In addition to the design modules outlined above, RAM Structural System models can also link with other programs. Here’s a list of the available external links to RAM International software from Bentley:

• A completed model may be exported into RAM Elements for general purpose finite element analysis.
• Connection design for shear, moment and gusset plate connections can be performed on a RAM Structural System model using RAM Connection.
• Concrete floors can be exported into RAM Concept for 2-way slab design with or without post-tensioning. The revised column forces from the RAM Concept model can then be re-imported for the final Concrete Column Design.
• Mat Foundations can also be exported into RAM Concept.
• The RAM SBeam program can be used to design individual composite and noncomposite beams. It has the same design functionality as the RAM Steel Beam Design module except it gives considerable control to you to modify any aspect of the geometry, properties, loads, etc.

Additionally, there is a two-way link between the RAM Structural System and Bentley AECOsim Buidling Designer, a powerful BIM program. Models can be created or modified in either, and passed back and forth to the other.

There is a similar link with Autodesk^® Revit^®.