Trimming Design Strips: Ram Concept 2-Way PT Slab
Given the layout of strips, in odd configurations due to irregular structural geometries, is it in y'all's opinion reasonable to review the original strips for any code-related failures (i.e. shear or tension) and make the proper adjustments to the PT…
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…
RE: RAM Concept Stiffened Raft
1. A lot of people use no-torsion beams. Program manual section "38.1 Beams" discusses why it's a good idea, especially for beams that are deeper than wide.
2. Beams are all meshed as part of the slab so it does not matter how they are modeled, segmented…
RAM Concept - Torsion in Beam Members
Hello.
I have a 2-way flat slab with a banded/uniform PT layout. Around my elevator and stair openings, we have beams framing the openings. My question is in regards to failures resulting from higher than expected values of torsion in these beams …
Tank Foundation - Modeling Choices
I am curious as to what the better approach would be to modeling the following situation.
Note - I am at "novice level" when it comes to Ram Products
A large tank will be supported by an elevated slab. This slab will be supported on concrete columns…