Structural Steel Framing
Overview
Structural steel framing is a durable, reliable, cost-effective, sustainable option for low-rise, mid-rise and high-rise building projects and typically refers to building frame systems where the vertical and horizontal structural elements are formed by a system of structural steel beams and columns. Column spacing is typically 25 to 45 feet on center, with spacing variations lower and higher depending on architectural requirements. The range of available shapes and sizes allows virtually any architectural requirement to be met.
Hot-rolled structural steel shapes such as wide-flange beams and columns are defined inASTM A6, Standard Specification for General Requirements for Rolled Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes and Sheet Piling. A variety of hollow structural sections (HSS) formed from steel plate are available from various manufacturers. Built up structural sections can be fabricated using steel plate.
Structural steel framing is typically designed, fabricated and erected in accordance with standards developed by the American Institute of Steel Construction in the United States and the Canadian Standards Association in Canada. It is also adaptable to almost any architectural layout and is used routinely on a variety of building projects. Structural steel is the most popular framing material for non-residential buildings in the United States, with over half of the constructed square footage framed in structural steel on an annual basis.
Following is a listing of structural steel framing resources and organizations that can provide additional information.
Design Guides & Manuals
- American Institute of Steel Construction
- Steel Tube Institute (Hollow Structural Sections)
- Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Design Aids
- American Institute of Steel Construction
- Steel Tube Institute (Hollow Structural Sections)
- Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Research
Webinars/Seminars
- American Institute of Steel Construction
- Steel Tube Institute (Hollow Structural Sections)
- Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Case Studies
Partners
AISI Construction News
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Steel Bridge Task Force Announces Justin Ocel as the Recipient of the 2024 Richard S. Fountain Award
February 15, 2024 -
AISI Updates Standard for the Design of Profiled Steel Diaphragm Panels
December 27, 2023 -
AISI Publishes New Research Report for Cold-Formed Steel Deck Applications
October 19, 2023 -
Steel Bridge Webinar Series to Offer Solutions That Support Improvement of the National Infrastructure
October 17, 2023 -
Jonathan Humble to Conduct Energy Code Session on October 26 at the 2023 Connecticut Architecture Conference + Expo
October 10, 2023
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