RAM Frame Axial Beam

Question

Do you know how can I get the design of the beam to work for Seismic provisions that is to check for capacity based design?

Seth Guthrie · Answer

Since these models usually have diaphragms that prevent axial force in the beam we can't automate this. You can hand verify the beam axial and moment capacity. I usually assume that the beam axial force = the change in frame story shear for the seismic load that controls, factored accordingly, and then consider that in the beam standard provisions code check. See also: https://communities.bentley.com/products/ram-staad/w/structural_analysis_and_design__wiki/18616/ram-frame---criteria---diaphragms