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Edit section properties without modifying its measurements

To model masonry walls using the wide column method, it is necessary to place properties of the transformed section, hence the need to be able to edit the properties of the section without having to change its measurements.
over 1 year ago in RAM Elements 0 Needs review

Update analysis and design engine

Elements needs an analysis overhaul. I have a model with less than 1000 frame members and 200 load combinations. Several cases have imposed displacements and Elements mandates a P-Delta analysis for this situation. It takes 10 minutes to analyze a...
11 months ago in RAM Elements 0 Needs review

Point Loads in-between supports of tilit-up wall (module)

The ability in the tilit-up module to apply concentrated (vertical and out-of-plane) loads at locations in-between supports of the walls.
11 months ago in RAM Elements 0 Needs review

time history analysis and steady state analysis

please add these two capabilities as structures are becoming more complex and dyamic analysis in time history or steady state are useful to study parameter like impact or vibration. I think STAAD has these features but I want this in RAM element too.
over 2 years ago in RAM Elements 0 Needs review

Ability to Save Custom Shapes to File

It would be great to have the ability to save shapes to the file instead of locally. It can be difficult to keep track of custom shapes used on past projects.
6 months ago in RAM Elements 2 Needs review

I checked with Bentley support team for design of Concrete column in RAM Elelments. As i can see the design can be performed in two different ways.

Output - Output - Design – Reinforced concrete – Members Concrete column module. But the Bentley team suggested checking the column design under the concrete column module. In this way, only the program gives detailed design reports. But it looks ...
about 1 year ago in RAM Elements 2 Needs review

Update clear cover to beams & columns in one go without selecting beams and columns individually multiple times

Update clear cover to beams & columns in one go without selecting beams and columns individually multiple times. This task can be cumbersome, and I believe that getting the option to edit multiple column's information is a great idea to introd...
over 1 year ago in RAM Elements 1 Needs review

The interface between RAM elements and RAM Concept.

The interface between RAM elements and RAM Concept. I have modeled the complete structure in RAM elements. I have designed the isolated and combined footings. Unfortunately, RAM elements do not support the combined footing with 3 or more columns. ...
almost 2 years ago in RAM Elements 1 Needs review

Provide means for seeing detailed calculations when summary calculations are not sufficient for circumstances

Many times during troubleshooting operations it would be extremely helpful in being able to see how Elements is calculating stress, etc. It would be a great enhancement to have the option to view and print the detailed calculations rather than jus...
almost 2 years ago in RAM Elements 2 Needs review

Masonry Module Load Distribution at openings

Lateral loads on openings can only be distributed to the sides (X direction) which is appropriate for opening width less than the height. Many openings are linear with the width greater than the height. Can an option be added to distribute loads i...
over 1 year ago in RAM Elements 0 Needs review