what’s new in the nbc 2015?

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!

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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.

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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.

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