• Complex Reinforcing Steel in Shells

    I am building an Elements model to analyze and existing structure, specifically a concrete dome. Based on the existing drawings (which are from 1940), there is some intricate reinforcing detailed within the structure. There are reinforcing hoops which…

  • 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…

  • Does STAAD design for CONCRETE SPECIAL MOMENT FRAME as per ACI 318M-11 ??

    Hi, 1. Does STAAD take into account the ductile detailing provisions of CHAPTER 21 of ACI 318M-11, while arriving at the reinforcement area and stirrup area ?? 3. If those provisions are available, how does STAAD identify a SMRF or IMRF or OMRF in…

  • RE: Ram Elements concrete wall slenderness

    Regretfully, wall slenderness is not included in the concrete wall module. As you have noted, the tilt-up wall module is intended for slender wall design. More on this topic can be found on the web page below: http://communities.bentley.com/products…

  • RE: Does RAM Concrete check for ACI 21.13: Members not designated as part of the SFR system

    See Section 4.8.4 in the RAM Concrete Column Manual for the sections of 21.13 that are implemented in the program. Induced moments and shears are not calculated by the program, so the program follows ACI 318-11 21.13.4 and not 21.13.2 or 21.13.3 when…
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