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We just got a new project that is most likely going cast-in-place. Since it is a condo that will not architecturally accommodate spandrel beams (or any beams for that matter), we are looking at flat plate construction. We have shear walls, but based on their location and configuration within the building, we are going to have significant uplift forces on them; therefore, to reduce the forces on the shear walls we are going to try to use a dual system. If we can accomplish 25% resistance in frame resistance, we can justify this design concept.
We use RAM Strucural System for steel and are willing to purchase RAM Concrete, but since RAM cannot provide the design tools as efficiently as I would like I am willing to look elsewhere. So....my question is, "What is a good design tool for this project?"
Thanks.
We use RAM Strucural System for steel and are willing to purchase RAM Concrete, but since RAM cannot provide the design tools as efficiently as I would like I am willing to look elsewhere. So....my question is, "What is a good design tool for this project?"
Thanks.






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I do not have ADOSS currently, but it is excellent for designing flat plates, flat slabs, and one way slabs with beams. It even can handle lateral loads.
So, if I were you, and ADOSS cannot model shear walls, then I would determine lateral forces to walls and frames by doing a relative stiffness analysis by hand, and then use ADOSS to design the flat plates.
DaveAtkins
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Based on what you guys have said, the ADOSS program is an excellent choice. Do any of you have any experience with RAM Concept?
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I have used RAM Concept with good results. One advantage to using Concept is its compatablity with RAM SS. It was first intended for PT design, which it does, but will also handle non-PT slabs as well. Future versions of Concept will allow for you to model the floor slab and import it into RAM SS. With any program, especially F.E. programs, there is a certian learning curve but after that initial floor design, typical floors should only take 3 hours.
Regards,
AUCE98
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