American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Specifications, Standards, Manuals and Research Reports (1946 - present)
Alternative Title
Design Guide CF06-1
Abstract
The following Design Guide has been developed under the direction of the American Iron and Steel Institute Committee on Specifications for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members. The development of the Guide was sponsored by the American Iron and Steel Institute. The AISI Committee on Specifications wishes to acknowledge and expresses gratitude to Dr. Benjamin Schafer of Johns Hopkins University who was the author of this Guide.
With anticipated improvements in understanding of the behavior of cold-formed steel and the continuing development of new technology, this material might become dated. It is possible that AISI will attempt to produce updates of this Guide, but it is not guaranteed.
The publication of the material contained herein is not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of the American Iron and Steel Institute, or of any other person named herein. The materials set forth herein are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by registered professional engineer. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Research Center/Lab(s)
Wei-Wen Yu Center for Cold-Formed Steel Structures
Publisher
American Iron and Steel Institute
Publication Date
01 Jun 2006
Document Version
Final Version
Rights
© 2006 American Iron and Steel Institute, All rights reserved.
Document Type
Technical Report
File Type
text
Language
English
Technical Report Number
Design Guide CF06-1
Recommended Citation
American Iron and Steel Institute, "Direct Strength Method (DSM) Design Guide" (2006). American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Specifications, Standards, Manuals and Research Reports (1946 - present). 161.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/ccfss-aisi-spec/161
Comments
Committee on Specifications for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members