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Run code check once for both reports and screen display

In RAM Frame Steel Standard Provisions, if I want a code check report and interaction colors on the screen, I have to run the code check twice. I would like to be able to generate the report and activate view/update with interaction colors with a ...
over 1 year ago in RAM Structural System 1 Future consideration

Nodal Displacement Font Color

In RAM Elements, under the "View" menu, there is a "Nodal displacement" option that can be toggled to see how much displacement exists at a particular node (for example, it could display "Ty = 1.00 [in]"). Currently, depending on what font is used...
almost 4 years ago in RAM Elements 0 Future consideration

Considering the thickening depth, concrete grade when checking for punching shear.

As off now, RAM ignores the drop panel/thickening added locally when checking for punching shear.
over 1 year ago in RAM Concept 2 Already exists

RAM Elements – Tapered Beams and Column Design

Add tapered beam and column design for design and/or evaluation of Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings. The MBMA design procedures would need to be added to RAM Elements.
over 2 years ago in RAM Elements 1 Already exists

RAM SS - Frame Module - Massing of elments

Add a feature to allow the mass from elements to be associated with other multiple diaphragms on the same level.
over 2 years ago in RAM Structural System 0 Needs review

Allow adding stabilizer plates in single-plate shear connections

It is especially needed for copped beams to the web of W columns connections with extended end plates.
over 2 years ago in RAM Connection 0 Needs review

Freeze Beam Size in the Steel Beam Module when "Update Database" is clicked.

Currently, if you select a beam in the Steel Beam Module, select a new size, click Analyze, and then click Update Database, that size is permanently attached to the member (i.e. frozen). However, if you select a beam, click Optimize, and then clic...
over 1 year ago in RAM Structural System 1 Will not implement

Notify User When Anything is Cleared by RAM

When concrete section cuts are deleted by the program due to geometry changes etc, a popup window notifies the user that this has been done. However, in at least one situation I recently discovered, this type of notification isn't present. And tha...
over 1 year ago in RAM Structural System 1 Future consideration

Incorporate Floorvibe version 3.1 into RAM Structural System beam design module.

Floorvibe version 3.1 utilizes analysis procedures in the 2nd Edition of AISC Design Guide 11, while version 3.0 is based on the 1st Edition. Calculations based on the 1st edition tend to underpredict vibration for walker paces less than 100 steps...
almost 3 years ago in RAM Structural System 1 Planned

Curved beam or curved slab edge

Most building structures has curve edge of curved beam. Please add a feature to model curved beam or slab edge. Also, design of curved members specially using concrete and steel material.
almost 3 years ago in RAM Structural System 1 Will not implement