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…

Hi, I am trying to export a csv or excel file where I can see the maximum Dead and Live/Roof live load moments in each beam. I need to obtain them unfactored to post-process them in excel. The table would simply have the beam label, Md and ML. I've been…

Hello, I noticed that the moments shown in RAM Connection when accessing the drop down menu for loads in the base plate editor do not match the moments shown in RAM frame steel module when pulling a column member force envelope report. For instance…

Is this post from 2015 still the best way to model a wall/shell element on top of a beam ignoring the shear transfer between them? I have a situation similar to the image below and would like to get a moment closer to the simple span moment of 903 kp…

Hello, I ran the analysis of a lightly loaded two-sorey building on staad and results I got is disproportionately large. The first attached image shows the moment about the z axis (MZ) which appears too large for the screen to display and for the…

I have a flat plate, PT building that we have designed using concept and has already been constructed. Now the owner wants to change the residential penthouse to a nightclub which of course the floor is not designed for. I need to pull out design values…

I am modeling a 2 way concrete transfer slab (4 stories above) in RAM Concept. The columns are modeled as compressible, roller at far end. When I look at the moment diagrams in the slab there is a large jump in the moments as it crosses the column…

1. Getting value of Mx, My, Mz Zero (0) when I try to get reaction Forces in respective directions, For example If I on the Wind load on structure in Z direction then am getting Mz value '0' same for others as well like Mx and My. 2. The Second question…

When applying compression force only in a beam to column moment connection, RAM applies the complete compression force to the flange of the haunch only. Moreover, it considers the flange as a slender plate not welded to the web. My question is: 1…

Dear sir, when I select torsion perimeter in design, I am getting warnings.I also submit this file and got consultant comments which are given below. 1 For lateral torsional buckling check of cantilever beams UNB and UNT parameters to be assigned…

The gravity column design interaction equation H1-1a in RAM SS does not account for the Mux/(0.9Mnx) in the unity equation. Why is that ?

Hey, Can anyone please tell me what load combination does RAM SS use to determine deflections? Is it DL+LL or 1.2DL +1.6LL? Also, where can I check that ? Thank you

How shall we assign the unbraced length of lateral columns in a building with a mix of lateral and gravity columns supporting a flat slab? The building does have shear walls as well as a part of MWFRS. I know for gravity columns, it will be safe to…

Hi, I have a building with moment frames. All lateral columns are fixed at the bottom and the pile caps keep failing with tension in the piles. I pinned the columns at the bottom, thinking it will make it worse, and it actually all worked. So the tension…

I was trying to update an old OpenSTAAD excel macro so that it can run on the latest STAAD.Pro CONNECT edition. While I was trying to extract maximum bending moment member forces I found that the syntax that should've extract max moment comes back with…

Does RAM SS consider all the stories where I have the unreduced live load for the calculation of the tributary area that is considered for the live load reduction? Design per ASCE 7-10.

Hey I'm trying to apply a moment line load (kips). I want to how does the program interpret it ? Or can I just apply a point moment (kip-ft)? Whats the difference between those two? Also, the moment I have is for the basement wall that is 220' long…

How does RAM concept calculate the moments that you see on the moment plot, in slabs? What procedure does it use? And is it code based or FEM based? Thanks

How does RAM frame handle joint stiffness reduction when analyzing a steel moment frame? I have a structure with steel moment frames and would like to explore the option of using flexible moment connections. What is the process of reducing joint stiffness…

Hi all, Is there any way to assign moment force in the plate? I'm currently designing the grade slab for equipment. I simplify the moment occur by the equipment as a percentage of equipment weight. But, I cant find the tools to input moment in the plate…

I am modeling a digester with a opening in the wall In the model plates near the opening (plate no: 8632,3026 and other plates around opening ) have abnormal Mx moments along the local x axis of the plate and also there directions are reversed is it…

Hello, I have designed a platform stair system in STAAD PRO and I am analyzing the effects of using Moment Frame and or Ordinary Frames in it. I have attached 2 models here - One pertaining to Moment Frame (With no releases in platform members) and…

Hey what should be the spring angle for an area spring while designing the mat foundation? What is the significance of spring angle?

Found drastic difference in moments of rcc beams with a plate modeled as brick wall partition wall in rcc frame structure...Moments are very low on beam and column... why it happens? Is it due to stiffness of plate , And what is the correct way to model…

Hi, I clicked the plot button and then section analysis and then bending moment on the strength status plan. It gave me these moments. Are these in kNm or are they the moment per strip? as in to get kNm do I have to divide them by the width of the…