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RAM Concept

Concrete Slab Design Software

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The Go-To for concrete slab and foundation design

Economically design post-tensioned and reinforced concrete floors

what is ram concept?

RAM Concept is structural software for the design of post-tensioned and reinforced concrete floors including slabs, mats, and rafts. It provides exceptional visibility into compliance, efficiency, and practicality. Design floors and foundations reliably and efficiently, saving time and money, and overcoming the most common concerns you face as a designer. RAM Concept allows you to easily design complex floor geometries and incorporate changes with ease using powerful task automation and clearly organized output. 

  • Design

  • Design

    Optimize post-tensioned concrete floor designs

    Optimize the design of post-tensioning, reinforcement, and studded shear reinforcement for post-tensioned concrete floors using cloud-based optimization. Save engineering time by letting the optimizer sort through thousands of design alternatives and have confidence that your post-tensioned design has reduced material and labor costs.

    Design raft or mat foundations to international standards

    Design using soil springs and a zero-tension analysis. Confidently complete your designs with the extensive support of international standards.

    Design and analyze with finite elements

    Complete building analysis, design, and drafting with finite element analysis. Reduce time spent waiting for results with fast solvers.

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  • Analyze

  • Analyze

    Analyze gravity, lateral, and temperature loads

    Design and analyze simple or complex concrete floors for a wide range of loading conditions, including skip live loads, wind/seismic loads, and temperature loads.

    Analyze deflections for time-dependent effects

    Capture time-varying properties of concrete in your analysis. Account for creep, shrinkage, and cracking at various stages in the analysis, accurately predicting deflections with consideration for how concrete truly behaves.

    Analyze floors for walking vibration

    Study dynamic behavior, including resonant and impulsive effects, of simple and complex concrete floors due to walking vibration. Evaluate sensitivity criteria for occupants or sensitive equipment.

    Data Sheet

Design

Optimize post-tensioned concrete floor designs

Optimize the design of post-tensioning, reinforcement, and studded shear reinforcement for post-tensioned concrete floors using cloud-based optimization. Save engineering time by letting the optimizer sort through thousands of design alternatives and have confidence that your post-tensioned design has reduced material and labor costs.

Design raft or mat foundations to international standards

Design using soil springs and a zero-tension analysis. Confidently complete your designs with the extensive support of international standards.

Design and analyze with finite elements

Complete building analysis, design, and drafting with finite element analysis. Reduce time spent waiting for results with fast solvers.

Data Sheet

Analyze

Analyze gravity, lateral, and temperature loads

Design and analyze simple or complex concrete floors for a wide range of loading conditions, including skip live loads, wind/seismic loads, and temperature loads.

Analyze deflections for time-dependent effects

Capture time-varying properties of concrete in your analysis. Account for creep, shrinkage, and cracking at various stages in the analysis, accurately predicting deflections with consideration for how concrete truly behaves.

Analyze floors for walking vibration

Study dynamic behavior, including resonant and impulsive effects, of simple and complex concrete floors due to walking vibration. Evaluate sensitivity criteria for occupants or sensitive equipment.

Data Sheet

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RAM Concept

RAM Concept is the ultimate structural designer’s solution for post-tensioned and conventionally reinforced slabs, mats, and rafts.

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*Prices vary per region. For more options, see licensing and subscriptions section.

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"Of all the structural software that I use, RAM Concept is the one that I would most unreservedly recommend. I wouldn’t want to do my job without it. It’s world class in just about every way."

— Dan Popp, S.E., Principal, Wallace Design Collective

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Frequently Asked Questions

RAM Concept is a structural engineering design software for concrete slabs, mats, and rafts that helps design floor systems in a more cost-effective way.

Many RAM Concept tutorials can be found on Bentley Communities, In addition, Bentley offers extra training and mentoring services. You can choose from tailor-made training, on-demand learning, consulting services, mentoring and more. Learn more about Expert Services here.

The price of RAM Concept varies per region. While there are various types of licensing available, a common choice is the 12-month practitioner license offered through Bentley’s eStore. When you purchase through the eStore you get a Virtuoso Subscription which means you get both the software AND the training, expert services, and custom mentoring you need to get started quickly.

 Learn about Structural WorkSuite.

Processor
Multiple cores utilized but not required

Operating System
Windows 10 or later

RAM
1GB recommended Hard Disk 2.5GB free disk space

Display
256MB video card with DirectX 9 compatible (DirectX 10 compatible recommended)

For the most up-to-date system requirements, visit Bentley Communities.

Licensing and Subscription options

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One-year license with training

Virtuoso Subscription – A popular choice for small and medium-sized businesses

Get access to software that comes with training – fast! Bentley’s eStore, Virtuosity, offers a convenient way to lease a 12-month license of Bentley software for a low, upfront cost. Every online purchase through Virtuosity comes as a Virtuoso Subscription that includes training and auto-renewals.

With no contract required, it’s easy to get started quickly.

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One-time purchase with support

Perpetual License with SELECT

A perpetual license of Bentley software is a one-time purchase, with a yearly maintenance subscription, called SELECT. This includes 24/7/365 technical support, learning resources, and the ability to exchange licenses for other software once a year. With SELECT, you will benefit from:

  • License pooling, so you can access your software from multiple computers.
  • Access additional Bentley software with Term Licenses, which allow you to pay for what you use without the upfront cost of purchasing a perpetual license.

Annual renewal quotes are delivered directly to your inbox, and our experienced Renewal Representatives are available to answer your questions and guide you through any changes you’d like to make.

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Enterprise Organizations

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For larger organizations with in-depth requirements, we offer plans to provide global pricing and access to our comprehensive portfolio of solutions and success plan services. Contact us about how to get access to software, global best practices, implementation services, training, and technical support to help your organization realize its full potential while addressing your unique needs.

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