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RAM Connection

Inclusion of AIJ(Japanese Design Code) in RAM Connection

To request the integration of the AIJ(Architectural Institue of Japan) design standards into RAM Connection to support connection design compliant with Japanese building code requirements. Other Bentley products are also being used in Japan. Integ...
over 1 year ago in RAM Connection Needs review

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.
over 4 years ago in RAM Connection Needs review

One of our users, Chiyoda Philippines is looking for the scope of including AIJ code in RAM Connection.

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over 1 year ago in RAM Connection Needs review

Stiffeners for Skewed Angled Shear Connections

I believe it would be beneficial to incorporate stiffeners into skewed angled shear connections to enhance their strength and stability. Implementing this adjustment could improve performance and overall structural integrity.
over 1 year ago in RAM Connection Needs review

Enhancement Request for Bolted Flange Connection in RAM Connections

I am currently designing a horizontal column-beam-brace connection where one beam is a W12 section and the other is a W8 section. I would like to design the gusset plate using a bolted flange connection. However, I have noticed that the software c...
over 1 year ago in RAM Connection 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.
over 3 years ago in RAM Connection Needs review

Back-to-back channel splice connection

Double back-to-back channels are typical for design of walers. Adding double channel section for beam splice connection with end plates would allow for this type of connection to be modeled.
almost 2 years ago in RAM Connection Needs review

steel column base joint design

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...
almost 2 years ago in RAM Connection Needs review

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...
almost 2 years ago in RAM Connection 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 4 years ago in RAM Connection Needs review