• Gravity Loads: RAM Concrete vs. RAM Frame

    https://communities.bentley.com/products/ram-staad/f/ram-staad-forum/158562/ram-concrete-vs-frame-forces-for-columns-not-matching I understand that the analysis methods are different between the two modules, however the difference in axial gravity…
  • RE: Does RAM Concrete check for ACI 21.13: Members not designated as part of the SFR system

    See Section 4.8.4 in the RAM Concrete Column Manual for the sections of 21.13 that are implemented in the program. Induced moments and shears are not calculated by the program, so the program follows ACI 318-11 21.13.4 and not 21.13.2 or 21.13.3 when…
  • Adding a column on a beam

    I am a relatively new user to RAM SS concrete. I am trying to add a column which sits on a cantilever. RAM SS will not let me do this. There must be some way, any suggestions are appreciated.