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# CA-based Calculations

> Structural engineering calculations based on Canadian standards

# 🇨🇦 CA-based Structural Calculations

Welcome to the CA-based calculations section. Here you'll find comprehensive documentation and examples for structural calculations based on Canadian standards including CSA O86 for wood and Canadian steel standards.

## 🚀 Quick Start

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  <Card title="Wood Beam Design" icon="tree" href="/calculations/ca/how_to_design_a_wood_beam__joist__and_girder_to_csa_o86">
    Design wood beams to CSA O86
  </Card>

  <Card title="Wood Column Design" icon="columns" href="/calculations/ca/how_to_design_a_wood_column_to_csa_o86">
    Design wood columns to CSA O86
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## 📐 Calculation Modules

### Beams

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  <Card title="Wood Beams, Joists & Girders" icon="tree" href="/calculations/ca/how_to_design_a_wood_beam__joist__and_girder_to_csa_o86">
    Design wood beams, joists, and girders to CSA O86
  </Card>

  <Card title="Steel Beams" icon="grip" href="/calculations/ca/steel_column_validation_examples">
    Steel beam design examples and validation
  </Card>
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### Columns

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  <Card title="Wood Columns" icon="columns" href="/calculations/ca/how_to_design_a_wood_column_to_csa_o86">
    Design wood columns to CSA O86
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  <Card title="Steel Columns" icon="grip" href="/calculations/ca/steel_column_validation_examples">
    Design steel columns to Canadian standards
  </Card>
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## ✅ Validation Examples

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  <Card title="Steel Column Validation" icon="check-circle" href="/calculations/ca/steel_column_validation_examples">
    Validation examples for steel column calculations
  </Card>
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## 🔍 Browse by Category

Use the navigation menu on the left to explore all available calculation modules organized by:

* **Beams** - Wood (CSA O86), Steel
* **Columns** - Wood (CSA O86), Steel
* **Validation Examples** - Code compliance demonstrations

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