RAM Frame AISC 360 Direct Analysis Method - Foundation Design
For foundation design, do you check "Use Reduced Stiffness for Steel Members" when running RAM Frame module?
It seems to give different Max Unfactored Soil Bearing for foundation design
RAM Foundation - Governing Load Combination
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I am currently working on a multi-phase building design, so I have two separate models, however, there are columns that will be located on the same footing at the expansion joint. Due to this condition, I am looking to design a combined footing…
RAM Frame higher moment values than RAM Foundation output.
RAM Frame is producing considerably higher moment values (over ten times) than what is required in the RAM Foundation output. It is causing the footings to be enormous. What moment is RAM Frame calculating to cause this?
Concrete Load Combinations - Seismic/Wind is Service
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I had a question about generating concrete load combinations in the RAM Foundation module. There is an option to use different load factors if the seismic and wind loads are service. I understand the concept of using a higher load factor if your…
RE: Why are my foundation forces so much higher when using semi-rigid diaphragm instead of rigid?
If the diaphragm is a 2-way deck, there is a critical difference in how the out-of-plane stiffness is treated (it's considered when the diaphragm is semi-rigid only in v14.7 and later). See RAM Frame Semirigid Diaphragms .
The other, more basic thing…