Standalone and Fully Integrated Solutions

RAM Connection can be used as a standalone solution or in conjunction with an analyzed STAAD.Pro, RAM Structural System, or RAM Elements model.

The integrated solutions allow transfer of model data (including joint data, load cases/combinations, design forces) to ensure an accurate and convenient workflow.

 

Design Codes

In RAM Connection, connections can be designed and verified according to the following standards:

• American Standard: ANSI / AISC 360-05, 10, 16, 22
• British Standard: BS 5950-2000
• Chinese Standard: GB 50017-2003
• European Standard: EN 1993-2005
• Indian Standard: IS 800-2007
• Australian Standard: AS 4100-2020
• New Zealand Standard: NZS 3404-1997
• Canadian Standard: CSA S16-19

In RAM Connection, international connection databases are available and will be used in conjunction with the selected design code.

 

Joint Configurations

In RAM Connection, you can design connections for a variety of joint types, including beam-to-support, splice, base plates, and bracing joints. In addition, several connections in RAM Connection can be designed with the following joint configurations:

• Beam/Column Types: Several beam-to-support and splice connections can be designed with the following types of sections: 

  Beam Section Types: Prismatic, Haunched, or Tapered

  Column Section Types: Prismatic or Tapered

• Beam/Column Sections: Several beam-to-support and splice connections can be designed with the following shapes:
  

  Beam Sections: I-Shaped or Channel

  Column Sections: I-Shaped, Rectangular, or Circular

• Beam Framing Options: Several beam-to-support connection can be designed with skew angles or slope angles. Several beam splice connections can be designed with a vertical slope angle:
  

  Skew Angle

  Slope Angle

  Vertical Beam Splice Angle

• Circular or Rectangular Beams: Several beam-to-support and beam splice connections can be designed with rectangular or circular sections. 
  

  Beam-to-Support: Mitred Knee

  Beam Splice: End Plate

 

Connection Types

In RAM Connection, you can design connections for a variety of different joint configurations. 

 

BCF: Beam - Column Flange	BCW: Beam - Column Web	BG: Beam - Girder	BS: Beam Splice	CS: Column Splice
CC: Column Cap	CB: Column Base Plates	CBB: Column, Beam, Brace	CVR: Chevron Brace	VXB: Vertical X Brace
HCBB: Horizontal Column, Beam, Brace	HBBB: Horizontal Beam, Beam, Brace	HXB: Horizontal X Brace

In RAM Connection, you can design tubular connections for several US and international design standards. 

Y Truss Connections

K Truss Connections

X Truss Connections

 

Connection Detail Drawings

RAM Connection provides easy to use CAD details of designed connections which can save detailing time and reduce errors.

 

Comprehensive Reporting

In RAM Connection, Steel Connection Reports can be view/printed for each connection. These reports include all of the geometric considerations and design checks, along with the formulas and code references, that were performed.

 

Prequalified Moment Connections

In RAM Connection, the ANSI/AISC 358-16 seismic prequalification requirements can be considered for intermediate and special moment frames.