Amir Naeiji

In the mesh - input slab behavior properties you can force the slab to behave in a one way fashion, as you mentioned below. It's important to correctly set the R axis direction in that case or the span direction won't be correct (0 degrees = plan left…

In theory it's possible to set the beam reinforcement through Ram DataAccess, but it's probably more expedient to set the design criteria appropriately for your beams and let the program optimize them. Then use the View/Update command to modify the beam…

It is true that in the finite element analysis in Ram Concept there is assumed to be continuity of the slab even where steps occur. This can be unrealistic for large steps or places where the slabs are literal disconnected. In those cases, one should…

If you are using the software you can access the manuals from the help menus or from the Windows start menu. Seth

We assume enclosed buildings. We use the Directional Procedure. Refer to the RamFrameAnalysis manual, e.g. Section 6.2.2 ASCE 7-10. See also: RAM Frame - Wind Loads FAQ

When you model an opening on each side of a beam using the in-bay approach the openings should merge leaving a segment of the beam with no deck on it. That's the intended behavior and generally conservative for beam design (the beam will be non-composite…