How to Define Steel Connections in RISAFloor & RISA-3D
September 7, 2021

How to Define Steel Connections in RISAFloor & RISA-3D

One of the advantages of the RISA Building System is the ability to utilize and share model information (geometry, loading, etc.) between software packages. One such way, is the ability to define hot-rolled steel connections in RISAFloor and/or RISA-3D and then transfer them to RISAConnection for...

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Cold-Formed Steel Walls included in RISA-Revit Link 2022
August 3, 2021

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

The latest release of the RISA-Revit Link now includes support for Autodesk Revit 2022 as well as the ability in import/export cold-formed steel wall panels. To learn more, watch the video below or check out the release notes.

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RISA employees teach 8-week STEM module to students in Orange County
June 10, 2021

RISA employees teach 8-week STEM module to students in Orange County

Over the past few years, RISA has been involved with Stand Up for Kids - Orange County. Since 2003, Stand Up for Kids has focused on putting an end to the cycle of youth homelessness in the community. They work to provide basic needs, housing, mentoring support, care, and love to at-risk and...

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Understanding Unbraced Length in RISA-3D
June 1, 2021

Understanding Unbraced Length in RISA-3D

In this video, learn about the various unbraced length parameters that exist in RISA-3D and how the different values can impact the design of beam and column members in RISA-3D. Click the button below, for more detailed information about unbraced length in RISA-3D.

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RISA Employee Spotlight: Samiul Alam
May 25, 2021

RISA Employee Spotlight: Samiul Alam

Samiul Alam is an Applications Engineer at RISA and has been with the company since December 2020. After receiving a BS in Civil Engineering from UC Irvine and a Master of Engineering in Structural Design from USC, he held roles as a design, project, and lead engineer designing and analyzing a...

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Equivalent Uniform Load Method in Steel Joist Design under…
May 5, 2021

Equivalent Uniform Load Method in Steel Joist Design under…

When a steel joist has special loading that requires extra consideration, the most economical solution may be to use a standard joist that is capable of resisting the non-standard or special loading. When this type of design arises, RISAFloor will add an (SP) extension to the joist designation in...

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