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Acronymsaka: American Institute of Steel Construction

AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction)

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The organization that sets the standards for structural steel design and construction.

Definition

The American Institute of Steel Construction is a nonprofit technical institute and trade association that establishes design and construction standards for structural steel in the United States. AISC's Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 360) and the Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges (AISC 303) govern how structural steel is designed, fabricated, and erected. AISC also administers certification programs for steel fabricators and erectors.

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