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Add welds other than Fillet Welds to weld group options in RAM Connection

Weld group only calculates fillet welds. Seems like a simple addition to check partial penetration groove, flare bevel, and other welds.
about 3 years ago in RAM Connection 1 Needs review

Allow adding stabilizer plates in single-plate shear connections

It is especially needed for copped beams to the web of W columns connections with extended end plates.
about 2 years ago in RAM Connection 0 Needs review

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...
about 1 year ago in RAM Connection 0 Needs review

steel column base plate stiffener set

much more stiffener plate type required for column baseplate joint calculation in RAM connection。
about 1 year ago in RAM Connection 1 Needs review

Integration and Expanded Features

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...
over 1 year ago in RAM Connection 0 Needs review

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...
over 1 year ago in RAM Connection 1 Needs review

T-section availability for European Library for IPE/HE Sections

No description provided
over 1 year ago in RAM Connection 0 Needs review

To include option for beam to be rotated at 90 and 45 degrees

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
over 1 year ago in RAM Connection 0 Needs review

Remove the "Opposite beam exists" feature, or make it do something

There seems to be a small number of modules that actually use the "opposite beam exists" checkbox, however most don't seem to be impacted by it. For connections that don't use it, the option should either be removed, or the module should be update...
over 3 years ago in RAM Connection 1 Needs review

Allow defined Optimization parameters

A great feature would be if the user were able to select via checkboxes which parameters in the joint were included in the optimization or redesign feature. For example, for a shear connection, if I wanted to keep (5) 3/4" bolts, but I wanted the ...
over 3 years ago in RAM Connection 0 Needs review