Applies To
	Product(s):	RAM Connection
	Version(s):	CONNECT Edition
	Environment:
	Area:	RAM Connection
	Subarea:	Connection design
	Original Author:	Abhisek Mandal, Bentley Technical Support Group

How does RAM Connection calculate the maximum length of cleat for beam-girder connection?

For a bolted beam-girder connection the maximum length of cleat angle is guided by 3 parameters namely depth of beam (d), coping depth (dc) and depth of flange including root radius (k1).
Now, Max cleat length = d - max(dc, k1) for top flange - max(dc, k1) for bottom flange.
So, if depth of coping is zero, then only K1 will be subtracted at both flanges from the beam depth.