Rethinking Tall Building Design
June 24, 2025

Rethinking Tall Building Design

In structural engineering, few design challenges are as rewarding—or as unforgiving—as the tall building. While gravity systems and code checks form the backbone of any structural project, once a structure rises beyond ten or fifteen stories, a shift occurs. Wind and seismic forces begin to...

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Understanding Plate and Member Interaction in RISA
June 17, 2025

Understanding Plate and Member Interaction in RISA

When modeling plate elements alongside member elements in RISA, users may notice that member forces—such as bending moments or axial loads—are lower than expected. This behavior is often the result of how loads are shared between plates and members based on their relative stiffness. If the...

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RISA Employee Spotlight: Tim Barton
June 10, 2025

RISA Employee Spotlight: Tim Barton

Meet Tim Barton, one of RISA's go-to problem solvers and Solutions Engineer extraordinaire! With a background as diverse as his playlist, Tim's engineering journey started with a BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Utah State University. Since earning his PE license in Utah, he's tackled...

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RISACalc in the Field
June 5, 2025

RISACalc in the Field

RISACalc in the Field: A Case Study in Confidence and Convenience It was a typical Thursday morning for Emma Ruiz, PE, a structural engineer at a small consulting firm in Colorado. Her day started with a site visit to a rural school renovation—a project where her team was assessing whether a...

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RISA Software Options for Students and Educators
May 23, 2025

RISA Software Options for Students and Educators

Empowering the Next Generation of Structural Engineers RISA is committed to supporting the academic community with free and affordable access to the same powerful software used by professionals in the industry. Whether you're a student just starting your journey or an educator shaping future...

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How RISA Powers Manufacturing Facility Design from Top to Bottom
May 22, 2025

How RISA Powers Manufacturing Facility Design from Top to Bottom

Case Study: Designing for Strength at Every Level When a Midwest engineering firm was tasked with designing a 120,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, they knew the challenge wasn’t just about steel and concrete—it was about integration. The structure needed to support overhead cranes, custom...

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ADAPT-Revit 2025 Link Now Available
May 15, 2025

ADAPT-Revit 2025 Link Now Available

RISA is pleased to announce the release of the latest ADAPT-Revit Link which is compatible with Revit 2025. The ADAPT-Revit Link v25.0 allows seamless integration between ADAPT-Builder and Autodesk Revit.

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