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Have the ability to create "typical" base plate configurations that can be applied to many nodes.

This will save time when checking typical base plate locations and identify when model/load changes affect the base plate acceptability.
almost 2 years ago in RAM Connection 1 Already exists

Allow user to see controlling limit state without opening the detailed report.

We should have the ability to see at least what limit state or element of the connection is failing without having to open the results output, which is very slow and time-consuming. If we were provided a small list of elements/limit states, we cou...
about 1 year ago in RAM Connection 2 Needs review

Allow for an option for oversized holes with weld washers per DG1

Design Guide 1 allows for the use of oversized holes with washers that are welded (or not welded) for installation purposes. It would be nice to be able to have an option that would you could select that would include geometric checks.
over 2 years ago in RAM Connection 0 Needs review

Bolted flange plates at BOTH flanges for beam-to-girder connections

For bolted flange plate beam-to-girder configurations, RAM currently uses a bolted flange plate only at the top flange, and shows a CJP weld for the bottom flange to girder web. We often will use flange plates at BOTH beam flanges. It would be gre...
10 months ago in RAM Connection 0 Needs review

Add directly-welded moment connections for beam-to-girder configurations.

We often use directly-welded moment connections, with beam flanges that are full-pen welded to the supporting member. RAM Connection can do that for beam-to-column connections, but it would be great if you could add that connection for beam-to-gir...
10 months ago in RAM Connection 0 Needs review

Column Transfer Base Plate Condition

It would be helpful to have a column/post to beam connection, basically the inverse of the column cap connection. Also be able to use round sections in this and the column cap connection type
about 2 years ago in RAM Connection 3 Future consideration

Trim flange widths for beam to column-web (BCW) connections to create added connection strength.

Problem: Beam to column-web connections (BCW) create dimensional conflicts between beam flange width, and the space between column flanges. This often occurs when the bolt lines project and beam flange lines project inside of the web space and wit...
11 months ago in RAM Connection 2 Needs review

Allow Parallel flange members to be used as columns across all types of connections.

Please consider allowing the use of Parallel flange members as columns in column-column and column-beam connections.
11 months ago in RAM Connection 2 Needs review

Have a way to create custom Shapes and Materials in STAAD Built-in

There doesn't seem to be a way (at least not obvious) to add custom shapes and materials in the STAAD built-in Ram Connection. So if you have a custom connection like this then you must use the stand-alone. This is frustrating when you are using s...
over 2 years ago in RAM Connection 0 Already exists

Additional customisation for Shear Lug provision in Baseplate - As per CSA S16

Currently the customisation option available for Shear lug provision for Baseplate design as per CSA S16 is very limited. We can currently only give one lug (Rectangular shape) in both the directions. We would like to have customisation options wh...
almost 2 years ago in RAM Connection 1 Needs review