The Steel Design Code may be selected independently for columns and base plates. The design may be based on AISC 360-16 (ASD and LRFD), AISC 360-10 (ASD and LRFD), AISC 360-05 (ASD and LRFD), ASD 9th Edition, LRFD 3rd Edition, BS 5950-1990 or 2000, CAN/CSA-S16-01, S16-09, or S16-14, Eurocode 3, AS4100-99 (Column Design only), and IS 800-07.

To modify or inspect the settings for the current model select Criteria > Steel Design Codes.

See Technical Notes for an explanation of how RAM Steel Column performs the design for each design code.