| Applies To | |||
| Product(s): | STAAD.Pro | ||
| Version(s): | All | ||
| Environment: | N/A | ||
| Area: | Analytical Modeling | ||
| Subarea: | Import/Export Solutions | ||
| Original Author: | Bentley Technical Support Group | ||
Overview
This page covers the basics of using STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition with Ram Concept for Advanced Slab Design.
Documentation
For complete documentation see STAAD.Pro Help - Contents - Design - Concrete Design - Advanced Slab Design
Additional information is in the RAM Concept Help - Manual Chapter 15 Data Transfer from STAAD.
Data from STAAD.Pro into RAM Concept
There are a few basics steps in the process.
Start with a complete concrete model with a flat concrete slab using plates. Include columns or walls and loads in the model at a minimum.
- Analyze the model.
- Open the Advanced Slab Design workflow
- Define one or more Load Envelopes in the Envelopes page
- Define one or more concrete slabs in the Slab Design page. Be sure to include connected columns or walls that should be transferred
- Use the Export tool to generate the .gcff file
- Open Ram Concept and use File - Sync STAAD - New form gcff file
Here's a short video of the process.