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.