D1.H.4 Code Checking
The purpose of code checking is to determine whether the initially specified member properties are adequate to carry the forces transmitted to the member due to the loads on the structure. Code checking is done at the locations specified by either the SECTION
command or the BEAM
parameter described above.
See
T.1 – Steel Portal Frame
for STAAD provides an example on the usage of the CHECK CODE
command.
Refer to D1.B.1.3 Code Checking for general information on Code Checking. Refer to TR.49 Code Checking Specification for details the specification of the Code Checking command.
D1.H.4.1 Example
Sample input data for Aluminum Design
PARAMETER
CODE ALUMINUM
BEAM 1 ALL
KY 1.2 MEMB 3 4
ALLOY 35 ALL
PRODUCT 2 ALL
TRACK 3 ALL
SELECT ALL
PARAMETER
CODE ALUMINUM
ALCLAD 1 ALL
STRUCT 1 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL