• RE: final displacement

    Long term deflection is not calculated. You can account for cracking of concrete. Please refer to the last paragraph in the wiki below
  • RE: RAM Concept - creep factor according to AS3600

    You may find the following web page helpful: http://communities.bentley.com/products/structural/structural_analysis___design/w/structural_analysis_and_design__wiki/6191.ram-concept-load-history-calc-options-tn.aspx The ACI 209 creep model is used…
  • RAM Concept - Design Details

    I am using RAM concept to design an elevated slab supported by both interior columns and edge walls. This is an existing structure, so I have modeled all of the existing steel with hopes of checking it against the current and proposed future loading scenarios…