RAM Concept - External Restraint to Shrinkage

Donnell Grantham — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 06:32:20 GMT

Would you please explain the External Restraint to shrinkage? In the past the default/recommendation was 10-20%. In Version 8 Updated 2, The default is 0% and is appropriate for a typical intermediate floor in a multi-story structure. Could you explain the reason for the change? Have there been adjustments to the calculation or a change in the effect of the external restraint? Thank you.

RAM Connections steel column sizes out of scale

Donnell Grantham — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 14:25:22 GMT

Hello,

I have a RAM Structural System model that I am using the RAM Connection model to design base plates. When I open RAM Connections from RAM Manager I get this error when Connections open:

I click ok and then when I assign a baseplate and then go to design the baseplate the image viewer looks like the image on the bottom. I thought it was just a visual cliche but the base plates stresses and errors on the item still seams off. Do anyone know why this is happening and how I could fix it? I am not sure how to attach the RAM Model but if tell me your email I will forward it to you.

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RAM Concept - External Restraint to Shrinkage

RAM Connections steel column sizes out of scale