Understanding RISA Licensing Roles: Empowering Account Management
December 5, 2023

Understanding RISA Licensing Roles: Empowering Account Management

In the dynamic world of software management, user roles and permissions are crucial for effective and secure account management. The RISA Customer Portal, a user-friendly tool designed to streamline your billing and licensing roles, offers a solution that empowers you with greater flexibility and...

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Engineering Thanksgiving: Infusing STEM into your Holiday
November 21, 2023

Engineering Thanksgiving: Infusing STEM into your Holiday

Thanksgiving offers more than just a feast—it's an incredible opportunity to blend the holiday with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Here's how you can engineer your Thanksgiving table with a STEM twist:

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Designing Pultruded FRP Structures Using RISA-3D and PulCalc
November 20, 2023

Designing Pultruded FRP Structures Using RISA-3D and PulCalc

Overview FRP or Fiber Reinforced Polymer (thermoset) composite materials are becoming more and more popular in the construction world of today. There are many reasons for using composite materials, which go beyond the scope of this article but suffice to say that composite/FRP materials are now...

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Navigating Structural Engineering Stress During the Holiday Season
November 16, 2023

Navigating Structural Engineering Stress During the Holiday Season

The holiday season, synonymous with joy and celebration, can also bring unique challenges for structural engineers. Amidst the festive cheer, professionals in this field often grapple with increased workloads, impending deadlines, and the delicate balance between professional commitments and...

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Silent License Converter: Seamless Transition to Subscription Licensing
November 8, 2023

Silent License Converter: Seamless Transition to Subscription Licensing

The world of software and licensing is constantly evolving, and as technology advances, so do the methods for managing software licenses. In response to this ever-changing landscape, we're excited to introduce the RISA Silent License Converter Tool – an application tool designed to facilitate a...

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How To: Change your License Type
November 7, 2023

How To: Change your License Type

In the ever-evolving landscape of software and technology, change is constant. One shift is RISA's upcoming transition from traditional software licensing to only subscription-based licensing. As you prepare for this transition, watch the video below for How To: Change your License Type in RISA...

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Aging Infrastructure: Retrofitting for Longevity
October 25, 2023

Aging Infrastructure: Retrofitting for Longevity

Aging infrastructure is a multifaceted problem. Many of our essential structures were built decades, if not centuries, ago, and were not initially designed to meet the demands of our rapidly changing world. Factors contributing to the challenge of aging infrastructure include. Older structures may...

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Guide To: Flexible Diaphragm Load Distribution in RISA
October 17, 2023

Guide To: Flexible Diaphragm Load Distribution in RISA

It is important to understand how RISA is modeling your load distributions when applying flexible diaphragms. The flexible diaphragm distributes loads based on tributary area, but RISA breaks up the areas based on the nearest support elements on either side. When RISA sees support elements on both...

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Harnessing the Power of Web-Based Engineering Software
October 5, 2023

Harnessing the Power of Web-Based Engineering Software

In the ever-evolving field of structural engineering, staying ahead of the curve often means leveraging cutting-edge technology. Web-based structural analysis software has emerged as a game-changer, offering engineers the flexibility and power they need to design and analyze complex structures with...

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