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Steel frame vibration check based on finite element analysis

RAM Steel does the vibration check based on FloorVibe. However, with complex geometry finite element basis on design guide 11 is required to check vibrations. Other programs like ETABS, Robot Autodesk or Tekla does these calculations. Please have...
7 months ago in RAM Elements 0 Needs review

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...
6 months ago in RAM Structural System 1 Future consideration

Keyboard shortcuts for RAM Modeler similar to CAD

Provide keyboard shortcuts for RAM Modeler similar to CAD to speed up time it takes to create a model.
about 3 years ago in RAM Structural System 1 Needs review

Brake lights for the front and sides of a vehicle.

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about 1 month ago in RAM Concept 0 Will not implement

Lifting Lug & Cap Plate Connection Design Within Ram / Staad

Lifting lugs and cap plates are always needed for modular design which is done within Staad + Ram Connection...these are standard type of connections and their design should be accommodated within the programs vs having to use other programs to do...
9 months ago in RAM Connection 0 Needs review

Modifying Shear Lug Location

I am designing a Column-Gusset-Base Plate Connection for a Steel Specially Concentric Braced Frame and I am wondering: Is it possible to modify the location position of the shear lug? I would like to align it with the centerline of the column like...
4 months ago in RAM Connection 0 Needs review

Update AS1170.4 to latest version (2024) in Ram Structural Systems

Update AS1170.4 to latest version (2024) in Ram Structural Systems
4 months ago in RAM Structural System 0 Needs review

Strengthening of Slab using Carbon Fiber.

Hi Karl, I hope this message finds you well. May I please request you to add a feature in RAM Concept where we can model the carbon strip laminates to the soffit of the slab and check the change in the slab capacity and the quantity of CFRP requir...
about 1 month ago in RAM Concept 0 Future consideration

Connection types

Add connection type - 'Toe Plates'. Commonly used on site to provide a moment connection between cross-beams. Add connection type - 'Base Plate - Column on Beam Top Flange' Add feature to allow gusset plate lengths at beam interface to be modified...
3 months ago in RAM Connection 0 Needs review

Generating Moving Loads

Ability to generate moving loads in RAM Elements similar to STAAD.Pro.
over 1 year ago in RAM Elements 0 Needs review