• Composite Joists in RSS

    Jason McCool
    Jason McCool
    Is there any option for specifying composite joists in RSS? The FloorVibe module had the option to use the SJI Composite Joist designations (i.e. ddCJxxx/xxx where dd is depth and xxx are the applicable loads). But I don't see any implementation of that…
    • over 3 years ago
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  • RE: RAM steel output information

    Seth Guthrie
    Seth Guthrie
    Here's a sample calculation for the US codes. The I-effective part is on page 5. A snapshot of that is at the bottom.
    • over 7 years ago
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  • RE: RAM Steel Beam module not using studs

    Seth Guthrie
    Seth Guthrie
    I think you are encountering a new defect in RAM Steel 15.02.00.00 only. It affects girders when you use Design All, then View/Update and try to change the studs from the optimum. We are working on a solution, but if you have not done a lot of work since…
    • over 7 years ago
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  • Reframe causes previous passing composite girder designs to fail

    Seth Guthrie
    Seth Guthrie
    Applies To Product: Ram Steel First Affected Version: 15.02.00.00 Found in Version: 15.02.00.00 Released in Version: 15.03.00.00* Area: Design Issue #: 481155, 476733 …
    • over 6 years ago
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  • RE: RAM Steel Beam module not using studs

    Seth Guthrie
    Seth Guthrie
    If the beam is acutely skewed to the deck you can have that problem. You'll find details here: You can always use the Assign - Ignore Rib Spacing... command to circumvent that issue.
    • over 7 years ago
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  • RE: How RAM SS designs composite beams with custom sections...

    Seth Guthrie
    Seth Guthrie
    I think your question is addressed here: communities.bentley.com/.../3113.ram-table-editing-faq
    • over 7 years ago
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  • RE: Beam warning when designing all

    Seth Guthrie
    Seth Guthrie
    Please check our Ram Steel Beam FAQ for details. It may be best to make that beam non-composite, or it may require the use of a modified deck (Assign menu - Ignore rib spacing) so that the stud row spacing can be smaller.
    • over 7 years ago
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  • RE: RAM steel output information

    Seth Guthrie
    Seth Guthrie
    The Steel beam design report is the most detailed output we have (there is a less detailed summary). Regarding the modular ratio, it looks like the user can only set the modular ratio when using the British code (Ram Manger - Criteria - BS5950 Parameters…
    • over 7 years ago
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  • RE: Design shown after design errors

    Seth Guthrie
    Seth Guthrie
    Take a look at our Steel beam FAQ In it the first tip is to allow <25% composite action in the criteria so that you can evaluate beams as composite with fewer studs. Note, you have to assign the stud number and analyze as the program will never optimize…
    • over 7 years ago
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  • RE: RAM Structural System - Custom Beam Flags

    Seth Guthrie
    Seth Guthrie
    Most of what you are looking for is available in one way or another. Minimum flange width can be specified in Modeler - Layout - beams - Size restrictions. Keep in mind this is an precise limit, not a nominal limit. There are also controls in the…
    • over 8 years ago
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  • RAM Structural System V8i Release 14.07 New Features and Enhancements

    Allen Adams
    Allen Adams
    Several significant enhancements and features have been implemented in RAM Structural System V8 i SELECTseries 7 Release 14.07. This version is scheduled for release Q1 2015. Manage License Restrictions Bentley’s Open Access licensing scheme does…
    • over 8 years ago
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  • RAMSS - Steel Beam Deflection and Camber

    Seth Guthrie
    Seth Guthrie
    Applies To Product(s): RAM Structural System; RAM Steel Version(s): Any Area: Design Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group What is the relationship of initial…
    • 4 months ago
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  • RAM Steel Beams [FAQ]

    Seth Guthrie
    Seth Guthrie
    Product(s): RAM Structural System; RAM Steel Version(s): Any Environment: N/A Area: Design Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group How can I evaluate an existing composite beam? Using…
    • 2 months ago
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