RAM Gusset Connection

Question

Hi, 
 How can a"tie rod in compression" be resolved in a gusset brace connection design? 
 Thanks

Seth Guthrie · Accepted Answer

Ram Connection for STAAD I assume. It sounds like you have a brace that is a rod section and it happens to be in compression for one or more of your combinations. Ram Connection is expecting only tension forces in such a rod brace. If it really is in compression then ignore the warning, the rest of the calculations are OK. If it was supposed to be in tension, recheck the analysis, make sure you have the loads in the correct direction, the correct tension-only settings, etc.