RAM Structural System

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Integrated 3D structural analysis and design software for steel and concrete building systems. RAM Structural System combines gravity, lateral, and foundation workflows in a Windows desktop suite used by structural engineers working on building frames, tilt-up systems, and multistory concrete or steel structures.

Made by Bentley Systems, public (BSY, $10.1B)

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2.8 /5 composite score
C1 2/5 reflects paid per-seat subscription licensing, while C2 3/5 reflects the RAM DataAccess API plus XML and SQLite export. C5 4/5 reflects Revit, Tekla, OpenBuildings Designer, RAM Concept, and RAM Connection interoperability; firm-size fit is small-team to growing.
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Rubric Scorecard

How we grade →

Criterion Score Evidence
Value for the price 2/5 Subscription, from $4856 Source →
Agent Friendliness 3/5 API: RAM DataAccess API plus RAM Data Extractor for XML, Access, and SQLite exports Source →
Ease of adoption 2/5 desktop-install, moderate learning curve
Portability & lock-in 3/5 4 file formats
Interoperability 4/5 5 integrations

Pricing

ModelSubscription
Entry price$4856
Free tierno
Free viewerno
Billing unitper-seat
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How we verified this: we checked RAM Structural System against its live site and an independent source — evstudio.com. Nothing on this page is listed from memory. See how we grade. Verified 2026-07-14.

Evidence

File formats

FormatDirectionSupport
DXF export partial -- Frame and wall elevations can be exported to CAD DXF.
XML export full -- RAM Data Extractor export.
SQLite export full -- RAM Data Extractor export.
ISM both unknown -- Bentley ISM plug-in is listed in the licensing matrix.

Integrations

Revit Tekla OpenBuildings Designer RAM Concept RAM Connection

Adoption

Deploymentdesktop-install
Self-serve signupyes
Implementation requiredoptional
Training requiredtutorials
Learning curvemoderate

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