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  • RAM Structural System - Load Distribution on Lateral Walls

    In RAM SS, how does the program distributes the lateral load (seismic and wind) in a rigid and non-rigid diaphragm? What are the differences in outcome with the different diaphragm types specified? My problem: In the picture below, I am showing a…
  • Controlling Fundamental Building Period

    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…
  • Moment Not Transferred To Beam Ends Correctly

    Hello, The moment in my frame does not seem to be correctly transferring to the fixed ends of the steel beams. All of the moment connections are set to a fixity of "XXX" and are lateral members. The ends do have moment values but seem to be way smaller…
  • 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…
  • Combined footing tutorials

    Hello Everyone Please share with me the tutorials about a combined footings
  • Technical Forum on STEEL Buildings - Webinar

    Dear Structural Engineers, Whether your project is industrial or commercial or Infrastructure or residential we have it all covered in one bundle license. Join this 1 hour webinar to learn the complete workflow for Steel Building analysis, design, detailing…
  • Wrong Loading Combination for Beam Optimization

    I am working on a two story steel building and am experiencing issues with the beam optimization. RAM is currently using a loading combination for some beams, displayed below, that is not the maximum loading so the beams are designed too small. Instead…
  • RAM Frame - Gravity Loads on Frame Members

    I have a system of "Other" walls that I'd like to pull line load reactions from. What is the difference between DL1 and DL2/ LL1 and LL2?
  • RAM SS V17.02.01 Release Notes

    RAM Structural System CONNECT Edition Version 17.02.01 SES Release Notes Release Date: March 5, 2021 This document contains important information regarding changes to the RAM Structural System. It is important that all users are aware of these changes…
  • Specifying and Designing Yield-Link Moment Connection in the RAM Structural System

    Comprehensive analysis and design of moment frames using the Simpson Strong-Tie Yield-Link moment frame connection is now available in the RAM Structural System. This document describes the use of this feature. Modeling Create the model as customary…
  • RAM SS V17.02 Release Notes

    RAM Structural System CONNECT Edition Version 17.02 SES Release Notes Release Date: January 13, 2021 This document contains important information regarding changes to the RAM Structural System. It is important that all users are aware of these changes…
  • Opening Older RAM Files

    Hi All, The company I work for has been using RAM Structural System for a few decades now. One of the reasons we've decided to keep using RAM for all these years is because we are often acquired to renovate or make additions to an existing structure…
  • 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…
  • Dummy beam

    Hello Everyone. I create a dummy beam with density=0 and E=0 (Figure.1) then I assign the beam (Figure.2) then Staad Error occurs( ***ERROR*** MATERIAL NAME MUST NOT CONTAIN ANY BLANK SPACE )(Figure.3), What is the solution?
  • Slab Edge Coordinates - Data Extraction

    I am trying to rebuild my RAM edge of slab outside of the program using node coordinates. I am currently using the "Data Echo" data export in RAM Structural System, but as can be seen in my screen shot, the "Data Echo" does not specify whether the Edge…
  • 'RAMDataAccess 2.0 Type Library' Missing

    I have a computer with RAM Structural System installed, but the 'RAMDataAccess 2.0 Type Library' reference in VBA is missing. Can I install this online or how do I get this crucial reference to be available on my computer?
  • Specifying and Designing DuraFuse Frames in the RAM Structural System

    Comprehensive analysis and design of moment frames using DuraFuse connection technology are now available in the RAM Structural System. This document describes the use of this feature. Modeling Create the model as customary for any project using steel…
  • Ram Steel Column: Can't turn off skip loading

    Hi, In RAM Steel Column, when I turn off the Skip-load the Live Load around column, it still shows skip load case as a controlling axial load in the report.
  • Mton/Cm to Kn/m

    How do I change Mton/Cm to Kn/m
  • RAM SS V17.01.01 Release Notes

    RAM Structural System CONNECT Edition Version 17.01.01 SES Release Notes Release Date: July 1, 2020 This document contains important information regarding changes to the RAM Structural System. It is important that all users are aware of these changes…
  • RAM SS V17.01 Release Notes

    RAM Structural System CONNECT Edition Version 17.01 SES Release Notes Release Date: June 9, 2020 This document contains important information regarding changes to the RAM Structural System. It is important that all users are aware of these changes…
  • STAAD Pro and RAM

    Good Day, I would like to pose a question relating to the comparison between the RAM suite of software and those included with STAAD. Traditionally, my firm has used STAAD to complete all our structural analysis and design, however, considering as the…
  • 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…
  • SIG Virtual Workshop: RAM - Tilt-up Wall Design Using RAM Structural System

    RAM Special Interest Group: Tilt-up Wall Design Using RAM Structural System Host: Ann Marie Garko-Hill, Senior Manager, Bentley Systems, Inc. Date/Time: March 26, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. EDT Register Now This RAM Special Interest Group virtual workshop…
  • Composite Beam Design - Line Load Treatment

    When designing composite steel girders, does RAM Steel Beam consider the self-weight of beams supported by the girder and the line loads on those beams as non-composite loads or post composite loads?