The Structural Products development team is pleased to announce the availability of RAM Connection CONNECT Edition V13 Update 6 (13.06.00.213) is the first fully integrated steel connection design and optimization application in the industry.
RAM Connection CE Update 6 (13.06.00.213) Release Notes - Date: October 2021
Features:
New truss-gusset-branch connection for AS4100, NZS3404 and AISC360.
This connection supports I and hollow structural sections (i.e. HSS) as chords and three branches at the top and three at the bottom that can be any allowable section for branches (i.e. angles, double angles, I, channels, HSS, Tees and rods).

New tubular connections for mitred knee and beam and column splices joints for AISC360, CSAS16 and EN1993

New joint dialog default values according to the selected design code.

Figure 4. Default sections and materials according to design code
Some connection enhancements like:
- Moment end plates (bolted end plates) now allow 4 bolt column configuration (two at each web side) for all design codes.

Figure 5. Moment end plate with four bolt columns
- Slope and skew angles were standardizes across all moment end plates for all design codes
Resolved Issues:
- Several items fixed for moment end plates when imported from a Limcon model.
- AISC SCBF column-beam-brace brace expected strength being compared erroneously with overstrength combination loads. This is fixed now and the expected tensile and compressive strength are considered in the design correctly.
- AISC double stiffener length not properly determined using the provisions. This is fixed for all possible doubler configuration for all moment connections.
- AISC wall chord plastification references fixed for all AISC codes.
- AISC hole types warnings for slotted holes where re-enabled for all bolted connections.
- AS Welded beam to column weld capacity now is calculated using the simplified approach to match all other moment connections.
- EN base plate fastener bearing area (Ah) is now calculated considering the head shape (i.e. square and hex).


RAM Connectioncan check or design connections in seconds. Whether you design connections or need to check connections designed by the shop, RAM Connection is the software for you. In just one low-cost package, you get for steel frame connections the AISC ASD and LRFD, AS 4100-1998, BS5950-1, CSA S16-14, EN1993-EC3, GB50017 and IS800 connection design and optimization for shear and moment connections, braced frame connections, splices, and horizontal bracing connections. For truss connections you get the tubular connections design according to the AISC and the HSS Connection Design Manual. Through its seamless integration with the RAM Structural System, RAM Elements, and STAAD.Pro, RAM Connection raises the bar to a new level of productivity. All data regarding member sizes, joint geometry, and forces are transferred directly from either the RAM Structural System, RAM Elements, or STAAD.Pro to RAM Connection.
Bentley RAM Connection
Bentley Systems, Incorporatedis the global leader dedicated to providing architects, engineers, constructors, and owner-operators with comprehensive architecture and engineering software solutions for sustaining infrastructure. Founded in 1984, Bentley has nearly 3,000 colleagues in more than 45 countries, $500 million in annual revenues, and, since 2001, has invested more than $1 billion in research, development, and acquisitions.
Product:RAM Connection
Version:CONNECT Edition V13 Update 6 (13.06.00.213)
Supported Architectures:x64
Website Home Page :

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Languages Supported:multilanguage
System Requirements:PC *
Size:763.1 mb