• Side face blowout for group of anchors in tension RAM Connection

    Hi! I am having some issues with the calculations for side-face blowoutfor a group of anchors. I have that base plate. A 650x650 mm pedestal, and a 470x470 base plate with 8 anchors. (I don´t know why, but i can´t upload images right now) …

  • STAAD CONNECT EDITION - BASE PLATE CONNECTION ERROR

    Hello, Iam trying to create a pinned base plate connection per EN 1993, but my model in STAAD connect edition is showing this error. I have attached my staad model here, can you please identify and help me sort out this issue. Thanks in advance…

  • CB column base plate RAM connection

    Hi below two queries need to be resolved please. 1) I am trying to assign the area of anchored washer plate which is used to calculate the Abrg. (as highlighted below), the anchored washer plate is function of "k" either circular or square. Is there…

  • RAM Connection doesn't considers the stiffeners in the base plate calcs

    When designing base plates connections I understand that if we use stiffeners we can reduce the base plate thickness, but in the software if we use the option "With stiffener plates", the calcs are not affected by this and the base plate remains with…

  • RE: Base plate - Mstrip

    Here is a sample calculation from a prior question. The values don't match you case but it should explain how Ram Connection calculates Mstrip, Beff and Mpl. If it's not clear let me know. RAM Connection calculates the bending lines using a 45° distribution…

  • RE: Biaxial Base Plate Connection in RAM Connection

    See this wiki for a potential solution: If that's not your case, please send us your file.

  • RE: RAM Connection Gusset Plate design issue

    I take it the gusset plate frames into the column web here. If so, then it's the Nmin dimension that is coming out larger. It's using Nmin = drigid + 2/*3 , where drigid is affected by the LH (length over plate) dimension of the gusset. I can get…

  • RE: how can i add new anchor bolt in ram connection standalone?

    It does not appear that user defined anchor bolts can be used in base plate design at this time. I'll update the enhancement request for this (ref #391851). Meanwhile the US, Europe and China installed anchor databases can all be used.

  • RE: RAM Connection v10

    What version of Ram Connection are you using (and what code)? I checked Ram Connection 11 with AISC 360-10 LRFD and I'm seeing Vb calculations related to various sections but not D-33 or D-34, see attached Word doc. 10_lrfd.docx .

  • RE: STAAD.Pro and RAM.Connection - base plate

    Some tips for using Ram Connection within STAAD.pro are here . Make sure the column is plumb (up and down), has a valid shape and material, and that no other members are connected to the base node. Where braces are connected, they need to be defined…

  • Connection Module in Ram Elements

    Is there a way to assign a connection (specifically a base plate) in RAM elements but not have the connection be designed? I'd like to assign the connection then go into the module and set the design manually then have the program "check" the design.…
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