• Designing only some (not all) members in RAM Elements

    Is there a way to design only a few members in RAM Elements? In my case, I imported floor framing from RAM Structure System into Elements in order to determine chord and collector forces. Consequently, I still have all the gravity members in the model…
  • RAM Elements - Removing portion of diaphragmr

    I have a question about removing/detaching diaphragm nodes on RAM ELEMENTS and how it behaves. I want to remove/detach areas of the main diaphragm (slab being demolished). If I want to do that, do I need to create new nodes at the perimeter of the removed…
  • RAM Elements - Diaphragm modeling

    I would like to use shell elements to model a diaphragm. However, all I need the diaphragm for is stability and to distribute gravity forces. I have read through the article regarding semi-rigid diaphragms and RAM Frame. Now applying that to RAM Elements…