When calculating the working stress (WSD) or moment capacity (LSD) of an unbraced segment, the program calculates ψ based on the end moments of the segment. The user may specify that Cm be set equal to 1.0 for all cantilevers. Otherwise, the program will calculate and use the values of Cm as allowed by the appropriate Code.

The output shows the values of stress/capacity, unbraced length, and Cm at the points of maximum and minimum moments as well as the controlling condition. Note that the controlling condition may not correspond to any of the maximum or minimum moment conditions; this indicates that the controlling condition occurs in a segment with a lesser moment but greater unbraced length.