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What Is Steel Detailing?
“What do you do for work?” The often asked ice-breaking question can be difficult for those of us in obscure or somewhat esoteric occupations. What does a steel detailer do? The small-talk answer is something like, “I’m in construction. I do drafting for steel fabricators. Beams, columns, stairs, rails. Stuff like that.” The response to ... Read moreWhat Is Steel Detailing?
Steel Detailing: Connecting to Nonsteel Surfaces
Often in steel detailing, we need to show steel elements that connect to non-steel surfaces, such as concrete, CMU (cement blocks,) wood, or even drywall (provided that the proper blocking is provided inside the stud wall.) This article will discuss how to select and show the proper connectors on shop drawings, erection diagrams, and how ... Read moreSteel Detailing: Connecting to Nonsteel Surfaces
Scope Of Work: Structural Steel Vs. Miscellaneous Metals
Scope of work is key to any construction contract. It can be a disaster to miss a scope item at bid time which you are responsible for later. Almost as bad, is doing extra work that was not included in your or your client’s scope. So, the first step in any steel detailing project is ... Read moreScope Of Work: Structural Steel Vs. Miscellaneous Metals