Column Error RAM Modeler
Column Error RAM Modeler
(OP)
I am learning RAM Structural System on the job, and am currently modeling a 3 story building for gravity loads. Due to the ridiculously un-intuitive modeling user interface, I modeled the floors in CAD and imported the first 2 floors so far. Floor one has no problems, but floor 2 gives a warning for every single column, stating that the columns were found without supports. I suspect that they are being modeled all the way to the ground level, but after about an hour of searching the help manual, internet, menus and toolbars, I cannot find how to specify base of column/column support. Any help?
Thanks!
Thanks!
RE: Column Error RAM Modeler
RE: Column Error RAM Modeler
RE: Column Error RAM Modeler
Also check the options - show property - column and wall elevations to see if things are elevated or shortened. They should not be for elements imported from dxf but worth checking. There is a similar tool for viewing foundation elevations. I only mention that because raising or lowering a foundation is the only way to adjust the base elevation of a column up or down from 0.
Ram has always been fine at modeling and designing transfer girders, so long as a column above aligns with the beam below.
More on dxf best practices here:
http://communities.bentley.com/Products/Structural...
Otherwise send us the file. You can drop the file onto our ftp site below, then reply with the specific File Name. Please note, the ftp site is an open drop box, anyone can drop or paste files there but you cannot see the contents.
ftp://ftp.bentley.com/pub/incoming/
RE: Column Error RAM Modeler