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RAM Structural System

Starting at

$4,856.00 USD

Building structural analysis and design software

Purchase RAM Structural System

BENEFITS

Design entire buildings faster

Use RAM Structural System to model, analyze, and design complete building structures in one integrated workflow.
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  • Comprehensive building analysis

    Perform gravity and lateral analysis for complete building structures, including complex floor systems, openings, and finite element workflows.

  • Automated member and foundation design

    Design and optimize steel, concrete, and foundation systems with code-compliant workflows that help reduce overdesign and material use.

  • Seamless integrated workflows

    Connect RAM Structural System with other RAM products and third-party applications to streamline modeling, documentation, and coordination. 

PRICING OPTIONS

Exclusive pricing options

RAM Structural System

Complete analysis and design for entire building structures, including gravity and lateral design for both steel and concrete members.

Starting at

$4,856.00 USD

12-month Virtuoso subscription

Includes 1 license and 1 Key for training or services

  • Analyze the full building structure in 3D
  • Design beams, columns, walls, and foundations
  • Includes RAM Steel, RAM Frame, RAM Concrete, and RAM Foundation
  • Interoperability with other RAM and STAAD products

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Modeling capabilities 

  • Model the entire structure, including decks, slabs, columns, walls, beams, and foundations 
  • Work with complex floor plans and slab openings 
  • Import and export to various CAD and BIM formats 
  • Design for both gravity and lateral frame systems 

Analysis 

  • Full gravity load takedown for steel, concrete, and composite systems 
  • Comprehensive lateral load analysis for wind and seismic forces 
  • Finite element analysis for complex slab and wall behavior 
  • True-to-scale 3D visualization of the analytical model and results 

Design codes 

  • AISC 360, ACI 318, ASCE 7, and IBC 
  • Eurocode, British Standards, and various National Annexes 
  • Canadian, Australian, Chinese, and Indian design codes 
  • Full seismic design and detailing provisions 

Interoperability features 

  • Full integration with RAM Connection, RAM Concept, and STAAD.Pro 
  • Export drawings and details in DXF format 
  • Integrate with BIM platforms like Revit and OpenBuildings Designer 

Processor:

  • 1.3 GHz or faster processor (x64) 

Operating System:

  • Microsoft Windows 10 and 11 

Memory:

  • 4 GB minimum, 8 GB recommended 

Disk Space:

  • 2 GB available for analyzing models 

Display:

  • Open GL compatible graphics card with at least 512 MB in video memory, 1024×768 minimum screen resolution

USER STORIES

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FAQS

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Building structural analysis software is a comprehensive tool created specifically for the design of buildings. It allows engineers to model an entire building structure, including all floors, walls, columns, and beams. The software then applies gravity loads (like dead and live loads) and lateral loads (like wind and seismic forces) to the entire system. It analyzes how these forces are distributed throughout the structure and helps engineers design every member to ensure the building is safe, stable, and compliant with design codes. 

Yes. While RAM Structural System is purpose-built for efficient building design, it incorporates powerful finite element analysis (FEA) capabilities where they are most needed. It uses FEA for the analysis and design of complex floor slabs, mat foundations, and diaphragms, allowing for accurate distribution of forces and optimized designs for two-way concrete systems.

RAM Structural System supports a vast range of major international design codes for various materials. This includes codes for steel, concrete, and composite beams and columns from the United States (AISC, ACI), United Kingdom (British Standards), Europe (Eurocode), Canada (CSA), Australia (AS), China (GB), and India (IS), among others. This extensive support ensures that designs are compliant with local standards and regulations worldwide.

RAM Structural System is the ideal solution for engineers who need to analyze and design an entire building structure, including foundations, columns, beams, and lateral systems, within a single, integrated software environment. 

Yes, it provides comprehensive tools for both gravity load takedown and lateral analysis for wind and seismic forces, allowing for a complete building design without the need to switch between different software for different load types.

RAM Structural System is designed to work seamlessly with other products in the RAM family. You can export floor designs to RAM Concept for detailed post-tensioning or foundation design and export connections to RAM Connection for detailed steel connection design.

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