steel design codes

Steel design codes are technical standards that ensure steel structures, like buildings and bridges, are safe, reliable, and durable. They provide guidelines for selecting materials, calculating loads (like weight and wind), and designing components to withstand these forces without failure. These codes incorporate scientific principles, safety factors, and industry best practices to ensure structures can perform reliably throughout their lifespan within accepted safety margins. Essentially, they serve as the blueprint for engineers to design steel structures that are both efficient and secure for public use.