Understanding differences between Basic Load Cases, Load Categories…
June 16, 2020

Understanding differences between Basic Load Cases, Load Categories…

One of the questions our support team receives often is the difference between Basic Load Cases (BLC), Load Categories and Load Combinations (LC). Understanding how these containers are used and how they work together when loading a structure is an essential part of creating an accurate model in...

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WEBINAR: Multi-Story Concrete Building Design using ADAPT-Builder
June 10, 2020

WEBINAR: Multi-Story Concrete Building Design using ADAPT-Builder

Reinforced and post-tensioned concrete structures in today's construction environment demand more efficient and reliable analysis, design, and BIM workflows. ADAPT-Builder offers a seamless and fully-integrated approach for modeling, analysis and design for single and multi-level concrete...

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Why is my force demand higher than what is reported in my force…
May 19, 2020

Why is my force demand higher than what is reported in my force…

A question that we are asked from time to time in technical support is “why is my required force higher than what is reported in my force diagrams”. For instance, in the detail report below we can see that the maximum moment about the member’s weak axis is 28.9 k-ft. However, the required weak axis...

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PT/RC or Builder
May 17, 2020

PT/RC or Builder

Feature ADAPT-PT/RC ADAPT-Builder Desired Use — Preliminary Sizing X — Full 3D Building X — Investigation X X Geometry — Regular X X — Complex X Design Capabilities — Lateral Loading X — Foundations X Integration — Autodesk Revit X — CSi ETABS X

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Video: Introducing RISACalc
May 14, 2020

Video: Introducing RISACalc

The new RISACalc allows users to analyze single members (beams and columns) of all materials: hot rolled steel, wood, concrete, cold formed steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. The intuitive interface makes it easy to set up your model, apply loads, and view results.

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RISA Acquires ADAPT Corporation
May 13, 2020

RISA Acquires ADAPT Corporation

RISA is excited to announce the acquisition of ADAPT Corporation. Over the past 30 years, both RISA and ADAPT have focused on developing best in class solutions that directly respond to the needs of our customers and the market, while also maintaining the highest level of customer support. As a...

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RISA-Tekla Link v10 Released
May 7, 2020

RISA-Tekla Link v10 Released

The release of the RISA-Tekla Link v10 introduces compatibility with Tekla Structures V2020. This update of the link includes the following features as well as other enhancements:

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