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  • SIG Virtual Workshop: RAM - Dec. 13, 2018 - You're Invited!

    Learn how to best leverage RAM Concept to get the most out of your post tensioning at the next RAM Special Interest Group virtual workshop. This complimentary, one-hour session gets underway on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, at 1 p.m. EST. Register today !…
  • 3D Design Strips in RAM Concept

    I have looked at the latitude cross-section perspective in my RAM concept model for an elevated floor. I was just wondering what these gaps (shown in the photo) in the strips in the middle of the slab are? and what causes them? One example is shown…
  • ISM Revit Plugin 10.03 Release Notes

    Release Date: October 10, 2018 Version: ISM Revit Plugin CONNECT Edition Version Number: 10.03.00.08 Download Instructions The ISM Revit Plugin can be downloaded from the Bentley store here . For Bentley SELECT subscribers, the ISM Revit Plugin…
  • SIG Virtual Workshop: RAM − September 27, 2018 − You're Invited!

    Don’t miss the next RAM Special Interest Group virtual workshop on Thursday, September 27, at 1 p.m. EDT. The workflow-driven agenda will focus on topics important to you and the work you do. Register today ! This complimentary, one-hour session will…
  • SIG Virtual Workshop: RAM − July 26, 2018 − You're Invited!

    Stay in the know and learn best practices with the RAM Special Interest Group! The next virtual workshop is set for Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 1 p.m. Register today ! This interactive, virtual SIG will include a technical presentation and time to share…
  • Concept to Revit Reinforcement Plan

    I've attempted to transfer rebar ISM from Concept to Revit following the steps detailed in the hyperlink below. Everything works until I need to separate the top and bottom reinforcing to their respective plan sheets. The problem being there are some…
  • Exporting Loads from RAM Structural System to RAM Concept

    When exporting loads from RAM Structural system to RAM Concept, I receive this error as RAM starts up. After clicking 'ok' and proceeding past this error - it appears that the only transfer loads exported into RAM concept are Dead & Live, but no lateral…
  • ISM Revit Plugin 10.02.02.26 Release Notes

    Release Date: Tuesday, 13th March 2018 Version: ISM Revit Plugin CONNECT Edition Version Number: 10.02.02.26 Download Instructions The ISM Revit Plugin can be downloaded from the Bentley store here . For Bentley SELECT subscribers, the ISM Revit…
  • RAM Concept Elevated Mat

    I am checking an existing elevated mat two way slab. I only included a small dead load to make sure the model would run correctly and the design status is showing failures in sections. The floor was originally designed for a live load of 150 psf and the…
  • ISM Revit Plugin 10.2 Release Notes

    Release Date: Thursday, September 7, 2017 Version: ISM Revit Plugin CONNECT Edition Version Number: 10.02.00.19 Download Instructions The ISM Revit Plugin can be downloaded from the Bentley store here . For Bentley SELECT subscribers, the ISM…
  • RAM Training Opportunities - July 2016

    Register today to take advantage of the RAM training opportunities that are available in July: RAM Structural System: Learn how to model building structures in RAM Structural System. Modeling Steel Buildings Modeling Concrete Buildings Assigning…
  • RAM Open-Enrollment Training Opportunities - June 2016

    Register today to take advantage of the RAM training opportunities that are available in June: RAM Structural System: Learn how to design steel and concrete building structures in RAM Structural System. Generating Lateral Loads Specifying Rigid…
  • Waffle Slab in RAM Concept

    I am working on the analysis of an existing waffle slab structure. I am using a RAM Concept model (started from RSS). I have uploaded the model as Waffle_TDL.zip I'm not sure I've got it set up right, an am looking for some guidance on a variety of…
  • Integration, Integration, Integration

    Technology is both a blessing and curse at times. If you have been trying to access our blogs you may have found that our system was down for a few days. During this down time the Bentley Learning Conference was in full swing. In the past Bentley has…
  • Showing RAM Concept Reinforcing In Structural DocumentationCenter TN

    Showing RAM Concept Reinforcing in Structural DocumentationCenter Solutions discussed: Documentation of concrete buildings Products discussed: RAM Concept V8i, SELECTseries 4 (r3.4), Structural DocumentationCenter V8i You have just completed…
  • Ten Things You May Have Never Done with RAM Structural System..............But Could

    by Josh Taylor Solutions Discussed: Structural analysis and design of concrete-framed buildings Products Discussed: RAM Structural System 1) Rotate the view of the model dynamically When viewing the 3D perspective…
  • Showing RAM Concept Reinforcing in Structural Documentation Center

    by Josh Taylor Solutions discussed: Documentation of concrete buildings Products discussed: RAM Concept V8i, SELECTseries 4 (r3.4), Structural DocumentationCenter V8i **NOTE: In a future version of Structural DocumentationCenter, slab reinforcing…
  • Modeling a Waffle slab

    Is it possible to design a waffle slab with RAM Concept? If so, can it be modeled in Modeler, then exported to Concept? If I have a 4" topping slab on 12" deep ribs, I imagine that I would input 12" deep concrete beams at 2'-0" o.c. in one direction and…
  • RAM Concept Footing Design

    Is it at all feasible to design regular column and wall footing in RAM concept? Thanks, S. Bouvia
  • RAM Concept - Torsion in Beam Members

    Hello. I have a 2-way flat slab with a banded/uniform PT layout. Around my elevator and stair openings, we have beams framing the openings. My question is in regards to failures resulting from higher than expected values of torsion in these beams …
  • Friday June 28th Insider Skills: RAM

    Click Here to see the full annoucement on our FREE Seminar series Insider skills.
  • Long Term Deflections RAM Concept

    When looking at the long term deflections in RAM Concept, not using the Long Term Load History calculations. I check the Service Design rule set and under Section analysis, I check the selector called Long Term Deflection, This appears to take the elastic…
  • RAM Concept - Pardiso Internal Error message. Help needed!

    Hi, I am modelling a reinforced concrete floor slab on columns and am getting the following message on running the Load History Deflections: "An error occurred while trying to calculate load history deflections. Pardiso internal - unstable structure…