Changing the Stud Configuration

If the beam is composite, the stud configuration will be shown for both Segmented and Uniform Stud Distribution. RAM Steel Beam Design automatically designs the beam partially composite.

Select either Segmented or Uniform options in the Stud Configuration group on the View/Update Beam dialog.
Type a number of studs to use in the Actual field.
Click Analyze.
To save this design, click Update Database.