An alternative approach for the prediction of the behaviour and resistance of structural elements.

提出的研究方案涉及钢截面和构件的行为、阻力和设计。作为对(i)改进的、更快的、更简单的、基于机械的设计方法和（ii）先进的设计工具（软件）的基本需求的回应，主要目标包括开发一种创新的、可替代的方法，即整体交互概念（oic）。oic已经成为最合适的方法，为由当前和未来材料制成的结构元素提供了一个健全的理论框架。它的建立是为了(i)改进实际的设计实践，（ii）提高准确性，（iii）促进简单性和一致性，（iv）为计算机辅助阻力预测提供一个健全的框架。从中长期来看，这种方法将取代所有设计标准，不仅在加拿大，而且在世界范围内。

The proposed research program addresses the behavior, resistance and design of steel sections and members. As a response to a fundamental need for (i) improved, quicker, simpler and mechanically-based design approaches and (ii) advanced design tools (software), the main objective consists in developing an innovative, alternative approach, the Overall Interaction Concept (O.I.C.). The O.I.C. has emerged as the most appropriate approach, offering a sound theoretical framework to structural elements made of current and future materials. It was though and built to (i) improve actual design practice, (ii) increase accuracy, (iii) advance simplicity and consistency, and (iv) provide a sound framework for computer-assisted resistance predictions. In the middle to long term, this approach shall supersede all design standards, not only in Canada but also worldwide.