• Bolted beam Splice connection

    Hi I'm using RAM cnnection, version 13 update 6. I need to check a splice connection but in this version i could only see standard sections to be used. Is there any updated version where we can input custom beam sizes, plate sizes and bolt coordinates…
  • Ram connection - beam splice - analysis type

    In Limcon for a beam splice you could previously choose the analysis type (simplified - [axial and Bending in flanges shear in webs], elastic - [an elastic distribution of forces between web and flanges] or plastic - [a plastic distribution of forces…
  • Warning in RAM: Bolt slip class does not match slip resistance recommendations

    I am designing column splice joint of bearing type according to EN 1993-1-8 There exists net tension in the flange, hence I will have to use preloaded bolts & hence apply slip resistance check. 1) Now when i enable check slip resistance, i dont find…