Powerful Tools Don’t Help If They’re Left Unused Many engineers evaluate analysis software based on core modeling and design checks. But once a demo is over, some of the most impactful features are the ones that quietly save time on real projects — especially mid-size jobs where efficiency matters...
With RISA’s latest release of RISA-3D v23.0.1, we’re continuing to expand support for IBC 2024, helping engineers stay aligned with the latest building code requirements as adoption accelerates across the U.S.—including federally funded projects. This release builds on v23.0.0 ASCE 7-22...
Why Standardization Pays Off More Than New Features Speed in structural design rarely comes from working faster — it comes from removing repeat decisions. Firms that standardize their analysis workflows spend less time rebuilding the same assumptions and more time engineering. Year-end is an ideal...
Deissy Flores is a Customer Success Specialist at RISA, where she helps customers feel supported, confident, and heard as they work with RISA software. With a background spanning both Support and Sales, Deissy brings a well-rounded perspective to Customer Success—one rooted in problem-solving,...
Year-End Is One of the Few Times Engineers Can Actually Rethink Tools Most engineers don’t change core analysis software in the middle of a deadline-driven project. End of year is different. Budgets are closing out, project schedules tend to soften slightly, and teams finally have a moment to...
Jennifer Johnson is a Technical Support Engineer at RISA, where she helps customers make the most of their RISA software through expert troubleshooting, mentoring, and workflow guidance. She joined the team after 11 years in structural design, bringing with her a strong background in real-world...
Halloween isn’t just for candy and costumes—it’s the perfect time to test your spooky engineering skills! We’ve brewed up a Halloween-themed RISA Jeopardy game, packed with fun, easy questions about our software. Tip for readers: Try to answer before revealing the “treat” below each question!
When the Graphs Don’t Match: Understanding the Controlling Case A common question from users is why the maximum moment shown in the Detail Report graphs doesn’t match the required flexural moment reported in the design results. At first glance, this difference can be confusing — but it comes down...
Rigid diaphragms in RISA-3D are a powerful way to model how floor systems distribute lateral loads. By forcing all connected nodes to move together in-plane, they effectively capture the stiffness of a concrete slab or diaphragm deck—often simplifying analysis without sacrificing accuracy. However,...
