• RAM SS - Column Design Error

    I have experienced a couple of times an error in the column design module of RAM SS. It is so disappointing to encounter these errors knowing that I did not do something wrong with my model. In fact, the first couple of times I ran the prelim models this…
  • RAM Frame - Dynamic Analysis FAQ

    Product(s): RAM Structural System (Ram Elements or STAAD.pro) Version(s): Any Area: Analysis; Dynamic Analysis How does a dynamic analysis using response spectra for seismic loads differ from a static analysis using…
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  • RAM Frame - Rigid End Zone assumptions

    Product(s): RAM Structural System; RAM Frame Version(s): Any Area: Analysis What Rigid End Zone setting should I use in RAM Frame? In Ram Frame within Criteria General, the user can choose to consider a rigid end…
  • Modeling Grade Beams

    Product(s): RAM Structural System Version(s): Any Environment: N/A Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group How Do I Model Grade Beams? It is common to model grade beams…
  • RAM Elements: Unlock the Parameters in Wall Module

    I modeled a wall in 3D using RAM Elements. After processing, a tilt-up wall was assigned using the module. However, some parameters in the module are locked and some are missing like the out-of-plane load. Is there a way to unlock so I can modify the…
  • RE: Warnings in Different Language

    Hi Rodolfo, Could you check if your region was setup as illustrated below? Navigate through Control Panel->Region
  • Structural Enterprise (SELECT vs. NON-SELECT)

    Can somebody shed light for my concerns regarding Structural Enterprise license? After my SELECT subscription has expired, Bentley instructed me to run the non-SELECT license. Since I purchased the Structural Enterprise perpetual license, am I still…
  • RE: Structural Enterprise (SELECT vs. NON-SELECT)

    Sye is right if you have a SELECT license, but if you drop SELECT and go to a node locked license you will only get one or two of the products normally covered under the SEL, such that the value of the products is less than or equal to the amount paid…
  • RAM Elements: Modeling Cracked Wall Section

    In RAM E, cracked sections for beams and columns can be easily modeled using the Ig factor. How about for the shear walls? Is there a way to input the effective moment of inertia of the wall section? If none, do you recommend modeling a reduced thickness…
  • RAM Elements: ELF Analysis

    After calculating the mass at each floor, RAM elements determines the center of mass as well. Now instead of performing RSA, is it acceptable if equivalent lateral forces (plus torsion) is applied at the center of mass and perform linear static analysis…
  • RAM Elements: Center of Rigidity

    RAM elements calculates center of mass and geometric center of a given floor. Is it also possible to calculate center of rigidity with RAM elements for a given floor?
  • RE: RAM Elements: ELF Analysis

    The diaphragm locks the nodes together in the horizontal plane and distributes forces to the frames based on relative rigidity. It's the same as in STAAD.pro or Ram Frame for that matter. For more, check some of these pots: communities.bentley.com/se…
  • RE: RAM Elements: Center of Rigidity

    The center of rigidity is not directly reported in Ram Elements. You should be able to estimate it using a couple of lateral loads with large eccentricity and comparing diaphragm rotation.
  • STAAD Foundation Advanced

    After successfully performing analysis in STAAD Foundation Advanced (ver. 8), an error popped-up saying SFA Application has stopped working (see snapshot). It is so difficult to determine the problem since the error message seems to be coming from Windows…