RISA software is designed to integrate smoothly with essential tools like AutoCAD, Revit, ADAPT, SDS2, Tekla, Archicad, and Excel, making it easier for structural engineers to work efficiently and reduce project costs. By minimizing redundant data entry, improving accuracy, and enhancing collaboration, these integrations help engineers complete projects faster and more economically. Here’s a look at how each integration optimizes workflows:
1. RISA-Revit Link
The RISA-Revit Link is designed to help engineers leverage the full power of Building Information Modeling (BIM). This integration offers unlimited, bi-directional data transfers, or “round-tripping,” between Autodesk Revit and RISA-3D, RISAFloor, and RISAConnection.
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Seamless BIM Model Transfer: Engineers can transfer model geometry, loads, and design parameters effortlessly from Revit to RISA for detailed structural analysis and back again to Revit for project documentation. This minimizes the need for re-entry of data, reducing potential errors.
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Unlimited Round Tripping: The link enables continuous data syncing, so any updates made in RISA or Revit are reflected in the other program. Whether for initial setup, design revisions, or load recalculations, this connection supports evolving project needs.
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Support for RISAConnection: The RISA-Revit Link also integrates with RISAConnection, allowing users to manage steel connections within the Revit environment, further enhancing collaboration with detailers and fabricators.
This integration is ideal for projects requiring close coordination among architects, engineers, and contractors, as it ensures structural accuracy within a robust BIM environment.
2. ADAPT-Revit Link
For projects involving concrete and post-tensioned (PT) designs, the ADAPT-Revit Link creates a cohesive workflow between Revit and ADAPT-Builder, RISA’s specialized concrete design software.
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Effortless Data Exchange: Engineers can send models from Revit directly to ADAPT-Builder to perform advanced concrete and PT design. With unlimited round-tripping, updates made in either program sync seamlessly, reducing manual edits.
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Building Information Model Integration: This link supports BIM workflows, making it easy to incorporate ADAPT’s structural analysis into a Revit-based project, creating more unified project documentation.
This integration is invaluable for concrete-focused projects, particularly those in high-seismic regions or requiring detailed PT modeling.
3. RISA-SDS2 Integration: Streamlined Communication with Fabricators
For steel connection design, RISA’s direct integration with SDS2 ensures efficient communication of model geometry and end reactions to detailers and fabricators.
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Simplified Connection Design Transfer: This integration allows engineers to transfer structural models with design parameters and loads directly to SDS2, helping fabricators make more accurate connection details based on the engineer’s calculations.
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Enhanced Coordination for Steel Structures: The link supports better project collaboration between engineers and fabricators, resulting in precise and buildable connections.
This integration is particularly useful for steel structures requiring close coordination between design and fabrication.
4. RISA-Archicad Link
With the RISA-Archicad Link, engineers can adopt a collaborative modeling approach that connects architectural models in Archicad to structural models in RISA-3D.
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Integrated Design Approach: This integration provides a streamlined path for architects and engineers to work with the same model data, avoiding discrepancies between architectural intent and structural design.
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Dynamic Data Exchange: Engineers can pull Archicad model data directly into RISA-3D, making it easy to build upon the architect’s vision while performing in-depth structural analysis.
This link is ideal for projects requiring close collaboration between architectural and structural teams, reducing the need for model rework and enhancing project efficiency.
5. RISA-Tekla Link
The RISA-Tekla Link leverages proprietary integration to facilitate data exchange between RISA-3D, RISAConnection, and Tekla Structures, creating a unified environment for structural analysis and detailing.
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Comprehensive Data Transfer: The link allows for the transfer of members, materials, geometry, and design parameters from RISA to Tekla, making it easy to synchronize analysis models with detailed structural drawings.
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Steel Connections Support: This integration also supports steel connections designed in RISAConnection, streamlining detailing for large or complex steel structures.
This link is ideal for structural steel projects where Tekla’s detailing capabilities and RISA’s analysis tools can be combined for precision and efficiency.
6. RISA and Excel
Excel is indispensable for engineers needing flexibility in data manipulation and custom calculations. RISA’s compatibility with Excel enhances this flexibility by enabling easy import/export capabilities.
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Custom Data Manipulation: Engineers can export RISA analysis results into Excel to create custom reports, additional checks, or specialized calculations to meet unique project requirements.