Design of Steel Structures in Canada Using Annex K

Design of Steel Structures in Canada Using Annex K 

This book fills a critical gap in applying Annex K of CSA‑S16 by offering the practical guidance, examples, and commentary absent from the Canadian design standard. It begins by situating Annex K within international practice and outlining key considerations for project stakeholders, then provides a comprehensive explanation of the standard itself. 

Subsequent chapters supply the material and structural inputs needed for analysis, followed by detailed simple and advanced design examples that demonstrate Annex K in practice. The book also examines the evolving competency requirements for practitioners working within performance‑based frameworks, and concludes with a summary and forward‑looking perspective on the future of structural design.

First Edition, January 2026

ISBN 978-0-88811-286-6

96 pages

Hardcopy