Chapter 5
LRFD

This chapter describes the implementation of the AISC “Load and Resistance Factor Design Specification for Structural Steel Buildings “ (LRFD) and “Load and Resistance Factor Design Specification for Single Angle Members” (LRFD SAM) steel design codes within Steel Designer. It provides a step-by-step description of how to modify the design properties used by the code.

§   Notation

§   Design Checks

§   Bending

§   Tension

§   Tension Dialog

§   Compression

§   Combined Actions

§   Serviceability

§   Default Design Properties

§   Code Clauses Checked