New 2018 Stainless Steel Library
The Stainless Steel Building & Construction Library is a one-stop, non-commercial technical resource compiled by the International Molybdenum Association (IMOA) and the Nickel Institute. Previous versions have been highly valued by architects, engineers, fabricators, building owners, contractors, and others working with stainless steel in the building and construction industry.  This is a comprehensive, downloadable collection of the best free technical information, resources, articles and case studies available anywhere.

Sub files are used to further categorize the information by topic. Information has been provided to assist with design, engineering, sustainability assessment, fabrication, installation and maintenance cleaning.

The application examples are diverse and include elaborate facades and roofs, structural stainless steel and glass walls, pedestrian bridges, infrastructure, restoration projects, ductwork, memorials, swimming pools, transit structures, interiors, industrial buildings, alternative energy, water and other subjects.

The Finishes file contains brochures and articles illustrating the wide range of aesthetic options.

Alloy Selection & Specification contains our latest 2017 Specification & Guideline list as well as general information on the different stainless steel alloys and guidance for design and specification in corrosive locations. Additionally, there are topic specific pieces on coastal and deicing salt exposure, soil environments, fire resistance, and other subjects.

Fabrication contains comprehensive brochures on austenitic and duplex stainless steel fabrication as well as topic specific information on welding, forming, machining, cleaning, erection, and other subjects.

Structural Design contains the Eurocode design guide and AISC design tables for stainless steel as well as case studies and technical information on relevant topics.

Sustainability, Resilience, Health & Safety has case studies, examples of durability, papers on stainless steel use in hygienic applications, recycling LCI and LCA information, and answers to common questions.

Stainless Steels Educational Programs for Architects and Engineers
The International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) developed 11 short and informative educational modules for practicing architects and engineers, students and educators. No prior knowledge of stainless steel is required. A new version was developed for 2017. The English version is contained in the above mentioned library or can be downloaded individually:

• Contents summary [pdf | zipped pptx]
• Module 1: Stainless Steel in Art [pdf | zipped pptx]
• Module 2: Applications [pdf | zipped pptx]
• Module 3: Why Stainless Steel? [pdf | zipped pptx]
• Module 4: What are Stainless Steels?  [pdf | zipped pptx]
• Module 5: Corrosion Resistance of Stainless Steels [pdf | zipped pptx]
• Module 6: Mechanical Properties of Stainless Steels  [pdf | zipped pptx]
• Module 7A: Structural Stainless Steel Rebar [pdf | zipped pptx]
• Module 7B: Structural Stainless Steel Flat Products [pdf | zipped pptx]
• Module 8: Surface Finishes [pdf | zipped pptx]
• Module 9: Joining and Fabrication of Stainless Steels [pdf | zipped pptx]
• Module 10: Forms and Availability [pdf | zipped pptx]
• Module 11: Sustainability [pdf | zipped pptx]
• All modules [pdf]

The modules are also available in French, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Polish, and Spanish. The individual english modules as well as other educational content can be downloaded from the IMOA website.

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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

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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