In SACS, when we design steel members using AISC, code option shows WSD/LRFD AISC / API RP2A wherein all open sections are designed using AISC code and Tubular sections by using API RP2A.
But when I select Canadian Code, API RP2A option is not combined with it. So can you please confirm that Tubular section design by Canadian code is acceptable.
Regards,
Nitin
Hi Nitin,
If you opt for CA then SACS will use Canadian code for the design of all the members. However, you can always combine CA with ISO by introducing CODE IS line where CA can be called for non-tubular members in Column 11-12 and for tubular members ISO 19902 shall be used by default.