RAM Connection - Proportion Loads Output
The demand that is used in my gapped K-connection with square HSS design calculations is not the same as what I input into the program. This demand value that is used is from the generated proportional loads. Why are the proportional loads used instead…
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HSS column splice - Reference HSC p 3-66
Refer to the screenshot above, I am designing HSS column splice per CSA S16-19 code, it calls out a min. and max. thickness per Reference HSC p 3-66. Could you please let me know what is Reference HSC p 3-66?
Ram Connection - Copy all parameters to another connection?
Say I have a typical design for a connection, now I want to check this design with all other connection locations in my model. Is there any way to do this without having to re-type the same parameters over and over? such as copying all parameters for…
RAM Connection - Smart BP Design on Beam/Column end node?
I have a STAAD model with a superstructure steel frame on concrete pier/pedestals, the base of the steel columns are specified with full moment release on all directions to simulate a pinned base. I am trying to run RAM Connection integrated to design…
Ram Connection - HSS Column Beam Brace Is column end
I am using Ram Connection to design a Column Beam Brace bolted gusset connection with an HSS Column and brace, and a wide flange beam - connected to the column via single shear plate. When I have the Is column end check on to consider a reduction in the…
RAM Connection - Moment Splice Combined Bending and Compression (AS4100)
When designing a beam moment splice connection, both bending moments and axial forces can be applied to the "moment connection".
If a compressive force is applied in combination with a bending moment, the flange forces are calculated correctly however…
RAM Standalone Connection- Issues saving file.
I am not able to save my initial RAM Connection File. I am trying to design the base plate and Anchor Bolt connections and having issues saving them. Is it an issue at my end or at Bentley's End? How do I save them if?
AISC 360-16 bolt capacities calculated using section J3.6 User Note model
RAM Connection v23.0.1 now calculates bolt capacities, for AISC 360-16 design code, utilizing the criteria outlined in the User Note of Section J3.6. This note specifies that the effective strength of an individual bolt should be considered as the lesser…
Ram connection using Hb force component instead of Hc as the axial force at the vertical brace connection's beam-to-column interface.
At the vertical brace connection framing-to-beam-column junction , it appears that the Hb force component (required shear force on the gusset-to-beam connection) is considered as the axial force at the beam-to-column connection interface, rather than…
RAM Connection 2023 (v23.0.1) Release Notes
RAM Connection 2023 (v23.0.1) Release Notes – Updated September 2023
Features:
1. Bolted Connections Enhancement: All bolted AISC 360-16 connections are now calculated using J3.6 User Note. By internally using our bolt group engine, we have incorporated…
Application for Structural Supports for Cantilever Overhead Sign Structures (COSS)
We are wondering what method / programs you use to analyze and design structural supports for Cantilever Overhead Sign Structures (COSS). Do you use STAAD.Pro to generate COSS models? What engineering codes are used in your country? See videos below for…
Shear Group Breakout - RAM CONNECTION
why is RAM connection using different reference for Ca1 when the anchor bolt configuration is changed? for 6 anchors design would've passed if the 420mm is used as Ca1 when comparing to 4 anchor bolt setup. Please help thank you.
Design Pipe Flange
Hello there!
I was wondering if RAM Connection Software can be utilized to create a design for a pipe flange. Although I found a connection, it is not suitable for my requirements as it is meant for column/beam splice connections. What I am looking…
RAM Connection - Beam to Girder Connections - Connection templates with copes
Hi,
I've created a set of templates which includes some beam to girder connections. I have noticed that the coping dimensions that I have included in the template get overridden when the template gets used.
Is this the intended feature or is there…
RAM Connection - Beam to Column Flange Endplate Connection - The AS4100-2020 code check does not include axial tension into the weld capacity demand.
Hi,
When creating a beam to column flange connection with axial and shear, "Check 2 - Capacity of weld to supported member" does not appear to be including the axial load into the demand when you are using AS4100-2020, only designing the weld for the…
RAM Connection Integrated
Hello! I am a civil engineering student and I am having a hard time figuring out what type of connection STAAD Ram will be able to provide for truss structure like this one? I prefer to have those members be connected using a side-to-side plate. Please…
RAM Connection - Pinned Baseplate Shear Design - RAM connection uses all anchor bolts to resist shear, while Limcon only uses half to resist the shear load.
The shear capacity of a pinned baseplate in RAM connection assumes all the bolts resist the shear load, while in Limcon, only half the number of bolts are used to resist the shear load.
For a baseplate with a shear load of 100kN, RAM connection has…
RAM Connection - gusset 20 to 70 degree limit
Hello,
I know that RAM connection has a limit of 20 to 70 degrees when designing a brace to column gusset connection. My question is, was this limit set arbitrarily by RAM due to software concerns? or is this based on a practical item that maintains…
Web Weld Length Calculation in RAM Connection Standalone
Why is the software calculating the web weld length as approximately half of what it is supposed to be?
My connection entails a W250x58 welded to an end plate. The design code is CSA S16-14 which uses some calculations from AISC DG16.
I would expect…
How to find user connection database folder in Connection Design using STAAD PRO Connect?
Is it possible to share the user connection database in Connection Design using STAAD PRO Connect?
I'm trying to find a user connection database file location, which I need to share my connection database (created by the user) to the team.
My purpose…
Anchor Bolt Shear Check
Hi,
While performing anchor bolt design (Pinned type) through RAM connection V13 update 1, shear check of anchor bolt is showing as safe and loads are not considered correctly for the same when shear values entered under force type "V3". Once shear…
Designing Steel Structures in STAAD.Pro
STAAD.Pro can design steel structures for a variety of US and International design standards : Available Steel Design Codes
Designing Steel Structures - On Demand Training
Learn how to design steel structures in STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition.
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How to adjust geometry while making a user defined connection template in RAM Connection Standalone?
While creating the user defined template, I want to adjust the scaleup or the rat hole dimensions for beam to column flange welded connection. Also, I am not able to use the adjust geometry option, its not clickable. I have used AS4100 code with Beam…
RAM Connection, Anchor Rod Tension, Axial force sign convention
I am designing a base plate for a shear, axial, and moment in RAM Connection.
In the "Results" tab I can see the axial force in the anchor rod. But I wasn't sure about the sign convention. In the legend, what sign convention is used? Is negative value…