• RAM Frame Enhancement Request - Pseudo Flexible Diaphragms

    In RAM Frame, when assigning the load percentages for Pseudo Flexible diaphragms it will not recognize a frame number if that frame does not have a column in a particular diaphragm. Can we either get an enhancement to assign a column to multiple frames…
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    Study on the Sensitivity of Mesh Size and Properties in the Analysis of Semirigid Diaphragms

    This paper was prepared for and presented at the 2020 Structural Engineers Association of California Convention. It was also presented at the 21st Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines International Convention. The behavior of a building…
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  • Varying Deck Elevations

    I have a building that is mostly two stories with a connected one story area; the two areas are structurally connected so it is preferred that they are modeled together.The one story area has a sloped roof. When I try to slope the roof of the one story…
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    Modeling And Analysis of Diaphragms

    This pdf file contains the slides used in the webinar: Modeling and Analysis of Diaphragms.
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  • Modeling and Analysis of Diaphragms

    Bentley Success Factors Webinar: Modeling and Analysis of Diaphragms Webinar Q&A Webinar Date: October 2017 Webinar Description Building structure behavior in response to earthquake or wind is heavily dependent upon the nature, extent and stiffness…

  • RAM SS v15.05 Diaphragm Stiffness Modification Factors

    The newest version of RAM SS 15.05 now has unique stiffness modification factors for each deck direction for materials such as corrugated roof deck. However, I haven't found diagram, or example explaining what the factors "f11", "f22", "f12", "m11", …
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