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Top Ten Reasons Engineers Don’t Specify HSS

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Dan Popp

I recently had the privilege of attending the annual conference of the Steel Tube Institute. As a member of the technical committee, I was asked to present a structural engineer’s perspective on why engineers don’t use tubes, er, HSS. The … Continue reading →

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2013 Steel Conference Recap

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Dan Popp

Last month I was privileged to attend the 2013 NASCC Steel Conference in St. Louis. This was my first steel conference and I can now agree with the sentiment of a friend: if you’re a structural engineer and can only … Continue reading →

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A Structural Engineer’s Toolbox

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Dan Popp

How does a structural engineer work well? The same way as any other professional: by using the right tools. Here are the basics in my toolbox: Pencil and paper – start here, always. You should be able to explain a … Continue reading →

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