RAM International, Carlsbad, Calif., released RAM Connection June 13. It is designed for engineers working with the company's structural design product, RAM Advanse, who want to design their own connections or who want a tool for shop drawing review. The connection designer can work to AISC, ASD or LRFD standards. It covers complete design and optimization for sheer and moment connections, as well as column and beam splices.
"RAM Connection is a logical extension to allow the engineer to design connections or check shop drawings with very little additional input," says Gus Bergsma, vice president. "We're trying to encompass as much of the engineering process in one platform as possible."