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.
Figure 1. Several bracing/branch connections for EN1993
2. New directly bolted coped web braces to gusset plate for AISC 360 and AS 4100. New brace to gusset interface connection for I shape section braces where the brace is partially coped to be directly bolted to the gusset.
Figure 2. Directly bolted coped web braces to gusset plate
3. Horizontal bracing connection enhancements
Figure 3. New directly welded gusset connection
Figure 4. Additional geometric data to define horizontal gusset
4. Vertical bracing connection enhancements to allow much larger brace angles (70°) and allow 0° for Y gusset braces
Figure 5. Brace slope angle 0°
5. New tiles thumbnail control to provide model joints managing functionality which includes
Figure 5. New model joint thumbnail tiles functionality
Resolved Issues: