RAM Structural System Help

Optimization Criteria

There are additional criteria that affect the design of the foundations. To set those options now:

  • Select Criteria > Optimize.
  • Set the Minimum distances from the base plate to 12 (250).
  • Set the minimum from the column center to 18 (500).
  • Set the Plan dimension increment to 6 (125).
  • Set the minimum Thickness to 18 (500).
  • Set the Thickness Increment to 6 (250).
  • Set the Uplift Safety Factor to 1.
  • Click on the Pile/Pile Cap tab.
  • Set the spacing variables to 0.5, 18 and 6 (0.5, 450 and 150).
  • Set the Center to Center of Piles options to 2, 32, and 24 (2, 800, 600).
  • Set the Thickness options to 24, 6 (600, 150).
  • Click [OK].