How To: Fix Screen Resolution Issues for Your RISA Software
February 6, 2024

How To: Fix Screen Resolution Issues for Your RISA Software

Are you struggling with screen resolution issues while using your RISA software? In this blog, we'll explore common screen resolution problems encountered by users and provide practical solutions to fix them. Whether you're dealing with small text, improperly sized windows, or display distortions,...

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ADAPT-Builder Version 23.0.0 now Available!
January 30, 2024

ADAPT-Builder Version 23.0.0 now Available!

ADAPT-Builder Version 23.0.0 is now available and includes the following enhancements: Torsion Design of Beams per ACI 318 19/22 New Tendon and Rebar Display Managers ACI 318-19(22) Code Updates Column Code Check Improvements: Added Exact Calculation Method Added Input for Parme Beta Factor for PCA...

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Tendon and Rebar Display Managers in ADAPT-Builder
January 30, 2024

Tendon and Rebar Display Managers in ADAPT-Builder

Elevate your outputs using the recently enhanced Tendon and Rebar Display Managers in ADAPT-Builder (23.0.0). ADAPT-Builder (23.0.0) gives users more control over the appearance of tendons and reinforcement thus saving time when it comes to creating tendon and reinforcement plans for submittals.

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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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