Risa Tips & Tricks: How to Use Our Structural Analysis Software

July 22, 2026

Did You Know? 5 RISA Account Benefits You Might Be Missing

If you use RISA regularly, you probably already know how powerful the software is for structural analysis and design. But in conversations with thousands of engineers over the years, we’ve found that some of RISA’s most valuable benefits still fly under the radar. Here are five things you might not know about your RISA experience: 1. Licenses Are More Flexible Than You Think RISA subscription licenses are not locked to a specific user or machine. Instead, they’re shared across your team through the RISA Customer Portal. This makes it easy to collaborate, scale usage, and ensure your team always has access when they need it. 2. Adding Licenses Gets More Affordable As your team grows, so does your efficiency—and your savings. RISA uses a tiered pricing structure, meaning additional licenses are automatically discounted. In some cases, you can receive up to 50% off additional seats, making it easier to expand without stretching your budget. 3. Direct Access to Support Engineers When questions come up, you’re not talking to a generic support line. RISA’s technical support team is made up of structural engineers based in the U.S., available Monday through Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PT. Whether it’s modeling…

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July 20, 2023

What's New in RISAConnection v14.0.1?

RISA is pleased to announce the release of the latest of RISAConnection...

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June 12, 2023

Introducing the RISA-Archicad Link

RISA is pleased to announce the release of the new RISA-Archicad Link. The...

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March 28, 2023

Troubleshooting Log-In Error for RISACalc

RISACalc is RISA's cloud based structural design software for single...

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November 04, 2022

Web Opening Design for Steel & Composite Steel Beams

RISAFloor now includes the ability to design web openings (with and...

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November 04, 2022

Welded Wire Reinforcement in RISAFloor ES and RISAFoundation

RISAFloor ES and RISAFoundation now include the ability to assign and...

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February 15, 2022

P-Delta Analysis using Geometric Nonlinear Stiffness in RISA-3D

RISA-3D continues to be at the cutting-edge of finite elements analysis...

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October 21, 2021

RISA Employee Spotlight: Gabrielle Brisco

Gabrielle Brisco is a Product Design Engineer at RISA and has been with...

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August 03, 2021

Cold-Formed Steel Walls included in RISA-Revit Link 2022

The latest release of the RISA-Revit Link now includes support for...

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May 05, 2021

Equivalent Uniform Load Method in Steel Joist Design under…

When a steel joist has special loading that requires extra consideration,...

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