• RAM Frame Polygon intersection algorithm

    I receive an error message "Polygon intersection algorithm failed for the following input polygons:...." when I open RAM Frame. Once I click "OK", the RAM Frame module closes. I don't understand why I'm receiving this error. The only change I made in…
  • Combined footing tutorials

    Hello Everyone Please share with me the tutorials about a combined footings
  • Site Specific Design Response Spectrum (RAM Frame)

    I've received a site specific spectral acceleration plot from the Geotechnical Engineer. How do I apply this plot with the inputs for RAM Frame? Do I calc the site specific acceleration based on RAM's calculation of the period and compare this to the…
  • Crash During RAM Frame Analysis

    Applies To Product: RAM Structural System First Affected Version: 17.00.00.93 Found in Version: 17.00.00.93 Fixed and Released in Version: 17.00.01.09 Environment: x64 Area: Analysis…
  • UC Ratio problem

    warehouse.zip wind calculation also in that folder.... try to fix this probem guys
  • RAM SS Frame | Seismic Drift Period of Structure

    We are following ASCE 7, AISC 360, and the Direct Analysis Method in the RAM Structural System to analyze a building with direct analysis method. In step 6, it mentioned "As stated previously, it is generally felt that the building period used in…
  • RAM Frame - Analysis Load Cases

    Is there a way to select multiple load cases using a [control] or [shift] + click type way so that each load case does not have to be clicked individually. I have not been able to find a user friendly way of quickly selecting load cases to run for analysis…
  • how to get the loadings details in report????

    I have got my report, but there is no loading details like dead load, Wind loads and all... In report settings i have added Loadings, but its not showing.... Wt to do???? i want to see other load details. How to get that details?
  • UC Ratio problem

    Actually i need all members UC Ratio values. How to get all values???? Please guys guide me New folder (2).rar
  • RAMSS Two Way Decks [TN]

    Product(s): RAM Structural System; Ram Frame; Ram Concrete Version(s): 14.00.00.00 or later Area: Analysis Use of Two way decks in RAM Structural System The table below clarifies how One way and Two way decks can…
  • RAM Frame P-Delta [TN]

    Product(s): RAM Structural System; Ram Frame Version(s): Any Area: Analysis; Design P-Delta in RAM Frame General A general second-order elastic analysis requires consideration of effects caused by displacements…
  • RAM Container Crash during RAM Frame Analysis while Reading Model Data

    Applies To Product: RAM Frame Analysis First Affected Version: Found in Version: 15.05.00 Fixed and Released in Version: 15.06.00.000 Area: Analysis Issue #: 739116 Problem…
  • Overlapping Surface Loads on Two-Way Decks Ignored in RAM Frame and RAM Concrete

    Applies To Product: RAM Frame & RAM Concrete First Affected Version: Found in Version: 15.02.00 Fixed in Version: 15.05.00 Area: Analysis Issue #: 677249 & 689511 Problem…
  • RAM Frame - Diaphragm Constraints and Gravity Forces in Shear Walls

    Product(s): RAM Structural System Version(s): Any Environment: N/A Area: Analysis While shear walls are primarily a lateral force resisting system they also carry gravity loads including their self-weight…
  • Lateral Loads on Flexible/None Diaphragms Supported by Gravity Members Only

    Applies To Product: RAM Frame Analysis First Affected Version: Found in Version: 15.03.00 Fixed and Released in Version: 15.04.00 Area: Analysis Issue #: 642195 Problem…
  • Program Crash after Changing Beam Size RAM Frame - Steel Mode

    Applies To Product(s): RAM Frame Analysis Version(s): 14.07.01.01 Environment: N/A Area: Analysis Defect Number: 566269 Problem Description After changing…
  • RAM Meshing and Segmentation [TN]

    Product(s): RAM Frame, Ram Concrete Version(s): 13.00.00.00 or later Environment: N/A Area: Modeling Meshing and Segmentation in RAM Frame or Concrete General Lateral walls, 2-way decks and semi-rigid…
  • RAM SS - Analysis Types [TN]

    Product(s): RAM Structural System, RAM Concept Version(s): Any Environment: N/A Area: Analysis The Different Analysis Types in RAM Structural System Throughout the RAM Structural System there are distinct…
  • RAM Frame - Wind Loads [FAQ]

    Product(s): RAM Structural System Version(s): Any Area: Analysis How is the wind typically applied to the model? The slab edge determines the exposure (Ram Frame – Loads – Exposure) and we assume some kind of vertically…
  • RAM Frame - Masses

    Product(s): RAM Structural System; RAM Frame Version(s): Any Environment: N/A Area: Analysis Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Why do I get a warning about mass that's not associated…
  • RAM Frame - Dynamic Analysis FAQ

    Product(s): RAM Structural System (Ram Elements or STAAD.pro) Version(s): Any Area: Analysis; Dynamic Analysis How does a dynamic analysis using response spectra for seismic loads differ from a static analysis using…
  • RAM Frame - Semirigid Diaphragms FAQ

    Product(s): RAM Structural System Version(s): 13.00.00.00 or later Area: Analysis Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group What properties are used with meshed semirigid diaphragms? Semirigid diaphragms…
  • RAM Frame - Notional Loads

    Product(s): RAM Structural System; Ram Frame Version(s): Any Environment: All Area: Analysis; Framing tables Why do I get a warning about gravity loads not associated with any diaphragm? When you have…
  • RAM Frame - Rigid Diaphragm Constraints and Frame Shear [TN]

    Product(s): RAM Structural System; Ram Frame; Ram Elements; STAAD.pro Version(s): Any Area: Analysis Wall stiffness, height and the effect of a diaphragm constraint When a structure consists of walls (or frames) of…
  • RAM Frame - Center of Rigidity

    Product(s): RAM Structural System Version(s): Any Area: Analysis; Reports Center of Rigidity In order to review the center of rigidity for a structure, a special Centers of Rigidity load case must be created under…