• RAM Frame - Joint Check for HSS Brace in OCBF

    Hello, In RAM Frame when running the joint check for Seismic Provisions, I get these errors associated with the joints of my OCBF frames with HSS braces, HSS columns, and wide flange beams. Is this just saying that RAM won't do a code check for these…
  • Required Strength for EBF Column

    I am designing 3-story Eccentric Brace Frames using the Seismic Provisions in RAM Frame and I am confused with the required strength value that is being determined for the axial design of the 1st story column. The Member Code Check report for the column…
  • RE: RAM Frame Seismic Provisions - Required Strength Failure SCBF Column

    I just ran your file, "SCBF Model with seismic error.rss", using the latest version 15.04. The warnings I get for most of the lower level frame columns are: This is triggered by having some of the adjacent framing not assigned any frame type. If all…