For foundation design, do you check "Use Reduced Stiffness for Steel Members" when running RAM Frame module? It seems to give different Max Unfactored Soil Bearing for foundation design

Hello, I am currently working on a multi-phase building design, so I have two separate models, however, there are columns that will be located on the same footing at the expansion joint. Due to this condition, I am looking to design a combined footing…

RAM Frame is producing considerably higher moment values (over ten times) than what is required in the RAM Foundation output. It is causing the footings to be enormous. What moment is RAM Frame calculating to cause this?

Hello, I had a question about generating concrete load combinations in the RAM Foundation module. There is an option to use different load factors if the seismic and wind loads are service. I understand the concept of using a higher load factor if your…