The handbook is organized into , providing a comprehensive toolkit for engineers and designers: Part 1: CSA S16-14 "Design of Steel Structures". Part 2: CISC Commentary on CSA S16-14.
Connections and Tension Members (including bolt and weld data).
Commonly used and readily available wide-flange (W-shape) sections are now highlighted in yellow to assist in cost-effective design.
The 11th edition introduced several significant changes from the previous 10th edition to reflect modern materials and construction practices:
Properties and Dimensions of structural steel shapes. Part 7: CISC Code of Standard Practice (8th Edition). Part 8: Miscellaneous Data and General Index. Key Updates in the 11th Edition
Clause 30.5 was updated to include new requirements for the CISC Accredited Steel Inspector program.
1092 pages, primarily available in hardcover; a Windows-based digital subscription is also offered. Measurement Units: Metric (SI) units throughout.
