Another useful website for civil engineers with an interest in steel. The Steel Framing Alliance and Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute on line store offers publications covering everything from basic steel benefits to highly technical documentation required for submittal packages and design, with some available for FREE download!  Save yourself time and check out this site. That critical document you're after might be here: http://store.steelframingalliancestore.com/ind.html

AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE KICKS OFF “STEELWORKS” BLOG

The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) which plays a lead role in the development and application of new steels and steelmaking technology has recently launched its first official blog.  In addition to its online resource about steel,  the new blog, Steelworks, will focus on critical issues that affect the steel industry.  Take a look.