Bentley RAM Structural System vs. CSC Fastrak
Bentley RAM Structural System vs. CSC Fastrak
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We were looking at updating our 3-D analysis software, we were looking at choosing either Bentley RAM Structural System or CSC Fastrak. We are trying to locate something that compares the pros and the cons of both products. Could anyone shed some light on some of the advantages and disadvantages of these products.
Thank you,
Dennis Boley
Thank you,
Dennis Boley





RE: Bentley RAM Structural System vs. CSC Fastrak
RE: Bentley RAM Structural System vs. CSC Fastrak
Dennis
RE: Bentley RAM Structural System vs. CSC Fastrak
When it comes to the lateral analysis and design we perform a complete direct analysis approach (notional loads, P-Delta analysis, 'tau' stiffness reduction and redundancy factors) and include every aspect of design through the special seismic provisions.
RE: Bentley RAM Structural System vs. CSC Fastrak
I suspect the general consensus will be either RISA or RAM, probably RISA.
Personally I have never come across either of them, but then I'm in the UK and I understand RISA/RAM are typically written for the US market. I think CSC are a UK based company so not sure how familiar they are to US engineers.