April 1, 2020

Introducing RISA Live!

With many of us working from home, our support team wanted to be able to connect with our customers where they are: in front of their computers. With that in mind, we are excited to introduce RISA Live. These live sessions, will take place every Thursday at 2pm EST (11am PST) and will focus on providing short bursts of engaging content (15-20 minutes) about all things RISA.

The livestream can be found on our YouTube page and by clicking on the link below.

So join us this week as we discuss topics likes, working with plates and applying lateral loads. Also, don't forget to ask questions in the chat during the livestream, including topics that you would be interested in seeing in the future.

Tags: RISA-3D, Plates, New, Events

December 14, 2011 | RISA-3D, New, RISASection

How to Import a RISASection Shape into RISA-3D

RISASection 2.0 includes the ability to assign your section as one of the predefined hot rolled steel Shape Types (Wide Flange, Channel, Tube, etc.). This means that when the shape is imported into RISA-3D, you will now be able to get design results and code checks for the member. First, make sure that you assign the appropriate shape type in the Section Information dialog in RISASection. Save the RISASection file. Where does your RISASection file need to be saved? Open RISA-3D. Launch the RISA-3D application on your computer. Access Application Settings. Go to the menu bar and click on File, then select Application Settings. Locate the File Locations Tab. In the Application Settings window, navigate to the File Locations tab. Find the RISASection Files Line. Look for the line labeled RISASection Files. This is the location where RISA-3D will search for any RISASection files to import. Move or Adjust the File Location. Option 1: Move your RISASection files to this location so that RISA-3D can find them. Option 2: Change the File Location to where your RISASection files are currently saved. Save and Close. Once you've made the necessary adjustments, click OK to save your settings and close the window…

September 7, 2021 | RISA-3D, New, RISAConnection, Steel Connections, Defining Connections: Beam and Column Splices Conn, Defining Connections: Column to Beam Connections, Defining Connections: Beam to Girder Connections, Integration

How to Define Steel Connections in RISAFloor & RISA-3D

One of the advantages of the RISA Building System is the ability to utilize and share model information (geometry, loading, etc.) between software packages. One such way, is the ability to define hot-rolled steel connections in RISAFloor and/or RISA-3D and then transfer them to RISAConnection for design. Once a model is created in RISAFloor/RISA-3D, users can assign connections and then transfer the connection to RISAConnection. During this process, the software will test whether the connection is valid based on the defined "Connection Rules". The proper definition of these "Connection Rules" is where many questions arise and understanding how this process will make steel connection design using RISA software a seamless process. Typical Workflow Users must define desired "Connection Rules" in the spreadsheet. Once the "Connection Rules" are defined, the rules can be assigned to the appropriate member ends in the model. Use the Member Ends > Connection Rules button located on the "Quick View" toolbar to view the assigned connection rules (color coded) directly on the model. You can also use the Member Label > Connection Rules button to graphically display the connection name. For specific information on assigning each of RISAConnection's eleven (11) available connection types, please review the…

December 17, 2024 | Featured, RISAFoundation, Modeling

Automating Foundation Design with RISAFoundation

Why RISAFoundation is Essential for Today’s Engineers? Incorporating RISAFoundation into your foundation design process is more than just a time-saver—it’s a powerful tool for enhancing the accuracy and quality of engineering deliverables. By automating the most tedious and error-prone aspects of foundation design, RISAFoundation enables engineers to focus on solving complex challenges and developing innovative solutions. Check out some real-world applications where RISAFoundation could be used to streamline workflows and automate critical tasks, making projects more efficient and reliable. Real-World Applications: RISAFoundation in Action 1. High-Rise Building Foundations in Seismic Zones Consider a project involving a high-rise building located in a seismic region, where the foundation must resist both vertical and lateral forces. In this scenario, an engineering team could leverage RISAFoundation to model a 20-story building's foundation. With automated load combination handling and the seamless integration of lateral forces imported from RISA-3D, the team would be able to evaluate various design options efficiently. By analyzing detailed outputs, they could optimize the thickness and reinforcement of a mat foundation, meeting seismic requirements while saving on materials. 2. Large Industrial Equipment Foundations Imagine a foundation design for a large industrial project requiring support for high-capacity equipment, such as a crane at…