When modelling a square or rectangular column on a base plate, the program only considers weld along the flat portion of each HSS face. In my experience, these are welded all-around 99% of the time. It is especially important for smaller HSS shape...

This type of connection is useful to shop weld to make on site assembly quicker.

Enhancement submitted on behalf of Mohamed Tramboo. CS0249944 - PBI PRODUCT BACKLOG ITEM 1474359: When we provide primary reinforcement in RAM Connection, the ACI 318 code and the AISC DG1, requires the anchors to have a certain embedment depth so...

IS Hot Rolled Beam Section with Hollow Column Connections

It would be excellent if the RAM Connection program had the option to export to Excel the report of the input data and results of the connection design.

One of the first options is to have more connection options that reflect real-world cases of beams to tubular columns. Currently, there are very few options for these connections, and the existing ones are not very useful. It would be beneficial t...

We request the ability to programmatically access, extract, and utilize the data generated in the Connection Design module of STAAD.Pro Advanced, as well as in RAM Connection, through OpenSTAAD, macros, Python or VBA scripts, or a dedicated API. A...

As some one who is colorblind the yellow of the warning design and green of the complete design are similar enough that I can't see them. Others in my office who are color blind have the same issue I have. It would be great if there was a feature ...

Ram connection has functions for define stiffener plates or channels on base plate, but in many cases it is required to design base plate with User defined Stiffeners. Users want to control stiffener size and number of stiffeners, also they want t...

Currently it appears the only options for a flange moment connection plate to the web of a column is for a tapered plate. An option for coped and full depth plates should be included, similar Risa (see attached). I am reinforcing a building becaus...