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  • RAM Frame Enhancement Request - Pseudo Flexible Diaphragms

    In RAM Frame, when assigning the load percentages for Pseudo Flexible diaphragms it will not recognize a frame number if that frame does not have a column in a particular diaphragm. Can we either get an enhancement to assign a column to multiple frames…
  • Application for Structural Supports for Cantilever Overhead Sign Structures (COSS)

    We are wondering what method / programs you use to analyze and design structural supports for Cantilever Overhead Sign Structures (COSS). Do you use STAAD.Pro to generate COSS models? What engineering codes are used in your country? See videos below for…
  • RAM SS 2023 Minor Update 1 Release Notes

    RAM Structural System 2023 Minor Update 1 Release Date: Expected August 2023 This document contains essential information regarding changes to the RAM Structural System. It is important that all users are aware of these changes. Version Naming:…
  • Use RAM CONCEPT API to export any plan to cad

    Hi, I'm trying to use the RAM Concept API to open an existing Ram model, then export the plans: Mesh input standard plan, element standard plan,..to cad but I can't find it any script that supports exporting plan to cad. Looking forward for your assistance…
  • Knee brace gusset to beam/ column connection eccentricity due to workline not coinciding with weld centre

    We have encountered a problem while performing checks in vertical brace knee brace. The software does not allow us to enter the values of Xleft and Xright, which represent the eccentricity from connection centre to workline. As a result, the calculation…
  • How to model stepped column in RAM SS?

    I am trying to model a single larger precast column that basically gets split in order to support a steel truss on one side and a precast column with a moment frame on the other. How would you recommend we model this condition? My best idea would be…
  • Descatres rasters merging to one file

    Hello Everyone! I have to merge 170 georeferenced rasters in Descatres (mean weight of one raster is 25 MB) to one file or few files. My PC has 128 GB RAM, GTX 3060, Intel i9 3.5 GHz and when I try to merge 5 of them (for test) the PC does not even…
  • Design Braced Frames in Resilient Structures with Yield-Link Brace Connection in RAM Structural System

    Webinar A Webinar: Design Braced Frames in Resilient Structures with Yield-Link Brace Connection in RAM Structural System was presented April 27, 2023, and is available on-demand. This wiki includes links to the webinar and to other useful resources…
  • Bolted beam Splice connection

    Hi I'm using RAM cnnection, version 13 update 6. I need to check a splice connection but in this version i could only see standard sections to be used. Is there any updated version where we can input custom beam sizes, plate sizes and bolt coordinates…
  • Axis Identification

    Hi How de we identify and correlate axis as per below snapshots For a Column/BP placed eccentric to the foundation, the direction of loading would govern the breakout area. How do we correlate axis 2 and 3 with red and blue axis. Is there any…
  • Specifying and Designing Yield-Link Brace Connections in the RAM Structural System

    Comprehensive analysis and design of brace frames using the Simpson Strong-Tie Yield-Link Brace Connection (YLBC) is now available in the RAM Structural System. This document describes the use of this feature. Modeling Create the model as customary…
  • RAM SS 2023 Release Notes

    RAM Structural System 2023 Release Notes Release Date: April 6, 2023 This document contains important information regarding changes to the RAM Structural System. It is important that all users are aware of these changes. Please distribute these Release…
  • Why wind loads are different in this simple building?

    Hi, I watched the Bentley tutortial video "Analyzing Combined Steel & Masonry Buildings in RAM Structural System and RAM Elements" and built a simple building to play around. Basically I modeled a simple 2-story building enclosed by CMU shear walls…
  • End Moments for Joist Girder Moment Frames

    We are designing a large warehouse type building with joist girder moment frames in both directions (however no columns are acting biaxially in frames). This is a large footprint building and thus lots of frames. We need to extract end moments (dead…
  • RAM SS: Concrete Elastic Modulus

    Hello, How does the program calculate the elastic modulus for concrete walls? I currently using "Use Calculated Value," but I cannot find how it is calculated.
  • HI, everyone can anybody help me to create frame for storge oil tank without support (fixed, pinned, foundation,.............etc), because we have crane carry up this frame, so weight of the model will go above cuz crane, need strong designer to solve...

    STAAD SPACE START JOB INFORMATION ENGINEER DATE 19-Nov-22 END JOB INFORMATION INPUT WIDTH 79 UNIT MMS KN JOINT COORDINATES 12 14700 6850 0; 13 19450 6850 0; 14 27450 6850 0; 15 30101 6850 0; 16 14700 6850 4200; 17 19450 6850 4200; 18 27450 6850 4200;…
  • RAM Connection CE

    Is there a way to name connection assignments in RAM Connection CE (not standalone)? I understand that the connection itself has a name, but I would like to name a group after its associative moment frame # that way I can utilize a single baseplate design…
  • 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…
  • Two RAM concept models with same parameters are giving different deflections for multiple types of loading and load combos

    Hey everyone, We are working on a P-T slab design in RAM concept and are encountering this situation where we have two models(Models 1 and 2 attached below) with exact same parameters (Loading, slab thickness, concrete str, Tendon layout etc.) but Model…
  • RAM Modeler - Assigning Make Up Column and Girder

    Hi All, Is there a way to assign the Make up column (custom size) size to members apart from standard sizes in RAM modeler?. Also, I am looking for ways to input the girder properties. Is there an option in RAM modeler to include customized columns…
  • RAM Structural System - Parapet Height in each direction

    How hard would it be to implement an X-Direction and Y-Direction parapet height? We work on many projects where we'll end up creating two models b/c the height differences can be pretty drastic between the two and using the higher of the two would be…
  • RAM SS v17.04.02 Release Notes

    RAM Structural System CONNECT Edition Version 17.04.02 SES Release Notes Release Date: October 4, 2022 This document contains important information regarding changes to the RAM Structural System. It is important that all users are aware of these changes…
  • BG splice connection warning

    I got this warning while designing beam splice connection (apex): - The connection does not comply with the section depth limits (AISC Design Guide 16 - Table 4-7) My question is that can I ignore this warning given that my connections have no other…
  • System Requirements: CPU, RAM and Graphic Cards

    Hi, I’m a PhD candidate at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and we are planning to buy a workstation to work with PLAXIS 3D available in the university. However, I have some concerns about the system requirements. The recommended processor is a Quad…