Connection Design per AISC 15th Edition Steel Manual now Available
February 14, 2019

Connection Design per AISC 15th Edition Steel Manual now Available

Connection design according to the new AISC 360-16 (15th Ed.) Steel Manual has now been implemented in RISAConnection. To select this code for your design, simply choose either LRFD or ASD from the Solution tab within the Global Project Settings. The addition of the new 15th Edition code, includes...

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What's New in RISAConnection v10
February 14, 2019

What's New in RISAConnection v10

The release of RISAConnection v10 incorporates updates according to AISC 360-16 (15th Edition) including changes to HSS provisions as well as improved design for column webs subject to out-of-plane loading, in addition to other enhancements.

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Out of Plane Design Checks on Column Web Connections
February 14, 2019

Out of Plane Design Checks on Column Web Connections

The AISC 360-16 (15th edition) has added a new section (see page 9-14 through 9-17) that gives direction on how to check the out-of-plane loading on the webs of wide flange columns which are subject to axial and/or bending loads. This applies to shear tabs, double angles and gusset plates attached...

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RISAFloor & RISA-3D: Two Buildings on the Same Podium
January 17, 2019

RISAFloor & RISA-3D: Two Buildings on the Same Podium

RISAFloor is the RISA Building System’s floor design software which allows users to design with composite decks, elevated concrete slabs and more. When paired with RISA-3D, the two create a complete solution for the analysis and design of multi-story structures, including two buildings on the same...

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What wood wall design method should I use?
January 3, 2019

What wood wall design method should I use?

RISA-3D is one of the few pieces of software on the market offering wood shear wall analysis and design accompanied by multiple design methods to best suit your detailing needs.

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How to Create and Apply A Custom Rebar Layout
December 20, 2018

How to Create and Apply A Custom Rebar Layout

Applying a Custom Rebar Layout in RISA-3D: To begin creating a custom rebar layout, simply click the Custom Rebar Layout button located in the Advanced tab of the ribbon toolbar.

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Tapered Gusset Plates using Custom Angle
November 16, 2018

Tapered Gusset Plates using Custom Angle

Modeling tapered gusset plates in RISAConnection is now easier than ever. With the recent addition of the Custom Angle input, you may now enter an angle to quickly cut back a gusset edge.

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Using & Disabling the Base Material Proration Factor
November 16, 2018

Using & Disabling the Base Material Proration Factor

The base material at the location of a weld may have less strength than the weld itself. In this case it will control the overall strength of the welded connection. In order to account for this, RISAConnection uses a weld strength reduction factor (α) which we call the Base Material Proration...

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