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  • Designing only some (not all) members in RAM Elements

    Is there a way to design only a few members in RAM Elements? In my case, I imported floor framing from RAM Structure System into Elements in order to determine chord and collector forces. Consequently, I still have all the gravity members in the model…
  • Base of column fixity based on local axis, not on global axis in RAM Elements

    Currently working on a project where I have an asymmetrical open structure, The structure is a complex shape canopy that has a oval shape and follows the path of three radii. The canopy has Rectangular HSS sections as columns which rotate their axis directions…
  • 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 Update Design

    Applies To Product(s): RAM Elements Version(s): 16.05.00.213 or later Environment: N/A Area: Design Subarea: N/A Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group …
  • 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.
  • Complex Reinforcing Steel in Shells

    I am building an Elements model to analyze and existing structure, specifically a concrete dome. Based on the existing drawings (which are from 1940), there is some intricate reinforcing detailed within the structure. There are reinforcing hoops which…
  • 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
  • RAM Elements Member Deflections (TN)

    Applies To Product(s): RAM Elements Version(s): All Area: Design; Analysis RAM Elements - Member Deflections In RAM Elements, member deflections are calculated from the finite element results. Internally…
  • Loads on Plates

    Hi Guys, Why are assigning both self weight and pressure loads on plates elements for building slab ?
  • 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????

  • 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…
  • Taller virtual SIG: Software de análisis estructural – Mayo

    Le invitamos a la siguiente sesión del taller virtual del Grupo de Interés Especial (SIG) de Bentley Structural Analysis Software en español, programada para el miércoles 09 de mayo del 2018 a las 11 a.m. (Hora de la Ciudad de México). Prepárese para…
  • 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 Elements - Nullable object must have a value

    Applies To Product: RAM Elements First Affected Version: 13.03.00.99 Found in Version: 13.03.00.99 Fixed in Version: 13.04.00.177 Area: Design Issue #: Problem: Error…
  • RAM Elements Concrete Column Rho > Rho max

    Applies To Product(s): RAM Elements Version(s): 11.00.01.15 Area: Design Original Author: Eric Helmueller, Bentley Technical Support Group Problem RAM Elements Concrete…
  • RAM Elements AISC 360 Stability [TN]

    Applies To Product(s): RAM Elements Version(s): 11.00.00.00 or later Environment: N/A Area: N/A Subarea: N/A Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group …
  • RAM Elements Effective Length Factors [TN]

    Applies To Product(s): RAM Elements Version(s): 11.00.00.00 or later Environment: N/A Area: N/A Subarea: N/A Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group …
  • Ram Elements - Design Topics

    The TechNotes and FAQs in this section cover various topics that pertain to RAM Elements design in Steel, Concrete or Wood. Use the navigation tree on the left or the popular links below to browse. Local versus Principal Axis in Unsymmetrical Shapes…
  • RAM Elements Program Crash During Startup or Design

    Applies To Product(s): RAM Elements First Affected Version: 13.00.00.22 Found in Version: 13.04.00.177 Fixed in Version: 13.04.01.208 Environment: N/A Area: Design; Installation…
  • Did You Know? RAM Elements for Concrete Design & Detailing

    When using RAM Elements for concrete structures, did you know that there are multiple ways to have the program perform design and detailing functions? Method #1 uses design options from directly within your 2D/3D model. Method #2 uses design and detailing…