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  • Showing warning for tapered section design

    ***WARNING : MEMBER - 4 IS SLENDER AND CANNOT BE CHECKED FOR MOMENT FORCES. IF THERE IS ANY BENDING, THEN BE AWARE THAT THERE IS NO CAPACITY FOR THOSE FORCES. ONLY WIDE FLANGE SHAPES WITH SLENDER WEBS CAN BE CHECKED FOR BENDING. Why I get this warning…
  • HI, everyone can anybody help me to create frame for storge oil tank without support (fixed, pinned, foundation,.............etc), because we have crane carry up this frame, so weight of the model will go above cuz crane, need strong designer to solve...

    STAAD SPACE START JOB INFORMATION ENGINEER DATE 19-Nov-22 END JOB INFORMATION INPUT WIDTH 79 UNIT MMS KN JOINT COORDINATES 12 14700 6850 0; 13 19450 6850 0; 14 27450 6850 0; 15 30101 6850 0; 16 14700 6850 4200; 17 19450 6850 4200; 18 27450 6850 4200;…
  • RAM Frame and NBCC 2015 4.1.8.11 4)

    Hi, Based on NBCC 2015 4.1.8.11 4) single storey buildings with steel or wood deck as diaphragms can have a higher fundamental period compared to 4.1.8.11 3) as seen in the snap below. However, in the current RAM frame the Ta is only based on clause…
  • Uplift point loads in my model are not being considered by the ram beam design module

    I have a building with screen wall loads on the roof. These loads act as a couple with the main post and the kicker having reactions in opposite directions. When I add these loads to the ram model, ram beam module is only considering the downward gravity…
  • Illegal Framing Configuration - Beam 42

    I am getting an illegal framing configuration on Beam 42 on the lower level of my model. The data check rings up no warnings for the framing condition. However, when i run the beam design i get the error message for Beam 42 located on the diagonal A9…
  • 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…
  • Mton/Cm to Kn/m

    How do I change Mton/Cm to Kn/m
  • RE- Openstaad modelling learning

    Dear Team, How to start learning Openstaad from scratch level to advance level for automation of steel design , do we have any complete tutorials in bentley or any other videos comfort content is available . which programming language is usefull for…
  • How does RAM calculate the Moment of Inertia of a composite section (AISC)

    Looking at the reports for a typical composite beam in RAM Structural System, I am seeing that RAM outputs I-effective (Ieff) and I-transformed (Itr) that are different from those listed in AISC Table 3-20 (Lower Bound Elastic Moment of Inertia for Plastic…
  • UC Ratio problem

    warehouse.zip wind calculation also in that folder.... try to fix this probem guys
  • RAM SS Frame | Seismic Drift Period of Structure

    We are following ASCE 7, AISC 360, and the Direct Analysis Method in the RAM Structural System to analyze a building with direct analysis method. In step 6, it mentioned "As stated previously, it is generally felt that the building period used in…
  • 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 Frame - Criteria - B1 & B2

    Product(s): RAM Structural System; Ram Frame Version(s): 11.03.00.00 or later Area: Design How do the B1 and B2 factors differ from the P-Delta option in RAM Frame - Analysis mode? The B1 and B2 factors are magnifiers…
  • Class 4 sections in RAM Frame

    Product(s): Ram Structural System; Ram Frame Version(s): V8i Environment: N/A Area: Design Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group British Sections designed, in RAM Frame, in accordance…
  • RAM Frame - Steel Standard and Seismic Provisions

    The TechNotes and FAQs in this section cover various topics regarding the Frame module Steel design including Standard and Seismic Provisions in RAM Structural System. Use the navigation tree at the left to browse.
  • 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…
  • RAM Structural System V8i Release 14.04 New Features and Enhancements

    Version 14.04 of the RAM Structural System V8 i is scheduled to be released July 2011. This version contains several significant enhancements. Some of these are listed below. Hanging Columns The ability to model, analyze and design hanging…
  • RAM Frame Joint Code Check

    I am attempting to use the Joint Code check functionality of RAM Frame, and am a bit confused about implemenation, so any help would be appreciated. From my readings of the Frame anlysis, and steel post-processor manuals/technical manuals, I though…
  • Friday June 28th Insider Skills: RAM

    Click Here to see the full annoucement on our FREE Seminar series Insider skills.
  • 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…
  • Best Approach to Model and Design a Simple Four Sided Moment Frame Building in RAM SS

    I was wondering if there is any literature on the best way to approach the design of a simple four sided moment frame building using RAM Structural System? Thanks, Scott