• RAM Frame and NBCC 2015 4.1.8.11 4)

    Peter Rymal
    Peter Rymal
    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…
    • 9 months ago
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  • Design of Solid slab (Conventional slabs)

    Sulaiman Ade
    Sulaiman Ade
    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…
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    • over 2 years ago
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  • Dummy beam

    Sulaiman Ade
    Sulaiman Ade
    Hello Everyone. I create a dummy beam with density=0 and E=0 (Figure.1) then I assign the beam (Figure.2) then Staad Error occurs( ***ERROR*** MATERIAL NAME MUST NOT CONTAIN ANY BLANK SPACE )(Figure.3), What is the solution?
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    • over 2 years ago
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  • Can I Reduce Development length of bars in the beam by using RCDC

    Sulaiman Ade
    Sulaiman Ade
    Hello Everyone How can I reduce the development length bars in the beam (Figure 1-1), I'm running to get a result like this beam (figure 2-1) Figure 1-1 Figure 2-1
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    • over 3 years ago
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  • Mton/Cm to Kn/m

    Sulaiman Ade
    Sulaiman Ade
    How do I change Mton/Cm to Kn/m
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    • over 3 years ago
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  • Training Opportunity - Designing/Optimizing Post Tensioned Concrete Slabs in RAM Concept (02/11/2020)

    Sabrina Tedeschi
    Sabrina Tedeschi
    Learn how to design and/or optimize post tensioned concrete slabs in RAM Concept CONNECT Edition! Register for our open-enrollment virtual training classes using the links below: Designing Post Tensioned Concrete Slabs in RAM Concept using Generated…
    • over 3 years ago
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  • UC Ratio problem

    arul mani
    arul mani
    warehouse.zip wind calculation also in that folder.... try to fix this probem guys
    • over 4 years ago
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  • how to get the loadings details in report????

    arul mani
    arul mani
    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?
    • over 4 years ago
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  • Barras armadas comprimidas Grupo IV y V

    Cesar Chiaro
    Cesar Chiaro
    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…
    • over 4 years ago
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  • Column Stiffeners in RAM Connection

    Ann Marie
    Ann Marie
    When Clean Columns just can't be achieved, RAM Connection will design stiffener's for you with more options for stiffener geometry (v8.0). There are many different stiffener options throughout RAM Connection - beam stiffeners, columns stiffeners, gusset…
    • over 10 years ago
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  • Sharpen your Skills and find the RAM Elements Hidden Gems

    Ann Marie
    Ann Marie
    This week my department kicked off a series of weekly FREE Insider Skills Seminars geared to sharpen your skills. These seminars will keep you up-to-date with new features, dig deeper into criteria, and can serve as an extension of our blog posts. …
    • over 10 years ago
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  • Designing Slabs in RAM Structural System

    Ann Marie
    Ann Marie
    Designing Slabs in RAM Structural System (RSS) is now possible. In RSS version 14.05 a slab design module was added. This module gives RSS the ability to design slabs using the power of RAM Concept. This article has been updated for RSS version 14.07…
    • over 10 years ago
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  • Ann Marie Inside Out

    Ann Marie
    Ann Marie
    Hello. I am Ann Marie Garko-Hill, a training consultant and application engineer with Bentley for over six years. My expertise is with our structural analysis software and it's integration with BIM, particularly AECOsim Building Designer. I consider MicroStation…
    • over 10 years ago
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  • ISM Not just for Integration

    Ann Marie
    Ann Marie
    ISM is not just for integration. Utilizing an ISM repository for your analysis project will allow you to manage changes, share information with team members, and query the model without the need for analysis software. You can do all of this for free!…
    • over 10 years ago
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  • Hidden Gems in RAM Structural System

    Ann Marie
    Ann Marie
    In keeping with the essence of the spring holidays that are upon us, this blog will be light and fun and sprinkled with helpful hints. Every piece of software has small little tools/features that often go undocumented and (unfortunately) unnoticed by…
    • over 10 years ago
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  • Offsets in RAM Structural System

    Ann Marie
    Ann Marie
    One of the newest features in RSS is Offsets and Rigid Links. This feature has been in RSS since last year but is not being widely used. Hopefully the Inside OUT of Offsets will give you the confidence to jump in and use them in your analysis. (Based…
    • over 10 years ago
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  • Integration, Integration, Integration

    Ann Marie
    Ann Marie
    Technology is both a blessing and curse at times. If you have been trying to access our blogs you may have found that our system was down for a few days. During this down time the Bentley Learning Conference was in full swing. In the past Bentley has…
    • over 10 years ago
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  • Simplify Reviewing Results in RAM Elements

    Ann Marie
    Ann Marie
    Today I have an Inside OUT for two RAM Elements features (v13.0). These are definitely smaller features but I bet you hadn't noticed their addition. These will save you time when reviewing your results. Story Drift Node Report This new report will…
    • over 10 years ago
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  • RAM - Steel Column design won't run.

    RonnyRaygun
    RonnyRaygun
    I have set up a model in RAM. It is A steel frame sat on an RC base. I have run the data check and there are no errors or warnings. I have run the steel beam design and it has given me section sizes. However, every time I try to run the steel…
    • over 11 years ago
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  • RAM Structural System Thermal Loads

    sbouvia
    sbouvia
    Is there any way to go about loading the structure with thermal loads in RAM Structural System? Currently we have two buildings that are seperated by a very small expansion joint and we are going to join them, however we would like to see what effect…
    • over 11 years ago
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  • Friction losses of horizontal curves RAM CONCEPT

    Andres
    Andres
    Where and how can i take in count the Friction losses of horizontal curves ? I have to calculate manually and includ in long term losses?..
    • over 13 years ago
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  • Determination of Vc when dhecking AISC 341 Section 9.3a Panel zone shear.

    ATrev
    ATrev
    Panel Zone shear Vpz is determined. It is reduced by "Vc". I can find no discussion of this variable in any manual or in any post on this site. I have made a few attempts to recreate this assuming that it is shear in the column, but have had little luck…
    • over 11 years ago
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  • Incorrect Compressive Resistance for WWFs in RAM Steel Column?

    Ed Saiedi
    Ed Saiedi
    Hi everyone, I have been using RAM Steel Column in the CSA S16 for the design of some WWF sections (required due to limits on column dimensions and our high loading) and are finding the Cr values (Compressive Resistance) calculated using RAM Steel…
    • over 12 years ago
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  • Best Approach to Model and Design a Simple Four Sided Moment Frame Building in RAM SS

    sbouvia
    sbouvia
    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
    • over 11 years ago
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  • Long Term Deflections RAM Concept

    sbouvia
    sbouvia
    When looking at the long term deflections in RAM Concept, not using the Long Term Load History calculations. I check the Service Design rule set and under Section analysis, I check the selector called Long Term Deflection, This appears to take the elastic…
    • over 11 years ago
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