Bentley Systems · Structural Analysis
RAM
Analysis and design for building systems, from steel frames to concrete floors.
- Core capabilities
- Analyze, Design
- Disciplines
- Structural, Buildings
- Training
- By request
- Licensing
- SELECT · Subscription · E365
Overview
What is RAM?
The RAM Structural System focuses on building design — steel and concrete frames, floor systems and foundations — with practical workflows that carry a model from analysis through member design.
- Steel buildings
- Concrete floor systems
- Foundation design
Capabilities
What RAM does for your team
Analyze
Run rigorous analysis against international codes with transparent, traceable results.
Put to work on
Workflow
Where RAM fits in delivery
- 01
Brief & data
Geometry, loads, codes and the decision to support.
- 02
Analysis
Check behaviour under load against the governing codes.
- 03
Design
Size members and components and record design intent.
- 04
Deliverables
Results, drawings and reports reviewed by an engineer.
Watch
A walkthrough of real workflows — from model to result — narrated by the engineers who teach it.
Where it's used
Industries that rely on RAM
Licensing
Three ways to license RAM
Perpetual + SELECT
Own the licence; SELECT adds upgrades, support and flexibility.
Best for: Stable teams
Option 1Term subscription
Annual or monthly seats that scale with project load.
Best for: Variable workloads
Option 2Enterprise (E365)
Portfolio-wide access with consumption-based economics.
Best for: Many applications
Option 3Master RAM
Instructor-led, built around real project workflows — virtual, on-site or hybrid.
- Tailored RAM training is available by request.
Brochures & data sheets
Current vendor documents, sent with an engineer's note on what fits your workflow.
FAQ
RAM, answered
What is RAM used for?
Analysis and design for building systems, from steel frames to concrete floors. Typical applications include steel buildings, concrete floor systems, foundation design.
Which industries use RAM?
We support RAM users across Steel Structures, Educational Organizations.
How is RAM licensed?
Through perpetual licences with SELECT, term subscriptions, or enterprise access (E365). We model your seat counts and portfolio breadth before recommending one.
Do you offer RAM training?
Yes — instructor-led training for RAM is available by request, tailored to your workflows.
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