Ram Connection provides output including "Geometric Considerations". The descriptive labels are incorrect. I suggest that Bentley, Ram Connection make corrections. The Output notes "external" and "internal" flanges. The Help section notes "top" an...

it is being used in piperacks design with cable trays and will be a big help to designers if this will be included in the next version

I have recently been requested to design a nonstandard profile splice joint. The profile consisted of double-up 200PFC. Unfortunately, RAM does not have this option. I had to take this task to the FEA and spend long time analysing connection. This...

When beams under high axial load is connected to the web of w columns, doublers may be needed for both the columns and beams at the connection.

It would be nice to have an option for Stainless Materials (304/304L, 316, and 316L mainly), especially bolts. But also include built-up stainless equivalent shapes and stainless weld wire. There is a new AISC Stainless code (AISC 313-21) out that...

There should be a feature in RAM Connection settings where you can go in and define defaults to all the variables for the project and for the program in general. For example, if I am doing a project where I have a series of connections, and I kn...

Currently there's an option to modify project info (name, description etc) however I've never been able to work out where that information actually gets displayed. It would be nice if the program had the ability to create a proper output report, t...

Ram Connections appears to recalculate everything for an entire connections as soon as a single parameter is changed (e.g., bolt size for left beam, gusset plate thickness for lower left brace, etc.). It would be more productive if Ram Connection ...