The demand that is used in my gapped K-connection with square HSS design calculations is not the same as what I input into the program. This demand value that is used is from the generated proportional loads. Why are the proportional loads used instead…

Refer to the screenshot above, I am designing HSS column splice per CSA S16-19 code, it calls out a min. and max. thickness per Reference HSC p 3-66. Could you please let me know what is Reference HSC p 3-66?

Say I have a typical design for a connection, now I want to check this design with all other connection locations in my model. Is there any way to do this without having to re-type the same parameters over and over? such as copying all parameters for…

I have a STAAD model with a superstructure steel frame on concrete pier/pedestals, the base of the steel columns are specified with full moment release on all directions to simulate a pinned base. I am trying to run RAM Connection integrated to design…

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…

When designing a beam moment splice connection, both bending moments and axial forces can be applied to the "moment connection". If a compressive force is applied in combination with a bending moment, the flange forces are calculated correctly however…

I am not able to save my initial RAM Connection File. I am trying to design the base plate and Anchor Bolt connections and having issues saving them. Is it an issue at my end or at Bentley's End? How do I save them if?

At the vertical brace connection framing-to-beam-column junction , it appears that the Hb force component (required shear force on the gusset-to-beam connection) is considered as the axial force at the beam-to-column connection interface, rather than…

We are wondering what method / programs you use to analyze and design structural supports for Cantilever Overhead Sign Structures (COSS). Do you use STAAD.Pro to generate COSS models? What engineering codes are used in your country? See videos below for…

why is RAM connection using different reference for Ca1 when the anchor bolt configuration is changed? for 6 anchors design would've passed if the 420mm is used as Ca1 when comparing to 4 anchor bolt setup. Please help thank you.

Hello there! I was wondering if RAM Connection Software can be utilized to create a design for a pipe flange. Although I found a connection, it is not suitable for my requirements as it is meant for column/beam splice connections. What I am looking…

Hi, I've created a set of templates which includes some beam to girder connections. I have noticed that the coping dimensions that I have included in the template get overridden when the template gets used. Is this the intended feature or is there…

Hi, When creating a beam to column flange connection with axial and shear, "Check 2 - Capacity of weld to supported member" does not appear to be including the axial load into the demand when you are using AS4100-2020, only designing the weld for the…

Hello! I am a civil engineering student and I am having a hard time figuring out what type of connection STAAD Ram will be able to provide for truss structure like this one? I prefer to have those members be connected using a side-to-side plate. Please…

The shear capacity of a pinned baseplate in RAM connection assumes all the bolts resist the shear load, while in Limcon, only half the number of bolts are used to resist the shear load. For a baseplate with a shear load of 100kN, RAM connection has…

Hello, I know that RAM connection has a limit of 20 to 70 degrees when designing a brace to column gusset connection. My question is, was this limit set arbitrarily by RAM due to software concerns? or is this based on a practical item that maintains…

Why is the software calculating the web weld length as approximately half of what it is supposed to be? My connection entails a W250x58 welded to an end plate. The design code is CSA S16-14 which uses some calculations from AISC DG16. I would expect…

Is it possible to share the user connection database in Connection Design using STAAD PRO Connect? I'm trying to find a user connection database file location, which I need to share my connection database (created by the user) to the team. My purpose…

Hi, While performing anchor bolt design (Pinned type) through RAM connection V13 update 1, shear check of anchor bolt is showing as safe and loads are not considered correctly for the same when shear values entered under force type "V3". Once shear…

While creating the user defined template, I want to adjust the scaleup or the rat hole dimensions for beam to column flange welded connection. Also, I am not able to use the adjust geometry option, its not clickable. I have used AS4100 code with Beam…

I am designing a base plate for a shear, axial, and moment in RAM Connection. In the "Results" tab I can see the axial force in the anchor rod. But I wasn't sure about the sign convention. In the legend, what sign convention is used? Is negative value…

Does Ram design column baseplate with round pedestal?

Would anyone detail the difference between the base plate designs as obtained by HILTI Profis and RAM Connection? They do not match up and would like to know what design differences are observed. Thanks in advance!

We are not Familiar in Ram Connection and we are facing Some issues in Moment End Plate Connection for the Load & Moments Which is attached. How to solve this issues when Moment is High? Please Help us to solve this issue. Beam & Column Property ISWB…

Hi, We recently purchased the license for RAM connection stand alone and we are using STAAD PRO connect edition V22 Update 6 for analysis but without having an access to integrated RAM connection design found in STAAD PRO. Hence, the structural analysis…