What does SJI mean in PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

SJI stands for Steel Joist Institute. It is an organization that sets industry standards and promotes the use of steel joists in the construction industry.

SJI provides a variety of resources such as design tables, specifications and technical manuals related to fabricated steel joist design and installation. They also provide professional assistance through their member network and helpline service.

Steel joists are used for creating floor and roof framing systems in commercial, industrial, institutional and multi-family dwellings. They are commonly utilized for low-rise structures such as schools, hospitals and warehouses.

Steel joists are more lightweight than other building materials such as wood or concrete beams but still have excellent strength to weight ratio making them ideal for low-rise buildings with long spans between supports. Steel joists also provide increased versatility allowing designers to customize supports depending on the project requirements.

Yes, SJI offers a Certified Professional Program which provides certifications accepted by building code officials that demonstrates knowledge of specific aspects related to steel fabrication including designing with open web steel construction products and understanding load combinations as defined by applicable design codes.