RAM Connection V8i (version 5.5.x) Release Notes

AISC 341-05 provisions for braced frames

The AISC Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings have been incorporated in this version. This provisions were already available for moment frames in v5.0 of RAM Connection. AISC 358-05 prequalified connections were also available in that version. This release now includes provisions for braced frames including OCBF and SCBF systems.

Shear Lag Brace Reinforcement
The design of seismic braces includes the option to reinforce the brace. Reinforcement is available for W, WT, C, 2C, 2L, HSS and pipes.

New report for seismic provisions
New section ion the report for connections with seismic provisions.

New DXF graphics