The Wei-Wen Yu Center for Cold-Formed Steel Structures will hold its 20th Short Course on Cold-Formed Steel Structures on October 16th, 17th, and 18th, 2007 in St. Louis, MO.

About the Course
The short course will discuss the behavior of cold-formed steel members and connections. The short course is structured to provide and introduction to behavior and design for the engineer unfamiliar with cold-formed steel. For engineers experienced with cold-formed steel design, the short course will strengthen their understanding of the fundamental behavior of both members and connections, as well as provide a better understanding of the AISI design specification and the AISI framing standards. A preview of future specification changes will also be provided. Both commercial and residential applications of cold-formed steel will be discussed.

Texts & References
Lectures will be based on information contained in the AISI North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members, 2001 edition with the 2004 Supplement and its Commentary and the AISI Standards for Cold-Formed Steel Framing, 2004 editions. The text Cold-Formed Steel Design, 3rd edition, by W. W. Yu will also serve as a course reference.

Tour of a Local Facility
Included in the course registration is a tour of a local panelizing facility. Gateway Panel is a manufacturer of pre-fabricated cold-formed steel wall panels and truss systems using state-of-the-art automated equipment in their assembly plant located in St. Charles, Missouri. The pre-fabricated metal stud wall panels have welded connections. Finish systems such as Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EFIS), siding or brick veneer are applied in a controlled environment.

Registration & Fee

The registration fee of $1095.00 per person includes textbooks, course notes, tour and three lunches (exlusive of room and board). Check purchase/money order or credit card information for the fee should accompany each application. Advance registration is requested and should be completed prior to September 21, 2007.

Location and Accommodations

The short course will be held at the Crowne Plaza St. Louis Airport Hotel, 11228 Lone Eagle Drive, Bridgeton, Missouri which is conveniently located just one mile from the airport. Shuttle service is available to and from the airport.

The hotel features an eight-story atrium lobby and two-story waterfall and is only minutes away from many attractions such as the famous Gateway Arch, Busch Stadium (St. Louis Cardinals Baseball), St. Louis Zoo, Fox Theater, Edward Jones Dome (St. Louis Rams Football), Scottrade Center (St. Louis Blues Hockey), Historic St. Charles, as well as Harrah's and Ameristar Casinos on the river. Free shittle service is available to nearby locations and to the pick-up point for St. Louis' state-of-the-art Metrolink transporation.

The special room rate for this course is $89.00 per night. For reservations call 314-291-6700 and request in-house reservations. Be sure to mention the short course. The lodging deadline is midnight September 21, 2007.

Click here for a pdf copy of the course brochure including full program information and registration form. If you have any questions please contact us at Tel: (573) 341-4471, Fax: (573) 341-4476, e-mail ccfss@mst.edu.

To request a hard copy of the brochure please email us at ccfss@mst.edu with your mailing address.