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    STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition - Ram Concept

    Applies To
      Product(s): STAAD.pro, RAM Concept 
      Version(s): CONNECT Edition
      Area:  Import/Export

    Overview

    This page covers the basics of using STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition with Ram Concept for Advanced Slab Design.

    Documentation

    For complete documentation see STAAD.Pro Help - Contents - Design - Concrete Design - Advanced Slab Design

    Additional information is in the RAM Concept Help - Manual Chapter 15 Data Transfer from STAAD.

    Data from STAAD.Pro into RAM Concept

    There are a few basics steps in the process.

    Start with a complete concrete model with a flat concrete slab using plates. Include columns or walls and loads in the model at a minimum.

    1. Analyze the model. 
    2. Open the Advanced Slab Design workflow
    3. Define one or more Load Envelopes in the Envelopes page
    4. Define one or more concrete slabs in the Slab Design page. Be sure to include connected columns or walls that should be transferred
    5. Use the Export tool to generate the .gcff file
    6. Open Ram Concept and use File - Sync STAAD - New form gcff file

    Here's a short video of the process. 

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    • Seth Guthrie Created by Bentley Colleague Seth Guthrie
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