For code checking or member selection, the program produces the results in a tabulated fashion. The items in the output table are explained as follows:

MEMBER

refers to the member number for which the design is performed

Check Item

refers to steel design clause, which has been checked against the steel code or has been selected.

RESULTS

prints whether the member has PASSED, CONSERVATIVE or FAILED. If the RESULT is FAIL, the row color of result is red; if the RESULT is CONSERVATIVE, the row color of result is green.

RATIO

prints the ratio of the actual stresses to allowable stresses for the critical condition. Normally a value of 1.0 or less will mean the member has passed.

Actual Value

prints the actual stresses for the critical condition, which is calculated by the analysis results and design parameters.

Limit Value

prints the allowable stresses for the critical condition. Normally which is related to the steel grade.

LOADING

provides the load case number, which governed the design.

LOCATION

specifies the actual distance from the start of the member to the section where design forces govern.