RAM Structural System Help

Single Angles

Single angles in compression typically have an eccentric connection that induces a moment. The eccentricity currently cannot be modeled in RAM Frame. However, CAN S16-09, S16-14 clause 13.3.3 provides a methodology for ignoring the eccentricity for some configurations. The program assumes that the general requirements in clause 13.3.3.1 are met. Effective length factors and/or unbraced lengths must be assigned to produce the modified kL/r ratios per clause 13.3.3.2 or 13.3.3.4.