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  • 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…
  • Difference in Results for STAAD and RCDC

    Applies To Product(s): STAAD.Pro Version(s): All Environment: N/A Area: Concrete Design Subarea: General Concrete Design Solutions Original Author: Abhisek Mandal, Bentley…
  • 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…
  • Regarding Lx parameter value.

    How to give the design parameter of Lx(lateral torsional buckling) For column member. In my case, The column height is 12m, Minor axis direction tied at each 3m. But major axis direction not tied. What is the Lx parameter value?
  • Bentley SewerGEMS under-sizing drain sections during automated design run

    Dear Bentley Team, We are designing a storm water network for a city with box type conduits in SewerGEMS 10.03.04.53. I notice that when running the automated design some conduits are under-designed. I checked all the constraints and parameters but couldn…
  • 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…
  • RCDC General

    Applies To Product(s): STAAD Advanced Concrete Design Version(s): Connect Edition Environment: Area: Concrete Design Subarea: General Original Author: Ranjana, Bentley…
  • 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 STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition and all the workflow components work with the new Windows 11 OS?

    Windows 11 is the latest operating system from microsoft. Does STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition work on windows 11?
  • Steps to add new grid lines in RCDC.

    Applies To Product(s): STAAD Advanced Concrete Design Version(s): Connect Edition Environment: Area: Concrete Design Subarea: General Original Author: Ranjana, Bentley…
  • Style Manager setting in RCDC .

    Applies To Product(s): STAAD Advanced Concrete Design Version(s): Connect Edition Environment: Area: Concrete Design Subarea: General Original Author: Ranjana, Bentley…
  • Unable to read Staad files as RCDC closes on its own.

    Applies To Product(s): STAAD Advanced Concrete Design Version(s): Connect Edition Environment: Area: Concrete Design Subarea: General Original Author: Ranjana, Bentley…
  • 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.
  • WARNING: DESIGN OF SECTION FOR MEMBER # FOR PLATE SECTION

    Hello, I came across with an issue, could you please help me. I need to use plate member for stair stringer, Staad is showing errors for the analysis of the member. WARNING: DESIGN OF SECTION FOR MEMBER # Please help me how to rectify the…
  • 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…
  • How to change safety factor for design codes in RCDC?

    Applies To Product(s): STAAD Advanced Concrete Design Version(s): Connect Edition Environment: Area: Concrete Design Subarea: General Original Author: Ranjana, Bentley…
  • Is the Vertical axis of STAAD and RCDC Same.

    Applies To Product(s): STAAD Advanced Concrete Design Version(s): Connect Edition Environment: Area: Concrete Design Subarea: General Original Author: Ranjana, Bentley…
  • For which load combination, number of piles in the pile cap design are decided?

    Applies To Product(s): STAAD Advanced Concrete Design Version(s): All Environment: N/A Area: Concrete Design Subarea: Pilecap Design Original Author: Abhisek Mandal…
  • RAM ELEMENT

    Dear Sir Good day. I'm a new user of RAM Element, I have a query as per below :- I do modelling and run analysis using RAM Element, after that directly design pad footing using module tools. From the report and analysis, where should I check whether…
  • version 17.03 issue/bug when setting demand/capacity limits

    Good Afternoon, My computer updated RAM to the latest software version 17.03.00 285 SES overnight, and my model went from no beam design errors to 1500 deflection errors. Upon investigation I discovered that this is happening because RAM seems to…
  • Design of Steel Columns and Frames using RAM Frame loads

    I have used the concrete functions in RAM SS for lateral design, I know that the columns designated as 'Lateral' will use the RAM Frame loads for design (when checked off) for design checks. I am now using RAM SS for a steel structure, and noticed notes…
  • Story forces and Story drifts data are missing when importing .accdb file into RCDC.

    If Story Drifts and Story Data are missing when trying to open .accdb file generated from Etabs into Rcdc .Then try the below steps : 1) Check if the story drifts and story forces tables are blank , also check if the data in the story drifts and story…
  • Members are not getting designed

    Applies To Product(s): STAAD.Pro Version(s): ALL Environment: ALL Area: Steel Design Subarea: General Steel Design Solutions Original Author: Sye Chakraborty, Bentley…
  • why adding a node on a beam shows different result when analyzed.

    when i add node in continuous beam they result are changed in analysis and design i get different utilization ratio. without node beam are failed and by add node beam became passed .why ?
  • STAAD Select Failed Members Cursor

    Did the "select failed members" cursor move or get removed? I didn't use it much, but noticed that I couldn't find it. Thanks