Is there a way to name connection assignments in RAM Connection CE (not standalone)? I understand that the connection itself has a name, but I would like to name a group after its associative moment frame # that way I can utilize a single baseplate design…

For column cap plate design, why is RAM connection not allowing user to input shear load???? I can only input axial and moment. The connection needs to be checked for shear, tension and combined effect on bolts. Can someone clarify why and a work around…

I am using STAAD Pro Connect Edition to design a connection between two beams, beam sitting on top of a concrete seat and a connection between HSS brace and W beams for a piling template. The top beam has been rotated 90 degrees around its axial axis…

RAM Connection module in STAAD.Pro 22.11.00.156 Assigning GussetBP to column web/brace joint. When calculating the beff parameter used in the column welds check, RAM is using the beff parameter calculated based on the length "L" from bolt to the tension…

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…

Trying to check CBB type connection with bolted slotted cover plates for the brace-gusset connection. I can assign this and check for AISC or AS4100 but when i change to Euro EC3, bolted slotted cover plates option doesn't exist. Anyone know what…

I got this warning while designing beam splice connection (apex): - The connection does not comply with the section depth limits (AISC Design Guide 16 - Table 4-7) My question is that can I ignore this warning given that my connections have no other…

Designing the following connection, the revision of transverse stiffener seems odd. Checking the calculation I notice that the properties of the stiffener are of a single stiffener. My question, why do not consider section J10.8, and consider the…

Hi everyone. I was calculating a joint in RAM Connection, and notice that, from my POV, is a mistake in definition of a and h values for calculation of kv. In this picture you can see a beam seated on a column, with following dimensions: …

Hello Team, In RAM connection stand alone as well as the in-built connection design tab of STAAD Pro, the interaction check of anchors in base plate design considers maximum demands which are from different load combinations. Should the interaction…

Axial bearing [kN/m2] 19046.77 5988.67 LC-517-16 0.31 DG1 3.1.1; A2 = ((B/N)*Ncs)*Ncs = ((600 [mm] /600 [mm] )*750 [mm] )*750 [mm] = 5.63E+05 [mm2] DG1 Sec 3.1.1 A1 = B*N = 600 [mm] *600 [mm] = 3.60E+05 [mm2] DG1 Sec 3.1.1 fp, max = f*min(0.85…

Hi! Working in RAM Connection Standalone Three questions: In a W Flange Beam to HSS Column BCF connection, is it possible to rotate the column? I have a HSS10x8, and the beam is automatically connecting to the 8" Face. I would like it to connect…

Hey, I am using ram connection CS- HSS end plate column splice to design my splice with AISC code. In the geometry section, it limits thickness of end plates to maximum 1in. I wonder what's the reason behind this. My column is PIP299x14. Plate…

Hi, I want to design below joint connection as per AS4100 in RAM Connection but it seems there is not any options to assign a fully welded joint connection for a hunched member. I am wondering if you can help me to find an appropriate connection or…

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…

For a column base plate, the Steel Design Code uses the up-to-date AISC 360-16. However the Concrete Design Code is still the outdated ACI 318-08. I understand not much has changed for the anchorage provisions in the ACI other than it being reorganized…

I tried creating a custom base plate connection in Connection design tab of STAAD Pro Connect. When I tried to delete this custom connection, it is still visible and not getting deleted. When I tried reset connection Fixed Uniaxial both Axis BP & Fixed…

I am trying to design Beam to Girder connection. While I was checking the results, I cannot figure it out what there references are P10-49 or P9-5 , ... Can you please advise on that? Please see below for details. Thanks Masi

Hello, I have always tried to design connection between tapered beam and column in RAM connection (Integrated) to BS 5950 or EC3 but it looks like neither of these codes is supported. Is there a work around about this? The same thing applies to…

I want to use a beam-girder shear connection with clip angle with beam side welded and support side bolted connection AISC360 code. I cant find Combined tension and shear check. can you please help codal reference : PDF

Hi I got ram connection v12 but i got this issue with this leo file i try to reinstall it several times can you guys help me with this issue . Thank a lot

Hello, Does "RAM Connection Standalone" or "STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition V22 Update 10" calculate the stiffness of the steel connections to be applied accordingly in order to achieve more accurate design analysis of the structure? Thanks

Is there any way to design the above connection (bolted beam on beam ) using RAM connection integrated solution? or standalone if it's not possible?

Moment at end of beam are 14132 Kip-in ( 1177 Kip-ft) when I design connection they moment considered are 1075.5 Kip-in (89.63 Kip-ft). why moment and forces are taken less then actual in Ram connection. Screenshot are attached.

Dear Sir; From version 13.6 I have a problem when assigning pinned baseplate for tapered column gives me an error (must be greater than zero " column length") how can solve this problem. thanks.