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  • 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…
  • Designing Steel Structures in STAAD.Pro

    STAAD.Pro can design steel structures for a variety of US and International design standards : Available Steel Design Codes Designing Steel Structures - On Demand Training Learn how to design steel structures in STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition. Download…
  • Ram Connection Error: No Connection has been detected in the model

    I modeled and analyzed a Tube membered structure as per IS:800-2007 LSD in STAAD.Pro Advanced CE - V 22.12.00.142 , and tried connection design using integrated Ram Connection as Per American Code. I am encountering an error that connections are not…
  • Not a valid "Column base (CB)" joint

    I am attempting to assign and design gusset plate connections using Ram connection using data from a RSS model. When trying to assign a connection detail to a joint the error The joint composed by node "171" and members "120, 886" is not valid "Column…
  • Connection assignment in Staad

    I have a steel warehouse design with tapper sections. The combination were defined by myself using edit rules in load generation. After the unity check and redesigning sections, I went to Connection Design. Here when I select the knee connection for the…
  • Mton/Cm to Kn/m

    How do I change Mton/Cm to Kn/m
  • RAM Elements CONNECT Edition v16.2 Release Notes

    RAM Elements CONNECT Edition v16.02.00.88 Release Notes – Updated July 2020 Enhancements : 1. New options to automatically mesh members to perform P-δ analysis. The analysis dialog now includes two options to configure how the members will be automatically…
  • How to make a Ram Connection using C Channel type Section for columns or members

    Please suggest any workflow to make a connection, using C type channel section for column, or built up section having two C type channel sections (back to back or front). At present it seems that under RAM connection only I- type section, hollow type…
  • RAM Elements CONNECT Edition v16.1 Release Notes

    RAM Elements CONNECT Edition v16.01.00.66 Release Notes – Updated October 2019 Enhancements : 1. New Brazilian NBR 8800-08 steel design standard for member design. 2. New linear buckling analysis. 3. New Ritz vectors and Lanczos/Arnoldi methods…
  • UC Ratio problem

    warehouse.zip wind calculation also in that folder.... try to fix this probem guys
  • Eurocode with German NA

    Hello, Currently, I am using STAAD pro Connect edition's latest version. Following are question mainly targeting of RCC and Steel structure design in STAAD Pro and in other Bentley tools per Eurocode with German N ational Annex (NA). 1. Can…
  • 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?
  • UC Ratio problem

    Actually i need all members UC Ratio values. How to get all values???? Please guys guide me New folder (2).rar
  • RAM Elements CONNECT Edition v16.0 Release Notes

    RAM Elements CONNECT Edition v16.00.00.37 Release Notes – Updated December 2018 Enhancements : 1. New CONNECT Licensing which is Bentley’s new process for product activation that allows the user better control over their usage. Please click here…
  • How can I design railway bridge gusset plates in LIMCON/ RAM or any other software of Bentley?

    Usually what we have in a through truss type railway bridge is 5 members converging at a single point so, we have five forces. Now what module does Bentley have in solving these problems and get the thickness of the plate, no. of bolts & thickness of…
  • 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 Connection

    Everything Needed for Steel Connection Design RAM Connection can check or design connections in seconds. Whether you design connections or need to check connections designed by the shop, RAM Connection is the software for you. In just one low-cost package…
  • Overview of the many ways to use RAM Connection V8i

    RAM Connection V8 i can used as a standalone tool for the design of a wide variety of steel connections. Bentley Application Engineer, Kim Olson, demonstrates how to design a simple shear connection as well as a lateral connection in this brief video…
  • 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…
  • Column Stiffeners: More Options in RAM Connection

    Come and visit RAM Inside OUT, by Ann Marie Garko-Hill, PE ! The most recent post will explain all the column stiffener options in RAM Connection . I am interested in your questions or modeling conundrums. Is there a feature you want to know…
  • 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…
  • Friday June 28th Insider Skills: RAM

    Click Here to see the full annoucement on our FREE Seminar series Insider skills.
  • How can we incorporate RAM Connection data in ISM file?

    I have a steel structure Modeled, Analysed & Designed in STAAD.Pro V8i SS4 and Connections designed in RAM Connection plugin for STAAD. However, when I'm creating a repository for exporting the data to Pro Steel for detailing, RAM Connection data is not…
  • RAM Connection - Beam Rupture Check

    I am using RAM Connection (standalone version 7.0). One of the connections I am designing for is a simple shear connection with clip angles welded to the supported beam and bolted to the supporing member/column. The beam in this case is not coped and…