RAM Connection: HSS Truss Ductility Warning
RAM Connection CE 13.0 issues a Material Ductility warning in the limits of applicability section when using ASTM A500 Grade C because the vaule is 0.81 and the maximum value is 0.80. The notes in Table K4.2A state that "ASTM A500 Grade C is acceptable…
OMF Connection to HSS Column
The project I'm working on is in SDC D (so no R = 3), but we fall into the exception of 12.2.5.6.1 which allows us to use OMF for our situation. Due to architectural constraints, we're looking at using HSS columns with wide flange beams to make up the…
RE: Does Ram Connection address a w-shape beam moment connection to an HSS column? The column continues above this cantilever beam condition.
Yes. In RAM Connection, you can assign the following moment connections for a W-shape beam connected to a HSS column:
1. Diaphragm Plate (Smart Connection - Smart FP Bolted or Smart FP Welded)
2. Directly Welded (Smart Connection - Smart DW)
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