The TechNotes and FAQs in this section cover various topics that pertain to RAM Connection. Use the navigation tree on the left to browse or the popular links below.

Installation and Licensing

• Enable or Disable RAM Connection for RAM Elements
• Enable or Disable RAM Connection for STAAD.Pro
• RAM Connection is installed, but the Connection button fails to appear in RAM Elements
• Error getting a Ram Connection License with STAAD.pro SS5
• Changes cannot be saved because connection is read-only

Technical

• RAM Connection Capabilities and Modeling FAQ
• Ram Connection Seismic Provisions Settings
• Creating Custom Connection Templates
• Creating custom Sections, Materials, etc. in RAM Elements
• Troubleshooting Errors when Assigning Connections
• Ram Connection for Ram SS Load Combinations
• Tips for Using RAM Connection within STAAD.Pro [TN].
• How to Customize a RAM Connection Template in STAAD.Pro
• RAM Connection Gusset Connections FAQ
• RAM Connection Stalls When Assigning Base Plate Connection
• Catastrophic Failure Error when Using Customized Anchor Position
• RAM Connection Extended End-Plate Moment Connections (MEP)
• RAM Connection Base Plate FAQ
• What Connection Types are available in RAM Connection to the design code BS 5950?
• Transfer Forces in RAM Connection
• Base Plate Connection,Tension & shear reinforcement
• How to model eccentric column base plate in RAM Connection?
• RAM Connection Single Plate Connections [FAQ]
• Tension T-Stub cannot be calculated with the current fastener positions
• Web Plate strength due out-of-plane transverse load
• Exists Opposite Connection
• Customization of anchors in base plate for Euro Code in RAM Connection
• How to modify a group of connections at the same type in STAAD.Pro?
• Directly welded round pipe truss connection in RAM Connection
• Customized location of baseplate on Foundation
• In Beam Column Flange design with CSA S16-14 code, some checking is referred to AISC code
• In beam column web SP, Is there eccentric load calculation for setback length?
• Is there any option of introducing Column Flange Doubler in AISC code as in CSA code?
• How the demands in the Column Cap connection are calculated?
• Maximum Cleat Length for Bolted Beam Girder Connection
• Concrete cylinder and cube strength input in base plate design