Steel Standard Provisions Reports
A number of reports are available in Steel-Standard Provision Mode. Many of these have already been described in the RAM Frame Analysis Chapter. The reports presented below are those that are not described in the Analysis chapter and are specific to the Steel Standard Provision Mode.
Many of the reports are based on load combinations (member forces, reactions etc). In Steel – Standard Provision Mode these reports are all based on the standard provision load combinations (generated and custom) from this mode only.
Below is a summary of the reports available in the Steel-Standard Provision Mode. The on-line help also provides information on each of the reports.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Printer/Screen/Text File/Viewer File | The first four items in the Reports menu allow the engineer to specify where the output is to be sent. The engineer can choose to send output directly to the printer, to the screen, to a comma separated text file or to a viewer file format. This last option allows the engineer to later view the file, with all its formatting, using the file viewer application provided with the program. This file can also be delivered, along with the viewer, to anyone wishing to view the report. |
| Model Data | The Model Data report is a listing all lateral members, their fixity, boundary conditions and section properties. This is data that can be modified using the Assign menu items. |
| Code Check Criteria | The Code Check Criteria is a listing of all criteria specified in the Criteria command in the Post-Processor Mode in addition to the criteria used for Roof Live Loads. |
| Load Combinations | The Load Combinations report is a listing of the analyzed load cases of which the combinations are comprised, the program-generated load combinations, and the user-defined load combinations from this mode only. |
| AISC 360 Direct Analysis Validation | The AISC 360 Direct Analysis Validation report checks the validity of the analysis based on the requirements of the Direct Analysis Method outlined in AISC 360. Warnings are given if the proper analysis and design criteria options have not been selected or if they are inconsistent with the notional loads or combinations used. This report is only available when the selected Code is AISC 360. The Process – Member Code Check command must be performed before the report is available. |
| Member Code Check |
The Member Code Check report lists detailed results of the currently selected Steel Design Code Specifications check for individual members. The report includes member information, design parameters, the calculated member forces for the controlling load cases, and the interaction equation results. Member Code Check reports can be printed for a single frame member, all frame members included in a fenced area, all members of a selected frame, all frame members shown in the current view or for every frame member in the model. |
| Joint Code Check |
The Joint Code Check report lists detailed results of the currently selected Steel Design Code Specifications check for individual moment-frame (rigid) steel joints. The report includes joint information, design parameters, joint forces and the required stiffeners and/or web plates. Joint Code Check reports can be printed for a single frame member, all joint members included in a fenced area, all joints of a selected frame, all frame joints shown in the current view or for every frame joint in the model. |
| Member Check Summary | The Member Code Check Summary report lists abbreviated results of the selected Steel Design Code Specification checks for every steel frame member. It includes a listing of all criteria set in Analysis Mode and Steel-Standard Provision Mode, all analyzed load cases and all load combinations. For each member the calculated member forces for the controlling load combination and the interaction equation results are shown. |
| Joint Check Summary | The Joint Code Check Summary report lists abbreviated results of the selected Steel Design Code Specification checks for every moment frame (fixed beam-column flange) joint. It includes a listing of some of the criteria set in the Criteria-Joints dialog. For each joint the calculated member forces for the controlling load combination and the required web plate and stiffeners are shown. |
| Member Forces |
The Member Forces report lists the member forces for an individual frame member for the generated and user-specified load combinations. This includes axial load, major and minor moment, major and minor shear, and torsion. It includes member information and criteria settings. The member forces are those that occur at the member or segment ends. Member Force reports can be printed for a single frame member, all frame members included in a fenced area, all members of a selected frame, all frame members shown in the current view or for every frame member in the model. This output does not include any Code Check results, but has been included in the Post-Processor Mode as a convenient tool for listing member forces for the generated combinations. |
| Member Force Summary |
The Frame Member Force Summary report lists the member forces for every frame member for the generated and user-specified load combinations. This includes axial load, major and minor moment, major and minor shear, and torsion. The analysis criteria are also included in the report. The member forces are those that occur at the member or segment ends. This output does not include any Code Check results, but has been included in the Post-Processor Mode as a convenient tool for listing member forces for the generated combinations. |
| Member Force Envelope |
The Member Force Envelope report lists the maximum and minimum member forces for an individual member for the generated and user-specified load combinations. The member forces are those that occur at the member ends as well as at any point along the member. The controlling load combination and location are indicated. The load cases are listed but the combinations are not; rather, the number of generated and user-defined combinations that were investigated is shown. This output does not include any Code Check results, but has been included in the Post-Processor Mode as a convenient tool for listing member forces envelope for the generated combinations. |
| Reactions |
The Reactions report lists the reactions for each foundation node for each of the generated and user-specified combinations. This output does not include any Code Check results, but has been included in the Post-Processor Mode as a convenient tool for listing reactions for the generated combinations. |
| Reactions Envelope | The Reactions Envelope report lists the maximum and minimum reactions at each foundation node for the generated and user-specified combinations. The analysis criteria are also listed. Reactions Envelope reports are printed frame by frame. |
| Screen Print | A printout of the screen using the Reports - Print Screen command or the Print button after Code Check has been invoked will show the color coded members and will include a color key. If the printer is capable of printing in color, this output will be in color. |
| Print Preview | Use the Reports - Print Preview command to preview the printout for the current view. |
| Print Setup | Use the Reports - Print Setup command to configure the selected printer. |