Release Date: August 22, 2011
Recommendations
RAM Concept V8i Release 4.1.1 is recommended for all projects, except those that are nearing final design.
Installation Instructions
RAM Concept V8i Release 4.1.1 can be installed side-by-side with previous release versions of Concept. There is no need to uninstall previous release versions.
Error Corrections in RAM Concept V8i Release 4.1.1
Several minor errors have been corrected. Most would interrupt the calculations and be obvious to the user.
New Features in RAM Concept V8i Release 4.1
In addition to several minor error corrections and enhancements, RAM Concept V8i Release 4.1 has a number of new features. Refer to the RAM Concept V8i Release 4.1 Quick Start Guide for additional information about the new features.
Structural Synchronizer (ISM) 2.0 Compatible
Structural Synchronizer 2.0 is now supported including import and export of reinforcement.
ACI 318-08, ACI 318-11, and BS 8110-97 (Amd #3) Standards Added
Several new standards have been added, including ACI 318-08, ACI 318-11, and BS 8110-97 (including Amendments #1 - #3). Please refer to the product manual for detailed information about the implementation of each standard.
EC2 Transverse SSR Spacing Requirements Implemented
The EC2 requirements for maximum transverse rail spacing are now implemented in RAM Concept’s generated SSR layouts.
New Punching Shear Reports and Viewer
A new punching report is now available that shows a concise description of the punching shear design and analysis of each punch check, including graphics. A new report viewer is available that allows viewing, printing, and saving these reports.
Ancon Shearfix Punching Shear Reinforcement System Design
Automated design of the Ancon Shearfix Punching Shear Reinforcement System has been implemented in RAM Concept. The RAM Concept designs reference Ancon part numbers for easy ordering of punching shear reinforcement.
Improved Integration with RAM Structural System
The integration between RAM Concept and RAM Structural System has been improved. Hanging columns can now be imported into RAM Concept.
Simplified Licensing
A new simplified licensing scheme has been adopted for RAM Concept. Mat and Floors licenses will no longer be individually recognized, and a single RAM Concept license will enable all the mat and floors functionality. The post-tensioning module behavior is unchanged.
New Features in RAM Concept V8i Release 4.0
In addition to several minor error corrections and enhancements, RAM Concept V8i Release 4.0 has a number of new features. Refer to the RAM Concept V8i Release 4.0.1 Release Notes for additional information.