• Out-of-plane bending in BCW Connections w/ axial loads in RAM Connection

    Attached is a screenshot from a delegated connection design I am currently working on.This is a W12x40 column with a W21x50 beam framing into the column web at the 2nd floor. In checking it for a 32k shear reaction, and a 41k axial load (ASD), RAM Connection…

  • Outdated References in RAM Connection

    Does anyone else think that when a company says they have incorporated a new design code into their software, they should probably update their code references at that time? Seem reasonable to anyone else? Instead, Bentley still references the 2005 seismic…

  • RE: BCF - Seismic provision - max bolt Gage?

    AISC 358 Section 6.9.1 indicates, "The gage, g, is as defined in Figures 6.2 through 6.4. The maximum gage dimension is limited to the width of the connected beam flange." Furthermore, commentary C6.9 repeats this as the limit. Is your interpretation…

  • RE: Ram Connection SMF Doubler Weld Design

    It's probably best to check with the AISC Solution Center . If you are not sure how or don't get an answer we can try asking the question on your behalf. But for now the program does not evaluate the double plate welds. I added an enhancement request…

  • structural steel truss design in staad

    Good day Everyone, I would like to use STAAD pro to design the connections for a structural steel truss, however I am having a little difficulty as it relates to selecting the correct connection for the joints of my structure using the RAM connection…
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