The RAM Steel Beam module is a powerful tool that allows engineers to quickly design the gravity beams of a structure. It works in conjunction with the RAM Modeler, making it easy to alter design criteria, building codes and even the floor plan in search of the most efficient design. The many output reports available reduce the need for hand calculations, freeing time for the creative aspect of design.

Chapter 2 explores how the RAM Steel Beam module is used. It provides an overview of the program, including information on modifying defaults to meet individual needs.

Chapter 3 discusses the modeling and design of Web Openings in steel beams.

Chapter 4 addresses issues particular to Steel Joists.

Chapter 5 addresses issues particular to castellated and cellular beams, referred to as C-Beam™.

Chapter 6 addresses issues particular to Bison Precast Units.

Chapter 7 addresses issues particular to steel and synthetic fibres used in lieu of conventional transverse reinforcement in the UK.

Chapter 8 addresses issues particular to the creation of a Westok CELLBEAM™ input file.

Chapter 9 describes a feature available to engineers in the UK for exporting the deck, loading and support information to deck design software to aid the user in that task. Currently this feature is only implemented for CMF Metfloor deck.

Chapter 10, Technical Notes, provides an explanation of the technical decisions and code interpretation behind the RAM Steel Beam module. It is critical that the engineer read and understands this chapter so as to be aware of how these assumptions affect each design.

Chapter 11 describes the capabilities of the program to perform a Vibration analysis.

Chapter 12 gives a detailed explanation of the output reports available from the Beam Design Module.