An Assessment of the Inherent Reliability of SANS 10162-2 for Cold-Formed Steel Columns using the Direct Strength Method Presented By: Michael Alexander West-Russell Thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Structural Engineering in the Faculty of Civil Engineering at Stellenbosch University Supervisors: Dr. C. Viljoen Mr. E. Van der Klashorst March 2018