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		Publications Print Publications Videos Software ANSI Standards Small hardcopy ordes can be placed online if your mailing address is located within the United States or Puerto Rico and there is NO special shipping requirements. Please email the SJI office cperry@steeljoist.org for rates on: Large hardcopy orders: Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico UPS Next Day/2nd Day delivery service All International Orders To print out an order form, click here to download our order form. It requires Adobe Reader. Online Downloads are available for certain selections. Each copy ordered is one licensed copy. Each computer requires a separate license for use. Click here to view the End User License Agreement. Online orders cannot be combined with hardcopy orders to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, foreign addresses, or for Next Day or Second Day mail delivery service. Print Publications 75 YEAR MANUAL, 1928 - 2003 A 540-page guidebook containing all SJI specifications and load tables throughout the history of the Steel Joist Institute. A necessary document for engineers performing retrofit investigative work analyzing existing structures Complete chronological listing of all Institute specifications and load tables Section of practical information is of great assistance to the professional for analyzing existing structures New section with example for calculating moment of inertia for older joists $85.00 Order Hardcopy Return to Top 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 Order a hard copy by clicking below. $25.00 Order Hardcopy Return to Top 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 Click here for a free download. Order a hard copy by clicking below. $25.00 Order Hardcopy Return to Top COMPLETE SET OF TECHNICAL DIGESTS: 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11,12 Order the complete set of Technical Digests: #3 - PONDING (June 2007) #5 - VIBRATION (March 1988) #6 - "Structural Design of Steel Joist Roofs to Resist UPLIFT LOADS" (Revised to July 2003) #8 - WELDING OF OPEN WEB STEEL JOISTS (August 1983) #9 - HANDLING AND ERECTION OF STEEL JOISTS AND JOIST GIRDERS (March 2006) #10 - DESIGN OF FIRE RESISTIVE ASSEMBLIES WITH STEEL JOISTS (2003) #11 - DESIGN OF JOIST GIRDER FRAMES (July 1999) #12 - EVAL/MODIFICATION OF OPEN WEB JOISTS AND JOIST GIRDERS (2007) $160.00 Order Hardcopy Return to Top TECHNICAL DIGEST #3 - PONDING (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 Order Hardcopy \| Order PDF Download Return to Top TECHNICAL DIGEST #5 - VIBRATION (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. $25.00 Order Hardcopy Return to Top TECHNICAL DIGEST #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. $25.00 Order Hardcopy Return to Top TECHNICAL DIGEST #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. $25.00 Order Hardcopy Return to Top TECHNICAL DIGEST #9 - HANDLING AND ERECTION OF STEEL JOISTS AND JOIST GIRDERS (March 2006) This Digest contains a thorough coverage of handling and erection procedures, including definitions of the various products, and a description of the preparing, tagging and loading of the joists at the manufacturer's plant. It also contains sections dealing with attachments to the joists, inspection and repair at the job site. $25.00 Order Hardcopy \| Order PDF Download Return to Top TECHNICAL DIGEST #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. $25.00 Order Hardcopy Return to Top TECHNICAL DIGEST #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. $25.00 Order Hardcopy \| Order PDF Download Return to Top TECHNICAL DIGEST #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 Order Hardcopy \| Order PDF Download Return to Top Software COMPUTER VIBRATION PROGRAM & TD #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 Order Hardcopy Return to Top Videos INTRODUCTION TO STEEL JOISTS Serves as introduction to steel joists and as a tool for the proper selection and specifying of steel joists and joist girders Includes worksheet that allows the viewer to follow the on-screen design example of selecting the correct joist Discusses brief history of steel joists, lists advantages and benefits of using steel joists and describes the four standardized steel joist products and how they are used in buildings Ideal for engineering students $45.00 Order Hardcopy Return to Top 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 Order Hardcopy Return to Top SAFE ERECTION OF OPEN WEB STEEL JOISTS AND JOIST GIRDERS (Spanish) $125.00 Order Hardcopy Return to Top