March 26, 2025

HSS Beam to Column Moment Connection now available in RISAConnection v16

The new HSS Beam to Column Moment Connection allows engineers to efficiently design and analyze rigid connections between HSS beams and HSS or wide-flange columns. Unlike typical bolted or welded connections, this moment connection provides enhanced rigidity while maintaining the benefits of HSS framing, such as weight efficiency and improved aesthetics.

Key Features of This Connection:

Code Compliance: The design follows AISC standards, ensuring reliability and safety in structural applications.
Advanced Analysis: RISAConnection automatically considers key limit states, including localized yielding and deformation, to provide accurate results.
Improved User Experience: Clear diagrams and reports simplify the design process, making it easier than ever to implement HSS moment connections in your projects.

For more information about this new connection, check out the video below:

HSS Beam-Coulmn Momemt Direct Weld Connection

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The new release is available now! Download the latest version of RISAConnection and start incorporating the HSS Beam to Column Moment Connection into your designs today.

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April 29, 2024 | New, RISAConnection

Anchorage Design now available in RISAConnection

RISAConnection version 15 now provides engineers with an additional design capability of Anchorage Design. Anchorage design is per ACI 318-19 & ACI 318-19(22) and can be utilized under the Column Base Plate connection module. For more information about this new feature, check out the video below: Download RISAConnection v15…

February 23, 2017 | New, RISAConnection

Using Transverse Stiffeners and Web Doublers Together

RISAConnection v7 now allows both Transverse Column Flange Stiffeners and Column Web Doublers to be applied to Beam to Column Moment Connections. Simply select Yes for each option under Connection Category in the Connection Properties grid to apply the two options simultaneously: This will be reflected in the 2D and 3D views for verification. You may configure the Stiffeners and Doublers using the inputs from the Connection Properties grid. The design checks will check each element individually; the program assumes no interaction of the Transverse Stiffeners and Web Doublers…

October 6, 2011 | RISAFloor, New, Column Splices

How to Assign Column Splices in RISAFloor

RISAFloor has the ability to model column splices for all columns. You have the choice of a Moment or Shear splice depending upon what type of forces you want the splice to transfer. There are a few different ways to define your splices that give you flexibility in assigning them to your columns. When defining a new floor you can specify the Splice Distance for all columns below that floor level as well as the splice type. This is a quick method to apply splices to all of your columns at once. You specify this in the Floors spreadsheet. If you want to specify individual column splices or change just a few of the splices you defined in the Floors spreadsheet you can double click on any column to open the Column Stack Manager. The tools on the left allow you to add, delete or move/drag a splice as well as delete the entire column segment. Another way to view and modify your column splices is from within the Columns spreadsheet. To view the Top and Bottom Elevation of your columns you can open the Column Stacks spreadsheet. Something to note is that each column has at least one splice…