RAM SBeam v3.0
Hello -My office still uses version 3.0 of RAM SBeam. When analyzing composite beams, I notice in the output that phi factor of 0.85 and 0.9 are used for flexure and shear, respectively. RAM SBeam v3.0...
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Creep coefficient Eurocode
Dear RAM team. I would like to ask you the following:Is the creep coefficient that RAM is using for the Time history analysis the same as defined by the Eurocode 2? Thanks a lot, regards.
View ArticleWhen will ISM Revit Link update be added for Revit 2017 compatibility?
Saw that it was supposed to come out in November with the ISM Structural Sync? Appears the Struct Sync was updated possibly but not Revit Link yet? I need ISM for Revit 2017 urgently
View ArticleRAM Concrete - Stabilty
I have a running model of a concrete building and when i add foundations i get an instability error " Check end releases or boundary conditions for these elements: Column" at the floor above the...
View ArticleNon-Linear or Linear Cable Analysis
Hi There: I was wondering if I can have some technical support on this issue. I am trying to perform cable analysis for 4-cables restrained vertical vessel for seismic loading. 1.0 When, FRS seismic...
View ArticleConcrete Beam Design for both horizontal & vertical loads
Staad concrete design has declared its incapability of dealing with horizontal loads, however, I would like to start a discussion about approaches of which engineers has made to overcome this obstacle....
View ArticleUBC 97 Load Combinations
Dear friends,Are there service load combinations for UBC97 in STAAD pro ? I can find ultimate load combinations only.Regards,
View ArticleDirect Analysis
Dears,I've modeled simple frame project to make a comparision between Direct Analysis Method and Ordinary Method, I believe I'm doing the Direct Analysis Method wrong but I can't determine it. Can you...
View ArticleStaadPro V8i
I modeled 3.5 feet mat and applied reaction nodal loads at 3 columns plus other LL and DL on the mat.Output design did not indicate reaction nodal loads at columns.Can you check for me?
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The 3.5 feet mat foundation file is already uploaded in the bentley community.
View ArticleISM - Joists from STAADi
I'm new to using ISM and am attempting to transfer between STAAD V8i Select Series 6 and Revit 2016. I've noticed that when I move a Revit model to STAAD, joists are modeled in STAAD as members...
View ArticleRC Design Anchorage Requirements not met
Good day.This is my first time trying RC design on STAAD and I am experiencing some trouble with the beam designs. I am only trying to find out the sufficient reinforcements for my particular load...
View ArticleRam Concept: Envelope of allowable stress design load combinations?
I was wondering if there was a way to get the maximum allowable load reaction to a column? I.e. an envelope for a certain set of load combos (allowable), not all the ones inputted?The only enveloping...
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Member force export - bottom of column loads only
Hi,How can I get RAM SS to export member forces at bottom of column only?Currently RAM SS exports member forces for both and top. It would be very helpful for me to separate the export of bottom forces...
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Different STAAD REVS Give Different Unity Ratio
There is a big difference in utilization ratio due to different STAAD versions (STAAD SS6 20.07.11.70 VS STAAD SS4 20.07.09.11).Would you please explain why for the same model, STAAD with different...
View ArticleRe-number columns
Is it possible to renumber gravity columns? At every new layout type, the column numbers are reassigned. So the columns do not have the same number up the height of the building. It would be helpful to...
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the 3d rendering of my model is just showing thin lines even after assigning...
i had modelled a building and 3D rendering does not show the proper sizes. all beams and columns show same size. i have attached the picture as well. please help thank you
View ArticleLive load effect on Reactions from EQ cases
I am modeling a moment frame structure. The reaction due to lateral forces change when i change the live loads form reducible to nonreducible. Anyone can help?
View Articlehow does RAM SS handle live load reduction for loads from Concept?
Does RAM SS concrete design compute live load reduction for loads imported from Concept? For multiple stories the reduction factor can be increased. Within concept the reduction factor is computed for...
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