To determine if a steel section can be curved you need to first determine its section modulus and then see if you have the correct bending equipment. Section modulus is the direct measure of the strength of the steel. Bending Read more…
Month: June 2015
Steve
Circular Staircases
May 21, 2016
Quite often, companies specializing in the rolling of helical stair stringers see designs for projects which push the boundaries or physical capabilities of the machines. The reasons for this are varied. In some cases, the difficulties began back at the Read more…
Steve
Applications, Bending, Tube Bending
May 21, 2016
The installation of curved roofing designs has been increasing lately for many reasons. Curved roofs are aesthetically pleasing, as well as serving to benefit architectural design in a practical way. With the increasing demand for alternative energy sources, many are Read more…
Joe
Bending
March 2, 2020
As a native of Chicago, I can’t help but look forward to the summer months, when the city comes alive with tourist and natives enjoying all that the city has to offer. Chicago is famous for its architecture, unique skyline, Read more…
Laurel
Uncategorized
March 2, 2019
Sometimes rolling jobs are so unique, the material must be produced at a mill months in advance for projects with drawings that have yet to be officially approved for fabrication. Sometimes these jobs require collaboration between sales divisions across borders Read more…
Mo
Pipe Bending
March 2, 2019
Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI) gives out an award every year to a project it feels helps encourage engineering education and advances the art and science of structural engineering. Loyola’s recently constructed Institute of Environmental Sustainability (IES) won the Read more…
Steve
Calculations
May 21, 2016
Here’s a quick lesson that will take you back to your days of high school algebra, and may help in estimating material needed for helically rolled projects. The curved arc length of a helical item, used for a number of Read more…
Mo
Pipe Bending
May 21, 2016
Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel (IDEAS2) awards are sponsored by the American Institute of Steel Construction in recognizing projects where structural steel has been utilized in an innovative manner. This year the winners were chosen from Read more…
Laura
Industry News, Uncategorized
February 26, 2020
Like the prices of oil, gas and many other metal commodities, global steel prices have been dropping since mid 2014—with the downhill slide speeding precipitously through the first quarter of 2015, reaching its lowest point since 2009, according to Market Read more…
