• Dummy beam

    Hello Everyone. I create a dummy beam with density=0 and E=0 (Figure.1) then I assign the beam (Figure.2) then Staad Error occurs( ***ERROR*** MATERIAL NAME MUST NOT CONTAIN ANY BLANK SPACE )(Figure.3), What is the solution?
  • Shear Capacity of Slab

    Hi, In RAM concept it shows you a shear plan required for the reinforcing. I understand that these shear bars are shown over columns because of punching shear. If it is not shown over a column or a concentrated load from above, does this mean the…
  • RAM Structural System modeler - Gable roof warehouse slab edges and decks

    Do I need to put separate slab edges on gable roof planes on opposite sides of a ridge, and if so, then is there a trick to getting this done? I can put in one perimeter of slab edges, with one of the four edges coinciding with the beam at the ridge,…
  • Error - No punch cutoff sections found

    Hi, I'm a relatively new user and having an issue with the error message below; It is happening for all of my edge columns. I've played with the geometry, trying a flat slab, with an edge thickening and varied the punching shear "maximum search radius…