https://communities.bentley.com/products/ram-staad/f/ram-staad-forum/190920/is-this-defect-still-active-in-v17-of-ram-ss/564133#564133
Does this issue impact the functionality of the design modules in RAM Concrete?
The wiki confirms that the design modules would also be affected: https://communities.bentley.com/products/ram-staad/w/structural_analysis_and_design__wiki/33000/incorrect-snow-drift-loads-on-two-way-decks-in-ram-concrete
Answer Verified By: Eric Feuge-Miller
Given this, would it be suggested to convert the gravity columns into lateral, releasing their end constraints to mimic gravity members, and using the member loadings in an external column design software to verify column designs?
Yes, you can either simplify the snow loads as flat, or use forces from Ram Frame for Concrete Column design as reasonable work-arounds.
Perfect! I figured that was the case, just wanted to make sure everything was chronicled on here for others. Thanks a lot for the help Seth!
I'll run a test to be sure. I see a second defect logged that makes me think it's also broken in Ram Frame if the diaphragm is meshed.