I've always calculated CFS capacities via effective width method, the direct strength method is rather new and doesn't have much commentary.
There is a CFS design software created by RSG Software that allows you to design custom shapes. It has a direct strength method as well but I've never...
I was in the exact situation except with structural building design rather than product design. I was a young lead structural engineer in a small start-up company under pressure from my boss in the same manner as you've described.
The personal comments, threats and attacks really got to me at...
