Risa Tips & Tricks: How to Use Our Structural Analysis Software

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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June 28, 2018

A Deeper Understanding of Deflection and Member Deflection Ratios

There are many different types deflection values calculated by RISA-3D....

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June 21, 2018

Beam Deflection Ratio Options

RISA-3D v16.0.4 introduces an enhancement that will allow for more control...

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September 11, 2017

Improved Drift Reporting

RISA-3D v15 now includes automatic drift definitions for diaphragms as...

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July 12, 2016

Camber Design Rules in RISAFloor

RISAFloor has the ability to assign camber design rules which allow the...

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December 09, 2015

Envelope Detail Report Results

RISA-3D v14 introduced envelope detail reports for all material members....

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September 16, 2015

How RISA-3D Calculates Member Deflection Ratios

After solving a model, you will see in the Member Deflections spreadsheet...

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September 09, 2015

Why don’t the Beams in my Frame have axial force?

The beams in a lateral force resisting system, such as a braced frame or...

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August 27, 2014

What is a Rigid Link in RISA-3D?

A rigid link is a member element in RISA-3D that can be used for many...

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October 09, 2013

What is the Tau b Factor and how does it affect my analysis?

When solving a RISA-3D model with hot rolled steel members under the AISC...

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