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RAM Structural System

Move application of lateral nodal loads to RAM Frame

The lateral nodal loads aren't used until RAM Frame, so why should I have to go through RAM Steel Beam and Column checks every time I change one? These should be able to be applied and modified in the RAM Frame module. This would also help deletin...
4 days ago in RAM Structural System 1 Future consideration

Save diaphragm section cuts

In frame, allow defined section cuts for diaphragms to be saved rather than redrawn every time.
8 days ago in RAM Structural System 1 Planned

Implement National Building Code of Canada 2025 Load Combination Changes

In the newly adopted NBCC2025, load factors from gravity load combinations are being changed. In Canada, RAM will be incorrect/obsolete on all projects moving forward unless the load combinations are addressed.
16 days ago in RAM Structural System 1 Future consideration

Specify maximum mesh size for different objects

RAM Frame uses a single mesh size for the entire model - all walls and all floors. An appropriate maximum mesh size for a coupling beam might be as small as 6", but that is excessively small for the entire floor diaphragm. RAM should allow the use...
10 days ago in RAM Structural System 0 Needs review

Zoom With Mouse Scroll in RAM Beam

RAM Beam needs to allow zoom with mouse scroll similar to other RAM modules.
about 4 years ago in RAM Structural System 3 Future consideration

Allow user assigned steel beam camber

As part of user assigned beam sizing, occasionally would like to override the default camber value reported.
about 4 years ago in RAM Structural System 0 Needs review

RAM SS- Axial Design Check for Braced Frame/Collector Beams

Adding an axial design check for beams or collectors to a braced frame lateral frame system. In particularly for rigid diaphragms these forces are not applied to horizontal members and require separate hand checks or analysis in another program. T...
about 4 years ago in RAM Structural System 1 Needs review

Bring RAM SS into the 21st century

It's now 2024, many if not all of the requests in this forum have been open requests for YEARS and in some cases over a DECADE. Why is this program not being updated other than for new code requirements? Wind uplift still has not been implemented ...
over 2 years ago in RAM Structural System 2 Needs review

When moving a column on one level include an option that also moves it on other levels.

When a column is moved it only moves on one level which makes you chase down data check errors when columns are misaligned. When column locations change it would be nice to have the option to move it on all levels and not just the one selected.
5 months ago in RAM Structural System 1 Future consideration

Custom Load Combinations in RAM Steel Beam/Steel Column

Please add the ability to generate load combinations and create custom load combinations in RAM Steel Beam and RAM Steel Column for the gravity loads. Updated codes and additional requirements (such as the need to incorporate FM Global datasheets)...
6 months ago in RAM Structural System 2 Future consideration