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…
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 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…
Knee brace gusset to beam/ column connection eccentricity due to workline not coinciding with weld centre
We have encountered a problem while performing checks in vertical brace knee brace. The software does not allow us to enter the values of Xleft and Xright, which represent the eccentricity from connection centre to workline. As a result, the calculation…
RAM Connection Key Features
Standalone and Fully Integrated Solutions
RAM Connection can be used as a standalone solution or in conjunction with an analyzed STAAD.Pro, RAM Structural System, or RAM Elements model.
The integrated solutions allow transfer of model data (including…
Design plastic shear resistance increment due to transverse stiffeners
I got this warning with the beam to column connection within Staad pro.
"Design plastic shear resistance increment due to transverse stiffeners exceed design code limit per EN 1993-1-8, Clause 6.2.6.1.4".
I have checked the code and it is as captured…
Beam-Girder Horizontal Angle issue RAM Connection
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…
How to modify a group of connections at the same time in STAAD.Pro?
Applies To
Product(s):
STAAD.Pro
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
ALL
Area:
Connection Design
Subarea:
Original Author:
Modestas Turulis, Bentley Technical Support…
Custom connection template not visible
Hi,
I have created custom moment connection template in the connection design tab of STAAD Pro V8i Connect Edition Update 10. After creating the new item and moving it to moment connection database, it is not displayed or available for assigning the…
Design Code gets changed in Custom template
Hi,
I have created a custom connection template with AISC 2016 LRFD design code with DG16. However, while assigning the template to joints it shows as AISC 2016 ASD with DG16. Can you please suggest what should be done to have AISC 2016 LRFD? I'm using…
Contextual Help in the Connection Pad is not shown in the Connection Design workflow
Applies To
Product(s):
STAAD.Pro
Version(s):
ALL
Environment:
ALL
Area:
STAAD.Pro Support Solutions
Subarea:
Connection Design workflow
Original…
RAM SS - Moment Frame Work Flow
Hi,
I wanted to see what everyone's preferred workflow is in RAM SS for extracting the moment reactions for each beam in a moment frame to add to your documentation? To my knowledge I don't think there is a report available to give the max/ min moments…
Files which keep the connection design data in STAAD.Pro
Applies To
Product(s):
STAAD.Pro
Version(s):
Connect Edition ( 21.00.00.57 and up )
Environment:
ALL
Area:
STAAD.Pro Support Solutions
Subarea:
Connection Design workflow
…
STAAD Connection Design - Report showing some interface loads as "NaN"
I'm trying to check a gusset plate connection at a brace/column/base plate and the first portion of the report "Interface between Gusset - Top Left brace" is showing the loads for all load cases as "NaN". I know this means "not a number" but this shouldn…
STAAD Insider Skills Special Interest Group Virtual Meeting – August 18 – You’re Invited!
Please join Karimu Rashad online Thursday, August 18, at 1 p.m. EDT for the next meeting of the STAAD Insider Skills Special Interest Group. We will discuss Performing Steel Connection Designs in STAAD.Pro . Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn…
WELD design in STAAD.Pro
Applies To
Product(s):
STAAD.Pro
Version(s):
ALL
Environment:
ALL
Area:
Steel Design
Subarea:
General Steel Design Solutions
Original Author:
Sye Chakraborty, Bentley…
Here's your RAM virtual class schedule for November 1-15
This period's classes take a closer look at designing gravity steel beams & columns; concrete slab design & modeling; and connections.
Designing Gravity Steel Beams Nov. 03, 2015 AnnMarie Garko-Hill
Designing Gravity Steel Columns Nov. 03, 2015…
Limcon
Limcon is productivity-geared steel connection design software. Connection types include beam to column, brace end, member splices, anchorage to concrete, and complicated multi-member joints. By using a library of standard connection types, designers…
Free Seminar! RAM Insider Skills Special Interest Group
FREE Live Seminars to sharpen your skills. The Insider Skills - Special Interest Group series is offered weekly. RAM is featured on week 4 of each month.
Join us Thursday July 24th!
Please Note:
Starting in July we will change to Thursdays…
Connection Tags in STAAD.Pro
One of the features added to STAAD.Pro V8 i in the SELECTseries 4 (build 20.07.09) release was the implementation of a system to allow a STAAD model to be marked with connection tags. Connection tags allow you to assign a suitable connection types for…
Column Stiffeners: More Options in RAM Connection
Come and visit RAM Inside OUT, by Ann Marie Garko-Hill, PE !
The most recent post will explain all the column stiffener options in RAM Connection .
I am interested in your questions or modeling conundrums. Is there a feature you want to know…
How to Customize a RAM Connection Template in STAAD.Pro
RAM Connection V8 i comes with a wide variety of connection templates pre-installed but there is occasionally a need to add a custom template of your own definition. Here are the steps involved in setting up a custom connection template for use in STAAD…