Does RAM Concrete design concrete gravity walls?
In the RAM Frame Manual it states that "no analysis is performed on [concrete] gravity walls by ANY of the RAM Structural Systems modules" but the literature for RAM Concrete states that it can design...
View ArticleRE: Download Sbeam
The next version of SBeam will be available through the fulfillment center, but the current and prior versions can only be obtained through a direct link via email. Send me your company info so I can...
View ArticleRE: How do I merge nodes is RAM Frame model?
There is no specific tool to merge the nodes. It is usually necessary to move one thing or another so that there is a single point of intersection. This wiki has more tips:Â RAM Frame Meshing and...
View ArticleRE: Download Sbeam
I work for AST. But the owner’s info is: John LevarAdvanced Structural Technologies, Inc.7212 Metro BlvdEdina, MN 55439952-854-9602 tel.952-854-9690 faxÂ
View ArticleRE: How do I merge nodes is RAM Frame model?
Thank you, is there a way to use the align command with braces? It appears to only allow for walls and columns. If it is a matter of delete and replace then how do I insure the alignment is correct...
View ArticleRE: Download Sbeam
Thanks. I don't actually see Ram SBeam on your contracts, but I'll double check with a sales person. Â Meanwhile you can always use RAM Structural System, Ram Steel with a very simple model to design a...
View ArticleDownload Sbeam
I cannot find a link to download RAM Sbeam and the link to the Regional Engineer is broke. How can you fix this problem?
View ArticleRE: How do I merge nodes is RAM Frame model?
There is no align braces command, they can't even be moved manually, so you have to delete and reenter them. When braces are added, they should snap to column intersections automatically. If you are...
View ArticleHow do I merge nodes is RAM Frame model?
I have a RAM frame model which is showing multiple nodes at some bracing intersections. This is affecting the resulting reactions how do I merge the nodes that are overlapping? Â
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Global Stress Table for Plates
Hi,Could I get the Global Stress Table for Plates? I have just found the Global Moments Table for Plates, and I need Global Stress Table too.. (I attached the Plate Stress Contour Image from my study...
View ArticleRE: OpenSTAAD | GetBeamList command is not working
Hi STAAD fans, I have found the solution. It is the following: For i = 0 To (lBeamCnt - 1) objOpenSTAAD.Geometry.GetBeamList BeamNumberArray'MsgBox "Beam Number from list " &...
View ArticleOpenSTAAD | GetBeamList command is not working
Greetings STAAD fans,I am developing a VBA to the get the list of beams and after a couple of tries I have notice that the OpenSTAAD | GetBeamList command is not working.Any suggestions?See the...
View ArticleSteel Innovations Seminar
We will be presenting the latest steel design features in Ram Structural System at the Steel Innovations Seminar this month in Dallas, Denver, Portland and Seattle.Tuesday, May 9th, 2017: Dallas,...
View ArticleRE: CAN WE IGNORE EUDL & GLD COMMAND ASSOCIATED WITH IS 13920
In STAAD, if you use IS: 13920 code for designing beams and columns, the program would internally follow all the provision of IS:456-2002 code and it would follow the extra requirements of IS:13920...
View ArticleVarious Staad Usage Questions
I'm fairly new to Staad as a program, and I'm struggling a bit with how to do certain things within the confines of the program. If anyone can help with any of these I'd appreciate it.Is there any way...
View ArticleRE: Masonry module won't work once save Ram element file with a name
The .fem file is automatically created by the program and holds the finite element analysis results. These results are used by the assigned wall in the masonry wall module. You should be able to bypass...
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Masonry module won't work once save Ram element file with a name
After importing RAM SS (lateral) into Ram elements with masonry shear walls, I can assign masonry shear walls in the masonry module to design and reassign if I have to edit the walls. However, once I...
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RE: How to Apply Load with Eccentricity
You may used a Concentrated Member Load and enter d2 value for the eccentricity.You may alose use a nodal moment to simulate the moment which is created by the eccentricity of that vertical load.
View ArticleRE: How to Apply Load with Eccentricity
Hi Modestas, Thank you for your reply. I was thinking this is only suitable for loads that are actually positioned on top of the beam (though not on the center of beam's flange). May I ask for your...
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