I imported a Mat slab from RAM structural to RAM Concept to help me design the pile caps under the shear walls of my building. When I generate mesh a Analysis error pops up say that there are multiple walls in the same location above the slab (see below…

I may need to update a RAM Concrete Analysis model that used RAM version 14.05.01 from another company that will need to be update to the latest version of RAM. Does anyone have experience with this and if they encountered any errors? We're trying to…

***WARNING : MEMBER - 4 IS SLENDER AND CANNOT BE CHECKED FOR MOMENT FORCES. IF THERE IS ANY BENDING, THEN BE AWARE THAT THERE IS NO CAPACITY FOR THOSE FORCES. ONLY WIDE FLANGE SHAPES WITH SLENDER WEBS CAN BE CHECKED FOR BENDING. Why I get this warning…

Hi Team, In RAM while design footing for gravity Columns without any moments, when we design using RAM Foundation>Criteria>Design>Design footing Based on soil Capacity, How it will consider the effect of fully stress condition? If design considering…

Hi Team, I am analyzing a G+4 Story steel Building using ASCE 7-16 and AISC 360-16, At Level 1, Level2, and Level 3 there is Concrete Filled Metal Deck which i considered as Rigid for analysis. At Roof Level there is Bare Metal Deck Which i considered…

is there a report that equates column number to grid location?

Hello, I have an 185ft tall building. The model was set to use the first floor level at 23ft for the "Ground Level" We then switched to using the base level. The moments and shears at the base of the columns jumped 10x. For example, at one column, the…

In the RAM SS foundation load summary, what loads are considered in the "self" column?

Hi, I'm using RAM SS Concrete design module to design a Tilt-up wall that resists lateral force. Q1. I applied a manual reinforcement, however, it seems like the reinforcement in not considered in the strength calculation. Please see the attached file…

I created a preliminary model of a 2 story concrete structure in RAM SS. The structure only has 20" diameter, 8 ksi columns and each slab has a uniform surface load. After creating the model, I went into the RAM Concrete Column module in an attempt to…

Hi I am designing a steel building using SCBF's and I was wondering if there is any procedure or way to check the beams inside RAM at the SCBF's per the seismic provisions (ASCE 341-10 Section F2.3(i) and (ii)) ? I know RAM checks for the required column…

Hello, I have a single-story roof with a high roof. At the location of the high roof, the wind load should be applied at the high roof and the girts. However, the generated wind load only applies load to diaphragms, so wind load is applied at the…

I have defined line loads as 0.288 k/ft as shown. The spacing of beams is : 7.6667'. Therefore, the point load = 2.21k, which is what is shown in RAM beam module, as shown in the clipping. However, when imported to RAM Elements, the line load, gets…

I was able to get the members matched in some capacity in the "Section Export Matching" but I am seeing this error. I want to be able to get to the point in the repository where I can approve/reject/delete unnecessary members for my analysis, but this…

How should you model a two-story open area next to a slab edge? I am modeling a two-story building. There are a few two-story open areas around the perimeter of the building, where there is just a roof deck. Should I add a slab opening in these rooms…

In RAM Structural system foundation module column footings are not considering hyperstatic/balance loads or load combination for design. Why hyperstatic/balance loads are considered for column design in concrete module but not in foundation module ?

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…

Hi, I am trying to export a csv or excel file where I can see the maximum Dead and Live/Roof live load moments in each beam. I need to obtain them unfactored to post-process them in excel. The table would simply have the beam label, Md and ML. I've been…

Hi, I am working on a project with CoreBraces, I believe I have assigned the correct Kf, β and ω Factors but I cannot display them on the model as outlined in the online resource. Is there a trick to do so? I can confirm the Kf factors in the member…

How do I Logout of the hilti account in RAM Foundation?

I have a location where two deck types meet, one with a roof loading and the other with a floor loading. There is an odd line load being applied in the analysis that is greatly affecting the design on my beams and columns. I cannot see to find the source…

I have a project with tilt-up panels along the perimeter but I originally created the RAM model using continuous concrete walls since I did not know where joints or openings would ultimately be located. The project has now progressed and the joint and…

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…

Hi, I am modelling a beam with a change of deck along the length of the beam (half of the beam has a W2+3.5" verco deck, and the other half has a W2+2" deck). I read this response: Effects of Changing Deck Type - RAM | STAAD | ADINA Wiki - RAM | STAAD…

Hi I'm checking the design output and trying to figure out the parameters in RAM steel beam output. Does RAM check the beam for all the limit states mentioned in the AISC design guide?