RE: Elements FS Overturning
There were several foundations in the model. I randomly picked Foundation F18 and overturning about the z-axis in this verification. For users who come across this forum and do not have access to the...
View ArticleRE: New to RAM > ISM > Revit
For the coordinates, I did see where to adjust this in the New From Repository but I had no clue what the coordinates should be. So, I imported the ISM, dimensioned my ISM grids to the architects...
View ArticleRE: New to RAM > ISM > Revit
If you don't know what the coordinates are ahead of time, the best way to find out is import the repository without any modifications to the coordinates. Measure in the x, y and z to where you want the...
View ArticleRE: New to RAM > ISM > Revit
OK, so I've got the coordinate gathering method correct. I just created a new ISM from the same RAM model and brought it into a new Revit file with the same multi-column results. Some columns are...
View ArticleRE: New to RAM > ISM > Revit
When you are creating the repository from RAM there is an option on the Operations tab of the Create Repository dialog that has a setting for the column splice height above the floor level. Did you...
View ArticleNew to RAM > ISM > Revit
As we figure out this new workflow I've found a couple things:Columns- I'm having multiple columns appear in the same location but at different levels. Typically one full height and several that go...
View ArticleUnexpected post processing torsion
Hello,I have created a 2 dimensional floor framing model, with all joints/supports/members bound by the X-Z axes. All members framing into other members or columns (fixed supports) have MY and MZ...
View ArticleRE: Problems in Version 5 for Canadian Code
You are correct. There used to be a CB parameter in STAAD.Pro for the S16-01 code but that parameter is not there in S16-09. I have notified our developers of this and requested for this parameter to...
View ArticleProblems in Version 5 for Canadian Code
The new version 5 of STAAD calculates the Omega 2 (w2) with no prompting. And this is works great until there is an intermediate node on a beam, STAAD interprets this node as a brace point and...
View ArticleRE: RAM SS - Windward and Leeward sides got swapped
ok, please update as soon as you get the solution to this issue.
View ArticleRAM Concept - creep factor according to AS3600
In the manual it says that according to ACI average final creep factor is 3.35 which is different for AS3600 where creep for F'c 40 MPa 200 thick slab in temperate environment is 2.23. The difference...
View ArticleRE: Local member axis
Hi,You can go through the following post for more details:communities.bentley.com/.../12713.member-end-forces-and-joint-equlibrium.aspx
View ArticleRE: RAM Concept - creep factor according to AS3600
You may find the following web page...
View ArticleRE: New to RAM > ISM > Revit
I left the column splice as the default 48". The highlighted column above has one column going from Base Level to 48" above Low Roof Level plus the second column from 2" above Low Roof to 48" above...
View ArticleRE: New to RAM > ISM > Revit
Honoring the splice levels set in the RAM model is on the development list but does not work now. Columns imported from RAM span a single story. If you model multistory columns in Revit and create a...
View ArticleRE: RAM Structural- Wall Footing
The Ram Foundation manual, section "3.1.2 Continuous Footings" has some good explanation of what you can, and can't do with continuous footings. You should be able to use just a continuous footing, or...
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