The RAM Frame Steel Post-Processors are used to check steel beams, columns, braces and joints against the specification requirements of several steel design codes. The steel post-processors consist of the Standard Provisions Steel Post-Processor and the Seismic Provisions Steel Post-Processor.

The Standard Provisions Steel Post-Processor is utilized to check all frame steel members, and moment frame joints, according to the requirements of the selected steel design code. Specifically, the ability of the steel members to resist the applied gravity and lateral (including seismic) loads is checked.

The Seismic Provisions Steel Post-Processor is utilized to check all frame steel members according to the requirements of the selected seismic design code. These requirements ensure that the structure is well proportioned and detailed to resist seismic loads in a ductile and life-safe manner.

Chapter 2, Steel Standard Provisions Post-Processors , describes the powerful Standard Provisions Post-Processor used to check steel members and moment frame joints for a selected steel design code.

Chapter 3, Steel Standard Provisions Technical Notes , provides an explanation of the technical issues, assumptions, and code interpretations implemented in the Steel Standard Provisions Mode. It is critical that the engineer read and understands this chapter so as to be aware of how these assumptions affect the design.

Chapter 4, Steel Standard Provisions Reports , provides a detailed description of the information contained within the Standard Provisions report output.

Chapter 5, Steel Seismic Provisions Post-Processors , describes the powerful Seismic Provisions Post-Processor used to check steel members and moment frame joints for a selected seismic design code.

Chapter 6, Steel Seismic Provisions Technical Notes , provides an explanation of the technical issues, assumptions, and code interpretations implemented in the Steel Seismic Provisions Mode. It is critical that the engineer read and understands this chapter so as to be aware of how these assumptions affect the design.

Chapter 7, Steel Seismic Provision Reports , provides a detailed description of the information contained within the Seismic Provisions report output.