RAM Structural System Help

To specify BS 5950 parameters

To specify criteria items specific to the British design codes, use the following procedure.

  1. Select Criteria > BS5950 Parameters.

    The BS 5950 Parameters dialog opens.
  2. (Optional) To specify material-related parameters, select the Section Options tab and then select or type the values.
  3. (Optional) To specify the composite design modular ratio method:
    1. Select the Modular Ratio tab.
    2. Select either the Use (specify the modular ratio directly) or the Calculate (specify the % of live load used for long-term loads) option.
  4. Click OK.