D. Connection Design workflow

The Connection Design mode in STAAD.Pro is used to dynamically link structural model data —including section properties and analysis results— to the RAM Connection application in order to check connection designs for code compliance.

The resulting data and diagrams of the connection can also be included in the User Report.

Tip: Refer to the EX.Connection Design Example for a detailed tutorial on using this workflow.

Note: Full use of the Connection Design mode in STAAD.Pro requires a valid RAM Connection license. The RAM Connection mode will run with a limited set of steel connections available with only a standard STAAD.Pro license. Refer to D. Full vs. Free Connection Sets for details.

Please contact your Bentley account manager to have a Connection Design license added to your SELECT licenses.