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  • RAM Elements - Wide Flange Torsion Bracing

    PDF Hello, I'm analyzing a dunnage platform under new loads imposed by eccentric pipe supports, and am attempting to do so within a RAM elements model that I inherited. As I've read about on other forums, I see that there's an option within the…
  • RAM Elements Learning Resources

    RAM Elements is a finite element-based general analysis program with an integrated design toolkit. In RAM Elements, you can design complex three dimensional structures or individual structural components. In the RAM Elements main application, a model…
  • 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…
  • Does anyone know how can we model HSS with uneven width in RAM Elements?

    I'm trying to model HSS with different widths at its end. But I do not have any idea how to model it in RAM Elements. If anyone has a solution for this, please let me know. Thank you in advance. A section like this.
  • Designing Structures in RAM Elements

    RAM Elements is a finite element-based general analysis program with an integrated design toolkit. In RAM Elements, you can design complex three dimensional structures or individual structural components. In the RAM Elements main application, a model…
  • Steel Design Error in RAM Elements

    I have a project evaluating existing members that are, essentially, beams with overhangs. Both of them are built up sections. They are: Shape 1 Bottom plate = 1 5/8" x 34", Top plate = 2 1/8" x 26" (2) web members 1 1/2" thick x 32" tall. They are spaced…
  • RAM Elements CONNECT Edition v16.5 Release Notes

    RAM Elements CONNECT Edition v16.05.00.XX Release Notes – Updated October 2021 Features : 1. New update design for steel and wood selected members. Now changes in design parameters disable the design only for the elements involved. This new tool…
  • Effective Section Modulus AISC 360-16, Specification F7

    I am trying to double check some numbers I ran by hand for effective section modulus (Se). The scenario I find myself in can be seen in this column model. According to AISC 360-16, Specification F7, Equation F7-3 Se is adjusted according to a change…
  • Missing Custom Section in Database File: RAM Elements

    We have been working on a model and needed to create a number of custom sections to do so. I created all of the custom sections on my machine and when I went to send them to my coworker, I couldn't find them. I believed the custom sections would…
  • 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…
  • 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
  • Diseño

    Buenas tardes compañeros, tengo una duda, utilizo staad.pro, para diseño de naves industriales, entrepisos, torres para tanques elevados, al igual que construcciones en concreto armado y todo con su respectiva zapata aislada o combinada, con análisis…
  • 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
  • Barras armadas comprimidas Grupo IV y V

    Hola; Necesito saber si es posible generar barras según las define el reglamento CIRSOC 301, como Itipo Grupo IV y Grupo V en RAM, como se ven en la imagen del link. https://www.google.com.ar/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjp8…
  • 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…
  • User Input Cb33 Ignored

    Applies To Product: Ram Elements First Affected Version: 14.00.00.240 Found in Version: 14.00.01.08 Fixed in Version: Environment: All Area: Design Severity: High …
  • 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…
  • RAM Elements V8i (CONNECT Enabled) v13.4 Release Notes

    RAM Elements v13.4 Release Notes – Updated October 2015 Enhancements: 1. CONNECT Enabled. This release is not part of the new Bentley product generation called CONNECT Edition, which succeeds the V8i generation that has been in place for the past several…
  • Steel Unbraced Lengths in RAM Elements [TN]

    Applies To Product(s): RAM Elements Version(s): 11.00.00.00 or later Area: Design General The format for steel unbraced lengths (Lb pos, Lb neg, L33, L22, and LTorsion) changed in V11. The help context…
  • 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…
  • 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…