Technical notes from the fabrication floor

Deep dives into the metallurgy, welding procedures, and structural mechanics that dictate our shop output.

Weathering Steel Patinas

Rigid Moment Frames

Cold-Weather Welding

Controlling atmospheric corrosion rates on exposed structural framing using controlled oxidation cycles.

Optimizing full-penetration groove welds for seismic force dissipation in high-rise applications.

Pre-heating protocols and interpass temperature monitoring when ambient temperatures drop below freezing.

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