Learn how to design a simple cold-formed steel framed joist with a cantilever using SteelSmart System.
This tutorial video is the fifth of six tutorials that will be made available to the industry for self-training purposes.
Modular construction is reshaping how buildings are designed and delivered — and cold-formed steel (CFS) is proving to be a critical part of that evolution. Its high strength-to-weight ratio, dimensional consistency, and compatibility with offsite fabrication make CFS...
The construction and steel industries are navigating a period of rapid change. Sustainability mandates, supply chain pressures, shifting trade policy, and growing demand for prefabrication are all reshaping how buildings get designed and built. For structural...
Modern construction demands more than off-the-shelf components. Taller buildings, tighter tolerances, rising code requirements, and increasingly complex architectural designs require structural solutions that go well beyond generic framing details. SteelSmart® System...
Exterior curtain wall framing presents some of the most demanding structural challenges in cold-formed steel design — particularly when engineers must account for vertical deflection, lateral drift, and complex slab bypass conditions. SteelSmart® System is built to...
We’ve released Build 174 of SSS v8.6, which includes important updates, product revisions, and performance improvements. This build ensures that your designs stay aligned with the latest standards while giving you more options and refined tools for light-steel...
The GripClip®, exclusively offered by The Steel Network, is a cutting-edge accessory designed to streamline the attachment of drywall, sheathing, and other materials directly to steel beams and columns. Engineered for precision and efficiency, it provides a superior...
We are excited to announce the release of SteelSmart System (SSS) Version 8.6, the newest upgrade to our powerful light steel framing engineering software. SteelSmart System continues to be the premier solution for cold-formed steel framing design, combining powerful...
In our continuous efforts to refine and perfect the SteelSmart Software (SSS), we are excited to announce the latest update with build 151. This update is dedicated to improving the user experience by addressing specific bugs, ensuring our software remains at the...
Dive into the latest advancements in cold-formed steel framing design with SteelSmart System 8.5! Developed exclusively for The Steel Network, Inc., this innovative software is packed with new features like the Project concept, enhanced GUI navigation, updated user...
Applied Science International (ASI) is happy to announce the release of SteelSmart System 8.5, a cold-formed steel framing design software developed exclusively for The Steel Network, Inc. (TSN). This innovative steel stud design software provides structural...