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Separate Analysis per load

Many times I will change one load, for example a seismic load which is palced at the Ridge. Then I have to reanalyze and redesign the entire model, every load case. There should be a way to analyze only the affected load cases and redesign only th...
over 3 years ago in RAM Elements 0 Needs review

Rotational Stiffness Only when in Compression

I would like to be able to model nonsymmetrical systems where baseplates are considered as pinned when in uplift and semi-rigid when in compression.This works well for symmetrical systems, but when the system is non-symmetrical, I have to make two...
5 months ago in RAM Elements 0 Needs review

RAM Elements Retaining Wall Module Bearing Pressure/Load Diagrams

Provide triangular bearing pressure results in either the report or on the diagrams page. Provide triangular load distribution in the Home page for earth pressure lateral loads.
over 1 year ago in RAM Elements 0 Needs review

RAM Elements – Import from RAM SS – Clean Up

Provide a better, cleaner translation when importing a RAM SS model into RAM Elements. The Centerline layout in RAM SS is difficult to work with in RAM Elements.
over 2 years ago in RAM Elements 2 Needs review

Add NDS Design for SCL Members

Currently, the program seems to only design per NDS provisions for solid-sawn lumber and glulam. It would be beneficial to add the ability to analyze and design LVL, PSL, and other structural composite lumber types. The provisions are very similar...
over 1 year ago in RAM Elements 2 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

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...
about 1 year 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.
about 1 year ago in RAM Elements 0 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...
almost 2 years ago in RAM Elements 1 Needs review