I have a model that consists of Intermediate Moment Frames. When I run the Joint Code Check in RAM Structural is shown as OK. The Seismic Provisions Joint check shows that stiffeners are required (Tf req. = 2.55). However, when I transfer the model to RAM Connection I get all sorts of issues. I need web plates, thicker stiffness, a higher grade material than in RAM Structural. Also dead load only load combinations are controlling the design in most cases. Please see attached reports of the same joint. I was wondering to what extent I can rely on RAM Structural Joint Checks (Standard & Seismic) to design a connection. Do I still need to use RAM Connection to design this type of Joint? Also, it seems that the integration between these two tools is seamless so I do not have to create load combinations, materials, etc... However, I am not sure why the controlling load combinations are different on the reports between Structural and Connection. Is there is something else that needs to be done once the model is transferred? I greatly appreciate your help. Thanks! PDFPDFPDF