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  • Problem Extracting RAM Structural System Column Forces Using RAM Data Access

    Hi, I'm trying to use RAM API and Excel VBA to extract column forces from my model. What I have is a three-story steel braced frame. However there is a two-way structural slab on grade at the ground level and the top of pile cap is 2' below ground. So…
  • Best place to learn RAM SS DataAccess?

    I went through DA for Dummies, read VBA code from the posted file for webinars. However, I'm still a bit lost. I know VBA quite well. The Guide is kinda documentation for the RAM DA, I didn't get much from there. I think it will be very helpful after…
  • 'RAMDataAccess 2.0 Type Library' Missing

    I have a computer with RAM Structural System installed, but the 'RAMDataAccess 2.0 Type Library' reference in VBA is missing. Can I install this online or how do I get this crucial reference to be available on my computer?
  • How to get unbraced length for major and minor axis in RAM DataAccess

    For whatever reason the commands to get unbraced beam lengths are returning 0 for any beam I try. Any advice? I'm trying to print values from IBeam.dUnbracedLengthAxialLX, IBeam.dUnbracedLengthAxialLY, etc.Is there something I'm missing that must be…
  • RAM DA - GetDesignMoments for lateral beams?

    I am trying to pull ultimate factored moments for all beams in a project to a spreadsheet via RAM DA and VBA, but the IGravitySteel1.GetBeamDesignMoments is not working for lateral beams. What is the easiest way to pull lateral beam info similar to the…
  • RAM Structural System - I need help writing a Data Access Script

    I am using RAM Structural for a building that has dozens of different Surface loads, Line loads, and Point Loads. I have all of the various loadings tabulated in an Exel file. It is my understanding that with Data Access, there should be a way for me…
  • RSS Factored Beam Reactions

    We are using Ram Structural Systems. Often time the beam reactions can be small relative to the size of the beam. A W18x55 may have a reaction of only 20 kips. Our policy is to up the beam reaction to 35 kips. Which is more inline with what someone would…