Engineering Metal for Extreme Heat: What 115°F Does to Steel and How to Build for It

Engineering metal for extreme heat showing 115°F thermometer with desert construction site and welder creating sparks on steel demonstrating thermal performance engineering

You’ve watched steel connections that looked perfect in the shop bind up completely during afternoon installation. Or maybe you’ve dealt with protective coatings that failed within six months despite manufacturer promises of years of durability. Perhaps your crew spent three hours adjusting a structural assembly because nobody accounted for the fact that 40-foot beams expand […]