Chord and Branch Joints

In RAM Connection, Chord and Branches (CHB) Joints can be created with the following configurations:

Tubular Truss Connections

In RAM Connection, chord and branch joints for tubular truss connections can be created with the following configurations:

Connector	Design Code	Chord Section	Branch Section	Joint/Connection Options
	AISC: Tubular Truss (CHB) AS: Tubular Truss (CHB) EN: Tubular Truss (CHB) NZS: Tubular Truss (CHB)	Rectangular Circular	Rectangular Circular	Reinforcement: Flange or Side Plates optional for rectangular/square chords. Adjacent Branch Configuration for K Joints: Gapped or Overlapped

Gusset Truss Connections

In RAM Connection, chord and branch joints for gusset truss connections can be created with the following configurations:

Connector	Design Code	Chord Section	Branch Section	Joint/Connection Options
	AISC: Truss Gusset Branch (TGB) AS: Truss Gusset Branch (TGB) CSA: Truss Gusset Branch (TGB) EN: Truss Gusset Branch (TGB) NZS: Truss Gusset Branch (TGB)	I-Shaped Rectangular Circular	I-Shaped Angle/Double Angle Channel Tee Rectangular Circular Circular Rod	Connection Type: Bolted or Welded (Welded only option for Circular Rods) Offset to Working Point