In the RAM Structural System column design module, I would like to select an HSS10x4 section. This section (and a few others) does not appear in the drop down menu in the View/Update command. Is there a specific reason why? If it is indeed an error, how do I add that section to the options?
Just edit the Column Design Table to include a group for the HSS 10x4s. Ram Manager manual, Section 7.5.3 Column Design Tables has details.
Answer Verified By: Mark Bozzo
The HSS sections in the ramaisc.col table match the sections that are tabulated in Part 4 of the AISC Steel Construction Manual, "Design of Compression Members." As Seth noted, you can add other sections to the table if you wish to use them for column design.
Got it, thanks guys.