Currently, there are relatively few stiffening rib arrangements that can be selected in RAM. There is currently no way to customize the arrangement of stiffening ribs in the software. This brings inconvenience to project execution. It is hoped tha...
Merge multiple connections which happen at one joint
I had a connection that required a shear connection framing from one beam, a moment connection from another beam and a horizontal brace from another beam all at one column. The detailer needed a combined detail merged as one. As another example, w...
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...
Provide WT's at column-web for connections in Vertical Bracing.
Problem: Beam to column-web connections (BCW) sometimes require the bolt lines outside of the web space and beyond the flange lines. With double angles, the beam web must fit between the two angles, which becomes a fit-up and erection problem. Sin...
a. Integration with Revit (similar to RAM Structural System, see above).
b. Integration with Hilti, Simpson, or Dewalt for base plate design modules (see RAM Elements above).
c. Adding in the ability to design non-standard steel connections woul...
Make text corrections for Results Output at Geometric Considerations.
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...