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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.
about 3 years ago in RAM Structural System 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.
about 3 years ago in RAM Connection Needs review

Back-to-back channel splice connection

Double back-to-back channels are typical for design of walers. Adding double channel section for beam splice connection with end plates would allow for this type of connection to be modeled.
over 1 year ago in RAM Connection Needs review

steel column base joint design

Currently, there are relatively few stiffening rib arrangements that can be selected in RAM. There is currently no way to customize the arrangement of stiffening ribs in the software. This brings inconvenience to project execution. It is hoped tha...
over 1 year ago in RAM Connection Needs review

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...
over 3 years ago in RAM Structural System Planned

Merge multiple connections which happen at one joint

I had a connection that required a shear connection framing from one beam, a moment connection from another beam and a horizontal brace from another beam all at one column. The detailer needed a combined detail merged as one. As another example, w...
over 1 year ago in RAM Connection Needs review

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.
over 3 years ago in RAM Structural System Will not implement

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 ...
almost 2 years ago in RAM Structural System 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.
almost 2 years ago in RAM Concept Already exists

RAM Frame - Find by element and graphically display shell element numbers & mesh warnings

Whenever RAM Frame gives a warning about distorted shell elements, the report log provides a list of the affected elements and their coordinates. However, the only way to identify these elements graphically is to move the cursor to the coordinates...
over 3 years ago in RAM Structural System Future consideration