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InfoTechExpress

Infotech Express!
Canam's InfoTech Express is an e-newsletter designed for engineers and architects to broaden the knowledge of decision makers on the various Canam products and services.

All InfoTech Express articles are archived by subject:

 
Steel Joists and Joist Girders
Title
Author
Date
Special connection conditions for a joist girder or steel joist Manon GauthierApril 2011
Impact of joists on sloping roofs Alexandre PerronNovember 2010
Tie-joists Daniel GaudetMarch 2010
History of steel grades used in joist and joist girder fabrication Manon GauthierSeptember 2009
Attaching roof anchors to steel joists Isabelle MessierJune 2009
Longspan joists: A viable option Alexandre PerronMarch 2009
Inserting new joists into an existing building Sébastien ParéSeptember 2008
Field measurement for existing joists requiring reinforcement Stéphane GauthierFebruary 2008
The evaluation of joists and their typical reinforcement in steel-framed buildings Stéphane GauthierOctober 2007
Selecting the right joist spacings according to joist and steel deck spans  June 2007
The camber of steel joists Abdul HadibhaiFebruary 2007
Duct openings Manon GauthierSeptember 2006
Joist shoes Richard BoilyJune 2006
Non-standard open-web steel joists Michael HolleranFebruary 2006
Joist girders and their connections Sébastien ParéNovember 2005
The process of specifying joists: it's simple Serge DussaultAugust 2005
 
Purlins and girts
Title
Author
Date
Lateral stability of Canam purlins and girts Serge MoreauDecember 2011
New edition of the Purlins and Girts catalogue now available  July 2011
 
Steel Deck
Title
Author
Date
Structural considerations for solar panels with respect to OWSJ’s and steel deck Michael HolleranDecember 2011
Concentrated loads on composite slabs Claude FortinJuly 2011
Impact of acoustic perforations on the stiffness, flexural and shear strengths of steel roof deck diaphragms Serge MoreauApril 2011
Diaphragm action at the roof level Pierre GignacJune 2010
References for the diaphragm Pierre GignacMarch 2010
New optimization tools for joists and steel deck under snow pile-up Julie GravelSeptember 2009
The steel deck galvanization process Benoit LeclairJune 2009
Composite steel floor deck: STRUX® 90/40 macrofibers Klaus-Alexander RiederMarch 2009
Online steel deck calculation tools Pierre GignacOctober 2007
Steel deck diaphragms and factors that influence resistance  February 2007
Steel deck finishes  September 2006
Connectors  June 2006
When to reinforce steel deck openings  February 2006
From Canam load tables to Canadian industry standards  November 2005
Are your steel deck specifications up-to-date?  August 2005
 
Parametric objects
Title
Author
Date
Parametric objects now available at Canam Manon GauthierOctober 2011
 
Architectural Solutions
Title
Author
Date
Steel and wood: A hybrid solution  November 2010
The BIM experience at NFOE et associés architectes Patricia L. HurleyJune 2010
Special paints and finishes: Protect your investment Caroline CôtéMarch 2010
Services offered by Canam, your partner!  September 2009
Accessories for the architectural deck family of products Anthony GeraceJune 2009
Trends in the architectural community in 2009 Anthony GeraceMarch 2009
Deep-Dek®: An architectural solution that provides far-reaching exposure Anthony GeraceSeptember 2008
Versa-Dek®: An architectural solution for open concepts Anthony GeraceFebruary 2008
 
Honourable Mentions
Title
Author
Date
ADI Limited earns Honourable Mention for the fall of 2010  November 2010
The engineering firm Banerjee & Associates Ltd. earns Honourable Mention for the summer of 2010  June 2010
The engineering firm Halcrow Yolles earns Honourable Mention for the spring of 2010  March 2010
The engineering firm NORR Limited earns Honourable Mention for the fall of 2009  September 2009
The engineering firm Groupe-conseil Roche-FBG earns Honourable Mention for the summer of 2009  June 2009
The engineering firm Morrison Hershfield earns Honourable Mention for March 2009  March 2009
J. R. Jones Engineering Limited and Falco Steel Fabricators Inc. earn Honourable Mention for September 2008  September 2008
Glotman-Simpson Group of Companies receives Honourable Mention for March 2008  February 2008
Honourable Mention for November 2007 goes to the consortium of Pluritec Ltd. and IMS Experts-Conseils  October 2007
Honourable Mention for June 2007 goes to Campbell Comeau Engineering Limited  June 2007
Honourable Mention for February 2007 goes to Martoni, Cyr & Associates Inc., a member of GENIVAR  February 2007
Honourable Mention for September 2006 goes to BPR-Triax  September 2006
Honourable Mention for June 2006 goes to Fast + Epp Structural Engineers  June 2006
Honourable Mention for March 2006 goes to Le Groupe-Conseil Bellier inc.  February 2006
Honorable Mention for December 2005 conferred to Kazmar Associates Limited  November 2005
Groupe Teknika earns honorable mention  August 2005
 
Special Features
Title
Author
Date
Digital signature on engineering plans with Notarius Stéphane Gauthier

Manon Gauthier
September 2011
The BuildMaster Approach: An Asset for Engineers Sébastien ParéJuly 2011
Welcome to the InfoTech Express! Liette LitalienApril 2011
The use of solar energy  November 2010
Canam welded wide-flange (WWF) sections Manon GauthierMarch 2010
Thermal mass in buildings Dr. Mark GorgolewskiSeptember 2009
A new orthotropic deck for multiple longitudinal girder bridges: A Structal-Bridges innovation Dominique Blouin

Richard Vincent
March 2009
Save time using the standard joist girder connection calculation tool Julie GravelSeptember 2008
Hambro launches a new product, the composite girder Serge MoreauFebruary 2008
Canam paint application methods Richard BoilyOctober 2007
Cold-formed sections: New designations Erik DeschampsJune 2007
Thermally active slabs on steel deck Frédéric GenestJune 2007
Main design parameters affecting floor vibration Pierre GignacFebruary 2007
Sustainable Development and Green Buildings Stéphane RoySeptember 2006
Floor vibration: From a joist fabricator’s point of view Pierre GignacFebruary 2006
From the slide rule to interactive tools on the Internet Sylvio PoirierNovember 2005
Using welding washers with steel deck Pierre GignacNovember 2005
 
Profiles
Title
Author
Date
Claude Fortin  July 2011
Liette Litalien  April 2011
Patricia L. Hurley, OAQ, OAA, RAIC  June 2010
Abdul Hadibhai, Eng.  March 2010
Alexandre Perron, Civil Engineer  March 2010
Anthony Gerace  March 2010
Benoit Leclair, LEED® AP  March 2010
Caroline Côté, LEED® AP  March 2010
Daniel Gaudet, Eng.  March 2010
Dominique Blouin, Eng.  March 2010
Dr. Mark Gorgolewski, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., Dip Arch, LEED® AP  March 2010
Erik Deschamps  March 2010
Frédéric Genest, Eng., M.A.Sc., LEED® AP  March 2010
Isabelle Messier, Eng.  March 2010
Julie Gravel, Eng.  March 2010
Klaus-Alexander Rieder  March 2010
Manon Gauthier  March 2010
Michael Holleran  March 2010
Pierre Gignac, Eng.  March 2010
Richard Boily, Eng.  March 2010
Richard Vincent, Eng.  March 2010
Serge Dussault, Eng.  March 2010
Serge Moreau  March 2010
Sébastien Paré  March 2010
Stéphane Gauthier  March 2010
Stéphane Roy, Engineer  March 2010
Sylvio Poirier, Eng.  March 2010


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