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, 2026

Guide To: Validating FEA Models

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software has transformed the way engineers...

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July 15, 2026

How Structural Engineers Design Iconic Public Venues?

World Cup years shine a spotlight on stadiums, but the structural...

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July 08, 2026

Stadium Structural Design: Crowd Loads, Retrofits, and RISA Tools

World Cup stadiums are a stress test for structural design. High live...

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July 02, 2026

Celebrating 250 Years of Innovation in American Structures

Happy 4th of July from RISA! Wishing all our U.S. neighbors a happy...

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June 24, 2026

Customer Spotlight: Rbhu Engineering

Ready to see how a small, specialized firm can bring massive works of art...

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June 16, 2026

RISA Employee Spotlight: Alexis Moser

Alexis Moser is a Solutions Engineer at RISA, where she helps engineers...

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June 11, 2026

New Features in RISACore v23.0.2 Release

RISA is pleased to announce the latest release of RISA-3D, RISAFloor, and...

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