Risa Tips & Tricks: How to Use Our Structural Analysis Software

July 28, 2026

RISA-Tekla Link v16 Released

RISA is excited to announce the release of the RISA-Tekla Link v16. This release introduces compatibility with the latest version of Tekla Structures, version 2026. The update also offers other enhancements such as supporting the Continuous Beam over Column Moment Connection already included in RISAConnection. For a complete list of all the improvements and corrections included in version 16 of the RISA-Tekla Link, click the button below to review the release notes. To download the latest version of the RISA-Tekla Link, use the Customer Portal at the link below…

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October 10, 2012

Using Virtual Joist Girders in RISAFloor

The Steel Joist Institute (SJI) has recently put together a Virtual Joist...

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October 04, 2012

Using Virtual Joist Girders in RISA-3D

The Steel Joist Institute (SJI) has developed a Virtual Joist Girder table...

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September 13, 2012

How Can I Use a Wall for Shear Only (no Bearing) in RISA-3D?

Let’s consider the example of the frame shown below. Suppose there is a...

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September 06, 2012

How to Install a RISA Program on a Mac

RISA programs are Windows-based and require a Windows operating system to...

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August 31, 2012

How to Model Multiple Pedestals/Loads on One Footing

RISAFoundation includes a footing element which is represented by a single...

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August 09, 2012

How to Model a Column within a Wall in RISA-3D

While RISA-3D does not currently have pilaster design, there are still...

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July 12, 2012

How to Add a Deck to a RISAFloor Model

RISAFloor has some default decks provided for you when you open the...

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June 07, 2012

How to Apply Hydrostatic Loads to Circular Tanks in RISA-3D

RISA-3D v10 now has the ability to quickly and easily apply hydrostatic...

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June 05, 2012

How to Account for Axial Loads in your RISAConnection Designs

With the new RISAConnection version 2.0, users now have the ability to...

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