Hi Bill Zhac,
As it is stated at
communities.bentley.com/.../ram-concept-structure-faq
Q:Can Concept design for pile supports?
A:Yes. Use either (flexible) columns under, or point springs. Skin friction is not considered.
Q:Can Concept design for pile and mat (raft) action together?
A:Yes, but the results could be very susceptible to variations in geotechnical parameters. For example, if the soil’s stiffness is overestimated, the actual pile reactions could be significantly underestimated. Use caution.
Regards,
Andrej
As it is stated at
communities.bentley.com/.../ram-concept-structure-faq
Q:Can Concept design for pile supports?
A:Yes. Use either (flexible) columns under, or point springs. Skin friction is not considered.
Q:Can Concept design for pile and mat (raft) action together?
A:Yes, but the results could be very susceptible to variations in geotechnical parameters. For example, if the soil’s stiffness is overestimated, the actual pile reactions could be significantly underestimated. Use caution.
Regards,
Andrej