Make designing composite steel beams a snap

RAM SBeam is an easy-to-use, composite steel beam design application that considers skip loading, unbraced bending segment, partial composite and construction constraints to produce the optimal composite beam designs.

RAM SBeam supports the design standards of AISC 360, CAN/CSA S16, BS5950, Eurocode, and AS 4100. Using one of several design codes, RAM SBeam can select the optimum beam size or check the adequacy of existing construction. RAM SBeam helps you save time by providing rapid evaluation and comparison between various beams under various load conditions, while providing a more economical design for your client.

RAM SBeam

Model beams of many types

Model beams of many types including composite, castellated, and cellular beams

RAM SBeam

Produce design reports

Produce comprehensive, yet concise, structural design reports

RAM SBeam

Work with many load types

Work with load types such as uniform, partial uniform, trapezoidal, and concentrated loads, including new partition live loading.

Jody Robinson
“I am happy that we can get Bentley software so quickly through Virtuosity. Purchasing practitioner licenses gave us flexibility, and it was very affordable. The project team is now up to speed with the software, and we have access to expert services and training anytime.”
– Jody Robinson, M.S., E.I.T., Pacific NW Project Engineer, GeoStabilization International

Technical Capabilities

Technical Capabilities

Technical Capabilities

  • Composite beam design and investigation
  • Non-composite beam design and investigation
  • Cantilevers
  • Braced or unbraced compression flange
  • AISC, ASD, LRFD, Canadian, Indian, British or Eurocode design
  • English, SI, and Metric units
  • Rolled and built-up shapes
  • Foreign and domestic steel tables
  • Web opening design
  • Beam self-weight automatically included
  • Load diagrams
  • Shear, moment, and deflection diagrams
  • User control of design criteria and parameters
  • Run as a stand-alone program or launch from RAM Structural System or from RAM Elements
Technical Capabilities

Technical Capabilities

  • Composite beam design and investigation
  • Non-composite beam design and investigation
  • Cantilevers
  • Braced or unbraced compression flange
  • AISC, ASD, LRFD, Canadian, Indian, British or Eurocode design
  • English, SI, and Metric units
  • Rolled and built-up shapes
  • Foreign and domestic steel tables
  • Web opening design
  • Beam self-weight automatically included
  • Load diagrams
  • Shear, moment, and deflection diagrams
  • User control of design criteria and parameters
  • Run as a stand-alone program or launch from RAM Structural System or from RAM Elements
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RAM SBeam? What is RAM SBeam used for?

RAM SBeam is a composite steel beam design software that helps engineers produce optimal composite beam designs easily.

Where can I find RAM SBeam tutorials or RAM SBeam videos?

RAM SBeam tutorials can be found on Bentley Communities, however here are some FREE webinars available at Virtuosity, Bentley’s eStore.

Where can I get RAM SBeam training or find a RAM SBeam course?

If you want to receive tailored training or attend a RAM SBeam course that is specific to your project requirement, Virtuosity offers extra training and mentoring services. You can choose from tailor-made training, on-demand learning, consulting services, mentoring, and more.

What is the price of RAM SBeam? How much does RAM SBeam cost?

A practitioner license of RAM SBeam costs $288 USD. Prices vary per region. While there are various types of licensing available, a common choice is the 12-month practitioner license offered through Virtuosity, Bentley’s eCommerce store. When you purchase through Virtuosity 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.

System Requirements

Processor

Multiple cores utilized but not required

Operating System

Windows 8 or later

RAM

1GB recommended Hard Disk 100MB free disk space

Display

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

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