allowable stress in stainless

[par060]

I have a small structure where we are going to use stainless steel plates to make I and T shapes to use in the frameing. Is there a standard for determining allowable stresses in stainless?...would it be reasonable to follow the AISC steel spec?

 

[metengr]

For stainless steel framing, you might want to check directly with AISC and local building Codes to determine if they have specifications for using stainless steel. I have seen specifications and building Codes regarding use of stainless steel, although it was more applicable to decorative versus structural.

 

[EdStainless]

You can go through the NIDI.org or SSINA.com web sites to find information on SS in structural application. I don't recall the source for the info difectly.

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