RAM Connection 2025 Patch 2 (25.00.02.195)

The Structural Products development team is pleased to announce the availability of RAM Connection 2025 Patch 2 (25.00.02.195) is steel connection analysis and design software for virtually any connection type.





Issue in Element Summary Generation for Knee Connections: The element summary for AISC knee connections was missing or incomplete, leading to incorrect or missing data in the output reports. Some connection elements were not properly collected for display. Added the missing element summary logic for knee connections and corrected visibility and collection routines to ensure all relevant elements are included in the summary output. (1726036)

Flange Plate to HSS Support Incorrect Plate Width for Local Yielding Check: The flange plate width used for the local yielding check of the HSS support was not correctly identified, which could cause inaccurate strength verification due to uneven load distribution. Updated the calculation to use the correct flange plate width for evaluating HSS support local yielding, ensuring accurate results per AISC provisions. (1726333)

Single Plate – Conventional Configuration Check for Plate or Web Thickness: The program did not correctly classify single-plate connections as “conventional” when only one of the two thicknesses (plate or beam web) satisfied the maximum thickness limit from AISC Manual Table 10-9. Improved the classification logic so that when either the beam web or plate thickness meets the conventional limits, and all other criteria are satisfied, the connection is designed using the conventional single-plate procedure. (1737824)

Single Plate – Plate Depth Reduction for Excessive Cope Dimensions: In extended single-plate configurations, large cope dimensions could significantly reduce the plate’s effective cross-section, leading to unrealistic flexural results. The flexural strength check now accounts for reduced plate depth when cope dimensions cause section reduction, applying a lateral-torsional buckling approach based on the reduced geometry. (1737830)

Horizontal Gusset Plate – Eccentricity for Joints with a Single Beam: For joints containing only one beam, the design of horizontal gusset plates did not consider the inherent eccentricity of the connection, potentially underestimating flexural effects. An eccentricity factor is now included in the design of horizontal gusset plates for single-beam joints, ensuring correct evaluation of flexural strength. (1737916)



RAM Connection is the ideal solution when structural engineers or designers need to check a specific connection, design a single connection for multiple joints, or optimize each connection in a structure. Analyze, design, and verify structural steel connections, all with comprehensive calculations, including seismic compliance. RAM Connection can 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.

Designing Through Plate (TP) Connections in RAM Connection


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Owner: Bentley Systems, Inc.
Product Name: RAM Connection
Version: 2025 Patch 2 (25.00.02.195)
Supported Architectures: x64
Website Home Page : www.bentley.com
Languages Supported: multilanguage
System Requirements: Windows *
Size: 970.0 mb