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Print Publications
FIRST EDITION COMPOSITE STEEL JOIST CATALOG - 2007

Standard Specifications for Composite Steel Joists, CJ-Series
Design Guide LRFD Weight Table for Composite Steel Joists, CJ-Series NWC
Design Guide LRFD Weight Table for Composite Steel Joists, CJ-Series LWC
Design Guide LRFD Bridging Table for Composite Steel Joists, CJ-Series NWC
Design Guide LRFD Bridging Table for Composite Steel Joists, CJ-Series LWC
Code of Standard Practice for Composite Steel Joists

  • Standard Specifications and Code of Standard Practice ANSI certified through consensus approval
  • Introduction of new SJI approved composite steel joists, CJ-Series, May 10, 2006 to be in accordance with only the LRFD design methodology at present
  • Weight Tables and Bridging Tables are provided for Normal Weight Concrete (NWC) and Light Weight Concrete (LWC)
  • Weight Tables and Bridging Tables have a span range from 20 to 120 ft., a joist depth from 10 to 96 inches, and a Total Safe Factored Uniformly Distributed Joist Load that ranges from 300 to 4500 plf.
  • Composite Steel Joist Catalog contains
    • Two detailed Design Examples that demonstrate the use of the Weight Tables and Bridging Tables for the Specifying Professional
    • SJI Composite Joist Floor Design Parameters Checklist for the preliminary sizing of CJ-Series joists
    • Two (2) Appendices covering Fire Resistance Ratings with Composite Steel Joists and OSHA Safety Standards for Steel Erection

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42ND EDITION CATALOG OF STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS AND LOAD TABLES FOR STEEL JOISTS AND JOIST GIRDERS
  • ANSI certified through consensus approval
  • Major revision of K-Series, LH- and DLH-Series and Joist Girder Specifications to be in accordance with either LRFD and ASD
  • Major revision of K-Series, LH- and DLH-Series Load Tables to be in both LRFD and ASD
  • Major revision and expansion of Girder Weight Tables to be in both LRFD and ASD with spans through 120 feet, depths through 120 inches, and panel point loads to either 56 kips or 28 kips
  • Revised Code of Standard Practice for Steel Joists and Joist Girders
  • Five (5) Appendices covering K-Series Joist Substitutes, K-Series Top Chord Extensions and Extended Ends, K-Series Economy Tables, Fire Resistance Ratings with Steel Joists and OSHA Safety Standards for Steel Erection
  • Includes Erratas No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 for the 42nd Edition Catalog

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COMPLETE SET OF TECHNICAL DIGESTS: 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11,12

Order the complete set of Technical Digests:

  • No. 3 - STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF STEEL JOIST ROOFS TO RESIST PONDING LOADS (June 2007)
  • No. 5 - VIBRATION OF STEEL JOIST-CONCRETE SLAB FLOORS (March 1988)
  • No. 6 - STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF STEEL JOIST ROOFS TO RESIST UPLIFT LOADS (Revised to July 2003)
  • No. 8 - WELDING OF OPEN WEB STEEL JOISTS (August 1983)
  • No. 9 - HANDLING AND ERECTION OF STEEL JOISTS AND JOIST GIRDERS (Third Edition, March 2008)
  • No. 10 - DESIGN OF FIRE RESISTIVE ASSEMBLIES WITH STEEL JOISTS (2003)
  • No. 11 - DESIGN OF LATERAL LOAD RESISTING FRAMES USING STEEL  JOISTS AND JOIST GIRDERS (November 2007)
  • No. 12 - EVALUATION & MODIFICATION OF OPEN WEB JOISTS AND JOIST GIRDERS (February 2007)
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TECHNICAL DIGEST No. 3 - STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF STEEL JOIST ROOFS TO RESIST PONDING LOADS (June 2007)
This 44-page Digest outlines procedures for the selection of steel joists that are required to meet the stability requirements resulting from the accumulation of water on a roof system, i.e., ponding.  This digest provides background information and discussion concerning the effects of ponding, and makes use of the SJI Load Tables as an aid in assisting designers to comply with the SJI Standard Specifications.  The benefits of camber and pitch of joists in reducing the effects of ponding are discussed and a technique that accounts for these benefits is shown.
$25.00

TECHNICAL DIGEST No. 5 - VIBRATION OF STEEL JOIST-CONCRETE SLAB FLOORS (March 1988)
Forty-four pages of technical information on the vibration of steel joist/concrete slab floors. The Digest includes information on running, dancing, and aerobics, and their effects on steel joist/concrete floor construction. This Digest was authored by the Institute's Consulting Engineer, Dr. Theodore V. Galambos, Professor of Engineering at the University of Minnesota at Minneapolis.
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TECHNICAL DIGEST No. 6 - STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF STEEL JOIST ROOFS TO RESIST UPLIFT LOADS (Revised to July 2003)

In addition to the horizontal forces exerted by wind blowing against a structure, an upward force occurs as the wind passes over the roof. When this upward force exceeds the dead loads supported by the steel joists, a "net" upward (negative) force is created. This "net" uplift must be considered in the joist design.

ASCE 7 is the recognized authority for determination of wind forces. Technical Digest #6 contains examples for designing K and LH Series joists to resist upward wind forces. The Appendix included in the Digest provides an example for wind force determination in accordance with ASCE7-02.

The Steel Joist Institute offers a completely revised Technical Digest consisting of 26 pages of up-to-date information regarding the effects of wind forces on steel joists. A new appendix is included that provides an example for calculating uplift pressures for various portions of the structure based on ASCE 7-95 requirements.

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TECHNICAL DIGEST No. 8 - WELDING OF OPEN WEB STEEL JOISTS (August 1983)
The purpose of Technical Digest #8 is to provide the reader information on: (1) the various types of welding processes used by steel joist manufacturers in the welding of Steel Joists; (2) the research and testing procedures utilized in gathering data for this Digest; (3) the results of the weld testing; (4) the analysis of the data; and (5) the conservative conclusions drawn from such analysis. The Digest also contains a "Recommended Code of Standard Practice for Flare Bevel, Flare Vee, and Fillet Welds in Open Web Joists", plus a section on acceptable weld quality and suggested procedures for inspection of joist welds.
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TECHNICAL DIGEST No. 9 - HANDLING AND ERECTION OF STEEL JOISTS AND JOIST GIRDERS (Third Edition, March 2008)

This updated Technical Digest 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.

$25.00

TECHNICAL DIGEST No. 10 - DESIGN OF FIRE RESISTIVE ASSEMBLIES WITH STEEL JOISTS (2003)
  • Comprehensive and informative review of fire ratings
  • Step-by-step procedure for substituting K-Series joists in assemblies containing "S", "J" and/or "H" Series joists
  • Includes new appendix

Complete listing of U.L. fire rated assemblies containing steel joists. Conveniently arranged by hourly rating, type of protection, insulation, floor/deck type, and minimum joist size and spacing.

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TECHNICAL DIGEST No. 11 - DESIGN OF LATERAL LOAD RESISTING FRAMES USING STEEL JOISTS AND JOIST GIRDERS (November 2007)

Technical Digest No. 11, the latest in the Steel Joist Institute’s series of publications, illustrates procedures for the structural engineer to properly analyze, design and specify open web steel joist and Joist Girder moment frames to resist wind and seismic lateral loads.  The design methodology provided is limited to single-story structures subjected to wind and seismic loads; however, the design procedures are applicable to multi-story moment frames subjected to wind loads.

This 120-page second edition, written by James M. Fisher, Ph.D., P.E., Perry S. Green, Ph.D., and Joseph J. Pote, P.E., is an extensive update of the previously issued Technical Digest No. 11 on joist and Joist Girder moment frames.  The digest covers the importance of the relationship between the specifying professional and the joist manufacturer, describes the analysis requirements for modeling the moment frame and provides design methodology for lateral wind loads and seismic loads. It also shows how to properly design and detail the connections and lateral bracing.  There is an extensive discussion on the specification of loads and other design requirements that the specifying professional needs to provide to the joist manufacturer.  Two detailed design examples are contained in the digest.

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TECHNICAL DIGEST No. 12 - EVALUATION & MODIFICATION OF OPEN WEB STEEL JOISTS & JOIST GIRDERS 2007 (February 2007)

This Technical Digest is another addition to the series of Steel Joist Institute publications designed to give the reader information regarding the apllication and usage of steel joists and joist girders.

Technical Digest No. 12 concerns itself with the evalution of existing steel joists and joist girders to carry additional loads not accounted for in their original design.  The technical digest also addresses situations where the configuration and/or the original geometry of the steel joists or joist girders need to be modified in the field.

This and other SJI technical digests serve to highlight specific areas of design and/or application for the benefit of architects, building inspectors, building officials, designers, engineers, erectors, students and others.

Click here for a free download of Errata No. 1 for Technical Digest #12.

$25.00

Software
COMPUTER VIBRATION PROGRAM & Technical Digest No. 5 (1992)
  • Assists the qualified professional engineer in determining probable transitory vibration characteristics for floor systems employing open- web steel joist/concrete slab floor construction
  • Allows the specifying professional to swiftly and easily calculate the frequency and amplitude resulting from transient vibration caused by human activity
  • Can analyze primary support systems consisting of joist girders or structural steel beams
  • Accomplishes in seconds calculations that previously required several hours
  • DOS program is windows compatible
$125.00

Videos
SAFE ERECTION OF OPEN WEB STEEL JOISTS AND JOIST GIRDERS
Developed jointly with the Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) this 32 minute video guide contains the necessary safety information for steel erectors, contractors and engineers. Learn the basic safe erection procedures for steel joist and joist girders.

Visually observe safe erection methods for unloading, storing at the jobsite, panelizing, erection bridging requirements, placing construction loads and proper handling methods.
$125.00

SAFE ERECTION OF OPEN WEB STEEL JOISTS AND JOIST GIRDERS (Spanish)
$125.00