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Structural design of a facility entrance using cold-frame steel in Chilliwack, BC The primary objective of this project was to design a facility entrance using cold-formed steel to resist both vertical and lateral loads. The structural system was engineered to withstand gravity loads (including snow accumulation and dead loads) as well as lateral wind pressures. Key design components included: load-bearing wall framing systems, direct load-bearing jambs, and headers and sills for all window and door openings. As an academic exercise, this project served as an introduction to fundamental structural engineering procedures, specifically focusing on cold-formed steel framing design methodologies. All necessary architectural drawings, technical details, and engineering resources were provided by my project sponsor, Matthew Elgersma, P.Eng., Structural Engineer and Partner at Quantum Engineering Ltd. The completed design incorporated industry-standard practices while following Canadian building code requirements for light-gauge steel structures (CSA S136-16) 2025 English Aggarwal, Karnish British Columbia Institute of Technology Civil Engineering Department Russell, Jacquie Karimi, Kian Elgersma, Matthew PDF British Columbia Institute of Technology Text <p>This license enables reusers to copy and distribute the material in any medium or format in unadapted form only, for noncommercial purposes only, and only so long as attribution is given to the creator. CC BY-NC-ND includes the following elements: BY: credit must be given to the creator. NC: Only noncommercial uses of the work are permitted. ND: No derivatives or adaptations of the work are permitted. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/</p> Design and construction Building