February 18, 2025

Ready to Reconnect? How to Make the Most of Returning to RISA

Whether you’re coming back to RISA after a short break or revisiting it after years away, we’re here to make your return seamless and rewarding. From updated features to enhanced training resources, RISA is more equipped than ever to support your structural engineering needs. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you re-engage with RISA and maximize your experience.

1. Assess Your Needs

Before diving back in, take a moment to consider your current project requirements. Are you focusing on steel design, concrete analysis, or something else? Knowing your priorities will help you identify the RISA products and features that align with your goals.

Quick Tip: New to RISA? Check out our products with an engineer to see which tools best match your project scope.

2. Explore What’s New

RISA software evolves continuously to meet industry demands. If it’s been a while, you might be amazed by the new features and integrations we’ve introduced. For example:

Enhanced RISA-3D and RISAFloor integration for seamless lateral and gravity design workflows.
New templates and tools for complex systems like semi-rigid diaphragms.
Improved interoperability with Revit and other BIM software.

Next Step: Visit our New Features page to catch up on the latest updates.

3. Leverage Training Resources

We’ve expanded our training offerings to make it easier than ever to sharpen your skills. Options include:

Quick Start Courses: Perfect for refreshing your knowledge and learning key workflows.
Live Training Webinars: Interact with our experts and get your questions answered in real time.
Custom Training Sessions: Tailored to your team’s specific needs and projects.
On-Demand Content: Learn the software at your own pace at any time with on-demand content such as tutorials, training courses, and video libraries.

Action Item: Browse our training catalog and enroll in a course today.

Stay Involved with RISA

Once you’re back in the groove, don’t miss opportunities to stay engaged. Browse our Tips & Tricks articles, follow us on social media, and participate in our webinars to stay updated on industry trends and RISA innovations.

Tags: Featured, Structural Engineering

February 4, 2025 | Featured, ADAPT, Structural Engineering

Making the Switch: Your Guide from RAM Concept to ADAPT-Builder

Transitioning from one structural engineering software to another can seem daunting, but with careful planning and the right resources, the process can be both efficient and rewarding. If your firm is considering moving from RAM Concept to ADAPT-Builder for concrete structure design and analysis, this guide will walk you through the transition step by step. Let’s explore how to make the switch seamless, including tips for importing existing models, utilizing training resources, and enhancing your BIM workflows with ADAPT-Builder. Step 1: Understand Why You’re Switching Before diving into the transition, it’s crucial to understand your firm’s goals. ADAPT-Builder offers advanced post-tensioned (PT) concrete design capabilities, enhanced integration with BIM workflows, and tools for modeling complex slab systems. Clearly defining the benefits you hope to achieve will help guide your transition plan and team buy-in. Step 2: Preparing Your Existing Models for Import While RAM Concept and ADAPT-Builder are different platforms, many of your existing models can be leveraged to streamline your workflow. Follow these tips to make the process smoother: Export from RAM Concept: Export your models in an interoperable format, such as DXF for geometry or Excel for load and design data. Check Data Consistency: Ensure that geometry, loads,…

November 4, 2022 | RISAFloor, New, Steel, Composite Steel, Popular

Web Opening Design for Steel & Composite Steel Beams

RISAFloor now includes the ability to design web openings (with and without reinforcement) for steel and composite steel beams according to the AISC design code. To learn more, view the video below. For more information about web opening design in RISAFloor, search Web Openings in the RISAFloor Help File. RISA Help File…

April 25, 2024 | Featured, Structural Engineering

The Importance of Keeping Your RISA & ADAPT Software Up to Date

In the fast-paced world of structural engineering, staying up to date with the latest software updates is crucial for maintaining efficiency, productivity, and ensuring the highest quality of work. This holds especially true for users of RISA software, where regular updates bring not only new features but also improvements in performance, stability, and security. In this blog post, we'll explore the importance of keeping your RISA software up to date and provide some tips for effective update management. Enhanced Performance and Stability Each software update from RISA typically includes optimizations and bug fixes that improve the overall performance and stability of the application. By staying current with these updates, you can ensure that your software operates smoothly, minimizing the risk of crashes or errors that could disrupt your workflow. Access to New Features and Functionality RISA is constantly innovating and adding new features to its software suite to meet the evolving needs of structural engineers. By keeping your software up to date, you gain access to these new features, which can enhance your design capabilities and streamline your workflow. Whether it's advanced analysis tools, improved modeling options, or enhanced integration with other software platforms, staying current ensures you can take…