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

October 8, 2026

RISA-Revit 2027 Link Now Available

RISA is pleased to announce the release of the updated RISA-Revit Link which includes compatibility with Revit 2027 allowing for seamless integration between RISAFloor, RISA-3D, and Autodesk Revit. Explore all the features and benefits of the RISA-Revit link at the product page below. This release also offers improved coordination between the programs through enhancements including an added warning message when exporting to RISAConnection for unsupported connection types. For a complete list of the enhancements and corrections, review the release notes for version 27 of the RISA-Revit link below. Ready to start? Use the link below to download the latest version of the RISA-Revit link through the RISA Customer Portal…

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October 30, 2025

🎃 Trick or Treat… It’s RISA-Jeopardy! 👻

Halloween isn’t just for candy and costumes—it’s the perfect time to test...

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October 28, 2025

Why Maximum Moment Graphs Differ from Flexural Demand in RISA-3D

When the Graphs Don’t Match: Understanding the Controlling Case A common...

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October 17, 2025

The Hidden Tension Tie: When Rigid Diaphragms Meet Sloping Members

Rigid diaphragms in RISA-3D are a powerful way to model how floor systems...

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September 16, 2025

What’s New in ASCE 7-22?

The ASCE/SEI 7-22 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for...

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September 16, 2025

What’s New in ANSI/AISC 360-22?

The ANSI/AISC 360 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings is the...

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September 09, 2025

How to Use Multi-Period Response Spectrum Data for Seismic Load Generation?

With the adoption of ASCE 7-22, the concept of a multi-period response...

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September 04, 2025

Understanding Sign Conventions for Members Across RISA Software

RISA software products use different sign conventions depending on the...

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September 04, 2025

Understanding Sign Conventions for Wall Panels & Plates in RISA

While members (beams and columns) follow conventions tied to their local...

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Slab vs spread footing in RISAFoundation
July 29, 2025

Slab vs. Spread Footing in RISAFoundation: What's the Difference?

We often get asked: “Should I model my foundation as a slab or a spread...

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