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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March 17, 2023

Integrated Column Code Checks in ADAPT-Builder

The latest release of ADAPT-Builder (22.0.1) includes an integrated...

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February 27, 2023

IBC 2021 Is Now Available!

RISA-3D, RISAFloor and RISAFoundation now include support for IBC 2021!

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January 22, 2021

WEBINAR: ADAPT-Builder: The Only PT Design Software You'll Need

ADAPT-Builder is a powerful and easy-to-use 3D finite element software...

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August 17, 2016

How Does RISA-3D Account for Torsional Warping?

Twisting of a member or frame induces torsional forces and stresses. This...

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March 31, 2011

How RISA-3D Handles Single Angles

The bending and axial code checks for single angles differ somewhat from...

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December 13, 2010

Rebar Design using the Internal Force Summation Tool in RISA-3D

When you have a plate model for a slab or wall in RISA-3D, the Internal...

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