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Tubular Truss Connections [FAQ]

Seth Guthrie

Applies To Product(s): RAM Connection; Ram Elements; STAAD.Pro Version(s): 13.0 or later Area: User Interface; Design Why ? The Tubular Truss connections were added in version 13…
- over 3 years ago
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RAM Connection: HSS Truss Ductility Warning

Gumpmaster

RAM Connection CE 13.0 issues a Material Ductility warning in the limits of applicability section when using ASTM A500 Grade C because the vaule is 0.81 and the maximum value is 0.80. The notes in Table K4.2A state that "ASTM A500 Grade C is acceptable…
- over 4 years ago
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RAM Connection CONNECT Edition (v12.0.0) Release Notes

Carlos Perez

RAM Connection CONNECT Edition v12.0.0 Release Notes – Updated March 2018 Enhancements : 1. Hollow structural section connections. Based on AISC 360-16 and the AISC Design Guide 24. Including: HSS-to-HSS Truss Connections: Y-T connections …
- 29 days ago
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OMF Connection to HSS Column

Nulukkizdin

The project I'm working on is in SDC D (so no R = 3), but we fall into the exception of 12.2.5.6.1 which allows us to use OMF for our situation. Due to architectural constraints, we're looking at using HSS columns with wide flange beams to make up the…
- over 6 years ago
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Ry and HSS Steel Materials Imported from RAM Structural System

Seth Guthrie

Product(s): RAM Connnection; RAM Structural System Version(s): N/A Environment: N/A Area: Modeling; Design Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group ASTM A500 Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi) has…
- over 4 years ago
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RE: Does Ram Connection address a w-shape beam moment connection to an HSS column? The column continues above this cantilever beam condition.

Karl G

Yes. In RAM Connection, you can assign the following moment connections for a W-shape beam connected to a HSS column: 1. Diaphragm Plate (Smart Connection - Smart FP Bolted or Smart FP Welded) 2. Directly Welded (Smart Connection - Smart DW) …
- over 7 years ago
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Tubular Truss Connections [FAQ]

RAM Connection: HSS Truss Ductility Warning

RAM Connection CONNECT Edition (v12.0.0) Release Notes

OMF Connection to HSS Column

Ry and HSS Steel Materials Imported from RAM Structural System

RE: Does Ram Connection address a w-shape beam moment connection to an HSS column? The column continues above this cantilever beam condition.