CSA S136.1 : 2007

1 Scope and Application
2 Definitions, Symbols, Units and Reference Publications
   2.1 Definitions
   2.2 Symbols
   2.3 Units
   2.4 Reference Publications
3 Materials
   3.2 Strength Levels Used for Design
   3.3 Ductility Requirements
   3.4 Thickness Tolerances
4 Safety Criterion and Loads
5 General Design Considerations
   5.2 Cold Work of Forming
   5.3 Maximum Effective Slenderness Ratio for Members in
       Compression
   5.4 Maximum Flat Width Ratios for Elements in Compression
   5.5 Maximum Section Depths
6 Member Resistance
   6.1 General
   6.2 Resistance Factors for Strength Analysis
   6.3 Members in Tension
   6.4 Members in Bending
   6.5 Transverse Stiffeners for Beam Webs
   6.6 Members in Compression (Concentrically Loaded)
   6.7 Combined Axial Load and Bending
   6.8 Wall Studs
7 Connections
   7.1 General
   7.2 Welded Connections
   7.3 Mechanical Fasteners (Bolts, Rivets, and Screws)
   7.4 Connections in Built-Up Members
   7.5 Spacing of Fasteners in Compressive Elements
8 Bracing
   8.1 General
   8.2 Sections that are Symmetric Relative to the Plane
       of Loading
   8.3 Channels and Z-Sections in Bending
9 Testing
   9.1 General
   9.2 Types of Tests
   9.3 Test Procedures
10 Fabrication
11 Erection
12 Protection
Figures
Tables
Appendix A - References

The specification provides design methodology for determining the strengths (capacities) of cold formed steel structural members. The commentary on the specification provides detailed technical background knowledge to the specification.