Modeling and Analysis of Diaphragms
Bentley Success Factors Webinar: Modeling and Analysis of Diaphragms
Webinar Q&A
Webinar Date: October 2017
Webinar Description
Building structure behavior in response to earthquake or wind is heavily dependent upon the nature, extent and stiffness…
RAM Frame - Diaphragm Constraints and Gravity Forces in Shear Walls
Product(s):
RAM Structural System
Version(s):
Any
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Analysis
While shear walls are primarily a lateral force resisting system they also carry gravity loads including their self-weight…
Lateral Loads on Flexible/None Diaphragms Supported by Gravity Members Only
Applies To
Product:
RAM Frame Analysis
First Affected Version:
Found in Version:
15.03.00
Fixed and Released in Version:
15.04.00
Area:
Analysis
Issue #:
642195
Problem…
Ram Frame Analysis Log Warnings
Applies To
Product(s):
RAM Structural System
Version(s):
Any
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Analysis
Subarea:
N/A
Original Author:
Bentley Technical Support Group
…
RAM Meshing and Segmentation [TN]
Product(s):
RAM Frame, Ram Concrete
Version(s):
13.00.00.00 or later
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Modeling
Meshing and Segmentation in RAM Frame or Concrete
General
Lateral walls, 2-way decks and semi-rigid…
Example Calculating Semirigid Diaphragm E'
Product(s):
RAM Structural System; Ram Frame
Version(s):
All (V8i; CONNECT Edition)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Analysis
See Also
RAM Frame - Semirigid Diaphragms
RAM Frame - Criteria - Diaphragms
Product(s):
RAM Structural System; Ram Frame
Version(s):
All
Area:
Analysis
What diaphragm types are available?
The diaphragm options in RAM Frame include: Rigid, Flexible/None, Pseudo-Flexible, and Semirigid. Technical…
RAM Frame - Load Cases
Product(s):
RAM Structural System; Ram Frame
Version(s):
All (V8i; CONNECT Edition)
Area:
Analysis
How do I specify lateral loads?
There are two kinds of lateral loads possible in RAM Structural System. The most common…
RAM Frame Numbers
Product(s):
RAM SS; Ram Frame; Ram Modeler
Version(s):
All (V8i, CONNECT Edition)
Environment:
All
Area:
Analysis; Results; Graphics
How can I assign Frame Numbers?
Frame numbers can be assigned in either…
RAM Frame - Masses
Product(s):
RAM Structural System; RAM Frame
Version(s):
Any
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Analysis
Original Author:
Bentley Technical Support Group
Why do I get a warning about mass that's not associated…
RAM Frame - Rigid Diaphragm Constraints and Frame Shear [TN]
Product(s):
RAM Structural System; Ram Frame; Ram Elements; STAAD.pro
Version(s):
Any
Area:
Analysis
Wall stiffness, height and the effect of a diaphragm constraint
When a structure consists of walls (or frames) of…
RAM Frame - Pseudo Flexible Diaphragms [FAQ]
Product(s):
RAM Structural System
Version(s):
Any
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Analysis
Original Author:
Bentley Technical Support Group
What are pseudo-flexible diaphragms?
Pseudo-flexible diaphragms…
RAM Frame - Semirigid Diaphragms FAQ
Product(s):
RAM Structural System
Version(s):
13.00.00.00 or later
Area:
Analysis
Original Author:
Bentley Technical Support Group
What properties are used with meshed semirigid diaphragms?
Semirigid diaphragms…
RAMSS Two Way Decks [TN]
Product(s):
RAM Structural System; Ram Frame; Ram Concrete
Version(s):
14.00.00.00 or later
Area:
Analysis
Use of Two way decks in RAM Structural System
The table below clarifies how One way and Two way decks can…
RAM Frame - Building and Frame Story Shear
Applies To
Product(s):
RAM Structural System
Version(s):
Any
Area:
Analysis; Reports
How is the Building and Frame story shear calculated?
When the program calculates the shear at a particular level, it…