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

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 click in the program to the final design. Whether you need a quick answer or in-depth guidance, we offer a wide range of resources to help you work efficiently and with confidence. The RISA Help Files Get answers on all the behind-the-scenes technical information including analysis methods, variable definitions, and design assumptions. The help file provides transparency into the program methodology to make sure RISA engineers can feel confident in the results. The help file is available for each program in the RISA suite for tailored information. It can be accessed at risa.com/help or press F1 within the program for even easier access. Tips & Tricks Blog Explore modeling tips, troubleshooting ideas, and engineering insights on the RISA blog. Our blog articles are designed as quick reads to help engineers find answers fast. Start reading at blog.risa.com. The Video Library See the workflow in real time with the RISA video library at risa.com/videos. From quick clips showing a specific concept to full on-demand webinars, these videos help you understand workflows and seamlessly navigate the interface. Learning Paths Start exploring RISA with on-demand interactive training through our learning…

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May 16, 2022

Retaining Wall Design in RISACalc

Learn how to load and design individual masonry and concrete retaining...

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May 11, 2022

Case Study: BRCC Patton Hall Addition

Learn how Kloesel Engineering, P.A. used RISAFloor for a multi-story...

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March 14, 2022

Viewing Connection Details and Defaults in RISAConnection

The new connection details view, and defaults viewer in RISAConnection...

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March 14, 2022

Vertical Diagonal Brace Extended Shear Tab Connections in…

RISAConnection Version 13 now includes the ability to define vertical...

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February 15, 2022

Easily view specific data using Viewer Mode in RISA-3D

RISA-3D is a robust tool for the analysis and design of a variety of...

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February 15, 2022

Canadian Concrete (CSA A23) Wall Panel Design in RISA

The CSA A23.3-14 Concrete Design Code has been implemented into RISA-3D...

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February 15, 2022

Customizing the RISA-3D View Toolbar

RISA-3D Version 20 now includes the ability to customize the view toolbar...

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February 15, 2022

Design of WT and LL members in RISAFloor

RISAFloor Version 16 provides engineers the ability to analyze and design...

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February 15, 2022

Improved Modeling of Wall Footing Corners in RISAFoundation

The new Smart Corners feature in RISAFoundation Version 14 allows for the...

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