Technical Digest 9: Handling and Erection of Steel Joist and Joist Girders – Paperback

The Technical Digest 9 Handling and Erection of Steel Joist and Joist Girders contains a thorough coverage of the proper handling and erection procedures to be employed in the field to make certain that SJI joist products are not damaged, that they perform as specified, and above all, to ensure the safety of the erectors.  The digest includes descriptions of the standard products:  K-Series joists, LH/DLH-Series joists, joist girders and now CJ-Series joists, how joist products are prepared, tagged, loaded and shipped from the joist manufacturer’s plant, how they are to be unloaded and stored at the job site, how the joist products are to be erected including bridging, and field inspection.  Other topics covered in the digest are panelized erection and common field issues.

This edition contains information related to the newest standard joist product, the CJ-Series joists that were introduced in 2007.  It also includes updated information on Bridging in Chapter 8 as well as some additional topics added to the list of Miscellaneous Topics – Common Field Issues in Chapter 9.

General contractors, steel erectors, inspectors, and building officials would most benefit from this Technical Digest.  Engineers and Architects would also benefit from the information contained in the digest if part of their responsibilities is to oversee joist and joist girder projects under construction.

About SJI

The Steel Joist Institute (SJI) was founded in 1928 to address the lack of uniform joist standards within the industry. We are a nonprofit organization of active joist manufacturers and other individuals and entities connected to the industry. Today, the Institute continues to maintain the standards for steel joist construction. In addition, the SJI provides educational opportunities for construction professionals utilizing a library of printed publications, design tools and live and recorded webinars.

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• Welding of Open-Web Steel Joists and Joist Girders
• Design of Fire Resistive Assemblies with Steel Joists
• Structural Design of Steel Joist Roofs to Resist Ponding Loads