I'm designing Column pinned base plate in RAM connection. I'm checking for the existing base plate for new loads (Adequacy Check). In the result Failure is due to Flexural Yielding (Tension Interface) [Refer Attached File], I cannot change the base…

Hello, I would like to confirm on how RAM calculates the max length of shear plate. In my manual calculation Max shear plate length Lmax=d-dct-dcb Beam used in the image below was W10X33 (d=9.75) Lmax = 9.75 - 2.0 - 1.75 = 6.0 However, RAM gives 5.73…

My structure is an Ordinary Concentrically Braced Frame. I tried to design a Column-Beam-Brace connection based on the Seismic Provision using RAM Connection in STAAD.Pro. When I checked the load demand listed on the Results on the Connection Pad, I found…

Hello, I have created generated and custom load combinations in RAM structural steel frame module. When I send the model to RAM Connection the generated load combinations and only the first custom load combination transfers in. I have the "use" box…

Hello, In RAM connection, if I increase my anchor bolt diameter, the breakout in tension demand goes up. For instance a 1.5" diameter anchor rod produces 167k tension demand and a 2" diameter anchor rod produces 199k tension demand. The capacity is…

Hello, I would like to confirm the Lev(Transverse distance to edge) value in the RAM V13.9. The input value is different in the value used in the Geometric considerations and design checks as shown below. Input value is 1.125 but in Geometric considerations…

Hi! I was trying to design a connection using Connection Design in STAAD Pro for my project. However, it cannot create a link to other beams it is supporting since I am working on the ramp design of 2-story parking. This is what I got: Please help…

Hi How de we identify and correlate axis as per below snapshots For a Column/BP placed eccentric to the foundation, the direction of loading would govern the breakout area. How do we correlate axis 2 and 3 with red and blue axis. Is there any…

Hello, Can you explain the difference in the weld calculation for a column to a cap plate compared to a column to a base plate? I submitted the file "Moment Weld Capacity". It contains a Column Cap Plate connection and a Column Base Plate connection…

I'm trying to define a connection template for a gusset connection in a user defined group. I've defined both a column base with gusset connection and then a CBB template. I'm only able to assign the column base connection. There aren't any CBB user connections…

Why is it that in RAM Connection, Base Plate module, fixed biaxial, that tensile loads in anchor bolts aren't distributed based on their location to the load application point? For example, if I have a column with a 2x2 anchor bolt layout, with one of…

Hi! I am having some issues with the calculations for side-face blowoutfor a group of anchors. I have that base plate. A 650x650 mm pedestal, and a 470x470 base plate with 8 anchors. (I don´t know why, but i can´t upload images right now) …

In RAM Connections, can anchor bolts be checked for combined shear and tension per AISC DG 1 which considers bending in the bolts due to shear when oversized holes and welded washers are used? I see that the software currently calculates these per ACI…

How to fix this "Nullable object must have a value" error.

RAM is showing a failure for "web plate strength due to out of plane transverse load" but I do not believe it applies. Below is a figure from the Design of Wrap Around Gussets paper referenced at the bottom of the results. It shows there should be no…

It does not appear that Version 13 Update 9 has been updated for the shapes added in AISC 15th Edition, is this correct? When will those shapes be added?

Hello Community, I am a beginner in Ram Connection and my previous experience when modeling connections is with a software called Ides Statica. There I used to model 3D connections such as the following one: I would like to know if there is a way…

Hello Community, Thanks in advance. I am new in RAM Connection and I am trying to learn more about it. I have a question about the CBB connection. In the entire structure model made in Ram Elements, I have modeled the beam and the column to be fixed…

Hello, I have been working on a project and build the analytical model through RAM SS and then designed the connections with the RAM connection plugin. At some point later I made updates to the model (note: I didnt delete any members or change locations…

I modeled and analyzed a Tube membered structure as per IS:800-2007 LSD in STAAD.Pro Advanced CE - V 22.12.00.142 , and tried connection design using integrated Ram Connection as Per American Code. I am encountering an error that connections are not…

Hi, during reviewing the equations used to calculate the cv in the panel web shear for the beam in the connection type (MEP Knee Horizontal) I find the following: if the cv will be calculated based on the G2-4 equation in AISC 360 then the root…

Below is an image of a bolted beam splice connection that I'm working on. RAM Connection considers the eccentricity of the bolt group to be 3.125in and the coefficient for eccentrically loaded bolt groups to be 8. I believe that the eccentricity…

Does anyone else run into this problem where RAM Connection running inside of RSS stops seeing a previously applied connection as valid anymore? The connection, with all my work invested in it, is still there, but I can't access it anymore. This really…

I'm trying to figure out how to get custom materials (and shapes for that matter) into the STAAD built in program. I'm not seeing a way to create one in the built-in, but if I do it in the Stand alone there isn't a way (or at least an obvious way) to…

STAAD SPACE START JOB INFORMATION ENGINEER DATE 05-Dec-22 END JOB INFORMATION INPUT WIDTH 79 UNIT METER KN JOINT COORDINATES 1 0 0 0; 2 10 0 0; 3 0 5 0; 4 10 5 0; 5 0 0 10; 6 10 0 10; 7 0 5 10; 8 10 5 10; 9 1.66667 5 0; 10 3.33333 5 0; 11 5 5 0; 12 6…