• Why wind loads are different in this simple building?

    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…
  • Custom built up shape RAM elements

    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…
  • RAM Elements existing PEMB analysis always fails

    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…
  • RAM Elements v16 Update 6 (16.06.00.187) Timber Design

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

    Under geometry input, there is an option for "Bottom panel". I do not understand what this does. When a value is input, the graphic makes it look like the bottom of the panel is buried in the footing. I'm trying to figure out how to model the geometry…
  • Instabilities in Model (After Latest Update)

    Brought this issue up previously but wanted to see if anyone else is having the same issue. Figured it'd be worth posting on here just in case. We’ve had a few cases in our office with folks who have upgraded to the most recent RAM Elements version…
  • RAM Concept, RAM SS, and RAM Elements - ACI 318-19

    Are there plans to include ACI 318-19 provisions in any upcoming releases for the RAM programs? If so, is there an ETA on this? Our AHJ will be adopting IBC 2021 in a few months, but we need to have the ability to start designing concrete structures in…
  • Ram Elements Concrete wall Module (Stand alone)

    Ram Elements: I am currently trying to model a load bearing 8" concrete wall with 25'-0" opening. I have gravity loads acting in plane and wind load acting out of plane. I wanted to know if the concrete wall above the opening (about 4'-0") is designed…
  • RAM Elements Load Combinations

    When I use the "recover load conditions" button on the "Load conditions" panel on the home tab, I often end up with seemingly random loads on members. Some are user inputs and others are from area pressures. I keep clearing them out in the spreadsheet…
  • Beam Splice in RAM Elements

    I want to model the frame as shown in the picture below in RAM Elements. The clouded regions shown is the shear only transfer splice connection. All other connections are pinned connections. My question is, how do I model the frame in RAM Elements? …
  • Design of Solid slab (Conventional slabs)

    Hello Everyone For a while, I was using an Advanced Concrete Design (RCDC) for the design of a solid slab. Today I tried to learn the RAM concept for the slab designs but I saw a design of strips that had never seen before (When I was using RCDC and…
  • Mton/Cm to Kn/m

    How do I change Mton/Cm to Kn/m
  • RAM Elements Torsional Design Load

    In RAM Elements is there a way to input a torsional load on a member? Or does the torsional load have to come from another member (such as a cantilever) with a load on it?
  • I am working in the stand alone masonry module in RAM elements, and I am having some issues with my walls failing. The report says the utilization ratio is "NPC". What does this mean and are there any tips on how to resolve this?

    I am working in the stand alone masonry module in RAM elements, and I am having some issues with my walls failing. The report says the utilization ratio is "NPC". What does this mean and are there any tips on how to resolve this?
  • UC Ratio problem

    warehouse.zip wind calculation also in that folder.... try to fix this probem guys
  • Diseño

    Buenas tardes compañeros, tengo una duda, utilizo staad.pro, para diseño de naves industriales, entrepisos, torres para tanques elevados, al igual que construcciones en concreto armado y todo con su respectiva zapata aislada o combinada, con análisis…
  • how to get the loadings details in report????

    I have got my report, but there is no loading details like dead load, Wind loads and all... In report settings i have added Loadings, but its not showing.... Wt to do???? i want to see other load details. How to get that details?
  • UC Ratio problem

    Actually i need all members UC Ratio values. How to get all values???? Please guys guide me New folder (2).rar
  • how to reduce deflection????

  • Barras armadas comprimidas Grupo IV y V

    Hola; Necesito saber si es posible generar barras según las define el reglamento CIRSOC 301, como Itipo Grupo IV y Grupo V en RAM, como se ven en la imagen del link. https://www.google.com.ar/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjp8…
  • RAM Elements Footing Design

    I am getting a warning while designing the footing in RAM Standalone Spread Footing Design. Warning is - H - c < Lh starter bars. I am not sure how I can resolve this. Can someone let me know why I am getting this error and how to solve this? Thank…
  • HOW TO CREATE A REPOSITORY WITH RAM ELEMENTS CONNECT EDITION

    Hello, What Does it means cannot creata ism interface 6.0? Somebody known about it.
  • Beam Column Flange connection

    Hi, I use STAAD.Pro with RAM connection license. Can you help me design the connection for the attached model? I am trying to use BCF option for connection with boom and column glange with a n endplate. I have also attached the photo of the connection…
  • Design of Weld Connection for Angle using RAM Connection

    47073914-SW-CV-CALC-MOD-102-R5.std Hi , I have attached the STAAD model of a bracket which is to be attached to the wall with the help of anchors. This bracket supports the OLE column on it. Please use 3D rendering to get the Idea. My question is…
  • RAM Elements - Huge Displacements

    I'm getting a "Huge Displacements" warning on a simple RAM elements model. All all accounts, the model appears stable and the maximum nodal displacements are very very small, less than .1". Any suggestions on what might be causing this warning?