The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), a not-for-profit structural steel technical institute, partners with the AEC community to develop safe and efficient steel specifications and codes while driving innovation to make steel the most sustainable, economic, and resilient structural material on the market.

AISC offers an extensive collection of documents and publications related to the design and construction of fabricated steel buildings and bridges. Many of our documents are free downloads to the general public, and thousands more are free downloads for AISC members.

AISC's certification programs set the quality standard for the structural steel industry and are the most recognized national quality certification program.

The AISC Steel Solutions Center is proud to release our Structural Steel Dimensioning Tool. Your interactive one-stop-shop, either at your desk or on-the-go, for detailing dimensions for all rolled sections in the 2017 printing of the 15th Edition AISC Steel Construction Manual.

2022 Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges (ANSI/AISC 303) The AISC Code of Standard Practice provides a framework for a common understanding of the acceptable standards when contracting for structural steel.

AISC has produced 40 design guides over the past 30 years to provide detailed information on topics related to structural steel design and construction. Design guides are available as downloadable PDF documents. Downloads are free for AISC members. Design guides are also available in printed form.

The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), a not-for-profit technical institute supported by the steel industry, partners with the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) community to develop safe and efficient steel specifications and codes while driving innovation to make steel the most sustainable, economic, and resilient ...

The AISC Specification provides the generally applicable requirements for the design and construction of structural steel buildings and other structures. Both LRFD and ASD methods of design are incorporated.

Below is the general process for applying for AISC Certification. The process takes roughly seven to eight months conservatively. If you have specific questions, please contact AISC Certification at [email protected] or 312.670.7520. Applicant to complete the online application form

The Steel Construction Manual, the premier reference for structural steel design and construction in the United States, has been in print since 1927.