1. Introduction 

Steel's light weight, high-strength and tailorable mechanical and physical properties, combined within the variety of joining mechanisms, make it one of the most adaptable and flexible construction materials in use today. No matter what your design and construction task, steel, either in composite or in its own right, can respond to the challenge.

By discussing the design challenge with your steel supplier, new and novel construction techniques and materials will be unveiled that will help advance construction knowledge in your region. The information presented in this tutorial provides some insight on steel's capabilities as a construction material. Always consult your local supplier for the local building codes and solutions to help meet your construction challenge.

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