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  • 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…
  • Custom built up shape RAM elements

    I have geometrical properties for a custom shape (C8x13.75 with 2-1/4"x8" plates on both top and bottom). I created a "Gen shape" in RAM Elements and assigned it to a beam that I am studying. RAM elements is able to analyze it, however, it is unable to…
  • RAM

    Easily produce high quality and economical designs for all your structural projects using various concrete, steel, and joist building materials. Design, analyze, and create documentation with ease for your building projects, saving time and money.
  • RAM Elements existing PEMB analysis always fails

    We often need to analyze existing PEMB structures and when only existing loads are applied the structure still fails. We have used the MBMA special considerations option in our design and that does not seem to help. What are we missing? Is there another…
  • RAM Elements Update Design

    Applies To Product(s): RAM Elements Version(s): 16.05.00.213 or later Environment: N/A Area: Design Subarea: N/A Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group …
  • RAM Elements v16 Update 6 (16.06.00.187) Timber Design

    In RAM Elements v16 Update 6 (16.06.00.187), how do I assign incising factor for NDS 2018 timber design?
  • RAM Elements Tiltup - Bottom Panel

    Under geometry input, there is an option for "Bottom panel". I do not understand what this does. When a value is input, the graphic makes it look like the bottom of the panel is buried in the footing. I'm trying to figure out how to model the geometry…
  • Instabilities in Model (After Latest Update)

    Brought this issue up previously but wanted to see if anyone else is having the same issue. Figured it'd be worth posting on here just in case. We’ve had a few cases in our office with folks who have upgraded to the most recent RAM Elements version…
  • RAM Concept, RAM SS, and RAM Elements - ACI 318-19

    Are there plans to include ACI 318-19 provisions in any upcoming releases for the RAM programs? If so, is there an ETA on this? Our AHJ will be adopting IBC 2021 in a few months, but we need to have the ability to start designing concrete structures in…
  • Ram Elements Concrete wall Module (Stand alone)

    Ram Elements: I am currently trying to model a load bearing 8" concrete wall with 25'-0" opening. I have gravity loads acting in plane and wind load acting out of plane. I wanted to know if the concrete wall above the opening (about 4'-0") is designed…
  • SIG Workshop - RAM: Leveraging Capabilities to Empower Your Workflows

    Title: SIG Workshop - RAM: Leveraging Capabilities to Empower Your Workflows Host/Presenter: Ann Marie Garko-Hill, Senior Manager – Application Engineering, Bentley Systems, Inc. Date/Title: 25 February 2021 at 01:00 P.M. EST Register Now! This…
  • RAM Elements Load Combinations

    When I use the "recover load conditions" button on the "Load conditions" panel on the home tab, I often end up with seemingly random loads on members. Some are user inputs and others are from area pressures. I keep clearing them out in the spreadsheet…
  • Beam Splice in RAM Elements

    I want to model the frame as shown in the picture below in RAM Elements. The clouded regions shown is the shear only transfer splice connection. All other connections are pinned connections. My question is, how do I model the frame in RAM Elements? …
  • Design of Solid slab (Conventional slabs)

    Hello Everyone For a while, I was using an Advanced Concrete Design (RCDC) for the design of a solid slab. Today I tried to learn the RAM concept for the slab designs but I saw a design of strips that had never seen before (When I was using RCDC and…
  • Mton/Cm to Kn/m

    How do I change Mton/Cm to Kn/m
  • SIG Virtual Workshop: RAM – Staged Construction Using RAM Structural System

    Title: SIG Virtual Workshop: RAM – Staged Construction Using RAM Structural System Date/Time: June 25, 2020 1:00 P.M. EDT Presenter: Ann Marie Garko-Hill, Senior Manager Application Engineering, Bentley Systems, Inc. Register Now This RAM…
  • RAM Elements Torsional Design Load

    In RAM Elements is there a way to input a torsional load on a member? Or does the torsional load have to come from another member (such as a cantilever) with a load on it?
  • SIG Virtual Workshop: RAM – Integrated Connection Design Using RAM Connection, RAM Structural System, and RAM Elements

    SIG Workshop: RAM – Integrated Connection Design Using RAM Connection, RAM Structural System, and RAM Elements Presenter: Ann Marie Garko-Hill, Senior Manager, Application Engineering, Bentley Systems, Inc. Date/Time: April 30, 2020 1:00 P.M. EDT Register…
  • Working Remotely with RAM or STAAD

    Product(s): All RAM and STAAD applications Version(s): CONNECT Edition Environment: Any Area: Licensing, Installation We have assembled this wiki to help ensure a smooth transition of work from any location…
  • I am working in the stand alone masonry module in RAM elements, and I am having some issues with my walls failing. The report says the utilization ratio is "NPC". What does this mean and are there any tips on how to resolve this?

    I am working in the stand alone masonry module in RAM elements, and I am having some issues with my walls failing. The report says the utilization ratio is "NPC". What does this mean and are there any tips on how to resolve this?
  • SIG Workshop: Diseño de concreto en RAM Elements - Octubre 2019

    SIG Workshop: Software de Análisis Estructural – Diseño de concreto en RAM Elements anfitrión: Andrea Castelo, Ingeniera de Aplicaciones, Bentley Systems, Inc. 09 Octubre 2019 - 11:00 A.M CDT (hora del centro de México) Register Now Le invitamos…
  • SIG Workshop - RAM (August 22, 2019)

    Join us today (August 22, 2019, 1:00 pm Eastern) for a RAM Special Interest Group virtual workshop. This one-hour session is open to all Bentley users and includes a technology presentation as well as time to share input and ask questions.
  • UC Ratio problem

    warehouse.zip wind calculation also in that folder.... try to fix this probem guys
  • SIG Workshop: Software de Análisis Estructural – 14 Agosto 2019

    Software de Análisis Estructural SIG Workshop: Diseño de Acero en RAM Elements anfitrión: Andrea Castelo 14 August 2019 - 11:00 AM CDT (Mexico City) Register Now Le invitamos al taller virtual de software de análisis estructural en español…
  • SIG Workshop - Wind Loads in RAM Elements (July 25, 2019)

    Join us today ( July 25, 2019, 1:00 pm Eastern ) for a RAM Special Interest Group virtual workshop. During this session, we will discuss Generating Wind Loads in RAM Elements CONNECT Edition . This one-hour session is open to all Bentley users and includes…