Hello all,
I'm an undergraduate modeling a 5 story building in RAM Structural System for a structure class. I have several basic issues:
1. Load inputs: Snow = 30 psf, LL = 100 psf, DL = 3000 kips
QUESTION: Do I differ the loading between Floors and the Roof? What is the order of computer commands I use to access the appropriate screens to input these?
2. Building is being modeled as if it exists in Sacremento, CA. ASCE-07 is the code being used. What screens do I use to input loads for Wind and Seismic loads?
3. I want to create X-bracing at four different locations in the structure, on all floors. What commands do this?
4. After the bracing is created, I'd like to change the supporting columns to pin connections. What commands do this?
5. I'm using USGS for Spectral Response Acceleration Parameter values. Can these be entered into the RAM model?
For all questions, an answer would be a sequence of commands I enter to access the appropriate screens. Thank you for your help.