New vs. Surplus Pipe
When is it safe to use secondary grade pipe for structural applications? A visual guide.
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Foundation Piling
What is Steel Piling?
An introduction to deep foundations. Pipe piles, H-Piles, and Sheet Piles explaining friction vs end-bearing.
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Fabrication
Welding Procedures (AWS D1.1)
Overview of AWS D1.1 structural welding code for splicing heavy wall pipe in the field.
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Materials
What is ERW pipe?
ERW (Electric Resistance Welded) pipe is manufactured by cold-forming a flat steel strip (coil) into a tube.
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What is DSAW pipe?
DSAW (Double Submerged Arc Welded) pipe is manufactured from raw steel plates. Common in heavy civil work.
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What is seamless pipe?
Seamless Pipe (SMLS) is distinct from welded pipe because it has no seam weld. Made by extruding a solid billet.
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API 5L vs astm a53
API 5L vs astm a53
Understanding the difference between line pipe manufactured for high-pressure oil/gas transmission versus standard carbon steel pipe.
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benefits of spiral pipe
Spiral pipe, technically known as Spiral Submerged Arc Welded (SSAW) pipe, has become a cornerstone in heavy civil construction.
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what is lsaw pipe
Spiral pipe, technically known as Spiral Submerged Arc Welded (SSAW) pipe, has become a cornerstone in heavy civil construction.
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what is hsaw / ssaw pipe
Spiral pipe, technically known as Spiral Submerged Arc Welded (SSAW) pipe, has become a cornerstone in heavy civil construction.
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PIPE VS. TUBING: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?
The terms "pipe" and "tube" are often used interchangeably on job sites, but in the steel industry, they are completely different products.
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Materials
What Is Structural Pipe? What's Its Uses?
In the steel industry, structural pipe refers to carbon steel pipe that is engineered and utilized for load-bearing, mechanical, and structural
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