• Gravity loads, applied node loads

    Hello sirs! When i define loads, will my selfweight, gravity definition, apply to those loads automatically? Further i assumed that 1 in the self weight tables means 1 g, am i correct? I have acceleration of my model in x,y,z of x=1.82 m/s2, y=1.44…
  • Center of gravity in a report

    Dear all, I would like to give the center of gravity of my structure in my report. I know how to get in in my output file but I don't know how to put it in my report. Can someone help me please ? Regards, Dimitri
  • Concrete Gravity Columns Subjected to ACI 318-14 Section 18.7.2?

    My model consists of beams & columns which are concrete and take gravity loads only, the project is SDC D and the shear walls take all the lateral load. When I run the concrete column analysis I get the following warning: Column section dimensions are…
  • Wall openings not imported into RAM Structural System

    Product(s): Structural Synchronizer Version(s): All Area: Import/Export Wall openings can only be modeled in RAM Structural System in Lateral walls. If you want to export walls with openings from Revit Structure for…
  • RE: ram structural gravity or lateral

    You do have to preselect the columns and beams (and braces) that will be part of the main lateral force resisting system (moment frames or braced frames primarily). While you might expect the program to do this for you it's actually a lot simpler if you…
  • Connections for Gravity Members are Designed for Zero Force

    Applies To Product: RAM Connection First Affected Version: All Found in Version: 8.0.0 Fixed in Version: 13.04.00.183 Environment: All Area: Design Subarea: RAM Connection…
  • What is the difference between gravity axis in Y and Z ?

    Hello, I noticed that some posts indicate that people have had problems with changing the gravity axis from Y to Z. I wanted to know if the problem has been rectified in the V8i SS5 version of the program. I have a project, which requires me to…
  • 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…