• Complex Reinforcing Steel in Shells

    I am building an Elements model to analyze and existing structure, specifically a concrete dome. Based on the existing drawings (which are from 1940), there is some intricate reinforcing detailed within the structure. There are reinforcing hoops which…
  • RAM Concept, RAM SS, and RAM Elements - ACI 318-19

    Are there plans to include ACI 318-19 provisions in any upcoming releases for the RAM programs? If so, is there an ETA on this? Our AHJ will be adopting IBC 2021 in a few months, but we need to have the ability to start designing concrete structures in…
  • RAM Elements CONNECT Edition v16.4 Release Notes

    RAM Elements CONNECT Edition v16.04.00.187 Release Notes – Updated June 2021 Enhancements : 1. Update concrete design to ACI 318-19. The concrete design was updated to the latest ACI 318-19 design code for all concrete design modules in standalone…
  • Tilt up Wall and FEM Analysis

    I am trying to design my wall with the fixity at ground level pinned, the fixity at foundation level pinned, and the level restraints pinned. These options seem to only be available to me when I choose the simplified analysis method. I get this error…