October 10, 2019

RISA-3D Training - Minneapolis, MN - August 18-19, 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.

This two-day regional RISA-3D training will be held in Minneapolis, MN on August 18-19, 2020 at the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel and includes the following classes:

Basics of Structural Modeling (Day 1)
Advanced Structural Modeling (Day 2)

For more information and to register for this course, use the link below:

RISA-3D Training - Minneapolis, MN

For more information on the venue, the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot click the button below:

Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot

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June 30, 2011 | New, RISASection

How to Model a Void in a RISASection Shape

In order to model built-up or composite sections, RISASection includes the Property Multiplier, an input value which specifies the relative weight of the shape’s modulus of elasticity to that of the overall section. This value can also be used to model a void or a hole in the shape. For instance, the section below can be difficult to model using only built up shapes. But if you utilize the void option, it becomes easy to model. Using concrete quarter circle shapes to model the voided areas, place these shapes at the corner locations of the original concrete square shape. Access the Shape Layout Editor by selecting Shape Layout from the Section menu. In this menu, you can manually change the Multiplier value to 1 for the rectangle and to -1 for all four of the quarter circle shapes. Making these shapes negative will void out the corners of the original concrete square and thereby update the Properties results to reflect the reduced section…

October 30, 2020 | RISA-3D, New, Loading, Spreadsheets

Scaling Factor for Basic Load Cases

The ability to apply a scaling factor to an entire Basic Load Case in the Basic Load Case spreadsheet is now available in RISA-3D v19. These scaling factors give the user the flexibility and freedom to modify and manipulate the loading conditions in the model. An example for when this feature would be useful is in the preliminary design stages of a structure, when the loading conditions may not be fully known. In this instance, the user has the ability to factor up the applied loads to account for variability in the design. To use this feature, you will need to enable it in the Application Settings. Once enabled, a new column will appear within the Basic Load Case spreadsheet. Basic Load Cases may be scaled by both negative and positive values. When this feature is disabled in the Application Settings, the column will be hidden but the values in the column will still be applied to the Basic Load Cases. Therefore, it is imperative that values in this column be cleared out before hiding the column if the intent is to not include the factors in the design…

May 10, 2018 | RISA-3D, New, Foundations

Viewing Design Foundations in RISA-3D

RISA-3D v16 now includes the added ability to view foundations designed in RISAFoundation. This feature proves useful as it gives a way for engineers to see if foundations have been sized appropriately for the loading from RISA-3D. For more information about how foundations can be shown in RISA-3D, view the video posted to YouTube…