How Can I Optimize My Members in RISA-3D?
March 30, 2020

How Can I Optimize My Members in RISA-3D?

In RISA-3D when drawing members you must start with initial sizes. After loading and load combinations are completed the model is solved and then member design must be done, making sure that members pass for both strength and serviceability considerations. For both strength and serviceability...

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Importing a DXF File into RISA-3D
March 25, 2020

Importing a DXF File into RISA-3D

RISA-3D allows users to import dxf files directly from software like AutoCAD, Microstation and ArchiCAD. Upon import, the files can be used either as a dxf underlay, giving the user the ability to trace complex geometry in RISA-3D or as a direct import in order to convert members and plates into...

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Seismic Design of Steel Structures in RISA-3D
March 25, 2020

Seismic Design of Steel Structures in RISA-3D

RISA-3D includes the ability to design steel structures for seismic provisions found in AISC 341 and AISC 358 including moment frames and braced frames. For more information, review the video below.

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WEBINAR: Integrating Steel and Concrete Anchorage Design with Hilti
March 18, 2020

WEBINAR: Integrating Steel and Concrete Anchorage Design with Hilti

Recently, RISAConnection v11 added the ability to export base plate connections as well as reactions directly to Hilti PROFIS Engineering for anchorage design. Within Hilti Profis, engineers can check anchor strength, anchor pullout, concrete breakout and concrete pryout according to ACI 318 in...

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RISA-3D v18.0.3 Released
March 4, 2020

RISA-3D v18.0.3 Released

Over the last few weeks, we have been working hard to add the features and functionality that our customers have requested as well fix some of the issues that have been reported. With that in mind, we have prepared a new update of RISA-3D (v18.0.3) that includes the following features as well as...

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How to Review Your Batch and Envelope Results
March 3, 2020

How to Review Your Batch and Envelope Results

RISA-3D provides users a variety of solution options, allowing results to be catered to specific project needs. In many situations it is beneficial to be able to view both the envelope and batch results for a model without having to run two separate solutions. An example of this would be when you...

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RISA-3D v18.0.2 Released
February 6, 2020

RISA-3D v18.0.2 Released

We have been working diligently over the last few weeks to add the features and functionality that our customers have requested as well fix some of the issues that have been reported. With that in mind, we have prepared a new update of RISA-3D (v18.0.2) that includes the following features as well...

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RISA-3D Training - Irvine, CA - June 22-24, 2020
February 3, 2020

RISA-3D Training - Irvine, CA - June 22-24, 2020

The RISA-3D training classes are a great way to receive instruction from the RISA experts while working on real-world examples that allow you to quickly master RISA software, take advantage of the latest features, streamline engineering and tackle modeling complexities.

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Added Anchorage Design, Including Pullout Using Hilti PROFIS…
January 30, 2020

Added Anchorage Design, Including Pullout Using Hilti PROFIS…

RISAConnection v11 has added the ability to export base plate connections as well as reactions directly to Hilti PROFIS Engineering for anchorage design. Within Hilti Profis, engineers can check anchor strength, anchor pullout, concrete breakout and concrete pryout according to ACI 318 in order to...

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