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  • How to verify the strength reduction factor in Ram Concept for mat foundations?

    Is there a way to check the Φ factor used for shear in mat foundation design in Ram Concept? Since the mat foundation is part of a special SFRS, the Φ-value should be 0.60 if the shear strength of the member is less than the corresponding development…
  • Hi everyone, can someone help me about how to apply load for all model (if u have rectangular frame of the HEA 200) when crane driver carry up it to above ?

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  • 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 Concept Post-Tensioned Slab Optimization

    This article briefly discusses the purpose of the PT Design Optimization feature in RAM Conce pt and its intended use in engineering practice. Other important information about the PT Design Optimization feature can be reviewed using the links below…
  • Access to RAM Concept PT Optimization

    This article includes information on the licensing and usage of the PT Design Optimization feature in RAM Conce pt . The PT Design Optimization in RAM Concept is a Structural SELECT Entitlement. Structural SELECT Entitlements are features that are only…
  • General Workflow for RAM Concept PT Optimization

    This article outlines the general workflow for the PT Design Optimization feature in RAM Conce pt. Steps for Completing a PT Optimization Step 1 – Model design strips and punching shear checks This step is required to produce designs in any RAM…
  • Deflection Checks in RAM Concept

    A deflection check feature that allows users to check deflection limits during the design calculations was added in RAM Conce pt Version 8 Update 4. This article describes how to use this new program feature. Defining Deflection Checks and Deflection…
  • Flat plate (Two way slab) design - comparison of 2018 and 2009 reinforcement design in AS3600

    Dear sir, We have recently designed a transfer flat plate with AS3600 2018 and compared it with version 2009. It seem that there is a huge amount of STRENGTH demands for reinforcements requested in 2018 compared to 2009 code. We have gone through…
  • Ram concept - Strip design - and shear reinforcement

    Hi I have few questions: Q1) I have an elevated two way slab that steps at 8", the top cover for both sides varies on the left side it will be 1" and on the left we would like it to be 2". my question is do I need to split the strips at the step so I…
  • Deflection Failure of Member , due 1/4" max limit for deflection limit

    Hi Please find attached Staad file, I need to Limit the deflection of member to 1/4" (MAX) per project standards. But for Member 11 & 12 , I am getting more than 1/4" deflections. Can I get any help to fix this, it will be highly appreciated. Thanks…
  • PT Slab Structural Integrity Reinforcement- AS3600 2018

    Hi , It doesn't appear RAM Concept provide Structural Integrity Reinforcements in accordance with AS3600-2018 Section 9.2. Can you check and advise? Regards
  • 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
  • Edge Reinforcement for RAM Concept

    I put distributed bars with 90 deg hooks EW Top and Bottom. It seems like there is only additional RF needed at the very edges. Is there a setting that may be causing RF just at the ends?
  • UC Ratio problem

    warehouse.zip wind calculation also in that folder.... try to fix this probem guys
  • 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
  • how to reduce deflection????

  • Cross Section Trimming [TN]

    Applies To Product(s): RAM Concept Version(s): Various Area: Analysis; Design Overview There are two types of cross section trimming in RAM Concept: Single Cross Section Trimming and Inter Cross Section…
  • Manual Design Strip Boundaries [TN]

    Applies To Product(s): RAM Concept Version(s): Various Area: Modeling; Analysis; Design Overview The purpose of this tech note is to outline the process of defining manual strip boundaries for design strips…
  • Generating Span Segments [FAQ]

    Applies To Product(s): RAM Concept Version(s): Any Area: Modeling; Analysis; Design When I click the generate spans tool nothing happen, why? The General Spans tool tries to connect the supports together…
  • Design Strips and Slab Openings [TN]

    Applies To Product(s): RAM Concept Version(s): Various Area: Modeling; Analysis; Design Overview The purpose of this tech note it to aid users in defining design strips and understanding the layout of…
  • RAM Concept T-Beams and Axial Forces [TN]

    Applies To Product(s): RAM Concept Version(s): Various Environment: N/A Area: Analysis; Design T-Beams and Internal Forces in RAM Concept How are T-Beams (or L, Z and U Beams) Different? …
  • RAM Concept Punching Shear Checks [FAQ]

    Product(s): RAM Concept Version(s): All Environment: N/A Area: Design Why do I get an error about "Too many slab shapes intersecting the column shape"? The location in the error message is the location…
  • Demand Greater than Capacity Without Warning

    Applies To Product(s): RAM Concept Version(s): Any Environment: N/A Area: Results Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Why is the Audit or plotted capacity less than the…