Canadian Building Code
Canadian Building Code
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As an engineer working in the US, for documentation purposes I need to check a BRM that will be located in Edmonton, Alberta Canada for conventional design loads (ie wind, earthquake, etc). I have googled and searched, but am not sure exactly what codes will be applicable for doing so. Has anybody here done work there as to be familiar with what will apply? I see some design standards that appear to similar to ASCE-7 but for Canada. Assuming that these are what I need to calculate the loads, do I have to use Canadian LSD to analyze the structural components/connections and LFRS, or can I simply use American LRFD or ASD once the loads are known? The BRM is a welded steel structure. Thanks.






RE: Canadian Building Code
Then you'll need to use CAN/CSA S16 for structural steel design.
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Limit States Design (LSD) is currently the only standard for steel design recognized in Canada. I believe it is fairly similar to LRFD but I don't believe they are identical.
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