Bentley Releases RAM Advanse v9.0 for Structural Analysis
 EXTON,
PA, Mar 14, 2008 – Bentley has just released version 9.0 of RAM Advanse,
which provides sophisticated design tools to help structural engineers with
everyday analysis and design needs for almost any type of structure or
structural component. The software provides powerful automated and
integrated tools that increase the productivity and profitability of
structural engineering organizations by allowing them to produce economical
designs more quickly.
RAM Advanse version 9.0 includes the following new features:
- A truss design module that allows steel or wood trusses to be
modeled, analyzed, and designed in minutes. The module also allows
trusses to be optimized while maintaining the out-to-out dimensions of
the truss.
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- An enhanced footing design module that can now be used as an
individual program or as a part of RAM Advanse. In addition to designing
spread footings, the module can design combined footings in accordance
with ACI 318-05.
- A concrete wall design module that replaces the shear wall design
module. It features added capabilities and a new interface. The module
now allows input of out-of-plane loads with the option to design the
wall as a bearing wall, a shear wall, or a combination of both.
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- AISC 360-05 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (LRFD & ASD).
In addition to performing code checks, RAM Advanse version 9.0 now
includes shear stiffeners for built-up members.
- AF&PA National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction 2005
Edition, with the ASD and the LRFD methods. The provisions also include
resistance variation depending on the member’s cross-section size for
Southern Pine species.
- AISI North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed
Steel Structural Members 2001 (including 2004 supplement). The LRFD and
ASD methods are included. LSD will be available in April 2008.
Additionally, code checks are included for bearing and single flange
“through-fastened” to decking or sheathing.
- A new, sophisticated memory-management system that allows bigger
models and faster analyses.
- Tilt-up wall module enhancements based on user feedback. After the
first release of this module, users provided valuable feedback that was
incorporated into this version. These enhancements aim to make the
tilt-up wall module the best available in the industry.
- Enhancements to load cases and combinations. Concrete, tilt-up, and
masonry wall modules now accept any number of load cases/combinations
when importing from the RAM Advanse 3D model. In addition, particular
load cases and combinations can be selected for analysis.
- Reinforced concrete beam and concrete column modules that include an
improved and consistent graphical user interface that can be used as
individual programs without a 3D model.
- A new quadrilateral shell element has been added with six degrees of
freedom at each node – three translational, two bending, and one
drilling. The formulation of the element-stiffness matrix includes
membrane stiffness and plate-bending stiffness. Additionally,
temperature loading can be applied to shells.
- New 3D rendered graphics for a more realistic look, as well as
completely new graphics that make on-screen information, such as
supports, hinges, loads, reactions, and stresses, clearer and easier to
read.
- The ability to disable shear deformations from the analysis, which
is useful when running verification models.
- Improved analysis and design of “I–shaped” cross section steel
members that now includes an exact stiffness tapered finite element. The
previous approach of segmenting the member in six parts is still
available as an option. The design includes AISC 13th Edition code
checks. Results of this new finite element were compared with the
benchmark problems proposed by Kaehler et al. (2006) and are exact.
- An upgrade of the DXF export for full compatibility with VectorDraw
and AutoCAD. This includes multiple layers for better visualization and
classification.
- RSS feed that provides up-to-date information about software
updates, seminars, and events.
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- Automatic update notification that informs users that a new update
is available for download.
Users of Bentley’s RAM International product line whose products are
covered by the Bentley SELECT Program agreement can download or request a CD
of RAM Advanse version 9.0 free of charge. All other users should contact
their Bentley account manager or regional engineer for upgrade information
at 800 726 7789 (in the U.S.), or 760 431 3610. Users can also email Bentley
at structural@bentley.com.
About Bentley
Bentley Systems, Incorporated provides software for the lifecycle of the
world’s infrastructure. The company’s comprehensive portfolio for the
building, plant, civil, and geospatial verticals spans AEC and operations.
With revenues now surpassing $400 million annually, and more than 2,400
colleagues globally, Bentley is the leading provider of AEC software to the
Engineering News-Record Top Design Firms and major owner-operators, and was
named the world’s No. 2 provider of GIS/geospatial software solutions in a
Daratech research study.
For more information, visit
www.bentley.com.
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