What percentage of your design work uses BIM software? The adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) software is steadily increasing in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. In many regions, BIM has become a standard practice for large and complex projects, while in...
This week, RISA joined forces with Untied Way OC to bring students into our world of structural engineering and software development. Through the Youth Career Connections program, the high school students visit key industries to see potential careers and pathways for them to pursue. At our RISA...
Sure, you have a lot on your plate at work right now. Whether you are managing a project or designing dozens of steel connections, you have a long and very important task list you need to accomplish every work day. But has anyone introduced you to the concept of "5-Minute Breaks." These breaks are...
Structures in movies serve as more than just mere backdrops or settings. They play significant roles in storytelling, providing visual spectacle, symbolism, and often becoming iconic elements of the films themselves. Famous structures like the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, or the...
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month is a month-long celebration in the United States that takes place annually during the month of May. During Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, there are various events and activities organized across the United States to celebrate and...
There are many things professional structural engineers can do early in their education and career to set themselves up for success. With that in mind, the engineers at RISA have put our heads together to come up with our “30 under 30 list”. These are 30 suggestions for young structural engineers...
The latest release of ADAPT-Builder (22.0.1) includes an integrated concrete column code check feature that allows users to easily check concrete columns for code compliance. Utilizing the ACI 318-19 or ACI 318-14 design code, the code check feature will perform capacity checks for bending, axial,...
When using the Distance tool in RISA-3D, the program outputs Rxz, Rzy, Ryz. These angles represent the angle the Distance Tool line makes with respect to the each respective plane. Rxy represents the angle the distance line makes with respect to the XY plane.
Structural engineering is a branch of civil engineering that deals with the design and analysis of structures such as buildings, bridges, and tunnels. Becoming a structural engineer in the United States requires a rigorous education and training process that involves several steps. In this article,...
