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

November 3, 2026

Technical Support Team: Frequently Asked Questions

RISA technical support provides engineering focused help for users of RISA structural design software. Users with an active license can contact the team by email at support@risa.com or by phone at 800-332-RISA. Find answers to common questions about contacting RISA technical support, submitting a support request, and accessing additional learning resources below. What is RISA technical support? RISA technical support connects you with knowledgeable support professionals who can help you use RISA structural design software effectively. The team can help you find answers, troubleshoot issues, and model with confidence. How can I contact RISA technical support? The best way to contact RISA technical support is by email at support@risa.com. Email makes it easy to share model files, screenshots, error messages, outputs, and other project information. This gives the support team the context needed to review the specific model conditions, investigate the question efficiently, and provide a more accurate answer. You can also call RISA technical support at 800-332-RISA. Phone support is helpful for quick, general questions that do not require the team to review a model or specific design condition. Who can use RISA technical support? RISA technical support is available to users with an active RISA license including subscription,…

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Guide To: Manually Applying Lateral Loads to a Rigid Diaphragm in RISA-3D

Rigid diaphragms in RISA-3D distribute lateral loads across a floor...

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October 13, 2026

Guide To: Flexible Diaphragm Load Distribution for L-Shaped Buildings in RISA

L-shaped buildings can present unique design challenges because of their...

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RISA-Revit 2027 Link Now Available

RISA is pleased to announce the release of the updated RISA-Revit Link...

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New Features in the RISA Customer Portal Release

The redesigned Customer Portal provides the information you need to...

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September 24, 2026

One Model, Many Materials: Understanding Multi-Material Structural Design with Integrated Design Tools

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September 23, 2026

What Happens During a RISA Solution Session?

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September 16, 2026

Modeling with Confidence: Understanding Nodes in RISA-3D

Nodes may be small, but they have an outsized impact on your RISA-3D...

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New Features in RISACore v23.0.3 Release

RISA is excited to announce the release of RISA-3D, RISAFloor, and...

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