June 1, 2022

NEW RELEASE: ADAPT-Builder Version 21.0.1 now Available!

ADAPT-Builder Version 21.0.1 is now available and includes integration with RISA-3D, colorization of applied loading as well as other new features. For more information about new features, users can review the related articles below as well as the release notes.

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October 2, 2018 | RISA-3D, RISAFloor, New, Wood

Wood Design per AWC NDS 2018 Wood Code

The new AWC NDS 2018 code has been implemented into RISA-3D v17.0 and RISAFloor v13.0. To select this code for your design, simply choose this code from the Codes tab within Model Settings. After solution, the results are available in the Design Results spreadsheet. You can also verify the code selection used in your design in the member Detail Report. Some notable changes in RISA between the 2015 and 2018 NDS Wood Code are: The flat use factor (Cfu) is now applied to E & Emin for beams and stringers loaded on their wide face Design for Structural Composite Lumber in tension now includes the volume factor (CV) Updated and new material properties per NDS 2018 Supplement…

December 22, 2015 | RISA-3D, RISAFloor, RISA-2D, New, Wood

Wood Design per AWC NDS 2015 Wood Code

The latest versions of RISA-3D and RISAFloor now incorporate the AWC NDS 2015. The new provisions have been implemented in RISA-3D v14.0 and RISAFloor v10.0 and can be utilized by selecting the AWC NDS-15: ASD from the Wood dropdown menu on the Codes tab of Model Settings. After solution, the results are available in the Design Results spreadsheet. A Member Detail Report can be used to verify the code selection used in your design…

October 26, 2018 | RISA-3D, RISAFloor, RISAFoundation, New, Canadian

What’s New in the NBC 2015?

The 2015 NBC compliant codes have been implemented into RISA-3D v17.0, RISAFloor v13.0 and RISAFoundation V.11.0! These include: CSA S16-14 – Hot Rolled Steel Design Code CSA S136-16 – Cold Formed Steel Design Code CSA A23.3-14 – Concrete Design Code CSA O86-14 – Wood Design Code NBC 2015 Division B Part 4 – Seismic Load Generation NBC 2015 Division B Part 4 – Wind Load Generation To select these codes for your design, simply choose them from the Codes tab within the Model Settings. You can also use the Load Combination Generator to generate load combinations per the 2015 NBC (Ultimate or Service). Simply select this from the LC Code…