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

July 30, 2026

Need Help with RISA? Here Are Your Go-To Resources

RISA supports you at every stage of your design process, from the first click in the program to the final design. Whether you need a quick answer or in-depth guidance, we offer a wide range of resources to help you work efficiently and with confidence. The RISA Help Files Get answers on all the behind-the-scenes technical information including analysis methods, variable definitions, and design assumptions. The help file provides transparency into the program methodology to make sure RISA engineers can feel confident in the results. The help file is available for each program in the RISA suite for tailored information. It can be accessed at risa.com/help or press F1 within the program for even easier access. Tips & Tricks Blog Explore modeling tips, troubleshooting ideas, and engineering insights on the RISA blog. Our blog articles are designed as quick reads to help engineers find answers fast. Start reading at blog.risa.com. The Video Library See the workflow in real time with the RISA video library at risa.com/videos. From quick clips showing a specific concept to full on-demand webinars, these videos help you understand workflows and seamlessly navigate the interface. Learning Paths Start exploring RISA with on-demand interactive training through our learning…

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November 17, 2021

ADAPT-PT/RC Version 21.0 is now available!

New Design Code: AS3600 - 2018 ADAPT-PT/RC has been updated to include the...

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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 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

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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October 30, 2020

Concrete Design according to ACI 318-19 Now Available

The new ACI 318-19 concrete code has been implemented into RISA-3D v19,...

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October 29, 2020

Updated Shear Contribution for Concrete (Vc) per ACI 318-19

The new ACI 318-19 code has been implemented into RISA-3D v19, RISAFloor...

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October 29, 2020

Interaction of Shear Forces Acting Along Orthogonal Axes in Concrete

Recent tests and analytical results for concrete columns have indicated...

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July 14, 2020

WEBINAR: Multi-Story Post-Tensioned Building Design using…

Reinforced and post-tensioned concrete structures in today's construction...

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