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September 8, 2026

Back to School with RISA: Your Learning Center Orientation

Going back to school can bring a mix of excitement and nerves whether you are a student starting a new school year or a working engineer learning a new tool. There are new subjects to tackle, new instructors to meet, and maybe a little uncertainty about what to expect. That is where the RISA Learning Center comes in. Think of this as your first-day orientation: we will show you where to go, introduce you to the instructors, and walk through what training looks like before, during, and after the class. Where to Find the RISA Learning Center The RISA Learning Center is the hub for online training courses designed to help you master RISA software. You can navigate to it directly at training.risa.com or through the button below. You can also find it from the RISA homepage under the Learn tab. Meet the Teachers Every RISA Learning Center course is taught by experienced engineers here at RISA. These engineers worked as design engineers in a variety of industries prior to joining RISA and becoming software experts. They provide not only helpful program tips but important real-world context. Meet a few of the engineers who teach these courses below! Rebecca Miller,…

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March 12, 2021

ADAPT-PT/RC Version 20.0 is now available!

Updated Design Codes: ACI 318-19 ADAPT-PT/RC has been updated to include...

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February 04, 2021

WEBINAR: ACI 318-19 Code Updates in RISA & ADAPT

RISA-3D v19, ADAPT-Builder v20, RISAFloor v15 and RISAFoundation v13 have...

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January 22, 2021

WEBINAR: ADAPT-Builder: The Only PT Design Software You'll Need

ADAPT-Builder is a powerful and easy-to-use 3D finite element software...

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January 01, 2021

User Defined Modulus of Rupture in ADAPT-Builder

For reinforced concrete and post-tensioned concrete beams and slabs,...

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January 01, 2021

Increased Efficiency of Selection with Property Grid in ADAPT-Builder

The Properties Grid is a new improvement to the user-interface for...

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January 01, 2021

Updates to ACI Concrete Code in ADAPT-Builder

ADAPT-Builder v20 has been updated to ensure that users can take advantage...

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January 01, 2021

Increased Visibility through Colorization in ADAPT-Builder

ADAPT-Builder 2020 now includes a new Colorization option that can be used...

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January 01, 2021

Rapid Generation of Column and Middle Strips in ADAPT-Builder

A key feature to the design process for two-way slabs, either RC or PT, in...

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January 01, 2021

Updates to Compile Report Settings in ADAPT-Builder

ADAPT-Builder 2020 includes new enhancements to the compile report...

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