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.
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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.
- Analyze
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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.
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.
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.
RAM Concept
RAM Concept is the ultimate structural designer’s solution for post-tensioned and conventionally reinforced slabs, mats, and rafts.
*Prices vary per region. For more options, see licensing and subscriptions section.
User Quote
“RAM Concept’s ease of use and ability to model complicated floors for both post-tensioned and reinforced concrete is unparalleled.”
— Dean Genner, Technical Director, Taylor Thomson Whitting
FEATURED USER STORIES
WSP/McGee
Complex Basement Design on Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Leveraging RAM and PLAXIS provided an innovative structural solution, saving 25% in design time.
VYOM
Unique Office Building
The team used STAAD to help create a cost-efficient, optimized design that is set to withstand structural tensions.
WSP
50-story Tower over Historic Tunnels
By using PLAXIS and RAM Concept’s analysis capabilities, the team delivered the owner’s vision.
RAM Software Resources
Licensing and Subscription options
Choose What is Right for You
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.
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.
Enterprise Organizations
We’ve got your back
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.