Short Span Steel Bridges 
AISI Corrosion Advisory Group to Meet October 27 in Ohio
September 17, 2026The American Iron and Steel Institute’s (AISI) Corrosion Advisory Group (CAG) will hold its next meeting on October 27, 2026, at the Sherwin-Williams Research & Development Center in Ohio. Both in-person and virtual participation opportunities will be available.
The meeting will bring together technical experts from the steel industry, coatings community, academia, government agencies and related organizations to discuss current issues and advancements related to corrosion protection and the long-term durability of structural steel.
A highlight of the meeting will be an opportunity for in-person attendees to tour Sherwin-Williams’ new 600,000-square-foot Research & Development Center, which supports research, product development, testing and other technical activities related to coatings and materials performance.
Meeting discussions are expected to address topics including:
- Current corrosion research and emerging technologies
- Coating systems and performance
- Design and detailing considerations
- Specification development and implementation
- Industry research needs and opportunities
About the AISI Corrosion Advisory Group
The AISI Corrosion Advisory Group brings together technical experts to advance the performance and durability of structural steel.
The group’s work focuses on several key objectives:
- Guidelines and specifications
- Research
- Knowledge transfer
- Industry collaboration
The CAG considers a broad range of corrosion-protection approaches, including weathering and corrosion-resistant steels, galvanizing, metalizing, paint and other coating systems, along with design and detailing practices that can improve the service life of steel structures.
Interested in Participating?
Technical professionals and organizations with an interest in structural steel corrosion, coatings, durability, research or specification development are encouraged to learn more about the CAG.
Those interested in becoming involved with the AISI Corrosion Advisory Group should contact Dan Snyder, AISI Vice President of Construction, at dsnyder@steel.org for additional information.
Does the SSSBA offer educational opportunities?
Yes! The SSSBA offers educational opportunities to students and professionals:
Professionals: The SSSBA provides complimentary half-day or full-day workshops on short span steel bridge design to states, counties, and design firms. Topics covered include practical and cost-effective steel bridge design and fabrication with eSPAN140, press-brake-formed steel tub girders, steel buried bridge design, galvanized coating solutions, and economical design with case studies, and more. The workshops can take place virtually or in-person, compliments of the steel industry. Learn more.
Students: The University of Wyoming and the Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance created a free 6-part live-lecture educational series to cover the many aspects of designing, fabricating, and constructing steel bridges. All students who successfully complete the education series will receive a Certificate of Completion from the University of Wyoming. Learn more.
Speakers: The SSSBA provides expert speakers to present topics of interest on the cost-effective design and construction of short span steel bridges. If you need a speaker for your next event, contact the SSSBA.
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