Risa Tips & Tricks: How to Use Our Structural Analysis Software

September 8, 2026

Back to School with RISA: Your Learning Center Orientation

Going back to school can bring a mix of excitement and nerves whether you are a student starting a new school year or a working engineer learning a new tool. There are new subjects to tackle, new instructors to meet, and maybe a little uncertainty about what to expect. That is where the RISA Learning Center comes in. Think of this as your first-day orientation: we will show you where to go, introduce you to the instructors, and walk through what training looks like before, during, and after the class. Where to Find the RISA Learning Center The RISA Learning Center is the hub for online training courses designed to help you master RISA software. You can navigate to it directly at training.risa.com or through the button below. You can also find it from the RISA homepage under the Learn tab. Meet the Teachers Every RISA Learning Center course is taught by experienced engineers here at RISA. These engineers worked as design engineers in a variety of industries prior to joining RISA and becoming software experts. They provide not only helpful program tips but important real-world context. Meet a few of the engineers who teach these courses below! Rebecca Miller,…

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September 03, 2026

How RISA Helps Structural Engineers Coordinate Designs with the Field

Structural drawings rarely tell the whole story. On a jobsite, conditions...

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September 01, 2026

Honoring the Past, Designing the Future: An Interview with RISA's Founder

Bruce Bates founded RISA in September 1987 with the practical goal of...

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September 01, 2026

Celebrating RISA Since 1987

1987 was the year President Reagan told Gorbachev to “tear down this wall”...

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August 24, 2026

LL vs. LLS in RISA: What's the Difference?

When defining loads in RISA, you’ll see two live load categories: LL and...

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August 19, 2026

The RISA License Difference: Built for How Engineering Teams Actually Work

RISA’s shared, cloud-based licensing model is designed to reduce software...

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August 11, 2026

Wall Panel Boundary Conditions: Frequently Asked Questions

Wall panels in RISA-3D let engineers design and analyze multiple...

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August 05, 2026

For Engineers. By Engineers. Celebrating Professional Engineers at RISA

Happy National Professional Engineer’s Day to all the licensed engineers!...

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July 30, 2026

Need Help with RISA? Here Are Your Go-To Resources

RISA supports you at every stage of your design process, from the first...

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July 28, 2026

RISA-Tekla Link v16 Released

RISA is excited to announce the release of the RISA-Tekla Link v16. This...

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