To specify a design using CAN/CSA-S16-09

1. Select the Design | Steel page.

   The Steel Design - Whole Structure dialog opens.

2. In the Current Code list, select the CAN/CSA-S16-09.

3. Click Define Parameters list.

   The Define Parameters dialog opens.

4. Specify one or more design parameters as necessary.

   Note: Refer to the descriptions in the dialog or to D4.E.7 Design Parameters for definitions of the design parameters and default values used.

5. Click Add.

   This will insert the following commands into the STAAD input file:

   CODE CANADIAN

   Tip: To use the older edition of the Canadian steel design code, the command CODE CANADIAN 2001 is required.