RAM-SS Cantilevers
Does anyone know if RAM-SS takes into account section 12.4.4 of ASCE 7-05 for cantilever members? If it is not taken into account by default, what would be the easiest way to check the beams for this?...
View ArticleRE: Partially Restrained Connections in RAM SS v13
This is an old post I came across, we did add partially restrained beam connections with version 14.04 circa July 2011. Look for Assign - Beams - Frame Beam Connection types... in Ram Frame, analysis...
View ArticlePartially Restrained Connections in RAM SS v13
Does anyone have any advice on how to go about how to model partialy restrained connections in RAM SS/Frame? I.E. I want to model the moment frames as only taking moment from lateral (wind) loads,...
View ArticleRE: Steel Composite Design for Positive Moment
Yes composite design will be implemented for the newer version of the AISC code and it would design the sections as non-composite for positive moments. For the AISC 9th edition check, the design is...
View ArticleRE: Composite Deck
The composite deck modeling, automatically assigns an effective deck width to the beams. The stiffness considered for the beam for analysis is the stiffness due to the composite section comprising of...
View ArticleComposite Deck
Hello,I'm using STAAD.Pro SS4.After creating a composite deck and running the analysis, I'm seeing only the forces and moments on the profiles. , how can I see the deflection in the concrete deck and...
View ArticleRE: How to pin joins for pipe?
You can assign member releases in MY or MZ directions by going to Commands -> Members Specifications -> Release...
View ArticleRE: Steel Composite Design for Positive Moment
Thank you, I am expecting the new AISC version then. Do you know the planned release date?
View ArticleRE: RAM SS Output to Excel
Within any module, select Report - Text File option first. Then go back to Reports and pick the desired report. Save the file. It will be a .csv file that can then be opened in Excel or other...
View ArticleRAM SS Output to Excel
Can anyone point me to some information on how to take RAM SS output into excel? I would like an easy way to copy the frame reactions report and possibly control point displacements but I have no idea...
View ArticleRE: RAM slab self weight assignment
In the Modeler, check the deck properties. It's there that you specify the weight of metal deck, the density of concrete, etc. (Property table menu - Decking...)
View ArticleRE: RAM slab self weight assignment
thank you for the response, but I have already checked in the Modeler slab properties and the unit weight is specified. To double check reactions I have made a model where only self weight of the...
View ArticleRE: RAM slab self weight assignment
If the deck is 2-way, you'll only get proper results from Ram Frame or Ram Concrete analysis (not from Ram Steel)If the deck is 1-way, make sure you have a complete system of framing, a completed...
View ArticleRE: RAM slab self weight assignment
Thank you, I think these links will clarify cause of the problem that I have. If not, I will upload my model on the port as per instruction below. From: Seth Guthrie...
View ArticleRAM slab self weight assignment
Hi, I am a new user of RAM and while doing a checking of a simple model, I have realized that self weight of the sab is not taken into account into reaction forces, nor diaphragm gravity load. I have...
View ArticleRE: STAAD.Pro SS5 - Response spectrum Issue
You are correct. There has been a change in the way STAAD calculates the forces at intermediate section locations of a member in a response spectrum analysis. Earlier it just used to compute the values...
View ArticleSTAAD.Pro SS5 - Response spectrum Issue
Hi,I just updated my version of STAAD.Pro to SS5 and I realize that the "Signed Response Spectrum Results" does not work as in my the SS3. I tried to use the signs associated to the dominant mode and I...
View ArticleRE: Steel Composite Design for Positive Moment
Unfortunately I do not have a release date yet.
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