Determines whether the AISC module attempts to resize specific members as a result of the unity check computations. This option is most often used for an initial pass at optimization.
Selecting this option requires that you specify a minimum unity check and a maximum unity check. If the computed unity check falls outside this range, the module resizes the member appropriately. The final member size is shown in the output report.
A resized member overwrites the initial input member size in the input file (input and output share a common file). If member resizing occurs, check the final member size to ensure the following:
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The selected member is commonly available.
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The selected member is optimal in its group.
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The selected member does not violate fabrication requirements for flange or web size.