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Learn all about steel decking designed as a diaphragm at the 2024 NASCC: The Steel Conference.

Steel deck diaphragms can be an efficient and cost-effective way of resisting lateral loading on a structure because the deck can do so while supporting gravity and uplift loading at the same time. Furthermore, the Steel Deck Institute (SDI) continues to provide resources that make designing with steel deck easier. ...
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Building Stronger: Key Takeaways from Steel Deck Institute’s NASCC Presentations

At the upcoming NASCC, the steel industry’s premier educational event, members of the Steel Deck Institute, including Kyle Van Duzer, Tom Sputo, and Gerald McKenzie, will deliver insightful presentations that reflect the latest advancements and practices in steel construction. These presentations are poised to offer a comprehensive overview of the ...
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Steel Deck Institute’s Role in Preserving AISI Cold-Formed Steel Standards: A New Chapter Begins

AISI’s long-standing legacy For more than 125 years, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has been a trusted voice of the steel industry in the United States and North America. Their contribution to the industry has been immeasurable, particularly in maintaining standards for the design of cold-formed steel structural ...
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