Torsion Design of One-Way Slabs and Beams in ADAPT-Builder
January 30, 2024

Torsion Design of One-Way Slabs and Beams in ADAPT-Builder

The latest release of ADAPT-Builder (23.0.0) includes the ability to design one-way slabs and beams for the effects of torsion. Through the shear design options of the criteria window the user can choose to check the torsional threshold only or, where the threshold is exceeded, design for the...

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Engineering Tomorrow: The Evolution of Telecom Structure Design
January 23, 2024

Engineering Tomorrow: The Evolution of Telecom Structure Design

You've probably noticed those cell phone towers around town—those tall structures with antennas that help keep us connected. Well, they're not just getting taller; they're getting smarter! These structures, once purely functional, have transformed into architectural marvels that blend seamlessly...

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How To: Understand Long Term Deflection Results in RISAFloor ES
January 16, 2024

How To: Understand Long Term Deflection Results in RISAFloor ES

RISAFloor ES allows users to analyze Long Term Deflection for Concrete Floor Slabs using "User Defined" as the design method. For more information on how to model Long Term Deflection in RISAFloor ES, follow our other article link below. In this article, you'll learn how to: Understand Deflection...

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How To: Define an Eccentric Antenna Load on a Pole in RISA-3D?
January 9, 2024

How To: Define an Eccentric Antenna Load on a Pole in RISA-3D?

Using RISA-3D's various modeling and loading tools, makes modeling telecom structures easy and efficient. RISA-3D allows engineers to quickly explore numerous design variations before physical implementation. When modeling the equipment dead load as a point load, have the point load applied at the...

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Engineering Tomorrow: Preparing for 2024!
January 2, 2024

Engineering Tomorrow: Preparing for 2024!

New Year's for a structural engineer can be a time of reflection, planning, and setting professional goals. Here are some ideas on how you can celebrate the New Year:

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How To: Using the RISA Customer Portal
December 14, 2023

How To: Using the RISA Customer Portal

The RISA Customer Portal provides access to all your account information, including installation downloads, licenses, usage stats and the ability to easily manage yearly software renewals.

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Engineering Winter: Design Challenges in Winter Climates
December 5, 2023

Engineering Winter: Design Challenges in Winter Climates

This time of the year many of us will start singing this season's greatest hits: Let it Snow, white Christmas, and... Winter Wonderland. While these songs bring cheer to all our hearts, they are also a reminder to structural engineers of the unique design challenge posing many regions: Snow Loads!...

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Uploading a CSV file to RISA's Customer Portal
December 5, 2023

Uploading a CSV file to RISA's Customer Portal

The RISA Customer Portal provides access to all your account information, including installation downloads, licenses, usage stats and the ability to easily manage yearly software renewals. Coming soon, you will be able to bulk upload users to the Customer Portal from a CSV excel file!

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Understanding RISA Licensing Roles: Empowering Account Management
December 5, 2023

Understanding RISA Licensing Roles: Empowering Account Management

In the dynamic world of software management, user roles and permissions are crucial for effective and secure account management. The RISA Customer Portal, a user-friendly tool designed to streamline your billing and licensing roles, offers a solution that empowers you with greater flexibility and...

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