RAM Steel Column module selects columns from a table of sizes specified by the user.

Two tables of AISC shapes are supplied with the program. RAMAISC.COL contains only those shapes that are considered column sections. RAMAISC2.COL contains all AISC wide flange, rectangular hollow sections, and circular hollow shapes, including the jumbo sizes.

Two tables of metric equivalent AISC shapes are also included: RAMAISCM.COL contains the metric equivalent shapes of those contained in RAMAISC.COL, and RAMA2M.COL contains the metric equivalent shapes of those contained in RAMAISC2.COL.

RAMEURO.COL contains the European column sections.

RAMCAN.COL contains the Canadian column shapes.

RAMUK.COL contains the British column sections. RAMUK_CF.COL is the same as RAMUK.COL except that it contains the cold-formed HSS shapes.

RAMAS.COL contains the Australian column shapes

RAMINDIA.COL contains the Indian column shapes.

These tables can be modified (sizes reordered and regrouped, undesirable shapes deleted, etc.) or new tables created. The RAM Manager manual provides information about the tables and contains instructions needed for creating and modifying tables.

The Column Design Table to be used for a given model is assigned by selecting Criteria > Design Steel Tables in the RAM Manager.