Canadian Wood Design Updates
Admin : Sep 6, 2017 12:00:00 AM
The latest releases of RISAFloor and RISA-3D include the following updates to wood design per the Canadian codes:
The new AWC NDS 2018 code has been implemented into RISA-3D v17.0 and RISAFloor v13.0. To select this code for your design, simply choose this code from the Codes tab within Model Settings.
After solution, the results are available in the Design Results spreadsheet. You can also verify the code selection used in your design in the member Detail Report.
Some notable changes in RISA between the 2015 and 2018 NDS Wood Code are:
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The flat use factor (Cfu) is now applied to E & Emin for beams and stringers loaded on their wide face
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Design for Structural Composite Lumber in tension now includes the volume factor (CV)
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Updated and new material properties per NDS 2018 Supplement
LRFD Wood Design per AWC-NDS 2015/2018 Codes
Admin : Aug 30, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Strength Design (LRFD) according to the AWC-NDS 2015/2018 code has been implemented into RISAFloor v14.0. To select this code for your design,...
Wood Wall Panels - Straps vs Hold-Downs
Admin : Oct 11, 2018 12:00:00 AM
With the recent release of RISA-3D v17 the program now offers the user the option to use Chord Straps between floors of a wood shear wall building...