• Ram Connection - HSS Column Beam Brace Is column end

    I am using Ram Connection to design a Column Beam Brace bolted gusset connection with an HSS Column and brace, and a wide flange beam - connected to the column via single shear plate. When I have the Is column end check on to consider a reduction in the…
  • RAM Connection User Connection Templates

    I'm trying to define a connection template for a gusset connection in a user defined group. I've defined both a column base with gusset connection and then a CBB template. I'm only able to assign the column base connection. There aren't any CBB user connections…
  • how the gusset length calculated?

    I have an issue in chord and branch connection. in the calculation of the gusset compression strength the gusset length was wrongly assigned in the (Kl/r) equation which affect the strength value. in the calculation K*L/r>25>>>1.2*473.6[mm]/2.887…
  • RAM Connection - Adjusting brace gusset geometry

    How can we adjust the shape of a brace gusset in RAM Connection Standalone? The red outline in the image below shows the desired geometry.
  • Ram Connection Column with K Configuration

    Can RAM Connection handle a gusset connection to a column with two braces framing into the column, say mid-height of that column? This would look like a Chevron connection but orientated vertically. I assume the answer is no, because it wouldn't work…
  • RAM Connection Gusset CBB NaN error

    Hi Everyone. I am trying to solve the connection between beam, column flange and gusset. And i get the "Not a number" error. When i look at the result i find that the problem is in the Gusset forces: In the "Loads" section i can see the forces…
  • Can´t assign Gusset CBB Connection

    Hola a todos! Estoy tratando de diseñar una conexion entre una columna y un gusset. Y no logro asignarla. Obtengo el siguiente mensaje: Tengo gussets en ambas direcciones. Sé que no se puede resolver esto en una conexion unica, pero tampoco logro…
  • Ram Connection - Truss Gusset

    I wanted to see if RAM Connection has gusset plate connections for all HSS members. For my specific case I'm looking at an all HSS Truss. See image below. I will note that I'm able to get "Tubular Connections" to work, but I wanted to see if I could bet…