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RAM Manager
Introduction
Using the Documentation
The RAM Manager
To start the RAM Manager
Tip of the Day
RSS Feed
Database Operations
To create a new project
To open an existing project
Prevention of Multiple Users Editing
To save the project
To archive a model
To discard changes
To delete a database
Integration with ProjectWise
Prerequisites for Using Integration
To add a file to ProjectWise
To open a file stored in ProjectWise
To update ProjectWise server copy
To view ProjectWise document properties
To close a model opened from ProjectWise
Information about the Database
Model Status
Reset Status
Model Notes
3-D View
Using RAM Structural System Modules
To start the RAM Modeler
To start the RAM Steel Beam design module
To start the RAM Steel Column Design Module
To start RAM Frame
To start RAM Concrete
To start RAM Foundation
To start RAM Concept
To start RAM Connection
Model Status
Model Status Indicator in RAM Manager
An Overview of the Lights
Model Status Information for Specific Modules
Model Status within each Module
Reset Model Status
RAM Manager Reports
License Management
To change report preferences
To generate a CIS/2 file
To exit RAM Manager
Technical Support
Database Criteria
To specify member loads criteria
To edit self-weight and self-mass criteria
To select a master steel table
To select design steel tables
To select concrete design tables
To specify Eurocode factors
To specify Canada parameters
To specify BS 5950 parameters
To specify Australia parameters
To select model units
Bentley iTwin
iTwin Services
Create a New iTwin Repository
Update an Existing iTwin Repository
Create a New RAM Structural System Model from an iTwin Repository
Update a RAM Structural System Model from an iTwin Repository
iTwin Analytical Synchronizer
Errors During iTwin Operations
Current Limitations and Considerations
Data
ProjectWise Project Association
To Associate a ProjectWise Project with Your File
To Disassociate a ProjectWise Project from a File
Assign Project dialog
Register a ProjectWise Project
RAM Manager Output
To select the report format
To generate a general criteria report
To generate an echo of input data
To generate a gravity beam loads report
Loading Information - Point Loads
Loading Information - Line Loads
To generate a gravity column loads report
To generate a gravity wall loads report
To generate a frame loads report
To generate foundation loads reports
RAM Manager DXF Files
To generate a steel floor framing drawing
To generate a concrete beam schedule drawing
To generate a column and footing schedule
To generate concrete wall drawings
DXF File Viewer
Customizing the RAM Structural System
To modify the program defaults
Modifying Defaults on a Project-by-Project Basis
RAM Structural System Tables
Metal Deck Tables
Metal Deck Table File Format
Master Steel Tables
Master Steel Table File Format
Design Steel Tables
Column Design Steel Table Format
Beam Design Steel Table Format
Steel Joist Tables - Standard Joists
Steel Joists Table - Constant Shear Joists
C-Beam Tables - Castellated
C-Beam Tables - Cellular
Westok Cellular Beam Tables
Connection Check Tables
Concrete Reinforcement Tables
Concrete Reinforcement Table Format
Pan Form Tables
Pan Form Table Format
RAM Frame Response Spectra Tables
RAM Modeler Story Label File
Fabricators and Suppliers
CIS/2 and the CIS Translator
The CIMsteel Integration Standards
RAM CIS/2 Export Translator
The RAM Steel Table Editor
RAM Structural System Steel Tables
Using the Steel Table Editor
To open the Steel Table Editor
Open a Table
Add
Edit
Reorder Sections in a Table
Delete
Save a Table
Steel Table Editor
Master Steel Table
Beam Steel Table
Column Steel Table
RAM Data Extractor
The Data
The Extractor Tool
Units
SQLite Column Header Naming Convention
Criteria Tables
Geometry Tables
Gravity Results Tables
Loads Tables
Menus
File menu
Open dialog
Delete dialog
Save as Archive dialog
Model Status dialog
Criteria menu
Criteria - Member Loads dialog
Self-Weight dialog
Master Table Selection dialog
Beam Design Steel Tables
Column Design Steel Tables
Design Tables Selection dialog
Concrete Tables Selection dialog
Eurocode Factors dialog
Canada Parameters dialog
BS 5950 Parameters dialog
Australia Parameters dialog
Model Units dialog
Model menu
Design menu
RAM Concept dialog
Post-Processing menu
DXF File Generation dialog
DXF File Color/Layer Options dialog
DXF File Beam Label Options dialog
DXF File Text Options dialog
DXF File Miscellaneous dialog
DXF Column And Footing Schedule
DXF Base Plan Text Options dialog
DXF Base Plan Miscellaneous Options dialog
Concrete Wall Drawing Settings dialog
Tools menu
Report Preferences dialog
View menu
Toolbars Configuration dialog
Help menu
Bentley Cloud Services menu
RAM Modeler
Introduction
RAM Modeler Basics
To start the RAM Modeler
Getting the Current Version and Copyright Information.
Gravity Versus Lateral Members
Model Types
Materials
Steel
Steel Joists
Concrete
Other
Smartbeam
Westok CELLBEAM
Layout Types
Why Floor Types?
Adding a Floor Type
Changing a Floor Type Name
Deleting a Floor Type
Selecting a Floor Type
Story Data
Add a Story
Delete a Story
Change a Story
Change Multiple Stories
Grids and Grid Systems
Creating and Using Grids Systems
Creating and Using Grids in a Grid System
Moving Grids in a Grid System
Selecting Grid Systems
Creating and Using Construction Grids
Basic Features of the Modeler
The Toolbars
The primary toolbar
The Layout toolbar
The Member Specific Toolbars
The Layout - Slab toolbar
The Layout - Loads toolbar
Material menu
The Status Bar
Undo Command
Zooming and Scrolling
The Cursor
Reference Layout Types
Snap Points
Hot Keys and the Right Mouse Button
Keyboard Mode Coordinate Entry
Display Options
RAM Modeler Units
Plan and Elevation Modeling
3-D View
Member Numbers
Find Member
Measure Distance
Frame Numbers
Model Notes
Data Checking a Model
Align Members
Update Beam Supports
Saving a Model
Copying a Model
Misc
Issuing a Command in Fence Mode
Limiting Effective Flange Width
Status Bar Messages
Indicator Lights on the Status Bar
The Basics
The Right Mouse Button and the D Key
The "M" Key
The "Tab" Key
Exiting the RAM Modeler
Modeling in Plan Mode
Overview: The Recommended Sequence of Operations
Copying Floor Types
Importing a DXF file
Sloping Framing
Modeling Sloping Framing
Working with Different Materials
Working with PropTables
To add a beam, column, or brace section property
Gravity Load Properties
Live Load Reduction
Snow Load Properties
Decking PropTable
Adding a Composite Decking Property
Self-Weight
Adding a Noncomposite Decking Property
Adding a Concrete Slab Property
Deleting a Decking Property
Changing a Decking Property
Saving the Modifications
Specifying Steel and Synthetic Fibres
Specifying FibreFlor Fibres with Corus Deck
Specifying Dramix Fibres with Kingspan Deck
Adding Diaphragm Stiffness Modifiers
Working with Columns
Eccentricities
Working with Beams
To add a web opening
To change a web opening
Working with Joists
Working with C-Beam
Working with Westok Cellular Beams
Working with Horizontal Braces
Working with Walls
To add a concrete wall on-grid
To add an other wall on-grid
Changing the Properties of Concrete Walls
Changing the Properties of 'Other' Walls
Walls - Add Off-Grid: Beam to Beam [Dist, Dist]
Walls - Add Off-Grid: Beam to Beam [Dist, Angle]
Walls - Add Off-Grid: Beam to Column
Walls - Add Off-Grid: Column to Beam
To modify wall eccentricities
Working with Foundations
Single Column Footings
Continuous Footings
Mat Foundations
Working with Slabs
Slab Edges
Slab Openings
Penetrations
Deck Assignment
One-Way and Two-way Slabs
Drop Caps
Decks on Sloping Framing
To assign decking
Add Decking - Add
Add Decking - Whole Floor
To change a decking assignment
To change a deck polygon
To delete decking
To show decking properties
Working with Gravity Loads
Point Loads
Line Loads
Surface Loads
Loads on Sloping Framing
Working with Snow Loads
Making Assignments in Plan Mode
Modeling in Elevation Mode
Getting into Elevation Mode
Working with Different Materials
Working with Nodal Loads
Working with Columns and Beams
Working with Walls
Working with Wall Openings
To add a wall opening
To modify a wall opening
To delete a wall opening
To show wall opening details
Working with Braces
Making Assignments in Elevation Mode
Exiting Elevation Mode
Menus
File menu
Edit menu
Material menu
PropTable menu
Concrete Column Section Properties dialog
Deleting a Concrete Column Section
Changing a Concrete Column Section
Saving the Modifications
Other Column Section Properties dialog
Deleting an 'Other' Column Section
Changing an 'Other' Column Section
Saving the Modifications
Concrete Beams Section Properties dialog
Deleting a Concrete Beam Section
Changing a Concrete Beam Section
Saving the Modifications
Other Beams Sections Properties dialog
Deleting an 'Other' Beam Section
Changing an 'Other' Beam Section
Saving the Modifications
Deck/Slab Property Information dialog
Surface Load Properties dialog
Adding a Surface Load Property
Deleting a Surface Load Property
Changing a Surface Load Property
Line Load Properties dialog
Adding a Line Load Property
Deleting a Line Load Property
Changing a Line Load Property
Saving the Modifications
Construction Dead Load
Point Load Properties dialog
Adding a Point Load Property
Deleting a Point Load Property
Changing a Point Load Property
Snow Load Properties dialog
Adding a Snow Load Property
Deleting a Snow Load Property
Changing a Snow Load Property
Lateral Load Cases dialog
Add a Nodal Load Case
Change a Nodal Load Case:
Delete a Nodal Load Case:
Nodal Load Properties dialog
To add a nodal load
Change a Nodal Load:
Delete a Nodal Load:
Pressure Load Properties dialog
Layout menu
Layout > Type menu
Layout - Type - Copy
Layout - Type - Select
Layout - Import DXF
Layout > Grids menu
Create/Edit Grid Systems dialog
Select Grid Systems dialog
Create Construction Grids dialog
Add a Construction Grid Parallel to a Beam/Wall
Add a Construction Grid Parallel to an Existing Grid
Add a Construction Grid Through a Point at an Angle
Add a Construction Grid Through Two Points
Deleting Construction Grids
Add, Delete or Edit Grids
Adding Individual Grid Lines:
Grid Angle
Radial Distance
Generating Equally Spaced Grid Lines
Changing a Grid
Deleting a Grid
Moving a Grid
Saving the Modifications
X and Y Tabs
Radial and Circular Tabs
Layout - Grids - Create/Edit
Moving Grids and Data
Grid Coordinates
Grid Labels
Display Label
Extents
Layout > Columns menu
Adding a Concrete Column Section
Adding an 'Other' Column Section
Layout - Columns - Add On-Grid
Layout - Columns - Add Off-Grid
Adding Steel Columns Off-Grid
Adding Concrete Columns Off-Grid
Adding 'Other' Columns Off-Grid
Layout - Columns - Move Column
Keyboard Mode Coordinate Entry
Layout - Columns - Offset
Layout - Columns - Assign Rigid Links
Layout - Columns - Delete
Layout - Columns - Change Properties
To Change Properties of Steel Columns:
To Change Properties of Concrete Columns:
To Change Properties of 'Other' Columns:
Layout - Columns - Change Materials
Material menu
Layout - Columns- Show
Layout - Columns - LL Reduction
Layout - Columns - Modify Elevation
Layout - Columns - Assign Eccentricity
Layout - Columns - Assign Frame Fixity
Layout - Columns - Assign Size
Layout - Columns - Clear Size
Layout - Columns - Text
Layout > Beams / Joists / C-Beam menu
Adding a Concrete Beam Section
Adding an 'Other' Beam Section
Layout - Beams - Add Cantilevers
Input Value as Cantilever Length
Input Value as an Intercept of the Cantilever End
Layout - Beams - Add Generation
Defining Steel Beam Properties
Defining Concrete Beam Properties
Layout - Beams - Add Off-Grid
Defining 'Other' Beam Properties
Defining Smartbeam Properties
Defining Westok CELLBEAM Properties
Beams - Add Off-Grid: Beam to Beam [Dist, Dist]
Beams - Add Off-Grid: Beam to Beam [Dist, Angle]
Beams - Add Off-Grid: Beam to Column
Beams - Add Off-Grid: Column to Beam
Beams - Add Off-Grid: Parallel to Beam
Layout - Beams - Add On-Grid
Defining Steel Beam Properties
Defining Concrete Beam Properties
Defining 'Other' Beam Properties
Layout - Beams - Assign Beam Fixity
Layout - Beams - Assign Size
PropTable menu
Layout - Beams - Brace Points
Layout - Beams - Change Materials
Layout - Beams - Change Properties
Changing the Properties of Steel Beams
Changing the Properties of Concrete Beams
Changing the Properties of 'Other' Beams
Layout - Beams - Clear Size
Layout - Beams - Delete
Layout - Beams - Move
Layout - Beams - Offset
Layout - Beams - Assign Rigid Links
Layout - Beams - Show
Layout - Beams - Web Openings
Web Opening Layout Mode dialog
Change Web Opening Mode dialog
Web Opening Delete Mode dialog
Web Opening Show Mode dialog
Layout - Beams/Joists - Deflect Criteria
Layout - Beams/Joists - Size Restriction
Options - Show Size Restrictions
Layout - Beams/Joists - LL Reduction
Layout - Beams - Modify Stub Cantilever Slope
Layout - Beams/Joists - Steel Table
Layout - Joists
Layout - Joists - Add On-Grid
Layout - Joists - Add Off-Grid
Joists - Add Off-Grid: Beam to Beam [Dist, Dist]
Joists - Add Off-Grid: Beam to Beam [Dist, Angle]
Joists - Add Off-Grid: Beam to Column
Joists - Add Off-Grid: Column to Beam
Layout - Joists - Add Cantilevers
Layout - Joists - Add Generation
Crosshairs
Layout - Joists - Change Materials
Layout - Joists - Assign Size
Layout - Joist - Clear Size
Layout - Joists - Delete
Layout - Joists - Show
Layout - Beams/Joists - Size Restriction
Layout - Beams/Joists - Steel Table
Layout - Beams/Joists - Deflect Criteria
Layout - Beams/Joists - LL Reduction
C-Beam
C-Beam - Further Information
Defining Smartbeam Properties
Layout - Smartbeam - Assign Duct Size
Changing the Properties of Smartbeams
Do and S
dt and e
Westok CELLBEAM
Changing the Properties of Westok CELLBEAM
Westok CELLBEAM - Further Information
Defining Westok CELLBEAM Properties
Layout - Westok CELLBEAM - Assign Size
Layout - Westok CELLBEAM - Clear Beam Size
Layout - Westok CELLBEAM - Assign Cell Size
Layout - Westok CELLBEAM - Clear Cell Size
Layout - Westok CELLBEAM - Assign Anchor Cell
Layout - Westok CELLBEAM - Assign Duct Size
Layout Beams - Add Pan Joist/Beam
Layout - Beams - Delete Cantilevers
Layout > Horizontal Braces menu
Layout - Horizontal Braces - Add On-Grid
Layout - Horizontal Braces - Add Off-Grid
Layout - Horizontal Braces - Delete
Layout - Horizontal Braces - Change Properties
Changing the Properties of Steel Horizontal Braces
Changing the Properties of Concrete Horizontal Braces
Changing the Properties of 'Other' Horizontal Braces
Layout - Horizontal Braces - Change Materials
Layout - Horizontal Braces - Show
Layout - Horizontal Braces - Brace Points
Layout - Horizontal Braces - Assign Frame Fixity
Layout - Horizontal Braces - Assign Size
Layout > Walls menu
Add <material> Wall Off-Grid Mode dialog
Walls - Add Off-Grid: Beam to Beam [Dist, Dist]
Walls - Add Off-Grid: Beam to Beam [Dist, Angle]
Walls - Add Off-Grid: Beam to Column
Walls - Add Off-Grid: Column to Beam
Add <material> Wall Generation Mode dialog
Move Walls dialog
Layout - Walls - Delete
Layout - Walls - Change Materials
Layout - Walls - Change Properties
Layout - Walls - Show
Add Wall Openings dialog
Change Wall Openings dialog
Wall Openings Delete Mode dialog
Show Wall Openings dialog
Wall <material> Live Load Reduction dialog
Modify Wall Elevation dialog
Assign Wall Eccentricity dialog
Layout > Slab menu
Layout - Slab - Slab Edge
Model Types
Add a Slab Edge
Delete a Slab Edge
Show a Slab Edge
Layout - Slab - Slab Openings
Add a Slab Opening
Delete a Slab Opening
Show a Slab Opening
Layout - Slab - Slab Penetrations
Add a Slab Penetration
Delete a Slab Penetration
Change a Slab Penetration
Deck Assignment Mode dialog
Deck Properties - <deck type> dialog
Layout > Loads menu
Layout - Loads - Line
Add a Line Load Assignment
Changing Line Load Assignment
Deleting Line Load Assignment
Showing Line Load Assignment
Layout - Loads - Point
Add a Point Load Assignment
Change a Point Load Assignment
Delete a Point Load Assignment
Show a Point Load Assignment
Layout - Loads - Surface
Add a Surface Load Assignment
Change a Surface Load Assignment
Change a Surface Load Polygon
Delete a Surface Load Assignment
Show a Surface Load Assignment
Change Polygon Mode
Layout - Loads - Snow
Add a Snow Load Assignment
Change a Snow Load Assignment
Change a Snow Load Polygon
Delete a Snow Load Assignment
Show a Snow Load Assignment
Layout > Foundations menu
Foundations - Continuous - Add
Foundations - Continuous - Change Properties
Foundations - Continuous - Delete
Foundations - Continuous - Show
Add Single Column Footing
Change Single Column Footing Properties
Delete Single Column Foundation
Show Single Column Foundation
Mat Foundation Geometry Layout Mode dialog
Add a Mat Foundation Property Assignment
Change Mat Foundation Coordinates
Delete a Mat Foundation Property Assignment
Show a Mat Foundation Property Assignment
Change Mat Foundation Coordinates
Mat Foundation Assignment Mode dialog
Add a Mat Foundation Property Assignment
Change Mat Foundation Properties
Delete a Mat Foundation Property Assignment
Show a Mat Foundation Property Assignment
Change Mat Foundation Properties
Layout - Foundations - Modify Elevation
Modeling Continuous Footings
Layout > Braces menu
Layout - Braces - Add Special
Layout - Braces - Add Standard
Layout - Braces - Delete
Layout - Braces - Change Properties
Layout - Braces - Change Material
Layout - Braces - Show
Layout - Braces - Assign Frame Fixity
Layout - Braces - Assign Size
Layout > Lateral Loads menu
Layout - Nodal Loads
Add a Nodal Load Assignment:
Change a Nodal Load Assignment:
Delete a Nodal Load Assignment:
Show a Nodal Load Assignment:
Layout - Frame Numbers
Using Frame Numbers
Story menu
Story Data dialog
View menu
Zoom
View - Zoom Fence
View - Zoom - Full
View - Zoom - Zoom In
View - Zoom - Zoom Out
View - Zoom - Previous Zoom
View - Elevation Mode
View - 3D View
Find dialog
Measure Distance
View - Pen Color
Toolbar
View - Status Bar
Integrity menu
DataCheck
Align
Update Beam Supports
Options menu
Options - Change Units
Options - Reference Layout Types
Options - User Interface
Options - Scale Text
Options - Set Defaults
Options - Set Show Options
Options - Show Brace Points
Options - Show Fixity
Options - Show Property - Frame Numbers
Options - Show Property - Foundation Numbers
Options - Show Sizes
Options - Show Property
Options - Show Property - Beam Numbers
Options - Show Property - Column Numbers
Options - Show Property - Wall Numbers
Options - Show Property - Brace Numbers
Options - Show Property - Foundation Numbers
Options - Show Property - Column and Wall Elevations
Options - Show Property - Foundation Elevations
Options - Renumber Members
Options - Set Snap Points
Options - Show Web Openings
Options - Show Property
Options - Show Size Restrictions
Options - Show Member Lengths
RAM Steel Beam
Introduction
Designing Gravity Beams
Beam Design Tables
Invoking the Beam Design Module
Model Status
Saving the Model
Building the Framing Tables
Materials
The Toolbar
Model Notes
Find Beam
Beam Design Criteria
Steel Design Codes
Design Defaults
Deflection Criteria
Camber
Stud Criteria
Web Opening Criteria
Joist Criteria
Smartbeam Criteria
Bison Precast Units Criteria
Westok Cellular Beams Criteria
Assign
Ignore Rib Spacing
Deflection Criteria
Interactive Beam Design
Batch Beam Design
Freezing and Clearing Designs
Design Error Messages
Two-way Deck
Viewing Design Interaction Colors
Vibration Analysis
Viewing Designs and Other Beam Data
More Screen Display Options
Output Reports from the Beam Design Module
Exporting to Westok AutoMate
Importing from Westok AutoMate
Exporting to CMF Deck Design Software
Exiting the Beam Design Module
Web Openings
Nomenclature
Modeling Web Openings in Modeler
Design Criteria
Web Opening Design
Technical Notes
Design Guide #2
SCI Publication 068
SCI Publication 355
Opening and Stiffener Graphics
Reports
Echo of Input Data
Gravity Beam Design
Web Opening Summary
Floor Map
Modeling and Selecting Steel Joists
Joist Classifications
Standard Joists
Standard Joist Tables
Custom Joist Designations
Nonuniform Loads
References
Constant Shear Joist Tables
Joist Girders
Special Joists
Sloping Joists
Joist Depths
Modeling Steel Joists on the Modeler
Assigning Joist Sizes
Overview
Assigning Joist Sizes in Modeler
Design of Joists with assigned sizes
Output
Using SJI Virtual Joist Girder Tables
C-Beam Design
Nomenclature
Modeling C-Beam
Material
Ducts
Assigning C-Beam Sizes
C-Beam Design
Criteria
View/Update
Beams with Transfer Columns
Reports
Vibration
DXF
C-Beam Technical Notes
Compression Flange Bracing
Contact
Steel Design Codes for C-Beam
Castellated Beam Design Procedures
AISC 360 ASD Design Procedure
AISC 360 LRFD Design Procedure
ASD Design Procedure (9th Edition)
LRFD Design Procedure (3rd Edition)
Deflection
Cellular Beam Design Procedures
AISC 360 ASD Design Procedure
AISC 360 LRFD Design Procedure
ASD Design Procedure (9th Edition)
LRFD Design Procedure (3rd Edition)
Deflection
Bison Precast Units
Deck Properties
Criteria
Technical Notes
Precast Units
Gap
Effective Width of Compression Area
Shear Stud Capacity
Contact
Steel and Synthetic Fibres
Dramix
FibreFlor
Modeling
Deck Table
Composite Beam Design
Dramix
FibreFlor
Gravity Beam Design Report
Transverse Reinforcement Check Report
Westok CELLBEAM
Nomenclature
Modeling Cellular Beams
Material
Assign Duct Size
Assign Anchor Cell
Assigning Sizes
Design Tables Selection
Westok Cellular Beam Design
Criteria
View/Update
Reports
Vibration
DXF
Westok Cellular Beam Technical Notes
Design Procedure
Deflection
Interaction of Axial Load, Bending Moment and Shear Force
Influence of Asymmetry of Openings
Concrete Shear Capacity
Degree of Shear Connection
Exporting to Westok AutoMate
Exported Data
Customizing Automate Export File for Steel Beams
Importing frpm Westok AutoMate
Technical Notes
Building Codes
Steel Design Codes for Steel Beams
Member Loads
Load Properties
Self-Weight Calculations
Effects of Sloping Framing
Effects of Deck Type
Effects of Deck Orientation
Loads on Slab Edges in One-way Decks
Openings and Penetrations
Positive Loads, Negative Loads, and Skip Loading
Live Load Reduction
IBC 2000 - 2018
BOCA
SBC
UBC
NBC of Canada
BS 6399
Eurocode
Australian / New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1170.1:2002
China GB 50009-2001
Hong Kong Building Regulation
IS 800-07
Live Load Reduction in RAM Frame
Gravity Loads on Walls
Models with Hanging Columns
Load Combinations
Design Yield Strength
Steel Material Properties
Cross Section Classification
Error Messages
Composite Beam Design
Limiting Effective Flange Width
Calculating Effective Flange Width
Orientation
Effect of Slab and Deck Change
Shear Stud Connectors
Stresses - ASD
Capacities - Tolerances
Capacities - AISC 360 (ASD and LRFD), LRFD 3rd
Capacities - Eurocode
Capacities - CAN/CSA-S16-01 / S16-09
Capacities - BS 5950
Capacities - AS 2327.1
Capacities - IS 800-07
Noncomposite Beam Design
CAN/CSA-S16
BS 5950:1990
BS 5950:2000
AS 4100-98
IS 800-07
Cantilevers
Stub Cantilevers
Offset Beams
Unbraced Length
AISC
Eurocode
CAN/CSA-S16-01 / S16-09
BS 5950
AS 4100
IS 800-07
Deflection
AISC 360, AISC LRFD 3rd and AISC ASD 9th
CAN/CSA-S16-01 / S16-09
BS 5950
Eurocode
AS 2327.1
Camber
Shear
Optimization
Size and Depth Limitation
User-Defined Rolled and Built-up Shapes
Steel Joists
SMARTBEAM
Vibration Analysis
Overview
Design Guide #11 and FloorVibe
Bay Classification
FloorVibe
Vibration Analysis
Steel Beams
Steel Joists
Smartbeams
Walls
SCI P354 and FloorVibeUK
Bay Classification
FloorVibeUK
Vibration Analysis
Steel Beams
Walls
Vibration Analysis - Original Method
Overview
Theoretical Background
Assumptions and Limitations
Perceptibility
Vibration, Frequency and BS 5950
Beam Design Output
Floor Map
Beam Design - Allowable Stress Design (AISC ASD 9th)
Page Heading
Span Information
Section Properties
Composite Properties (for composite design)
Loading Information - Point Loads
Loading Information - Applied Moments
Loading Information - Line Loads
Shear
Moments
Reactions
Deflections - Center Span
Deflections - Cantilever
Torsion
Beam Design - AISC 360 (ASD/LRFD), LRFD 3rd
Span Information
Composite Properties
Shear (Ultimate)
Moments (Ultimate)
Beam Design - CAN/CSA-S16-01
Page Heading
Span Information
Section Properties
Composite Properties (Composite Beams)
Loading Information - Point Loads
Loading Information - Applied Moments
Loading Information - Line Loads
Shear
Moments
Tension Flange Stress
Reactions
Deflections
Beam Design - BS 5950
Page Heading
Span Information
Section Properties
Composite Properties (Composite Beams)
Loading Information - Point Loads
Loading Information - Line Loads
Load Combinations
Shear
Moments
Flange Stress
Reactions
Vibration
Deflections
Transvers Reinforcing
Beam Design - Eurocode
Input Factors
Composite Properties
Load Combinations
Shear
Moments
Controlling
Transverse Reinforcing
Beam Design - AS 4100/AS 2327.1
Page Heading
Span Information
Section Properties
Composite Properties (Composite Beams)
Loading Information - Point Loads
Loading Information - Applied Moments
Loading Information - Line Loads
Load Combinations
Shear
Moments
Flange Stress
Reactions
Deflections
Beam Design - IS 800-07
Joist Selection
Design Loads
Deflections
Smartbeam Design - AISC 360-05 ASD (13th Edition)
Load Diagram
Smartbeam Design - AISC 360-05 LRFD (13th Edition)
Shear (Ultimate) - Gross
Shear (Ultimate) - Net
Shear (Ultimate) - Horizontal
Web Post Buckling
Smartbeam Beam Design - AISC ASD (9th Edition)
Composite Properties (for composite design)
Loading Information - Point Loads
Loading Information - Applied Moments
Loading Information - Line Loads
Shear - Gross
Shear - Net
Shear - Horizontal
Web Post Buckling
Vierendeel
Moments
Reactions
Deflections - Center Span
Smartbeam Design - AISC LRFD (3rd Edition)
Shear (Ultimate) - Gross
Shear (Ultimate) - Net
Shear (Ultimate) - Horizontal
Web Post Buckling
Detailed Smartbeam Design
Beam Design Summary
Steel Beam Design Summary
Steel Joist Selection Summary
Smartbeam Design Summary
Westok Cellular Beam Design Summary
Web Opening Summary
Beam and Joist Reaction Summary
Beam and Joist Deflection Summary
Composite Beam Frequency Summary
Framing Check
Connection Check
Transverse Reinforcing Check
Beam Takeoff
Steel Beam Design Takeoff
Joist Selection Takeoff
Smartbeam Design Takeoff
Westok Cellular Beam Design Takeoff
Vibration Analysis
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RAM Steel Column
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Live Load Reduction
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RAM Frame
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UBC 1997
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Assign
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References
Analysis - Load Combinations Mode
Load Combinations
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Shear Wall Forces Module
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Implementation Details in RAM Frame - Analysis Mode
Story Forces: Wind
ASCE 7-16
Design Wind Pressures: Enclosed and Partially Enclosed Rigid and Flexible Buildings (Section 27.3-1)
Pressure on Parapets (Section 27.3.4)
Gust Effects (Section 26.11)
Frequency Determination (Section 26.11.2)
Design Wind Load Cases (Section 27.3.5)
Minimum Design Wind Loads (Section 27.1.5)
ASCE 7-10
Design Wind Pressures: Enclosed and Partially Enclosed Rigid Buildings
Design Wind Pressures: Enclosed and Partially Enclosed Flexible Buildings
Pressure on Parapets
Minimum Design Wind Loads
Natural Frequency
Design Wind Load Cases
IBC 2006/2009
IBC 2003
IBC 2000
NBC of Canada 2015
NBC of Canada 2010
NBC of Canada 2005
NBC of Canada 1995
BS 6399: Part 2: 1997
Eurocode EN 1991-1-4:2005
Basic Wind Velocity (vb): Section 4.2
Mean Wind Velocity (vm(z)): Section 4.3.1
Wind Turbulence (Iv(z)): Section 4.4
Peak Velocity Pressure (qb(z)): Section 4.5
Wind Pressure on Surface: Section 5.1
Definition of Reference Height ze in calculation of Wind Pressure we
Wind Forces: Section 5.2
Structural Factor, cscd: Section 6
Eccentric Load Cases
Final Remarks about the Implementation
Eurocode EN 1991-1-4:2005 UK NA
Basic Wind Velocity (vb): Section 4.2
Mean Wind Velocity (vm(z)): Section 4.3.1
Peak Velocity Pressure (qb(z)): NA.2.17
Wind Pressure on Surface: Section 5.1
Definition of Reference Height ze in calculation of Wind Pressure we
Wind Forces: Section 5.2
Structural Factor, cscd: Section 6 & NA.2.20
Eccentric Load Cases
Final Remarks about the Implementation
Eurocode
China GB5001-2001
AS/NZS 1170.2:2002
IS 875-3 (1987)
Story Forces: Seismic/Dynamic
ASCE 7-16
Seismic Base Shear (Section 12.8-1)
Calculation of Cs for Site Class D and S1 > 0.2
Maximum SDS Value in Determination of Cs and Ev (Section 12.8.1.3)
Period Determination (Section 12.8-2)
Approximate Fundamental Period (Section 12.8.2.1)
Vertical Distribution of Seismic Forces (Section 12.8.3)
Inherit Torsion (Section 12.8.4.1)
Accidental Torsion (Section 12.8.4.2)
Amplification of Accidental Torsional Moment (Section 12.8.4.3)
Period for Computing Drift (Section 12.8.6.2)
P-Delta Effects (Section 12.8.7)
Seismic Design Category (Section 11.6)
Response Spectra Analysis
ASCE 7-10
Approximate Fundamental Period: Ta
Fundamental Structure Period: T
Seismic Base Shear: V
Vertical Distribution of Seismic Base Shear
Inherit Torsion
Accidental Torsion
Amplification of Accidental Torsional Moment
Minimum Base Shear for Computing Drift
Seismic Design Category (Section 11.6)
Response Spectra Analysis
IBC 2006/2009
IBC 2003
IBC 2000
NBC of Canada 2015
NBC of Canada 2010
NBC of Canada 2005
NBC of Canada 1995
China GB5001-2001
AS 1170.4-2007
IS 1893 (Part 1): 2002, 5th Revision
Response Spectra Analysis
Equivalent Static Method
IS 1893 (Part 1): 2016, 6th Revision
Response Spectra Analysis
Equivalent Static Method
EN 1998-1:2004 + A1:2013
Design Spectrum for Elastic Analysis (Section 3.2.2.5)
Lateral Force Method of Analysis (Section 4.3.3.2)
Response Spectra Analysis
Live Load Reduction
IBC 2000 - 2018
BOCA
SBC
UBC
NBC of Canada
BS 6399
Eurocode
Australian / New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1170.1:2002
China GB 50009-2001
Hong Kong Building Regulation
IS 800-07
Live Load Reduction in RAM Frame
Material Properties
Steel Material Properties
Concrete Material Properties
Section Properties
ACI 318 - 99
Eurocode 1992-1-1
CSA A23.3-94
BS8110 Part 1
Redundancy Factors
Notional Load
Wind Tunnel Test Wind Load
Technical Notes
Finite Element Analysis Library
Coordinate Systems
Global Coordinate System
Local Coordinate System
Sloping Framing
Sign Convention
Applied Loads
Member Forces
Wall Forces Considering Sloping Framing
Wall Group Forces
Reactions
Displacements
Modeling Shear Walls
Meshing Walls
Walls at Foundation Level
Loads Located in Wall Openings
Final Remark on Calculating Reactions at Wall Foundation Nodes
Remarks on Meshing Walls
Member Gravity Loads
Load Properties
Self-Weight Calculations
Self-Mass Calculations
Effects of Sloping Framing
Loads on Slab Edges
Openings and Penetrations
Positive Loads, Negative Loads, and Skip Loading
Gravity Loads on Walls
Penthouse / Mechanical Levels
Loads on Stub Cantilevers
Partition Loads
Eccentric Moments on Walls
Element Stiffness Formulations
Beam Element Formulation
Column Element Formulation
Brace Element Formulation
Wall Element Formulation
Assembly of Stiffness and Mass Coefficients
Solution Techniques
Static Analysis
Dynamic Analysis
Eigenvalue Problem
Load Dependent Ritz Vectors
Arnoldi/Lanczos Eigenvalue Solution
Response Spectra Analysis
Accidental Torsion in Dynamic Analysis
Boundary Conditions
Internal Releases
Joint Face Distance and Rigid End Zones
Joint Face Distance for Beams
Joint Face Distance for Columns
Effective Lengths and Reduction Factors
Loads within Rigid End Zone Lengths
Beams Spanning in Rigid End Zones
Analysis with Rigid, Semirigid and Pseudo-Flexible Diaphragms
Rigid Floor Diaphragms
In-Plane Stiffness
Sloping Framing Effect
User Defined Seismic and Wind Load Cases
Analysis with Two-way Decks
Pseudo-Flexible Floor Diaphragms
Semirigid Floor Diaphragms
In-plane Stiffness
Eccentric Loading
Eccentric Seismic and Response Spectra Load Cases on Semirigid Diaphragms
Eccentric Wind Load Cases on Semirigid Diaphragms
Wind, Seismic and Response Spectra Load Cases
User Defined Seismic Load Cases
User Defined Wind Load Case
Gravity and Other Load Cases
Drift Calculations
Sloped Diaphragm Modeling
Analysis with Two-way Slabs
Diaphragm Out-of-Plane Stiffness
Diaphragm Meshing and Loads on Meshed Diaphragms
Diaphragm Boundary
Hard Node Density Factor
Loads on Diaphragms (Physical and Mass Loads)
Dead and Mass Loads on Sloped Diaphragms
Mesh Control Parameters
Closing Remarks on Diaphragm Meshing
Eigenvalue Analysis with Meshed Diaphragms: Distributed Mass Idealization
P-Delta Effects
Non-iterative P-Delta Method
Preliminary P-Delta Analysis Method
P-Delta Loads
Closing Remarks for P-Delta Analysis
Analysis with Tension-Only Members
Tension-Only Design
Analysis with Buckling Restrained Braces
Axial Stiffness Modifier
Design of Buckling Restrained Braces
Generic Buckling Restrained Braces
CoreBrace Buckling Restrained Braces
Star Seismic Buckling Restrained Braces
Braces in Gravity Load Cases Analysis
Beams with End Connections
Standard Connection
Springs Connection
Custom Connection
Reduced Beam Section (RBS) Connection
SidePlate Connection
SidePlate Table
Analytical Modeling Details
Geometric Compatibility
DuraFuse Connection
Yield-Link Connection
Beam Connections with Rigid End Zones
Member Offset
Modeling of Coupling Beams for Shear Walls
Deep Coupling Beams
Slender Coupling Beams
Moderately Deep Coupling Beams
Center of Rigidity Calculation
Diaphragm Cross-Section Forces
Diaphragm Stiffness Modifiers
Construction Stage Analysis
Concrete Models for Time-Dependant Material Effects
Age Adjusted Effective Modulus (AAEM) Method
Creep and Shrinkage Strains in Construction Stage Analysis
Linear Principle of Creep Strain Superposition
References
Analysis of Tilt-up Walls
Modeling Beam-Column Intersection by Panel Zone Element and Rigid Links
Wind Pressure and Inertia Loads on Wall
Limitations of RAM Frame
RAM Frame Error Messages
Geometry and Modeling Errors and Warnings
Load Generation Warning
Static Analysis Errors
Dynamic Analysis Errors
Pseudo-Flexible Diaphragm Warning
Semirigid Diaphragm Warning
References
Reports - Load Cases Mode
Report Destination
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Select Cases
Model Data
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Section Properties
Frame Members
Gravity Wall and Gravity Column Spring Properties
Semirigid Diaphragm Properties
Nodes
Analysis Log
Criteria, Mass and Exposure
Criteria
Diaphragm Mass Data
Story Mass Data
Wind Exposure Data
Story Gravity Loads Data
Pseudo-Flexible Diaphragm Properties
Exposure Boundaries
Loads and Applied Forces
Load Case
Applied Diaphragm Forces
Applied Story Forces
Nodal Loads
Nodal Load Case
Nodal Load Definition
Applied Nodal Loads
Merged Loads
Gravity Loads
Criteria
Load Cases
Applied Gravity Loads
Loading Information - Column Point Loads
Loading Information - Beam and Wall Line Loads
Loading Information - Beam and Wall Point Loads
Gravity Loads (Two-Way Deck)
Member Forces
Member Information
Input Parameters
Load Cases
Member Forces
Wall Group Forces
Member Force Summary
Member Force Envelope
Stresses and Internal Forces Summary
Reactions
Reactions Envelope
Spring Forces
Building Story Shear
Frame Story Shear
Story Displacements
Nodal Displacements
Periods and Modes
Frequencies and Periods
Modal Participation Factors
Modal Direction Factors
Modal Effective Mass Factors
%Mass:
%SumMass:
Mode Shapes
Centers of Rigidity
Diaphragm Section Forces
Redundancy Factors
Redundancy Factor Summary
ASCE 7 Stability Coefficients
Takeoff
Print Screen, Preview and Setup
Reports - Load Combinations Mode
Load Combinations
Member Forces
Wall Group Forces
Member Force Summary
Member Force Envelope
Reports - Shear Wall Forces Mode
Wall Section Forces
Wall Section Force Summary
Wall Section Force Envelope
Steel Postprocessing mode
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Joints
Material
Geometry
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Optimization
Beam with End Connections
Eurocode Criteria
Sidesway
Effective Length (ℓ/L)Factor
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Reduced Beam Section
CAN/CSA S16-01 / S16-09 / S16-14
K Factor
Flange Bracing
Column Moments
Axial Slenderness limits
Joints
Beam with End Connections
BS5950
Sidesway
Effective Length
Flange Bracing
Design
Column Moments
Joints
Reduced Beam Section
Australia AS4100 Criteria
Sidesway
Effective Length (ke) Factor
Flange Bracing
Column Moments
Joints
Reduced Beam Section
IS 800-07
Assign Menu
Columns
Size
Effective Length Factor
Flange Bracing
Unbraced Length
Beams
Effective Length
Flange Bracing
Unbraced Length
Reduced Beam Section (RBS)
Horizontal Braces
Size
Effective Length Factor
Flange Bracing
Unbraced Length
Braces
Size
Effective Length
Unbraced Length
Sidesway
Sway-Sensitive Design Method (BS5950:2000 Only)
Frame Numbers
Process Menu
Member View/Update
Member Code Check
Joint View/Update
Joint Code Check
The Design Process
Exiting and Changing Modes
Steel Standard Provisions Technical Notes
General
Steel Design Codes
Steel Shapes
Load Combinations
Sloping Beams
Cross Section Classification
Torsion
Tension Capacity
Compression Flange Bracing
Major Axis Bracing
Minor Axis Bracing
Beams - Lu for Axial
Beams - Lu for Bending
Columns - Unbraced Length
User Assigned Unbraced Length
Torsional and Flexural-Torsional Buckling
Horizontal Braces
Column Moments
Kinked Column Equivalent Uniform Moment
Member Code Check
AISC 360 (ASD and LRFD)
Direct Analysis Method
2nd Order Analysis
2nd Order Analysis by Geometric Stiffness Method
2nd Order Analysis by Amplified 1st Order Analysis
B1 Factor
B2 Factor
Notional Loads
Reduced Stiffness
Load Combinations
IBC 2009 / IBC 2006 / ASCE 7-05
Allowable Strength Design Combinations (ASD)
Load and Resistance Factor Design Combinations (LRFD)
Direct Analysis Validation Report
K-Factor
Connector Spacing for Double Angles
Buckling Restrained Braces (BRB)
Error Messages
ASD 9th / LRFD 3rd
Load Combinations
IBC 2000 / 2003
Allowable Stress Design Combinations (ASD)
Load and Resistance Factor Design Combinations (LRFD)
K-Factor
Round Bar Slenderness Limits
Design Yield Strength
Unbraced Bending Length
Connector Spacing for Double Angles
Buckling Restrained Braces (BRB)
Error Messages
BS5950:1990 / 2000
Cross Section Classification
Load Combinations
Non-Sway and Sway Sensitive (BS5950-1:2000)
Calculating Sway State per Load Combination
Calculating λcr per Load Combination (BS5950-1:2000)
Notional Loads in Load Combinations
Aligning Notional Load Cases with a Specific Direction
Effective Length (BS 5950-1:1990)
Effective Length (BS 5950-1:2000)
Moment Amplification (BS5950-1:2000)
Effective Length Method (2.4.2.7a)
Amplified Sway Method (2.4.2.7b)
P-Delta
Amplified Sway Factor Kamp
Design Yield Strength
Unbraced Bending Length
BS 5950-1:1990
Bending Capacity (BS5950-1:2000)
Section Capacity (BS5950-1:1990)
Section Capacity (BS5950-1:2000)
Web Shear Interaction (BS5950-1:2000)
Error Messages
BS5950-1:2000 Specific
CAN/CSAS16-01
Load Combinations
Effective Length
Design Yield Strength
Unbraced Bending Length
Bending Capacity
Section Capacity
Connector Spacing for Double Angles
Error Messages
CAN/CSA S16-09 / S16-14
Load Combinations
Effective Length
Design Yield Strength
Unbraced Bending Length
Bending Capacity
Section Capacity
Connector Spacing for Double Angles
Single Angles
Error Messages
EUROCODE
Load Combinations
Effective Length (ℓ/L)
Design Yield Strength
Unbraced Bending Length
Bending Capacity
Elastic Critical Moment
Error Messages
AS 4100-98
Analysis Method
Second Order Effects
2nd Order Analysis by Geometric Stiffness Method (P-Delta)
2nd Order Analysis by Amplified 1st Order Analysis
δb Factor
δs Factor
Notional Loads
Design Yield Strength
Load Combinations
AS/NZS 1170
Effective Length Ke-Factor
Design Assumptions
Connector Spacing for Double Angles
Error Messages
IS 800-07 WSD and LSD
Analysis Method
Notional Loads
Design Yield Strength
Load Combinations
Effective Length K-Factor
Error Messages
Joint Code Check
Assumptions and Limitations
Joint Forces
Joint Design
AISC –ASD 9th
AISC 360, LRFD 3rd
BS5950 Part 1 : 1990
CAN/CSA S16-01, S16-09, S16-14
Eurocode 3: BS EN 1993-1-8:2005
AS 4100-98
IS 800-07
Steel Standard Provisions Reports
Code Check Criteria
Load Combinations
AISC 360 Direct Analysis Validation
Design Code
Second-Order Analysis
Notional Loads
Reduced Stiffness
Member Code Check
AISC
Eurocode
CAN/CSA S16-01 / S16-09 / S16-14 Member Code Check
BS 5950 Member Code Check
AS 4100-98 Member Code Check
IS 800-07 Member Code Check
Member Check Summary
Criteria
Code Check Criteria
Load Combinations
Summary Results
Joint Code Check
Story Number
Joint Number
Final Design
Joint Data and Material Properties
Criteria
Results
Stiffener Design [AISC 9th Only]
Web Plate Details [AISC 9th Only]
BS5950 – Draft Amend, April 1998 / BS5950-1:2000
Final Design
Results
Stiffener Design
Eurocode 3: BS EN 1993-1-8:2005
Panel Zone
Stiffener Design
IS 800-07
Member Forces
Member Force Summary
Member Force Envelope
Steel Seismic Provisions Post-Processors
Modes
Load Combinations
Generated Load Combinations
Custom Load Combinations
Criteria
Codes
ASD/LRFD Criteria
Assign Menu
Frame Types
Frame Numbers
Process Menu
Member View/Update
Member Code Check
Joint View/Update
Joint Code Check
View/Update Result Icons
The Design Process
Exiting and Changing Modes
Steel Seismic Provisions Technical Notes
Load Combinations
Code Check
Assumptions and Limitations
Reduced Beam Section Check
AISC 2005/2010/2016 (ANSI 341-05/10/16) – ASD and LRFD
Limitations
§3.[B1] General Seismic Design Requirements
§4.[B2] Loads, Load Combinations, and Nominal Strengths
§6.[A3] Materials
§8.[D] Members
§9.[E3] Special Moment Frames (SMF)
§10. [E2] Intermediate Moment Frames (IMF)
§11.[E1] Ordinary Moment Frames (OMF)
§12.[E4] Special Truss Moment Frames (STMF)
§ [E5]. Ordinary Cantilever Column Systems (OCCS) - ANSI 341-10/16 ASD and LRFD
§ [E6]. Special Cantilever Column Systems (SCCS) - ANSI 341-10/16 ASD and LRFD
§13.[F2] Special Concentric Braced Frames (SCBF)
§14.[F1] Ordinary Concentrically Braced Frames (OCBF)
§15.[F3] Eccentrically Braced Frames (EBF)
§16.[F4] Buckling Restrained Braced Frame (BRBF)
AISC 2002 (ANSI 341-02) – LRFD
Limitations
§3. Seismic Design Categories
§4. Loads, Load Combinations, and Nominal Strengths
§6. Materials
§8. Members
§9. Special Moment Frames (SMF)
§10. Intermediate Moment Frames (IMF)
§11. Ordinary Moment Frames (OMF)
§12. Special Truss Moment Frames (STMF)
§13. Special Concentric Braced Frames (SCBF)
§14. Ordinary Concentrically Braced Frames (OCBF)
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RAM Concrete Beam
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Technical Notes - BS8110 Design Code
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Section 7.4.1.1 Minimum Bar Spacing
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Section 8.5.1 Design Strength of Reinforcement
Section 8.6.2.2 Modulus of Elasticity of Concrete Ec
Section 8.6.4 Modulus of Rupture of Concrete
Section 8.6.5 Density of Concrete
Section 10.1.2 Plane Sections Assumption
Section 10.1.3 Maximum Concrete Strain
Section 10.1.5 Tensile Strength of Concrete
Section 10.1.6 Concrete Stress-Strain Relationship
Section 10.5.1.1 Minimum Reinforcement for Beams
Section 10.5.2 (Ductility Check) Limitation of c/d
Section 10.6.1 Crack Control Parameter
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Section 10.9.1 Minimum Reinforcement for Columns
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Section 10.9.3 Minimum Number of Bars for Columns
Section 10.10.4 Column Resistance
Section 10.10.5 Minimum Reinforcement for Columns
Section 11.2.8.1 Minimum Shear Reinforcement Required
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Section 11.2.9.1 Shear Consideration Due to Torsion
Section 11.2.10 Effective Web Width
Section 11.3.1 Required Shear Resistance
Section 11.3.3 Maximum Shear Resistance by Concrete
Section 11.3.4 Shear Resistance by Concrete, Vc
Section 11.3.5.1 Shear Resistance by Steel, Vs
Section 11.3.6.4 Determination of β and θ
Section 11.3.8.1 Maximum Spacing of Transverse Reinforcement
Section 11.3.8.3 Maximum Spacing of Transverse Reinforcement
Sections 11.3.9.2 and 11.3.9.3 Longitudinal Reinforcement Due to Shear
Section 11.3.9.4 Compression Fan Reinforcement
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Section 11.3.10.2 Transverse Reinforcement for Torsion
Section 11.3.10.3 Reinforcement for Torsion
Section 11.3.10.4 Cross Sectional Dimensions to Avoid Crushing
Section 11.3.10.5 Determination of εx for General Method
Section 11.3.10.6 Longitudinal Reinforcement Due to Torsion
Section 12.2 Development of Deformed Bars in Tension
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Section 12.5 Development of Standard Hooks in Tension
Sections 12.11.1 and 12.11.2 Span Detailing
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RAM Concrete Column
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Section 11.2.10 Effective Web Width
Section 11.3.1 Required Shear Resistance
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Section 11.3.6.4 Determination of β and θ
Section 11.3.8.1 Maximum Spacing of Transverse Reinforcement
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Sections 11.3.9.2 and 11.3.9.3 Longitudinal Reinforcement Due to Shear
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Section 11.3.10.2 Transverse Reinforcement for Torsion
Section 11.3.10.3 Reinforcement for Torsion
Section 11.3.10.4 Cross Sectional Dimensions to Avoid Crushing
Section 11.3.10.5 Determination of εx for General Method
Section 11.3.10.6 Longitudinal Reinforcement Due to Torsion
Section 12.2 Development of Deformed Bars in Tension
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RAM Concrete Wall
Introduction
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Walls
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Wall Panels and Wall Panel Groups
Section Cuts
Manual Creation of Section Cuts
Automattic Generation of Section Cuts
Section Cut Conventions
Section Cut Local Coordinate System
Section Cut Forces
Strength Calculations
Axial-Flexural Strength
Shear Evaluation
Bar Pattern Templates
Bar Patterns
Design Process
Reinforcement Generation
Reinforcement Optimization
Coupling Beams
RAM Concrete Wall Commands
Criteria
Code
Design Criteria
General Criteria
Coupling Beam Criteria
Assign
Assign Wall Design Groups Dialog
Assign Autogenerated Section Cuts Dialog
Manually Add Section Cuts
Delete Section Cuts Dialog
Change Section Cut
Assign Hinge
Section Cut List Dialog
Assign Bar Pattern Templates Dialog
Assign Bar Patterns Dialog
Assign Manual Reinforcement
Assign Wall Panel Priority
Assign Wall Panel Clear Cover
Assign Wall Panel Reveal Depth
Assign Coupling Beams
Assign DXF Elevation Numbers
Edit Bar Pattern Templates Dialog
Load Combinations
Code Generated Combinations
User Defined
Advanced Load Combinations
Process
Design All
View/Update
Copy Reinforcing
Freeze Reinforcing
Clear Reinforcing
The View/Update Dialog
3-D View Pane
Stress Contours
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Information Pane
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Shear
Reinforcing
Boundary Elements
Coupling Beams
Design Warnings
Design Sketch Pane
Action/Status
Optimize
Analyze
Update Database
Reports
Status Bar
RAM Concrete Shear Wall Reports
Wall Design Group Properties
Wall Panel Properties
Section Cut Forces
Section Cut Forces - Horizontal
Section Cut Forces - Vertical
Section Cut Segment Forces
Getting Started Quickly
Basic Design Procedure Steps
Detailed Design Steps with Sample RSS Model
Tilt-Up Workflow
Wall Self-Weight Criteria
Modeling Tilt-Up Walls
Cracked Factor For Out-Of-Plane Bending
Assigning Wall Eccentricity
Apply Wall Pressure Loads
Analysis of Tilt-up Walls
Analysis Criteria
Second Order Analysis
Service Analysis
Design of Tilt-up Walls
ACI Technical Notes
Design Criteria
Clear Cover
Reinforcement Spacing Limits
Reinforcement Ratio Limits
Bar Placement
Axial/Flexural Strength
Special Boundary Element Check
Limiting Neutral Axis Calculation
Required Horizontal Extents of Boundary
Shear Strength
Coupling Beam Design
Flexural Strength
Shear Strength
Transverse Reinforcement
Diagonal Reinforcement
ACI-318 2014
ACI-318 2019
BS8110 Technical Notes
Design Criteria
Axial-Flexural Design
Shear Design
Assumptions
Methodology
Serviceability & Detailing Checks
Fire Resistance
Exposure
CP 65 Technical Notes
Differences between BS8110 and CP65
AS3600 Technical Notes
Design Criteria
Axial-Flexural Design
Shear Design
Assumptions
Methodology
Serviceability & Detailing Checks
Fire Resistance
Eurocode 2 Technical Notes
Axial-Flexural Design
Shear Design
Detailing and Serviceability Checks
GB 50010 Technical Notes
Limitations
Design Principles
Code Clauses Implemented
RAM Concrete Wall Menus
Criteria menu
Code
Code Checks
General Criteria
Assign menu
Assign Wall Design Groups
Section Cuts
Section Cuts - Add Automatically
Section Cuts - Add Manual
Section Cuts - Delete
Section Cuts - Change
Section Cuts - List
Hinge
Assign Bar Pattern Templates
Assign Bar Patterns
Assign Manual Reinforcement
Wall Panel Priority
Assign Wall Panel Clear Cover
Assign Wall Panel Reveal Depth
Assign Coupling Beam dialog
Assign Dxf Elevation Group Numbers dialog
Edit Bar Pattern Templates
Process menu
View/Update
View/Update - 3D View Pane
Mesh Options
Stress Contours
View/Update - Information Pane
View/Update - Design Sketch Pane
View/Update - Actions/Status
View/Update - Status Bar
View/Update - Boundary Elements
Freeze Reinforcing
Clear Reinforcing
View menu
Wall Panel Properties
RAM Foundation
Introduction
RAM Foundation Menus and Commands
Invoking the Foundation Module
Checking the Database Status
Foundation Status
Minimum Information Required by RAM Foundation
The Toolbars
File Toolbar
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Load Combination Toolbar
Process Toolbar
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Force Criteria
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Code Tab
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Spread/Continuous Tab
Pile/Pile Cap Tab
Assign
Soil
Base Plate Size
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Edit Piles
Surcharge
Load Combinations
Code Generated Combinations
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Process
Design All
View/Update
View/Update:Spread Footing
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View
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Performance Issues in RAM Foundation
Using the Soil Wizard
Overview
Creating a Table From a Formula:
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Exiting the Foundation Program
3 Data Processing Within RAM Foundation
Legal Framing Configurations in RAM Foundation
Spread and Pile Footings
Cotinuous Footings
Braces and Columns
Intersecting Members
Intersecting Foundations
Case of Two Cotinuous Footings Intersecting
Case of Spread
Gravity Forces Used by RAM Foundation
Forces from RAM Steel
Forces from RAM Concrete
Force from Material Specific Source
Gravity Wall Loads
Lateral Forces Used by RAM Foundation
Load Cases
Gravity and Lateral in the Same Model
Adding Dummy Dead and Live Load
Load Combinations
Gravity Members Only on a Foundation
Lateral Members Only on a Foundation
Gravity and Lateral Members on the Same Foundation
Effect of RAM Modeler on RAM Foundation
Gravity Loads
Column Sizes
Foundation on Floor Types used for Multiple Stories
Stepped Foundations
The Tolerance Factor for Contigous Foundations
Effect of RAM Steel on RAM Foundation
Column Sizes
Base Plates
Effect of RAM Frame on RAM Foundation
Column Sizes
Lateral Load Cases
4 Technical Notes: ACI 318
Concrete Design Codes
Table of Symbols
Sign Conventions
Soil Capacity and Stiffness
Reduced Base Plate Dimensions
Concrete Modulus of Elasticity
Analysis of Spread Footings for Soil Pressure
Soil Stress Calculation
Spread Footing Coordinate System
Self-Weight and Surcharge
Footing Eccentricities
Forces Used in Analysis
Analysis of Continuous Footings for Soil pressure
Beam Element Properties
Soil Spring Properties
Applied Loads
Design Forces
Analysis of Spread Footings for Stability
Overturning Moment
Net Uplift
Structual Design of Spread Footings
One-Way Shear in Spread Footings
Two-Way Shear in Spread Footings
Flexure in Spread Footings
Flexural Reinforcement Capacity
Spread Footing Design Example
Soil Stress
Overturning Safety Factor
One-Way Shear Check
Structural Design of Continuous Footings
One-Way Shear in Continuous Footings
Two-Way Shear in Continuous Footings
Longitudinal Flexure in Continuous Footings
Transverse Flexure in Continuous Footings
Spread Footing Optimization
Continuous Footing Optimization
ACI 318-99
ACI 318-02
ACI 318-19
Analysis and Design of Pile Cap Foundations
Concrete Design Code
Loading on Pile Cap
Initial Pile Cap Thickness
Pile Cap Analysis
Pile Capacity Checks
Beam Shear
Column Two-Way Shear
Single Pile Two-Way Shear
Two-Pile Group Two-Way Shear
Flexural Design
Designing Pile Caps for Pile Capacity
Triangular Pile Caps
Example Pile Design Verification
Pile Spacing Requirements
Maximum & Minimum Pile Forces
Check Column Punching Shear
Check One-Way Deep Beam Shear
References
Technical Notes: BS8110
Building Codes
Concrete Design Code
Table of Symbols
Sign Conventions
Soil Capacity
Reduced Base Plate Dimension
Concrete Modulus of Elasticity
Analysis of Spread Footings for Soil Pressure
Analysis of Continuous Footings for Soil Pressure
Analysis of Spread Footings for Stability
Spread Footing Optimization
Beam Shear Capacity
Two-Way Shear Capacity
Flexural Capacity
Reinforcement Development Length
Flexural Reinforcement Capacity
Reinforcement Distribution in Column Band
Structual Design of Continuous Footings
Beam Shear Capacity
Two-Way Shear Capacity
Flexure Capacity
Spread Footing Optimization
Optimization of Footing Dimensions
Optimization of Reinforcement
Continuous Footing Optimization
Optimization of Footing Dimensions
Optimization of Reinforcement
Analysis and Design of Pile Cap Foundations
Concrete Design Code
Initial Pile Cap Thickness
Beam Shear
Column Two-Way Shear
Single and Double Pile Two-Way Shear
Flexural Design
Example1 Truss Theory - Pile Cap Design Verification
References
Technical Notes CP65
Differences between BS8110 and CP65
7 RAM Foundation reports
Spread Footing Design Summary
Spread Footing Design
Footing Design
Loads
Concrete Capacity
Reinforcement
Soil Capacity
Pile Load Combination Forces
Pile Footing Design Summary
Pile Footing Design
Material Take Off
Concrete
Reinforcement
Load Combinations
Load Combination Forces
Load Case Forces
General Comments on Reports
Foundation Model Data
Spread Footing's Geometry/Continuous Footing's Gemometry
Spread Footing Material Properties/Continuous Footing Material Properties
Spread Footing's Supported Members/Continuous Footing's Supported Members
Criteria
Code
Design Method
Soil Definition
Continuous Foundation Design Envelope
Continuous Foundation Design
Footing Design
Reinforcement Layout
Concrete Capacity
Soil Capacity
RAM Foundation CONNECT Edition Help
RAM Foundation Help Contents
Foundation Member Color Coding
Indicator Lights on the Status Bar
File
Exit
File - Model Status
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Force from RAM Steel Analysis
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Design
Code Tab
Design Tab
Rebar Selection Tab
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Optimize
Optimization Criteria dialog Spread/Continuous tab
Optimization Criteria dialog Pile/Pile Cap tab
Assign
Soil Properties
Soil Table
Base Plate
Geometry - Spread Footing
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Geometry Pile Cap
Edit Piles
Edit Pile Configurations
Surcharge
Combinations
Load Combination Generator
Custom Combinations
Process
Design
View Update
Continuous Footing - Design Tab
Continuous Footing - Material Properties
Continuous Footings - Results Tab
Spread Footing - Design Tab
Spread Footing - Material Properties Tab
Spread Footing - Results Tab
Pile Cap - Design Tab
Pile Cap - Results Tab
Pile Cap - Material Properties Tab
Pile Cap - Warnings Tab
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Pile Footing Design Summary
Pile Combination Forces
Continuous Foundation Design
Continuous Foundation Envelope
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Geometry - Spread Footing
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Technical Support
Load Combinations Help
Introduction
The Load Combination Generator
Load Case Symbols
Generated Load Combinations
Generated Load Combinations
Custom Load Combinations
Entering Custom Combinations Manually
Creating Custom Combinations using Templates
Custom Load Combinations
Load Combination Templates
Template Format
ID:
NAME:
CONTROL1:
CONTROL2 and CONTROL5
CONTROL3:
CONTROL4:
Reserve Words
COMBINATIONS:
Dropping Combinations and Dropping Terms
Notional Loads
Creating Template Files
Copying and Editing Templates
Comments in the Template File
Testing the New Template
Errors
RAM Structural System Tutorial
Introduction
RAM Structural System Outline
RAM Manager
3-D Viewer
RAM Modeler
RAM Steel Beam Design
RAM Steel Column Design
RAM Frame
RAM Concrete
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RAM Manager
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Additional Commands
RSS Feeds
RAM Modeler
Floor Layout Type
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Concrete Beam and Column Section Properties
Concrete Column Layout
Concrete Wall Layout
Copy Floor Types
Concrete Beam Layout
Steel Column Layout-Lower Levels
Moving and Sloping Columns
Steel Beam Layout - Lower Levels
Steel Member Layout - Typical Level
Steel Joist Layout - Roof
Slab Edge
Slab Opening
Floor Slabs and Deck
Story Data
Sloping the Roof
Construction Grids
Defining Loads
Applying Loads
Steel Beam Size Restrictions
Brace Points
Web Openings
Layout Bracing
Assigning Lateral Member Sizes
Assign Frame Numbers
Frame Fixity
Wall Openings
Layout Foundations
Renumber Members & Data Check
RAM Steel Beam Design
Selecting a Floor Type
Design Codes
Design Criteria
Design and Investigation
Reports
RAM Steel Column Design
Brace Points and Splice Levels
Design Criteria
Column Design and Investigation
Copy and Clear User Sizes
Reports
RAM Frame - Analysis
RAM Frame Basics
General Analysis Criteria
Diaphragm Criteria
Ground Level
Redundancy Factors
Assign Menu Options
Mass and Exposure
Wind Load
Seismic Load
Analysis
View/Update
Member Forces
Deflected Shape
Mode Shape
Drift
Reports
Load Combinations
RAM Frame - Shear Wall Analysis Module
Section Cuts
Reports
RAM Frame Steel - Standard Provisions
Design Criteria
Member Code Check - Standard Provisions
Joint Code Check - Standard Provisions
Reports - Standard Provisions
RAM Frame Steel - Seismic Provisions
Assign Frame Type
Member Code Check - Seismic Provisions
Joint Code Check - Seismic Provisions
Reports - Seismic Provisions
RAM Frame - Drift Control
Defining Virtual Load Cases
Defining Load Pairs
Reports
RAM Concrete Analysis
Assign Beam Line Numbers
Analysis Criteria
Other Criteria
Gravity Analysis
On-Screen Results
View Options
Reports
RAM Concrete Beam
Beam Design Criteria
Detailing Defaults
Load Combinations
Design All and View/Update
Concrete Beam Deflection
Copy Design
Reports
RAM Concrete Column
Column Design Criteria
Assign Bar Patterns
Design All and View/Update
Copy Design
Reports
RAM Concrete Shear Wall
Concrete Shear Wall Criteria
Wall Design Groups
Assign Section Cuts
Create and Assign Bar Pattern Templates
Manual Reinforcement and Special Boundary Elements
Generate Load Combinations for Design
Design Wall Design Group 1
Modifying the Design
RAM Foundation
Optimization Criteria
Assign Soil Capacity
Assign Base Plate Sizes to Lateral Columns
Assign Geometry
Assign Surcharge
Assign Pile Geometry
Load Combinations
Design All and View/Update
Reports