FEATURES

26   A Delicate Dance
By C. Stephen Pool, SE, PE, and Derek M. Beaman, SE, PE
A Cleveland convention center expansion into an existing building created a column-free ballroom and a multi-story truss connection with some engineering magic.

32   Ambitious Reuse
By Patrick Engel
A Colorado deconstruction and reuse project is an impressive showcase of how structural steel can help minimize embodied carbon in construction.

40   In Detail
By Patrick Engel
Steel detailers go in-depth on their industry’s latest trends and changes, many of which impact their fabricator, erector, and engineer partners.

44   Starting in Style
This year’s Forge Prize winner is a Japanese art-inspired shade structure and pavilion marking the beginning of a multi-use trail. 

52   Four in a Row
By Kate Duby and Patrick Engel
Student engineers at the University of Florida secured their team’s fourth straight first-place finish at the Student Steel Bridge Competition National Finals.

COLUMNS

SteelWise
14   Seismic Sensibility
By Matthew R. Eatherton, SE, PhD, and Margaret A. Matthew, PE
Stay current on moment connections in seismic applications with the most recent update to AISC’s seismic connections reference.

Field Notes
20   Top-Tier Teacher
Interview by Geoff Weisenberger
Bob Shaw has made an illustrious career out of teaching professionals and immersing himself in committee work, and a competition he created nearly 40 years ago has gained international acclaim.

Business Issues
24   Don’t Get Burned (Out)
By Jessica Rector
Preventing staff burnout from becoming widespread requires a proactive—not reactive—strategy that never stops.