In RAM Frame, when assigning the load percentages for Pseudo Flexible diaphragms it will not recognize a frame number if that frame does not have a column in a particular diaphragm. Can we either get an enhancement to assign a column to multiple frames…

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…

Hi, I'm trying to use the RAM Concept API to open an existing Ram model, then export the plans: Mesh input standard plan, element standard plan,..to cad but I can't find it any script that supports exporting plan to cad. Looking forward for your assistance…

We have encountered a problem while performing checks in vertical brace knee brace. The software does not allow us to enter the values of Xleft and Xright, which represent the eccentricity from connection centre to workline. As a result, the calculation…

I am trying to model a single larger precast column that basically gets split in order to support a steel truss on one side and a precast column with a moment frame on the other. How would you recommend we model this condition? My best idea would be…

Hi I'm using RAM cnnection, version 13 update 6. I need to check a splice connection but in this version i could only see standard sections to be used. Is there any updated version where we can input custom beam sizes, plate sizes and bolt coordinates…

Hi How de we identify and correlate axis as per below snapshots For a Column/BP placed eccentric to the foundation, the direction of loading would govern the breakout area. How do we correlate axis 2 and 3 with red and blue axis. Is there any…

Hi, I watched the Bentley tutortial video "Analyzing Combined Steel & Masonry Buildings in RAM Structural System and RAM Elements" and built a simple building to play around. Basically I modeled a simple 2-story building enclosed by CMU shear walls…

We are designing a large warehouse type building with joist girder moment frames in both directions (however no columns are acting biaxially in frames). This is a large footprint building and thus lots of frames. We need to extract end moments (dead…

Hello, How does the program calculate the elastic modulus for concrete walls? I currently using "Use Calculated Value," but I cannot find how it is calculated.

STAAD SPACE START JOB INFORMATION ENGINEER DATE 19-Nov-22 END JOB INFORMATION INPUT WIDTH 79 UNIT MMS KN JOINT COORDINATES 12 14700 6850 0; 13 19450 6850 0; 14 27450 6850 0; 15 30101 6850 0; 16 14700 6850 4200; 17 19450 6850 4200; 18 27450 6850 4200;…

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…

Hi, Based on NBCC 2015 4.1.8.11 4) single storey buildings with steel or wood deck as diaphragms can have a higher fundamental period compared to 4.1.8.11 3) as seen in the snap below. However, in the current RAM frame the Ta is only based on clause…

Hey everyone, We are working on a P-T slab design in RAM concept and are encountering this situation where we have two models(Models 1 and 2 attached below) with exact same parameters (Loading, slab thickness, concrete str, Tendon layout etc.) but Model…

Hi All, Is there a way to assign the Make up column (custom size) size to members apart from standard sizes in RAM modeler?. Also, I am looking for ways to input the girder properties. Is there an option in RAM modeler to include customized columns…

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…

Hi My understanding is that RAM SS does not analyze load combinations, instead, individual load cases are analyzed and then combined. I am analyzing a nonsymmetric structure and I want to include seismic load in two opposite directions. I think Ram…

I have geometrical properties for a custom shape (C8x13.75 with 2-1/4"x8" plates on both top and bottom). I created a "Gen shape" in RAM Elements and assigned it to a beam that I am studying. RAM elements is able to analyze it, however, it is unable to…

How to give the design parameter of Lx(lateral torsional buckling) For column member. In my case, The column height is 12m, Minor axis direction tied at each 3m. But major axis direction not tied. What is the Lx parameter value?

We often need to analyze existing PEMB structures and when only existing loads are applied the structure still fails. We have used the MBMA special considerations option in our design and that does not seem to help. What are we missing? Is there another…

Hi all, will highly appreciate if someone'd be able to help me to resolve the following issue in ram concepts when importing a dwg? "external component has thrown an exception" Thanks and KR Abhay

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

I have a concrete building with roof at different level acting as a rigid diaphragm. I am getting less building weight (7000kips) in RAM frame compared (10000 kips) to vertical reaction summary for dead load in RAM concrete analysis. II have hand calculated…

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.

In RAM Elements v16 Update 6 (16.06.00.187), how do I assign incising factor for NDS 2018 timber design?