• RAM Concept, RAM SS, and RAM Elements - ACI 318-19

    Are there plans to include ACI 318-19 provisions in any upcoming releases for the RAM programs? If so, is there an ETA on this? Our AHJ will be adopting IBC 2021 in a few months, but we need to have the ability to start designing concrete structures in…
  • Can Ram concept be used to design a monolithic Slab-on-Grade (BRAB) Foundation?

    Can Ram concept be used to design a monolithic Slab-on-Grade (BRAB) Foundation? These foundations are widely used in Texas, and the WRI (Wire Reinforcement Institute) has a design aid which I am following, but would like to use Ram Concept and would like…
  • RAM CONCEPT: Large Stabilizing Reaction Floating Loading

    I have a two way flat plate. When import from Ram SS, I imported lateral analysis loads too. It created lateral layers i.e. wind, seismic. However, when calculate, there is this "large Stabilizing Reaction Floating Loading" on every lateral layer. Should…