RISA is pleased to announce the release of the latest version of RISAConnection v17.0. This release delivers major updates focused on keeping your steel connection design current with the latest codes while enhancing everyday connection workflows.
The release of RISAConnection v17.0 incorporates the following enhancements and updates:
Design to the latest steel design codes: AISC 16th Edition (360-22) and CSA S16-19
Added HSS beam-to-HSS column moment connection design per CSA S16-19
Expanded shape coverage using the AISC historical shape database
Enhanced base plate and anchorage workflows, including grout pad modeling and concrete breakout check options
RISAConnection v17.0 now includes connection design per the AISC 16th Edition (360-22) Steel Construction Manual, allowing engineers to confidently design steel connections in accordance with the most recent AISC Specification used in the United States.
In addition, this release adds connection design per CSA S16-19, expanding RISAConnection’s capabilities for Canadian steel projects and ensuring engineers can meet current Canadian steel design requirements.
For Canadian users working with hollow structural sections, the release also introduces HSS beam-to-HSS column moment connection design per CSA S16-19, simplifying the design of these increasingly common framing configurations.
RISAConnection v17.0 adds support for the AISC historical shape database, making it easier to evaluate and redesign existing structures that utilize legacy steel shapes.
With direct access to historical shapes, engineers can more efficiently tackle renovation, retrofit, and expansion projects without the need for manual shape substitution or external references.
This release introduces the ability to include a grout pad in the base plate connection module, allowing engineers to better reflect real-world base plate and foundation conditions in their connection models.
New checkboxes have also been added to exclude concrete breakout checks in shear and tension when anchor reinforcement is designed externally by the user, helping align RISAConnection results with firm-specific workflows and third-party anchorage design tools.
These updates are designed to provide more consistent results, clearer reporting, and a smoother overall user experience across a wide range of connection types and design codes. Check out our Release Notes below.