• RAM CONCEPT: Strips, cracked section analysis, and One-way shear

    I apologize for the long post. I am running a two way 12" non-prestressed, reinforced concrete, transfer slab in RAM Concept. I had a few questions I was hoping I could get answered. Below are screenshots of the design strips I am using. Any general…

  • RAM Elements - Modifying Section Properties - Ig Factor

    Did the Ig Factor in RAM Elements get moved or deleted? See my last question here: RAM Elements - Modifying Section Properties - RAM | STAAD Forum - RAM | STAAD - Bentley Communities

  • RAM Modeler: what does the cracked section factor for torsion impact for beams?

    The RAM modeler requires cracked section factor for concrete beams. ACI 318 chapter 6 defines cracked section properties for beams in flexural and axial loads, there is no requirement for torsion cracked section properties so it is unclear what the analysis…

  • Re: Property Reduction Factors

    Hi, It can be used in any situation where you don't want the full (unreduced) values to be used. As you mentioned, cracking of beams and columns is one application. Some codes calls for a reduced EI to be used for flexural members during the calculation…
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