Aisc_Search is a search function for retrieving data from the AISC table regarding properties of steel shapes
   and sizes.

Aisc_Search was written and compiled using Microsoft FoxPro V9. It incorporates the AISC Excel table titled
   AISC.Shapes.Database.v14_0_0.xls" which has been converted from .XLS to .DBF format and compiled into the 
   programs using the filename "AISC_V14_0_0.DBF"

NOTE that if the AISC changes the format of their tables, the code may need to be updated to reflect any new
   or changed field names.

This program was created by Douglas Cochrane, founder of FabTrol Systems, Inc. for the benefit of the American
 Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and the steel fabrication industry in general. This program was
 modified by Davis G. Parsons II as an update to the Manual of Steel Construction, 14th edition. 

It has been placed in the public domain by DC&A with the following stipulations:
1) DC&A make no commitments regarding the usability of this product or the accuracy of the data provided by the AISC.
2) Software developers may use and distribute this product royalty free contingent upon paying any royalties required
   by the AISC for use of their data tables.
3) Software developers may modify this product as necessary but are requested to send a copy of the modifications to 
   the author at cochrane@fabtrol.com. Modifications may be incorporated into the public domain product for the benefit of all users.

The program is provided as AISC_Search.DLL, a fully functional self contained callable module that may be compiled
  into other software products. AISC_Search.DLL is completely self-contained but requires a calling function for use in
  Excel.

Calling parameters include:
1)  Shape and Size, such as W6x15 or L2x2x1/4 using the AISC Standardized Nomenclature. This parameter is not
    case sensitive. Extraneous spaces are removed. In other words, L3X3X1/4, L3x3x1/4, or L 3x 3x 1/4 will all 
    be treated as being the same thing. 
2)  The property value desired, such as Area (A) or Web Thickness (TW). This parameter is not case sensitive.
    For more information, see the list of acceptable values listed in the long IF statement in the code of the DLL. 
    This parameter is used by the DLL only.

The value returned is the value listed in the AISC tables. This data is provided by the AISC which is solely responsible
  for its accuracy.

If the value cannot be found, due to erroneous inputs or incomplete data in the AISC tables, the return value will be zero (0).
