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Is there an option to change the color scale in code check (RAM frame)?. Majority of the utilization ratio is anywhere between 10-50% in my model. I can see only blue now, would like to differentiate the members with 40-50% in one color and 30-40% in…

We have created a RAM model from an ISM export from Revit. After cleaning up a multitude of errors associated with the import, we got the model into RAM Frame to analyze for wind loading. When running the model under dead, live, and a user input wind…

Hello all, RAM Manager thinks I have a module open and prevents me from closing Manager. Also, it does not allow me to select a module to continue. This is what it looks like: Can someone help? What is going on? I have version 17.02.01.23 SES. I…

Good morning, I have a little issue with RAM Frame/SS. When I close RAM Frame it starts glitching. A message pops up telling me that a module is open when is not the case. I cannot save my work, I cannot close the program, and even when I close it…

Greetings, I am having the usual Illegal Framing Configuration Issue error on a model I am working on. This time following the other responses to this issue are not helping due to the complexity of the slab edges on the levels. I have tried redrawing…

When cutting a semi-rigid diaphragm to find the diaphragm forces, which direction should be cut for X- and Y- load direction? i.e. Looking for diaphragm moment Y-direction to find chord forces, would a cut parallel to Y-axis near "mid-span" of diaphragm…

Not sure how to reconcile this error, the column has already been assigned and deleting it and bringing it back in doesn't fix the issue either. any help appreciated

I am running the seismic analysis for a 3 story structure and have questions about how to determine the appropriate building period to use for the seismic analysis. Gravity system is typical steel frame, with composite slab/framing at 2nd and 3rd Floors…

I have a 2 story building where the lower portion of the floor plan must cantilever out due to existing conditions. I modeled the cantilever using a combination of gravity extensions and stubs as shown in the floor plans. When I run RAM SS and go through…

I am trying to analyze a building with CMU and CFMF shear walls. The diaphragm is a metal deck with 3" of concrete supported by CFMF floor trusses. I understand that RAM SS does not design CMU and CFMF shear walls but is there a way I could at least get…

Is there a way to transfer lateral loads to a braced frame that is outside of the diaphragm boundary? Would lateral beam members acting as drag struts transfer these loads? (we are modeling a semirigid diaphragm)

We are following ASCE 7, AISC 360, and the Direct Analysis Method in the RAM Structural System to analyze a building with direct analysis method. In step 6, it mentioned "As stated previously, it is generally felt that the building period used in…

Hello, I have a three story building with a rigid diaphragm on levels 2 and 3 (level 1 is ground). My roof is a metal deck and I want to analyze it as flexible. I created my Nodal load cases labeled Roof-X and Roof-Y, both Seismic Load type. I need…

How shall we assign the unbraced length of lateral columns in a building with a mix of lateral and gravity columns supporting a flat slab? The building does have shear walls as well as a part of MWFRS. I know for gravity columns, it will be safe to…