http://www.steel-link.com/wiki/ 2011-11-04T11:12:01-06:00 http://www.steel-link.com/wiki/ http://www.steel-link.com/wiki/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2011-11-03T23:27:25-06:00 Bill Nettles http://www.steel-link.com/wiki/doku.php?id=drawing_log&rev=1320384445&do=diff Drawing log is a log maintaining the history of drawings made, revision status, approval status, drawing schedule and information about transmittals. Drawing logs can be kept in a hand written format, spreadsheet or drawing log software. The drawing log provides a good summary to manage the drawing history. Today many drawing log software are available similar to Tracer Software[[<http://www.steeltracer.com>]. Practical reports can be generated with software to save time. text/html 2011-11-03T23:25:38-06:00 Bill Nettles http://www.steel-link.com/wiki/doku.php?id=hand_rail&rev=1320384338&do=diff Most handrail is made of ASTM A53 Grade B 1-1/2 Sched.40 pipe. This pipe has an OD of 1.9” with a wall of .145”. Sometimes Engineers or designers simply call out 2” pipe on their drawings. Most of the time they are specifying the 1-1/2 Sched.40, but it always is a source of confusion and requires clarification. For drawing purposes, Cad detailers may want to draw their handrail at 2”OD which is easy and works fine for most layouts. text/html 2010-06-10T09:35:42-06:00 Ron Yeager http://www.steel-link.com/wiki/doku.php?id=block&rev=1276184142&do=diff Refer to the Thirteenth Edition, Steel Construction Manual (AISC, 2005) Figure 9-7, Copes Blocks and Cuts: These are the current standards for the nomenclature of various ways to cut away material from beams. It would be useful for all detailers to update their personal preferences to the latest standards so there is no confusion in the fabrication shop. text/html 2010-03-16T10:24:05-06:00 Dennis K.James http://www.steel-link.com/wiki/doku.php?id=steel_detailer&rev=1268756645&do=diff A steel detailer is a person who produces detailed drawings for steel fabricators and steel erectors. The detailer prepares detailed plans, drawings and other documents for the manufacture and erection of steel members (columns, beams, braces, trusses, stairs, handrails, joists, metal decking, etc.) used in the construction of buildings, bridges, industrial plants, and nonbuilding structures. A steel detailer's projects are usually commercial, industrial or municipal; residential projects are ra… text/html 2009-12-07T11:40:51-06:00 Viji Kuruvilla http://www.steel-link.com/wiki/doku.php?id=certification&rev=1260211251&do=diff Certiication in steel industry helps an individual or a company to get recognized by accredited or code provider or third party organization. Individual certifications are offered at AISC, AWS, IAS, NISD and others. Certifications can be obtained with education, experience and third party assistance. Many organizations similar to Genesis Quality Systems www.genesisqs.com are available to assist in the certification process. text/html 2009-09-19T09:39:18-06:00 Ron Yeager http://www.steel-link.com/wiki/doku.php?id=specification&rev=1253374758&do=diff The specification referred to is the “Specification for Structural Steel Buildings.” It is compiled and prepared by the AISC Committee on Specifications and commented on by peers and the public before being adopted as a national standard. It is designated ANSI/AISC 360-XX. The XX is replaced by the year it is instituted as a standard. The present specification is 360-05 and it will be replaced with a new one every five years, so the next one will be 360-10. It is in its final stage of comple…