How to Add a Composite Deck to the RISAFloor Deck Database
May 6, 2024

How to Add a Composite Deck to the RISAFloor Deck Database

RISAFloor has four different deck types: concrete, composite, metal, and wood. When it comes to composite decks, there is a predefined Composite Deck definition already setup in the Deck Definitions spreadsheet. You can also specify a composite deck by (1) setting up your deck configuration using...

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Honoring Asian American & Pacific Islander Tradition in Modern Construction
May 6, 2024

Honoring Asian American & Pacific Islander Tradition in Modern Construction

In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, RISA celebrates the enduring architectural traditions that have shaped structural engineering. Among these, the intricate timber joinery techniques stand as a testament to AAPI craftsmanship and innovation. Passed down...

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The Importance of Keeping Your RISA & ADAPT Software Up to Date
April 25, 2024

The Importance of Keeping Your RISA & ADAPT Software Up to Date

In the fast-paced world of structural engineering, staying up to date with the latest software updates is crucial for maintaining efficiency, productivity, and ensuring the highest quality of work. This holds especially true for users of RISA software, where regular updates bring not only new...

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How To: Using the RISA Learning Center
April 5, 2024

How To: Using the RISA Learning Center

The RISA Learning Center provides a robust user experience allowing users to easily purchase training, view both live and on-demand sessions, and manage training materials such as video recordings, model files, or tutorial documents.

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Black History Month
February 9, 2024

Black History Month

Black History Month is a month-long celebration in the United States that takes place annually from February 1 to March 1. This month-long celebration is dedicated to honoring and celebrating the contributions and influence of Black and African Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of...

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Tendon and Rebar Display Managers in ADAPT-Builder
January 30, 2024

Tendon and Rebar Display Managers in ADAPT-Builder

Elevate your outputs using the recently enhanced Tendon and Rebar Display Managers in ADAPT-Builder (23.0.0). ADAPT-Builder (23.0.0) gives users more control over the appearance of tendons and reinforcement thus saving time when it comes to creating tendon and reinforcement plans for submittals.

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Torsion Design of One-Way Slabs and Beams in ADAPT-Builder
January 30, 2024

Torsion Design of One-Way Slabs and Beams in ADAPT-Builder

The latest release of ADAPT-Builder (23.0.0) includes the ability to design one-way slabs and beams for the effects of torsion. Through the shear design options of the criteria window the user can choose to check the torsional threshold only or, where the threshold is exceeded, design for the...

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