Envelope #43: (E) Open-Web Steel Joists

Good morning! Andy from Back of the Envelope here.

We've talked quite a bit lately about goal-setting and AI, so today we're shifting back to structural engineering — because, at heart, that's what this newsletter is really about.

Today, we're diving into Open-Web Steel Joists (OWSJ), specifically existing ones.

I recently encountered them on a project, and there's plenty to share.

Let's get into it!
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