RAM Structural System Help

Member Forces

The Process - Results - Member Forces command displays the calculated forces for all lateral members on the screen. When the command is invoked, the user first selects the load case for which the member forces are to be displayed. All currently analyzed load cases are available to be selected. The user then selects the force type that is to be displayed. The types include major and minor shear, major and minor moment, axial load and torsion. The Apply button causes the member force values to be displayed. Force values, diagrams, or both may be displayed.

Close terminates the command. When the command is terminated the currently displayed force values remain on the screen. They can be cleared by selecting the Reset Model button.