Can RAM Structural System model flat slab directly (without spandral)?
Can RAM Structural System model flat slab directly (without spandral)?
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Hi all,
I have a 5-story parking garage, use flat slab to reduce story height.
I know RAM Concept can analyze flat slab from the framing result of RAM Structual System. But I have a question: Can Ram Structural System model 5-story flat slab without any beam? Because to my experience, RAM must perform beam analysis first to get the results.
Thanks.
I have a 5-story parking garage, use flat slab to reduce story height.
I know RAM Concept can analyze flat slab from the framing result of RAM Structual System. But I have a question: Can Ram Structural System model 5-story flat slab without any beam? Because to my experience, RAM must perform beam analysis first to get the results.
Thanks.






RE: Can RAM Structural System model flat slab directly (without spandral)?
RE: Can RAM Structural System model flat slab directly (without spandral)?
Thanks.
RE: Can RAM Structural System model flat slab directly (without spandral)?
RE: Can RAM Structural System model flat slab directly (without spandral)?
RE: Can RAM Structural System model flat slab directly (without spandral)?
ETABS is great analysis package but I feel it is a little weak when it comes to production. There is a lot of output that one needs to post process.
RAM, on the other hand, is more production oriented. However, it has its own limitations.
RE: Can RAM Structural System model flat slab directly (without spandral)?
Now, I´m not familiar with RAM SS, nor the most recent versions of ETABS. How does ETABS handle this?
The most efficient way I have so far of doing it with my software is by using equivalent beams, as stated above. It is also computationally faster than using shell elements.
This is a very interesting subject, and your opinions would illustrate us all. I´ve had many discussions on the subject with my local peers, and all seem to have their prefered way of doing it.