Steel industry lifer, Penn State arch. eng. grad, road cycling addict, architecture fanatic, and wannabe graphic artist.
Chicago
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Brian Raff retweeted
Today, U. S. Steel announced plans to build a new direct reduced iron (DRI) facility at our Big River Steel Works site. This investment represents another step forward in strengthening our next-generation steelmaking capabilities.
By advancing our vertical integration from our iron ore mines in Minnesota to our steelmaking facilities, we are enhancing our ability to provide our customers with a reliable supply chain partner capable of delivering high-quality, sustainable steel solutions.
Importantly, our partnership with Nippon Steel has accelerated this project by nearly a decade—bringing this capability online faster and strengthening our competitive position for the future.
This is the power of combining our integrated and mini mill strengths.
🔗 Learn more on our website: ow.ly/az2S50YRKlN
#USSteel #Steelmaking #Innovation #Manufacturing
ALT 3D schematic of Big River Steel Works' proposed DRI plant highlighting key areas like the DRI furnace, reformer, and iron ore storage with labeled components.
ALT Map of Big River Steel Works' DRI Plant showing rail loop, conveyors, electric arc furnace, and material flow steps.
ALT Process flow diagram illustrating the DRI process including reformer, shaft furnace, and heat recovery units with gas flows.
Brian Raff retweeted
Opinion: Steel defines Chicago's development — and should build its future chicagobusiness.com/opinion/…
Brian Raff retweeted
Thanks to @USDOTFHWA Administrator Shailen Bhatt (in the driver’s seat, with AISC's Charlie Carter riding shotgun) for getting NASCC: The Steel Conference off to a great start!
Stay tuned for our recap of the Administrator’s keynote this afternoon. #NASCC23 #AISC
ALT AISC President Charlie Carter and FHWA Administrator Shailen Bhatt giving thumbs up in a racecar photo booth
Brian Raff retweeted
ICYMI: @USDOTFHWA Administrator Shailen Bhatt shared a vision of an America empowered by infrastructure investment. “We have never had a better opportunity to make U.S. bridges the envy of the modern world,” he said.
Read more in the NASCC Newsroom: aisc.org/bhatt-nascc
Brian Raff retweeted
This afternoon I signed bipartisan legislation at @CaponeIron in Berlin that prioritizes American-made steel in our state’s large-scale construction projects, making sure we keep economic opportunity right here in the 603 to benefit NH communities and families. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Brian Raff retweeted
Hot (rolled) off the presses: a new book for young steel fans! Join the author's grandson as he follows steel from the shop to the jobsite in "Pip and the Big Steel Beam." A portion of the proceeds go to support the next generation of welders, too! amzn.to/3lxvFJv
T-20 minutes until finalists present their visionary concepts LIVE on youtube! Don't miss it.
Need some inspiration today? The 2022 Forge Prize finalists will present their visionary concepts live on YouTube in ONE HOUR, at 11:00 a.m. Central! Stream at youtube.com/aiscsteeltv or register for PDHs/LUs at forgeprize.com.
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Brian Raff retweeted
Never leave home without it!
The @aisc steel manual is so versatile! Here being used to swear in witnesses at the #ramgineer mock trial on professional liability @AngeloState @Ramgineering
Brian Raff retweeted
To celebrate AISC's #Centennial, we're diving into the decades that defined AISC's history, starting with the #1920s. Visit aisc.org/1920stimeline to click through our brand new interactive timeline with historical images, documents, tours, and even a cocktail recipe! #AISC100
Brian Raff retweeted
Judge in the Gohmert case just dismissed it. Will post order of dismissal shortly.
Brian Raff retweeted
Steel is 100 percent recyclable, which means it can be recycled into the same material of the same quality again and again. When you buy steel, you are buying recycled. steel.org/sustainability/ #SteelSustains #AmericaRecyclesDay @kabtweet
Brian Raff retweeted
There are more than 3,500 steel grades available. Approximately 75 percent of these modern steels have been developed in the past 20 years. Technological advancements in these steel grades promote environmental, social and economic sustainability. #SteelSustains
I don't often think about my professional trajectory, but I will say that looking back, it's been a really exciting journey down a very non-traditional path. A HUGE thanks to @pagel_aaron and @DePaulU's Economics and Strategy program! depaulespodcast.libsyn.com/e…
Brian Raff retweeted
Tomorrow's leaders are in school today--and a lot of them can no longer afford tuition, due to the coronavirus crisis. The AISC Education Foundation is raising emergency funds to help 30 students stay in school. Give now at aisc.org/giving.
youtu.be/rcsMu4KRzmg
Brian Raff retweeted
Building and maintaining a modern 21st-century infrastructure system will not only provide urgently needed jobs but also lay the foundation for a more competitive economy. Ensuring all materials are #MadeInAmerica will further solidify these goals. #BuyAmerica
Brian Raff retweeted
Get advice on classifying system-redundant members, see how a downtown Pittsburgh structural expansion blends steel history with steel present, and more in the new October issue of Modern Steel Construction. Read it now at modernsteel.com.
We should always do everything possible to invest in America's workers, but ESPECIALLY right now. That's why it's so distressing that @WMATA is going out of its way to import new rail cars. @ScottPaulAAM from @KeepitMadeinUSA explains:
thehill.com/blogs/congress-b…
