When was the last time you took a step back and evaluated the efficiency of your structural design workflow? Many engineers rely on spreadsheets, hand calculations, or outdated processes simply because they’ve always done it that way. But what if those manual methods are costing more than you...
How Magnus Structural Scaled Up with RISA? What does it take for a growing structural firm to level up? For Magnus Engineering, the answer was the right tools, smart processes, and a commitment to efficiency. By integrating RISA into their workflow, Magnus streamlined design, improved...
When working with ADAPT-Builder, in some models users may encounter an instability warning due to multiple slabs on a single level. This can be frustrating, but we're here to help! The root cause is typically related to insufficient boundary conditions allowing unintended translation or rotation....
Ensuring Your Slab is Fully Supported by Piles in RISAFoundation A common mistake when modeling pile-supported slabs in RISAFoundation is forgetting to zero out the soil properties. By default, RISAFoundation assigns a soil definition to all slabs, which introduces soil springs into the model. If...
Inside the RISA Learning Center: What You’re Missing Ever wonder how top engineers master RISA software without stepping away from their projects? The secret isn’t extra hours—it’s integrating learning into their daily workflow. The RISA Learning Center makes it easy to sharpen your skills,...
If you've ever wondered what it’s like to be an industrial structural engineer, let me paint you a picture: Imagine juggling a dozen problems at once—steel frames, conveyor supports, pipe racks, tank foundations—all while trying to decipher a set of drawings that look like they were faxed from...
How TAIT Built an Entertainment Powerhouse with RISA-3D? Ever wondered how a small firm transformed into a global leader in entertainment design? TAIT, a company known for creating jaw-dropping stage structures and kinetic architecture, started with a vision and the right tools to bring it to life....
Whether you’re coming back to RISA after a short break or revisiting it after years away, we’re here to make your return seamless and rewarding. From updated features to enhanced training resources, RISA is more equipped than ever to support your structural engineering needs. Here’s a step-by-step...
Valentine's Day Quiz: What's Your Structural Design Personality? 💕 This Valentine’s Day, it’s time to find out which structural element matches your personality! Are you steady and supportive like a column, or do you love taking the load like a beam? Take this fun quiz and discover your inner...
