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1. BSSA Guide to Stainless Steel Specifications - NEW 2010 Edition - NOW AVAILABLE!
2. Getting the Best out of Stainless Steel
3. Special Grades of Stainless Steel - Where to Find Them
4. BSSA Understanding Stainless Steel
5. Fabricating Duplex Stainless Steel
6. Importance of Surface Finish in the Design of Stainless Steel
7. More Than Just Scratching the Surface - A Practical Approach to Surface Finish
8. The Then and Now of Electropolishing
9. Structural Sections in Stainless Steel
10. Stainless steel fasteners
11. European Standards - Referenced Standards for Stainless Steel Products
12. European EN Standard Grade Summary
13. Stainless Steel Grades Datasheets
14. Selection of stainless steels for the food processing industries
15. Stainless Steel in Indoor Swimming Pool Buildings

1. Architectural information about stainless steel

   This article describes the contents of the Architects' Guide to Stainless Steel, an online resource containing an extensive amount of architectural information concerning stainless steel. The topics covered include grade selection, product forms, durability, economics, production and fabrication, surface finish, joining, maintenance and cleaning. The computer aided learning package Stainless SteelCAL is also described.

2. Designing stainless steel handrails and balustrades

   Issues relating to the design of stainless steel handrails and balustrades are discussed. Section availability and grade selection are also covered. (144)