I'm designing column baseplate connections with braces and am noticing that there is no demand being applied for the column weld checks. There are moments and vertical forces being applied even if axial forces are being considered to transfer directly…

I have some steel Intermediate Moment Frames (IMF) that I'm designing the moment connection for. I've run a Smart DW connection in both version 13.4 and 13.5. Version 13.4 appears to correctly calculate the panel zone shear in accordance with AISC 341…

Hi, While designing Moment Connection with Haunch in RAM Connection, I find the shear demand for column web panel check does not change based on haunch depth. However the demand changes when the beam section size is changed. Can you please explain why…

Dear team, I am getting an error, for that I am attaching the model Steel Bldg.std please check & let me know how I can resolved this issue. And what are the things I need to keep on when I designs to avoid these types of errors. Kind regards…

I'm designing a post connection to a concrete wall, which is not cast against soil. The design is failing because of minimum concrete cover requirement for "cast against earth" applications. I can't seem to find where to change that setting to indicate…

REQUEST TO RAM TEAM PLEASE CREATE ONE MENU DEDICATED TO BUILT UP SECTION CONNECTION DESIGN. MANY TIME THE WARNING FOR PRISMATIC SECTIONS APPEAR WHILE ASSIGNING THE REQUIRED CONNECTION. IT WILL BE CLEAR WHICH CONNECTION SUPPORT FOR BUILT UP SECTION. …

When designing a SCBF connection with "Slotted with cover plates", does Ram connection check that the yield line occurs in the gusset plate and not in the knife plate?

is there a way to define the Europe sections and materials as default in RAM connection?

The maximum shear plate thickness is checked via AISC 360-10 chapter 10 under the "Extended Configuration" checks (page 10-104) to ensure that the moment strength of the plate does not exceed that of the bolt group (to help ensure ductility). There…

What is the best work flow for designing a connection that will be repeated for multiple members? Here is what I have done: Let's say I have to design a bunch of floor beams that connect to a girder. I could probably just design one and call it "good…

Hi, i am a new learner of RAM connection. I have used LIMCON for many years. Recently, i tried to import LIMCON file into RAM, the transfer is ok. it is a 230PFC beam splice connection with top&bottom flanges splice+web splice. Don't know why RAM file…

Hi Everyone. I am trying to solve the connection between beam, column flange and gusset. And i get the "Not a number" error. When i look at the result i find that the problem is in the Gusset forces: In the "Loads" section i can see the forces…

Hello, Iam trying to create a pinned base plate connection per EN 1993, but my model in STAAD connect edition is showing this error. I have attached my staad model here, can you please identify and help me sort out this issue. Thanks in advance…

Do we have Smart Gusset Base plate connection with Bracing available in Eurocode and Indian code in RAM connection software, as I think it is available only in AISC code. Please advise.

I come across this error after I updated to Microsoft 365. I have read the solution from this page: https://communities.bentley.com/products/ram-staad/w/structural_analysis_and_design__wiki/28593/please-ensure-ms-word-is-installed-and-running-error…

I am designing a column base plate/anchor connection in RAM Connection. It seems the design checks are being done for both the basic load cases and load combinations (See attachment: STR1 through STR4 are the only load combinations, all others are load…

Hola a todos! Estoy tratando de diseñar una conexion entre una columna y un gusset. Y no logro asignarla. Obtengo el siguiente mensaje: Tengo gussets en ambas direcciones. Sé que no se puede resolver esto en una conexion unica, pero tampoco logro…

I am trying to assign Cap Plate connection to the beams parallel to Z axis and Beam-Girder connection to connect beams parallel to X to those parallel to Z. However, I am not able to assign any of the connections because RAM Element is saying the joints…

Hello, I am designing a building in RAM SS and have imported the model into RAM Connections. I have an X Braced Frame and would like to assign a VXB type connection but there is not a node there. Is there a way to add a node or would I have to design…

Hi, I am modelling one model in STAAD pro v8i and have some doubt regarding design of slab Since, slab design is little bit complex in STAAD by creating plate mesh as it divides the beam into "n" number of joints (which makes beam analysis difficult…

It appears the RAM Connection gusset plate connection HSS column checks are still referencing AISC chapter K1, which was mostly moved to chapter J in the 2016 version of the AISC spec. Is there a timeline for these being updated?

Hello All, Can someone help me to understand that if it is possible in RAM connection software to Model Connection design with Tubes/Pipes for bracing and Beam members with Gusseting arrangement.. I have attached the picture of same for better clarity…

Is there a comprehensive list that provides what the steel connection abbreviations are? I am having issues discerning what each connection option is under the ASSIGN connection button. For example, is there a list for the abbreviations under the…

I am designing a brace connection (CBB) with a plate welded to the column and a gussett to the upper right brace that will be bolted to the welded plate. There is no right beam. I need the gusset to be clear of the column flanges, so the bolts have to…

Hi, I am new to RAM Connection and wanted to do the shear connection for SHS sections (TUBE) to the H shape Column Flange. Can I know whether the connection design can be done through ram connection & if yes then how?