RAM Structural System Help

Story Data

With all of the floor types defined, you can now designate the arrangement of these floor types in the building. This is called the story data:

  • Select Story.
  • Type 2nd for Story Label.
  • Type 13 (4.25) for Flr to Flr Height.
    Note: It is recommended to enter the deck/slab support elevation difference between stories (Top of Steel-Top of Steel) when entering the story height data.
  • Highlight 2nd in the Floor Type list box.
  • Select Yes for Splice Level.
  • Click [Add].
  • Type 3rd for Story Label.
  • Type 13 (4.25) for Flr to Flr Height.
  • Highlight 3rd in the Floor Type list box.
  • Select Yes for Splice Level.
    Note: Since there are sloping columns on these two floor types, the program will place splices automatically during column design if not selected here.
  • Click [Add].
  • Type 4th for Story Label.
  • Type 11.5 (3.75) for Flr to Flr Height.
  • Highlight Typical in the Floor Type list box.
  • Select No for Splice Level.
  • Click [Add].
  • Type 5th for Story Label.
  • Type 11.5 for Flr to Flr Height.
  • Highlight Typical in the Floor Type list box.
  • Select yes for Splice Level.
  • Click [Add].
  • Type Roof for Story Label.
  • Type 15 (4.75) for Flr to Flr Height.
  • Highlight Roof in the Floor Type list box.
  • Select Yes for Splice Level. (the splice above the top level does not matter)
  • Click [Add].
  • If your data appears like the figure above Click [OK], otherwise highlight the incorrect level, modify the required settings and click [Change].

A full 3-D model of your structure has now been developed, albeit not quite complete. To view your 3D model:

  • Select View > 3D-View.

    You should now see a 3D view of your model. Feel free to investigate some of the features in the 3D Viewer.

  • Press the arrow keys on the keyboard to rotate the model or hold down Ctrl and move the mouse to rotate.
  • Press the F2 function key to see other keyboard shortcuts.
  • To exit 3-D View and return to Plan View, select File > Exit.
Note: the environment and interface of the 3D view is also used in some of the design modules.