steel column

Evening all, I am new to DIYnot but have had a read of some of the informative posts on the forums. I hope I can get some useful advice to help me navigate my current position in the best possible way. From the very start of our discussions with the architect and then subsequently the engineer...

Hi there. Structural Engineer question. Would an engineer possibly do me a really nice favour and suggest some details for a splice joint? My engineer has done most of my calculations for me, but I need to add a splice joint to an upright steel RSJ. Unfortunately, the engineer is ill at the...

Hi, I need some help with a connection between an HSS and an HEB steel column. I would like to go with the solution on the left, but since it is impossible to use a classic bolt+nut connection, how could it be solved? Expansion bolts or threaded top plate on the HSS column? Thanks a lot!

Hi all, I'm after a bit of advice regarding steel beams and building control. I'm building a garage extension and have consulted a structural engineer who has provided beam calculations etc. I've put in the building notice to the council and have started shopping around for steel beams. My...