Steel Joist Institute Presents “Bridging” Webinar

The Steel Joist Institute (SJI) is hosting the “Bridging – How it Works and What to Work Around” webinar. It is scheduled for Wednesday, September 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (EST), followed by a 15-minute Q&A session.
Steel joists provide excellent economy for vertical, in-plane loads. The lateral support bracing system – bridging – is a key to the performance of a steel joist. This webinar will explore steel joist bridging from two perspectives. First, the types, roles, forces and specification criteria – “how it works.” And second, the challenges, potential conflicts, and solutions for the bridging layout and installation – “what to work around.”
Attendees will learn about the types and roles of bridging; the governing criteria for the bridging spacing and sizing; the connection details and options, including both the drawing details and the realities of field installation; and a number of potential conflicts and resolutions for bridging locations, such as working around sprinkler systems.
Individual and site registration is now available online at steeljoist.org/septwebinar. Individual registration cost is $75. Each person who registers will receive his or her own link to the webinar and earn 0.15 CEUs or 1.5 PDHs and receive a certificate of completion from SJI. Site registration is also available for $300, allowing multiple attendees from the same company to utilize one link to the webinar.
Besides setting standards for the steel joist industry, the Steel Joist Institute works closely with major building code bodies throughout the country helping to develop code regulations regarding steel joists and Joist Girders. The Institute also invests thousands of dollars in research related to steel joists and Joist Girders, and offers a complete library of publications and other training, research and design aids. The Steel Joist Institute is a not-for-profit organization. For more information, visit www.steeljoist.org or join the Steel Joist LinkedIn group.