On Tuesday, February 24, 2015, we welcomed about 50 undergrad and graduate engineering students from area universities to our Atlas Tube plant in Chicago for our 4th annual Student Day. Presented by Atlas Pipe Piles (our pipe piles division), Deep Founda...
Read moreAs a continuing service to our clients, Atlas Tube routinely enlists the services of industry leaders in matters related to driven pipe piles. This is the second in a series of topics provided at our request by Wagner Komurka Geotechnical Group, Inc....
Read moreDesigning with HSS can be a complex concept for the most experienced engineer or fabricator. In fact, it's likely that you have experienced some confusion while designing with HSS and the connections needed to maintain their structural integrity. We want to change that. We want to educate industry professionals about the benefits of using...
Read moreHere at Atlas Tube, we appreciate the finer things in life, like engineering, architecture and design. As an HSS manufacturer, we not only like to stay current with the latest in design, we also enjoy seeing HSS in different applications. From bridges and buildings to r...
Read moreSustainability is not just an issue for American businesses, it's a global issue. With so many reports citing the excessive use of fossil fuels as the culprit of global warming and the depletion of nonrenewable energy resources, it's safe to say yesterday was too late to start thinking about sustainable energy. Luckily, we've been develop...
Read moreDeep-foundation systems are expensive. Among multiple other design and decision parameters, cost-effectiveness should be considered when selecting among multiple viable foundation options. Wagner Komurka Geotechnical Group Inc. (WKG²) pioneered the concept of, and coined the term...
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Read moreHello. This is Brad Fletcher. I'm a Structural Engineer with Atlas Tube, and today I want to talk about jumbo HSS. So what exactly do we mean by jumbo HSS? Well, Atlas Tube is the largest producer of hollow structural sections in North America, and therefore, we also make the largest sizes available in North America. We make up to the 16-inch sq...
Read moreAny structural engineer or architect will tell you that there are several challenges associated with HSS connections. Deciding which type of connection to use, additional installation time, and increased cost are all factors that can dissuade a design professional from specifying HSS connections in a project. However, expansion bolts may be the...
Read moreWhen designing truss connections, there are several considerations you must take keep in mind to ensure a successful design. Some of these considerations include, but are not limited to, joint strength, fabrication costs, the number and type of connections, and the number of different sized web members. In case you are not too familiar wi...
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