• Does Ram design column baseplate with round pedestal?

    Does Ram design column baseplate with round pedestal?
  • HILTI Profis design vs RAM connection base plate design difference?

    Would anyone detail the difference between the base plate designs as obtained by HILTI Profis and RAM Connection? They do not match up and would like to know what design differences are observed. Thanks in advance!
  • RAM CONNECTION - Combined Connection

    We are not Familiar in Ram Connection and we are facing Some issues in Moment End Plate Connection for the Load & Moments Which is attached. How to solve this issues when Moment is High? Please Help us to solve this issue. Beam & Column Property ISWB…
  • STAAD PRO connect edition to RAM connection stand alone

    Hi, We recently purchased the license for RAM connection stand alone and we are using STAAD PRO connect edition V22 Update 6 for analysis but without having an access to integrated RAM connection design found in STAAD PRO. Hence, the structural analysis…
  • RAM Connection 2023 (v23.0.0) Release Notes

    RAM Connection 2023 (v23.0.0) Release Notes – Updated April 2023 Features: 1. CSA S16-19: The Canadian steel design code has been updated to the latest CSA S16-19 for all available connections under CSA S16 design code. Figure 1. New CSA S16-19…
  • Designing Truss Connections

    Designing Truss Connections - On Demand Training Learn how to design beam splices in RAM Connection Standalone. Download the Project Workbook and Dataset from the Bentley LEARN Server for hands-on, step-by-step instructions. Key Features In…
  • Designing Gusset Connections

    Designing Vertical Gusset Connections Learn how to design vertical gusset connections in RAM Connection Standalone. Download the Project Workbook and Dataset from the Bentley LEARN Server for hands-on, step-by-step instructions. Designing Horizontal…
  • Designing Column Top and Base Connections

    Designing Column Cap Plates - On Demand Training Learn how to design column cap plates in RAM Connection Standalone. Download the Project Workbook and Dataset from the Bentley LEARN Server for hands-on, step-by-step instructions. Designing Column…
  • RAM Connection Learning Resources

    Use RAM Connection to analyze and design a variety of different steel connection types, including shear and moment connections, braced frame connections, column/beam splices, and base plates, for a variety of US and International Design Standards. …
  • Truss Connections

    Chord and Branch Joints In RAM Connection, Chord and Branches (CHB) Joints can be created with the following configurations: Tubular Truss Connections In RAM Connection, chord and branch joints for tubular truss connections can be created with…
  • Horizontal Gusset Connections

    Horizontal Bracing Joints In RAM Connection, the following types of horizontal bracing connections can be modeled and designed: HCBB: Horizontal Column - Beam - Brace HBBB: Horizontal Beam - Beam - Brace HXB: Horizontal X Brace Joint…
  • Vertical Gusset Connections

    Vertical Bracing Joints In RAM Connection, the following types of vertical bracing connections can be modeled and designed: In RAM Connection, axial forces can be assigned to the brace members as follows: Tension: Positive Axial Force Compression…
  • Column Base Connections

    Column Base Joints In RAM Connection, Column Base (CB) Joints can be created with the following configurations: Shear & Moment Connections for Column Base Joints Connector Design Code Column Section Joint/Connection Options…
  • Column Cap Connections

    Column Cap Joints In RAM Connection, Column Cap (CC) Joints can be created with the following configurations: Shear & Moment Connections for Column Cap Joints Connector Design Code Column Section Beam Section Joint/Connection…
  • Column Splice Connections

    Column Splice Joints In RAM Connection, Column Splice (CS) Joints can be created with the following configurations: Shear Connections for Column Splice Joints Connector Design Code Column Sections Connection Options …
  • Beam Splice Connections

    Beam Splice Joints In RAM Connection, Beam Splice (BS) Joints can be created with the following configurations: Shear Connections for Beam Splice Joints Connector Design Code Beam Sections Connection Options AISC…
  • Beam - Girder Connections

    Beam - Girder Joints In RAM Connection, Beam - Girder (BG) Joints can be created with the following configurations: Shear Connections for Beam - Girder Joints Connector Design Code Girder Section Beam Section Joint/Connection…
  • RAM CONNECTION DESIGN FOR COLUMN BASE PLATE

    I'm designing Column pinned base plate in RAM connection. I'm checking for the existing base plate for new loads (Adequacy Check). In the result Failure is due to Flexural Yielding (Tension Interface) [Refer Attached File], I cannot change the base…
  • Beam - Column Web Connections

    Beam - Column Web Joints In RAM Connection, Beam - Column Web (BCW) Joints can be created with the following configurations: Shear Connections for Beam-Column Web Joints Connector Design Code Column Section Beam Section Joint…
  • Beam - Column Flange Connections

    Beam - Column Flange Joints In RAM Connection, Beam - Column Flange (BCF) Joints can be created with the following configurations: Shear Connections for Beam-Column Flange Joints Connector Design Code Column Section Beam…
  • RAM v13.9 Max shear plate length

    Hello, I would like to confirm on how RAM calculates the max length of shear plate. In my manual calculation Max shear plate length Lmax=d-dct-dcb Beam used in the image below was W10X33 (d=9.75) Lmax = 9.75 - 2.0 - 1.75 = 6.0 However, RAM gives 5.73…
  • Tapered Member Connection Design

    Applies To Product(s): STAAD.Pro Version(s): ALL Environment: ALL Area: STAAD.Pro Support Solutions Subarea: Connection Design workflow Original Author: Abhisek Mandal…
  • RAM Connection in STAAD.Pro Connect did not pull out any load demands under the Seismic Provision design option

    My structure is an Ordinary Concentrically Braced Frame. I tried to design a Column-Beam-Brace connection based on the Seismic Provision using RAM Connection in STAAD.Pro. When I checked the load demand listed on the Results on the Connection Pad, I found…
  • RAM Connection Custom Load Combinations

    Hello, I have created generated and custom load combinations in RAM structural steel frame module. When I send the model to RAM Connection the generated load combinations and only the first custom load combination transfers in. I have the "use" box…
  • RAM Connection Tension Breakout Demand

    Hello, In RAM connection, if I increase my anchor bolt diameter, the breakout in tension demand goes up. For instance a 1.5" diameter anchor rod produces 167k tension demand and a 2" diameter anchor rod produces 199k tension demand. The capacity is…