We have encountered a problem while performing checks in vertical brace knee brace. The software does not allow us to enter the values of Xleft and Xright, which represent the eccentricity from connection centre to workline. As a result, the calculation…

I have a flat plate, PT building that we have designed using concept and has already been constructed. Now the owner wants to change the residential penthouse to a nightclub which of course the floor is not designed for. I need to pull out design values…

The gravity column design interaction equation H1-1a in RAM SS does not account for the Mux/(0.9Mnx) in the unity equation. Why is that ?

Hey, Can anyone please tell me what load combination does RAM SS use to determine deflections? Is it DL+LL or 1.2DL +1.6LL? Also, where can I check that ? Thank you

How shall we assign the unbraced length of lateral columns in a building with a mix of lateral and gravity columns supporting a flat slab? The building does have shear walls as well as a part of MWFRS. I know for gravity columns, it will be safe to…

Does RAM SS consider all the stories where I have the unreduced live load for the calculation of the tributary area that is considered for the live load reduction? Design per ASCE 7-10.

Hey I'm trying to apply a moment line load (kips). I want to how does the program interpret it ? Or can I just apply a point moment (kip-ft)? Whats the difference between those two? Also, the moment I have is for the basement wall that is 220' long…

How does RAM frame handle joint stiffness reduction when analyzing a steel moment frame? I have a structure with steel moment frames and would like to explore the option of using flexible moment connections. What is the process of reducing joint stiffness…

Hey what should be the spring angle for an area spring while designing the mat foundation? What is the significance of spring angle?

I'm analyzing a one way concrete slab and beam structure with moment frames in both directions, and I'm getting significantly larger design moments in RAM Concrete Column than I am calculating from the loads output from RAM frame. I have RAM Concrete…

Does anyone know of a beam tag that can access the information that imports from RAM Structural System? I would like to access the following in order to tag on plans: Beam Size, Top of Steel Elevation, Camber Size, Number of Studs, Start Reaction, Start…

I am new in staad pro so please answer this question in very easy language....! What is use of solid Geometry In Staad Pro.?

Section 3.3.3 of RAM Frame's Steel Standard Provision Technical Notes states the following regarding Local Web Yielding and Web Crippling: "To calculate the column capacity at these locations RAM Frame uses the maximum of the framing beams flange thickness…

PDF I am having trouble calculating the exact same value of the "Controlling Shear Force" in the Panel Zone as shown in the file below. By my calculations V = Mcap/(Beam Depth - flange thickness), for a W18x46 the RAM SS "Capacity" is 377.92 k-ft, Beam…