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RAM SS Frame - Net Deflection on Cantilever

Alex Hart — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 20:01:03 GMT

RAM is returning the wrong net deflection value for cantilevered members in Frame. See images below:

<<< net deflection incorrect

<<< gross deflection correct

Also the graphical output is not very good since the numbers are often right on top of one another.

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New Custom Section for Ram Elements

SVGregory — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 03:51:37 GMT

I would like to create a new section shape for use in Ram Elements. The new shape has 2 standard AISC wide flange shapes with one WF turned 90 degrees to the other one so that the top flange is completely in contact with the web of the other WF at the centerlines. For example, I would like to weld the top flange of a W12x53 to the web of a W14x22. The minor axis of the W12 would be turned 90 degrees and match up with the major axis of the W14.

I may be adding several new sections of this type. Can you help me get started?