Architects, engineers, fabricators, building owners, contractors, and others working with stainless steel in building and construction can now get all the technical resources they need in one place – at no charge.  The International Molybdenum Association and the Nickel Institute have compiled a comprehensive, downloadable stainless steel library consisting of some of the best technical information, resources, articles, and case studies available globally.

The library includes a collection of over 280 PDFs, which are categorized in folders based on six primary topic areas:

• Alloy Selection and Specification
• Applications
• Fabrication/Cleaning
• Finishes
• Structural Design
• Sustainability and Health.

The six areas are further categorized for ease of reference.

The Alloy Selection and Specification folder contains our latest 2014 Specification & Guideline list as well as general information on the different stainless steel alloys and design and specification guidance for corrosive locations. Additionally, there are topic-specific sections on coastal and deicing salt exposure, soil environments, fire resistance, and other areas.

The Applications folder includes subsections on bridges, building exteriors and interiors, historic and new building case studies, and product specific categories such as roofing, ductwork, railings, memorials, roof decks, sinks, swimming pools, sun screens, structural applications and many other topics.

Fabrication has comprehensive brochures on Austenitic and Duplex Stainless Steel Fabrication as well as topic-specific information on welding, forming, machining, cleaning, erection and more.

The Finishes folder holds North American and European brochures illustrating the wide range of aesthetic options as well as our 2014 list of European, North American and Asian suppliers who will provide finish samples.  

Structural Design contains the EuroInox structural design manual, articles, and application-specific information on topics like concrete reinforcement, stainless steel and glass, bridges, and other structures.

As new brochures become available and others are updated, this downloadable library will be revised so that it will always represent the best current information available.

Stainless Steel Library for Architects, Engineers & Architectural Fabricators

IMOA is an AIA continuing education system approved provider with eight 1-hour programs that are registered for both live face-to-face and distance learning credit.

1. Stainless Steel Sustainable Design
2. Bioclimatic Design With Stainless Steel Weather Screens
3. Stainless Steel Structural Design
4. Stainless Steel Specification For Corrosive Applications
5. Deicing Salt: Stainless Steel Selection to Avoid Corrosion
6. Stainless Steel Finish Specification
7. Advanced Stainless Steel Specification and Problem Avoidance
8. Specification of Stainless Steel Finishes and Grades For Corrosive Applications

Live in-house workshops are also being scheduled for Chicago, November  3 - 6, 2014.

For more information or to schedule a workshop contact Catherine Houska, 412-369-0377 or email chouska@tmr-inc.com.

IMOA (International Molybdenum Association) is a non-profit industry association, which provides technical information to assist with successful specification of molybdenum-containing materials. Molybdenum is an element. When it is added to stainless steel, molybdenum increases its resistance to corrosion caused by deicing salts, coastal atmosphere and pollution.

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In providing consultation or other assistance with respect to technical issues, any consultation, assistance or material is provided for the general information of the recipient and should not be used or relied upon for any specific application without first securing competent advice. IMOA and their respective employees, consultants and members (i) make no representation or warranty, express or implied, of any kind with regard to such consultation, assistance or material including no representation or warranty of  suitability for any general or specific use; (ii) assume no liability or responsibility of any kind in connection  therewith; and (iii) disclaim any and all liability for any claim that arises therefrom.