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  • RAM Frame and NBCC 2015 4.1.8.11 4)

    Hi, Based on NBCC 2015 4.1.8.11 4) single storey buildings with steel or wood deck as diaphragms can have a higher fundamental period compared to 4.1.8.11 3) as seen in the snap below. However, in the current RAM frame the Ta is only based on clause…

  • Site Specific Design Response Spectrum (RAM Frame)

    I've received a site specific spectral acceleration plot from the Geotechnical Engineer. How do I apply this plot with the inputs for RAM Frame? Do I calc the site specific acceleration based on RAM's calculation of the period and compare this to the…

  • Mton/Cm to Kn/m

    How do I change Mton/Cm to Kn/m

  • Best method for modeling concrete shear wall with pilaster boundary element

    I am using RAM SS to evaluate concrete shear walls in an existing building to determine the feasibility of a vertical expansion. All shear walls are 12" thick. Typical single-direction shear walls have 24" X 24" boundary elements on their ends. Boundary…

  • UC Ratio problem

    warehouse.zip wind calculation also in that folder.... try to fix this probem guys

  • how to get the loadings details in report????

    I have got my report, but there is no loading details like dead load, Wind loads and all... In report settings i have added Loadings, but its not showing.... Wt to do???? i want to see other load details. How to get that details?

  • Class 4 sections in RAM Frame

    Product(s): Ram Structural System; Ram Frame Version(s): V8i Environment: N/A Area: Design Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group British Sections designed, in RAM Frame, in accordance…

  • Free Seminar! RAM Insider Skills Special Interest Group

    FREE Live Seminars to sharpen your skills. The Insider Skills - Special Interest Group series is offered weekly. RAM is featured on week 4 of each month. Join us Thursday July 24th! Please Note: Starting in July we will change to Thursdays…

  • Ram Elements Ver 11.0 - OpenRETM™

    Has anyone seen the manual for the new OpenRETM file format? Is it a format that will allow me to bypass the graphical user interface to build a structure? RAM Elements V11.0 Release Notes OpenRETM™ The new OpenRETM™ is a file format that allows…

  • Best Approach to Model and Design a Simple Four Sided Moment Frame Building in RAM SS

    I was wondering if there is any literature on the best way to approach the design of a simple four sided moment frame building using RAM Structural System? Thanks, Scott

  • RAM Structural Systems - Bundled Rebar in Concrete Columns

    Does anyone know if/how you can model bundles of rebar in RAM Structural System? Currently I'm only seeing the equal spacing method for placing rebar within the concrete columns, but this is overly conservative when considering the bending stress in the…

  • RAM Structural System V8i Release 14.04 New Features and Enhancements

    Version 14.04 of the RAM Structural System V8 i is scheduled to be released July 2011. This version contains several significant enhancements. Some of these are listed below. Hanging Columns The ability to model, analyze and design hanging…

  • Learn the Inside OUT of using ISM for revisions in your analysis model

    Every two weeks you will find a fresh and informative post on the blog: RAM Inside OUT by Ann Marie Garko-Hill, PE The lastest post will show you how to leverage ISM in tracking revisions of your analysis model.

  • More Tips for RAM users

    Have you been following the RAM Inside OUT by Ann Marie Garko-Hill, PE Blog? Learn how to finalize your slab design for an RSS model, use ISM for more than just integration, and shorten your time reviewing results in RAM Elements. bit.ly/RAMInsOut…

  • RAM Structural System Projects Worldwide

    Here's a collection of resources discussing large building projects across the world that have utilized RAM Structural System. High Rises in the United Kingdom In the following half hour video stream, WSP's Dr. Samuel Wong presents an overview…

  • Pseudo-Flexible Diaphragms in RAM Frame Screencast

    This blog post and screencast have moved to the Bentley Structural Team blog . Please note that all future screencasts will be posted there.
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