Next Edition Specification for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings Available for Comment
CHICAGO - A draft of the next edition of the AISC Specification for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings (AISC 370) is now available for public review and comment. The next edition of AISC 370 will supersede the 2021 version and is anticipated to be finalized in 2025. In this draft of the standard, the scope of flexural design has been extended to cover singly symmetric I-shaped members and single angles. The requirements for determining the shear strength of stainless steel bolts have be...
Cement Industry Outlines Decarbonization Plans at White House Concrete Innovation Summit
Portland Cement Association and six member companies provide insight into sustainability innovations and critical next steps (Washington, DC, July 19, 2024) – The Portland Cement Association (PCA), representing America’s cement manufacturers, demonstrated the cement industry’s commitment to carbon neutrality to key executive branch decision-makers at the White House’s Concrete Innovation Summit – as well as outlined what steps must be taken to further reduce cement sector emissions. P...
PCA-led Project to Receive $2.4 Million from EPA to Upgrade Environmental Data Provided by Cement and Concrete Industry
Program Will Help Advance Industry Efforts Toward Net Zero (Washington, D.C. July 16, 2024) — Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Portland Cement Association (PCA), which represents America’s cement manufacturers, will receive more than $2.4 million to lead a project that will improve both the quantity and quality of industry Environmental Product Declarations (EPD). EPDs are the most widely used tool by cement producers to measure the potential environmental im...
Swiss Steel Group publishes white paper on high-strength spe-cial steels for high-tech applications
Swiss Steel Group is pleased to announce the publication of its new white paper entitled "High-strength special steels for high-tech applications". This comprehensive document highlights the latest developments and innovations in speciality steels designed for demanding applications in the automotive industry, mechanical engineering and hydraulics. The white paper highlights the outstanding properties of the high-strength special steels of the ETG® and HSX® family, which are characterise...
Swiss Steel Group relies on precise data for sustainable steel production from scrap
Emmenbrücke / Witten July 2024 - Swiss Steel Group, one of the market-leading producers of steel on the electric arc furnace route, emphasises the importance of precise data in sustainable steel production. With over 2.2 million tonnes of scrap processed each year, the company is not only one of the largest recycling companies in Europe, but also a pioneer in the production of "green steel" - high-quality, environmentally friendly steel made from recycled material. Precise data for the highes...
14 XXL monopiles readied for installation with efficient movements and specialized equipment
First 14 XXL monopiles manufactured in Spain by the JV Navantia Seanergies-Windar Renovables were transported with flexible site planning and heavy lifting equipment As offshore wind turbines continue to grow, bespoke engineering solutions are needed to accommodate the handling of their foundations. The specialized equipment used to lift and transport their heaviest parts must be upgraded or, in some cases, created. With bigger components, come additional challenges at job sites, par...
Swiss Steel Group supplies Green Steel Stainless+ for complete-ly stainless steel
Swiss Steel Group has successfully launched Green Steel Stainless+. A new variant of completely stainless steel that meets the highest ecological standards. This innovative solution demonstrates our commitment to sustainability and the protection of our environment. Green Steel Stainless+ is characterized by its outstanding properties: Depending on the requirement profile, it is corrosion and heat resistant, offers excellent mechanical properties or is non-magnetic. It also scores w...
Certification Standard on Complex Protective Coating Systems Available for Public Review
CHICAGO - A draft update to the standard Certification Standard for Shop Application of Complex Protective Coating Systems, a joint standard developed by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), is now available for public review and comment. The next edition of this standard will supersede the version published in 2010 under the designation AISC 420-10/SSPC-QP 3. This update intends to bring the standard in line...
AISC Launches Fabricator Sustainability Program to Drive Green Projects
CHICAGO - The American Institute of Steel Construction’s new Sustainability Partner Program is a win for specifiers, fabricators, and--of course!--the environment. “Few people recognize that structural steel fabricators are the key player for a project’s sustainability,” said AISC Director of Sustainability and Government Relations Max Puchtel. “Fabrication itself accounts for less than 8% of structural steel’s cradle-to-gate carbon footprint, but a fabricator’s procurement responsibility...
Next Version of AISC N690 Available for Limited Public Review
CHICAGO - A draft of the next edition of the AISC Specification for Safety-Related Steel Structures for Nuclear Facilities (AISC N690) is now available for limited public review and comment. This edition of N690 will supersede the 2018 version, and it is anticipated to be finalized this year. The scope of this public review includes revisions to some requirements for steel-plate composite structural elements as well as an updated provision for quality assurance documentation. The draft...
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