• Controlling Fundamental Building Period

    I am running the seismic analysis for a 3 story structure and have questions about how to determine the appropriate building period to use for the seismic analysis. Gravity system is typical steel frame, with composite slab/framing at 2nd and 3rd Floors…
  • RAM SS Merging Nodal Loads

    Hello, I have a three story building with a rigid diaphragm on levels 2 and 3 (level 1 is ground). My roof is a metal deck and I want to analyze it as flexible. I created my Nodal load cases labeled Roof-X and Roof-Y, both Seismic Load type. I need…