• RAM Elements Concrete Beam Design Output

    I have a structural foundation using structural slab and grade beams set on drilled CIP concrete piers. I've modeled the slab as a shell element and is being carried by beams. I originally built this model in RSS and have exported to RAM Elements to use…
  • RAM Elements - Concrete Beam Torsion Design

    Hi, Does RAM Elements designs concrete beams for torsion (ACI 318)? I created a simple model to compare two members, one with torsion and other without, as can be seen in the picture: But in the design report, although it the torsion moment…
  • RAM Concept: Reinforcement grouping/scheduling

    RAM Concept CONNECT Edition v8 introduced grouping of parametric tendons and profile polylines. After trying it out, I was very impressed with this feature as it will help our engineering team reduce the amount of time we spend on designs while reducing…
  • RE: RAM Elements - Two Span Continuous Concrete Beam with Several Load Cases

    With physical member modeling, it usually best to stop and segment the members at supports even if the behavior is continuous. I would recommend this for beams across columns, and also for column across floors. Don't segment a girder that supports multiple…
  • RAM Elements - Two Span Continuous Concrete Beam with Several Load Cases

    I have a two span continuous beam that is simply supported at all three points (no columns). I'd like to use one of the beam modules to do the design but am having an issue due to the number of load cases I'm trying to import from RAM Elements. I have…