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Section 2
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Table 2.4 - AISC LRFD Parameters
Parameter Default Description
Name Value
PROFILE None Used in member selection. See section 5.47.1
for details.
AXIS 1 1 - Design single angles for bending based on
principal axis.
2 - Design single angles for bending based on
geometric axis.
FLX 1 1 – Single Angle Member is not fully braced
against lateral torsional buckling.
2 - Single Angle Member is fully braced against
lateral torsional buckling.
3 - Single Angle Member is braced against
lateral torsional buckling at the point of
maximum moment.
*Top and Bottom represent the positive and negative side of the
local Y axis (local Z axis if SET Z UP is used).
Note: For a description of the deflection check parameters DFF,
DJ1, DJ2 and CAN, see the Notes section of Table 2.1 of this
manual.
The STIFF parameter represents the term “a” as defined in Section
F2, page 6-113 of the LRFD 2
nd
edition manual.
** Non-default values of CB must be re-entered before every
subsequent CHECK CODE or SELECT command.
2.14.11 Code Checking and Member Selection
Both code checking and member selection options are available in
STAAD LRFD implementation. For general information on these
options, refer to Sections 2.5 and 2.6. For information on
specification of these commands, refer to Section 5.47.1.