I'm trying to set up a script for a load rundown between multiple RAM Concept models. The plan is, reactions from Model A are applied as loads to Model B. I need to be able remove the existing line, area and point loads from a few load cases in Model…

I have some combined foundations for braced frames that have significant overturning moments (outside the kern). Based on hand calculations, I have found a footing size that works for stability (overturning at the toe) but I continue to have tension in…

I have a flat plate, PT building that we have designed using concept and has already been constructed. Now the owner wants to change the residential penthouse to a nightclub which of course the floor is not designed for. I need to pull out design values…

Given the layout of strips, in odd configurations due to irregular structural geometries, is it in y'all's opinion reasonable to review the original strips for any code-related failures (i.e. shear or tension) and make the proper adjustments to the PT…

Hello Everyone For a while, I was using an Advanced Concrete Design (RCDC) for the design of a solid slab. Today I tried to learn the RAM concept for the slab designs but I saw a design of strips that had never seen before (When I was using RCDC and…

I have a 2 way podium slab with multiple small openings modeled around columns. My question is if Concept is accounting for these openings when performing the flexural shear transfer check. I have checked it with the openings and without and it is apparent…

Good Afternoon, I am working in a model of a 2-story MF Residential structure; loads from 4 levels of wood above are applied as Line/Point/Surface loads to the 2-story concrete structure in RAM. All the design modules seem to work fine (No errors/warnings…

I have got my report, but there is no loading details like dead load, Wind loads and all... In report settings i have added Loadings, but its not showing.... Wt to do???? i want to see other load details. How to get that details?

Hello, I am working with a RAM Concept model where the strength design without span detailing does not require added reinforcing compared to the user defined amount. The strength design with span detailing however is indicating that significant added…

I am working on the analysis of an existing waffle slab structure. I am using a RAM Concept model (started from RSS). I have uploaded the model as Waffle_TDL.zip I'm not sure I've got it set up right, an am looking for some guidance on a variety of…

We are investigating some post-tensioned beams that are failing the torsion checks (due to ACI 318-11 Eqn 11-18). Under the torsion design options, there is 'Beam', 'As Shear', 'As Bending', and 'Wood Armer'. In the manual, you are clear on not using…

Hello again. I was adding some user shear reinforcement to a model recently (hurray for this being a feature now), and had some things happened that piqued my interest. I started digging around in the audit report to better understand how Concept is…

I noticed this week that there have been some updates to your technical notes for RAM Concept. We have been using a similar method to the one that was presented in the 'RAM Concept Load History Deflections and ACI Deflection Limits" tech note, and have…

We are currently working on a RC garage model (11” slab thickness, max span ≈34’). We are noticing that our load history deflections are much larger than we are expecting. When we run load history deflections we get a Final Instantaneous Deflection…

Hello. I have a 2-way flat slab with a banded/uniform PT layout. Around my elevator and stair openings, we have beams framing the openings. My question is in regards to failures resulting from higher than expected values of torsion in these beams …