


“Smart Connections” are those where the most variables are selected by the program. Once the required entities are selected (beams or nodes), choose the Smart Connection menu option as shown next

The Design Load Envelope dialog box would pop up.Ĭheck the appropriate load cases or combinationsĪs outlined in the picture below, from the ribbon menu choose “Select Joints” and choose a specific joint type type, for example you may use Select Joints – “Select all beam-column flange joints” to select all the intersecting beam to column flange connections in the model.Īlternatively, you may use the beams cursor to select a single beam and supporting column, or you may select multiple nodes where you intend to apply the same type of connection. Launch RAM Connection using the Connection Design workflow as shown nextĬlick on the Load Envelope icon shown next to select the load cases or combinations for connection design Any vertical braces should be assigned with the TRUSS attribute from the Bean Tools ribbon tab. Help Documentation related to the Connection Design is available within the STAAD.Pro CE Help as shown belowĮnsure that STEEL material is assigned to all members for which connection design is required. Using RAM Connection from within STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition:
