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    Provide offset for analysis point that currently is the center of the plate

    Once the design of the column base plate is performed, it is expected that the shift of the analysis axis would be considered in the design results (i.e. anchor tension). Currently, RAM Connection considers only an additional moment produced due t...
    7 months ago in RAM Connection 0 Needs review

    Include self-weight of braces

    Include the self-weight of braces in the dead load.
    11 months ago in RAM Structural System 4 Future consideration

    Adding continuous footing design option to CMU or concrete wall design shells

    Using the analysis results from FEM and wall end support node reactions of shells, it would be great to have the option to design continuous footings via the foundation module similar to the spread and combined footings design module, or via extra...
    over 1 year ago in RAM Elements 0 Future consideration

    ASCE 7 Minimum Wind Load Application

    ASCE 7 (10, 16, and 22 versions) section 27.1.5 specifies a minimum wind load on the entire building projected area (see commentary). This should be applied as a separate load case. RAM Frame treats this as individual floors shall not receive less...
    over 1 year ago in RAM Structural System 1 Future consideration

    Ease of Modelling Structure

    Hi Karl, I hope this message finds you well. May I suggest adding a feature in RAM Concept where the structure can be modelled/imported based on AutoCAD layers, so if I select polyline from acad in Concept and ask it to import it as a slab and lik...
    over 1 year ago in RAM Concept 0 Future consideration

    Absolute Member Force Envelope

    In the Analysis -> Load Combinations we are able to view a member force envelope for the Max or Min, but not the absolute value for worst case loading. When looking at a braced frame elevation with brace axial loads, in order to determine the a...
    about 4 years ago in RAM Structural System 1 Needs review

    RAM Connection may not be correctly calculating the required fillet weld sizes for tubular K-Y connections

    Enhancement submitted on behalf of Scott Armbrust. CS0051728 - PBI PRODUCT BACKLOG ITEM 1230244: It appears RAM Connection may not be correctly calculating the required fillet weld sizes for tubular K-Y connections, as it may be ignoring the effec...
    4 months ago in RAM Connection 0 Needs review

    Y-Connection design for tubular TYK type connections

    Enhancement submitted on behalf of Scott Armbrust. CS0051558 - PBI PRODUCT BACKLOG ITEM 1230244: The attached hand calculations indicate the required fillet weld leg size at the heel of the Y-connection is 1/4", but the RAM Connection design only ...
    4 months ago in RAM Connection 0 Needs review

    PJP Weld - Effective Throat - Tubular Truss - Chord Branch Weld

    Enhancement submitted on behalf of Scott Hampton. CS0026551 - PBI PRODUCT BACKLOG ITEM 1230244: When PJP weld type is selected, the user would have to enter the weld effective throat size, discarding the procedure based upon the BS/EN code and fol...
    4 months ago in RAM Connection 0 Needs review

    Update Material to Match Current Standards

    Default member material should match the 16th edition steel manual
    4 months ago in RAM Connection 2 Needs review