Is there a way to customize this connection in RAM so the braces and beam all bolt to a common plate?

RE: Is there a way to customize this connection in RAM so the braces and beam all bolt to a common plate?

Seth Guthrie — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 21:43:14 GMT

Yes it's on our backlog which is why I added that note, but I've only had one other request for it so far. It would help to know if there are any special design considerations or if there is an example from AISC to base things on.

RE: Is there a way to customize this connection in RAM so the braces and beam all bolt to a common plate?

James Pittman — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 21:31:13 GMT

Ahhh I see... I thought as much! Is there a plan to add this functionality? If not I would request it, as it makes a pretty clean and simple connection detail for install/erectors.

RE: Is there a way to customize this connection in RAM so the braces and beam all bolt to a common plate?

Seth Guthrie — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 21:28:57 GMT

Not possible yet. You can make the connection to the column with a continuous angle, but we don't have the ability to stop the beam short and connect all three member to a super-gusset. (Re: PRODUCT BACKLOG ITEM 568008: CBB connection, allow beam to be cut short and attached directly to continuous gusset plate)