Antiquated Structural Systems Series （过时的结构系统系列）.pdf

Antiquated Structural Systems Series Part 9a – Open Web Steel Joists By D. Matthew Stuart, P.E., S.E., F. ASCE, SECB For this series of articles, “antiquated” 1961 Introduction of the has been defined as meaning outmoded J-Series joists, which or discarded for reasons of age. In reality, replaced the S-Series ® however, most of the systems that have joists. The allowable been discussed are no longer in use simply tensile strength was because they have been replaced by more increased from 20 ksi innovative or more economical methods to 22 ksi. Introduction of the of construction. LA-Series joists to replace the Ashland Steel Products Co., Inc – Ashland This article, however, deals with a meth- L-Series joists, which included an od of construction that is still very much allowable tensile strength increase City, Tennessee); Vescom Structural Systems, Inc. – Westbury, New York; in use today. Nevertheless, the historic, from 20 ksi to 22 ksi. Introduc- Ridgeway Joists (manufactured by E ori