• RAM Connection (Column Cap Plate

    For column cap plate design, why is RAM connection not allowing user to input shear load???? I can only input axial and moment. The connection needs to be checked for shear, tension and combined effect on bolts. Can someone clarify why and a work around…

  • Can't find Connection in RAM Connection using STAAD Pro

    I am using STAAD Pro Connect Edition to design a connection between two beams, beam sitting on top of a concrete seat and a connection between HSS brace and W beams for a piling template. The top beam has been rotated 90 degrees around its axial axis…

  • GussetBP Column Weld Yield Line Pattern

    RAM Connection module in STAAD.Pro 22.11.00.156 Assigning GussetBP to column web/brace joint. When calculating the beff parameter used in the column welds check, RAM is using the beff parameter calculated based on the length "L" from bolt to the tension…

  • STAAD.Pro - Designing Connections with RAM Connection

    Learn how to design steel connections in STAAD.Pro using RAM Connection. Sign-In and click on the Download button to access the hands-on exercises and sample models.
    • STAAD.Pro - Designing Connections with RAM Connection.zip

  • how the gusset length calculated?

    I have an issue in chord and branch connection. in the calculation of the gusset compression strength the gusset length was wrongly assigned in the (Kl/r) equation which affect the strength value. in the calculation K*L/r>25>>>1.2*473.6[mm]/2.887…

  • Check CBB connection with Eurocode EC3

    Trying to check CBB type connection with bolted slotted cover plates for the brace-gusset connection. I can assign this and check for AISC or AS4100 but when i change to Euro EC3, bolted slotted cover plates option doesn't exist. Anyone know what…

  • BG splice connection warning

    I got this warning while designing beam splice connection (apex): - The connection does not comply with the section depth limits (AISC Design Guide 16 - Table 4-7) My question is that can I ignore this warning given that my connections have no other…

  • RAM Connection stiffener design

    Designing the following connection, the revision of transverse stiffener seems odd. Checking the calculation I notice that the properties of the stiffener are of a single stiffener. My question, why do not consider section J10.8, and consider the…

  • Error? in kv calculation in RAM Connection

    Hi everyone. I was calculating a joint in RAM Connection, and notice that, from my POV, is a mistake in definition of a and h values for calculation of kv. In this picture you can see a beam seated on a column, with following dimensions: …

  • Interaction Ratio in Base plate

    Hello Team, In RAM connection stand alone as well as the in-built connection design tab of STAAD Pro, the interaction check of anchors in base plate design considers maximum demands which are from different load combinations. Should the interaction…

  • How do I create service request directly from RAM Products

    Product(s): RAM Structural System, RAM Connection, RAM Elements Version(s): All Environment: N/A Area: General Original Author: Payel Sasmal, Bentley Technical Support Group Description How…

  • HOW TO CALCULATE AXIAL BEARING IN RAM BASE PLATE CONNECTION DESIGN

    Axial bearing [kN/m2] 19046.77 5988.67 LC-517-16 0.31 DG1 3.1.1; A2 = ((B/N)*Ncs)*Ncs = ((600 [mm] /600 [mm] )*750 [mm] )*750 [mm] = 5.63E+05 [mm2] DG1 Sec 3.1.1 A1 = B*N = 600 [mm] *600 [mm] = 3.60E+05 [mm2] DG1 Sec 3.1.1 fp, max = f*min(0.85…

  • RAM Connection V13 - W-Flange Beam to HSS Column - BCF

    Hi! Working in RAM Connection Standalone Three questions: In a W Flange Beam to HSS Column BCF connection, is it possible to rotate the column? I have a HSS10x8, and the beam is automatically connecting to the 8" Face. I would like it to connect…

  • RAM Connection - CS Round HSS End Plate Max thickness

    Hey, I am using ram connection CS- HSS end plate column splice to design my splice with AISC code. In the geometry section, it limits thickness of end plates to maximum 1in. I wonder what's the reason behind this. My column is PIP299x14. Plate…

  • Customized location of baseplate on Foundation

    Applies To Product(s): RAM Connection Version(s): Connect Edition Environment: Area: RAM Connection Subarea: Connection design Original Author: Abhisek Mandal, Bentley…

  • fully welded hunched connection

    Hi, I want to design below joint connection as per AS4100 in RAM Connection but it seems there is not any options to assign a fully welded joint connection for a hunched member. I am wondering if you can help me to find an appropriate connection or…

  • Directly welded round pipe truss connection in RAM Connection

    Applies To Product(s): RAM Connection Version(s): Connect Edition Environment: Area: RAM Connection Subarea: Connection design Original Author: Abhisek Mandal, Bentley…

  • How to modify a group of connections at the same time in STAAD.Pro?

    Applies To Product(s): STAAD.Pro Version(s): CONNECT Edition Environment: ALL Area: Connection Design Subarea: Original Author: Modestas Turulis, Bentley Technical Support…

  • RAM Connection CONNECT Edition is compatible with Windows 11

    Applies To Product(s): RAM Connection Version(s): 13.07 and higher Environment: Windows 11 Area: Installation Subarea: N/A Description Does RAM Connection…

  • Ram Connection Column with K Configuration

    Can RAM Connection handle a gusset connection to a column with two braces framing into the column, say mid-height of that column? This would look like a Chevron connection but orientated vertically. I assume the answer is no, because it wouldn't work…

  • Usage counts more than threshold limit even when offline usage was disabled

    Problem: In RAM Connection, usage counts more than the threshold limit. For example, one account is using 2 Licenses with threshold alert set to 2 and Offline usage was disabled. In such case, QTL counts more than 2 usage. This was seen in Open Flow…

  • Ram Connection_Outdated Concrete Design Code [US]

    For a column base plate, the Steel Design Code uses the up-to-date AISC 360-16. However the Concrete Design Code is still the outdated ACI 318-08. I understand not much has changed for the anchorage provisions in the ACI other than it being reorganized…

  • Custom connection issue in Connection tab within Staad Pro Connect

    I tried creating a custom base plate connection in Connection design tab of STAAD Pro Connect. When I tried to delete this custom connection, it is still visible and not getting deleted. When I tried reset connection Fixed Uniaxial both Axis BP & Fixed…

  • RAM Connection CONNECT Edition V13 Update 8 (v13.8.0) Release Notes

    RAM Connection CONNECT Edition V13 Update 8 (v13.8.0) Release Notes – Updated July 2022 Features: 1. Complete bracing/branch connections for EN1993. Now all brace/branch shapes and connectors are allowed for EN1993 for bracing and truss connections…

  • references

    I am trying to design Beam to Girder connection. While I was checking the results, I cannot figure it out what there references are P10-49 or P9-5 , ... Can you please advise on that? Please see below for details. Thanks Masi
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