structural steel

Getting the Guidelines Right for Architecturally Exposed Structural Steel By Nate Menuez, PE, LEED AP – There’s no doubt about it: architecturally exposed structural steel (AESS) is a popular design choice not only because it can improve aesthetics but also add significant value to a building. Until a few years ago, the specifications were vague and too much was left up to design teams’ interpretation. In 2016, the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) introduced a revised approach to the design and specification of AESS. In my opinion, previously the code did not clearly define the terms of AESS, leading to subjective opinions, incorrect interpretation,Read More →