RAM Concept Help

Drawing the loads

RAM Concept calculates the concrete self-weight automatically. There is no limit to the number of loadings than can be specified but this example defines only Live Loading.
  1. Choose Layers > Loadings > Live (Reducible) Loading > All Loads Plan.
  2. Double click the Area Load tool ().
  3. In the Default Area Load Properties dialog box:
    1. Change Fz to 50 psf [2.5 kN/m2].
    2. Click OK.
    This tool will now draw area loads of 50 psf [2.5 kN/ m2].
  4. Define an area load over the entire slab by clicking four corners of a quadrilateral and then typing "c". This shape need not match the slab’s exact dimensions, but should cover the slab.

Live (Reducible) Loading: All Loads Plan (with area loads hatching turned on): ACI318 example.

Live (Reducible) Loading: All Loads Plan (with area loads hatching turned on): AS3600, BS8110, EC2, IS 456, & CSA A23.3 example.

Parent topic: Simple RC Slab Tutorial