F.CSCE CISC provides this column as a part of its commitment to the education of those interested in the use of steel in construction. Neither [...]
U.S. Slaps Duties on Canadian Structural Steel
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARKHAM, Ontario, January 27, 2020 – The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC), its members, and the Canadian steel industry are very disappointed and disagree [...]