July 20, 2023
What's New in RISAConnection v14.0.1?
RISA is pleased to announce the release of the latest of RISAConnection v14.0.1. The release of RISAConnection v14.0.1 incorporates the following enhancements and updates:
Deflection is a key tool for verifying whether your model was built correctly in RISA-3D. After solving, you can view the deflected shape to confirm if the deflections are within the expected range. If you notice abnormal deflections, use the following steps to troubleshoot the issue. Steps for Investigating Large Deflections Check Member Material Properties: Ensure that the correct material properties are assigned to your members. Incorrect materials can result in inaccurate stiffness and deflections. Review Member Sizes: Verify that your members are sized appropriately for the loads they are designed to carry. Oversized or undersized members can affect deflections significantly. Examine Member Connectivity: End Releases: Incorrectly applied end releases can result in overly flexible members. Analysis Offsets: Verify that any analysis offsets are accurate, as these can influence the effective stiffness of the members. Plate Connectivity: Remember that plates only connect to other elements at their corner nodes, not along edges. Verify all plates are supported at their corners. Inspect Boundary Conditions: Ensure that your supports and restraints are correctly defined. Improper boundary conditions can lead to unexpected deflections. Review Applied Loading: Pay close attention to the magnitude and direction of your applied loads. Misapplied loads may cause unexpected…
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RISA is pleased to announce the release of the latest of RISAConnection v14.0.1. The release of RISAConnection v14.0.1 incorporates the following enhancements and updates:
RISAConnection v11 now incorporates expanded support for HSS tube shapes in Canadian (CSA S16) connection design. The newly supported connections include the following:
The most recent release of AISC 360-16 (15th Edition) includes changes to connection design for rectangular HSS shapes with applied concentrated forces. These changes are now included in RISAConnection v10.
The release of RISAConnection v10 incorporates updates according to AISC 360-16 (15th Edition) including changes to HSS provisions as well as improved design for column webs subject to out-of-plane loading, in addition to other enhancements.
Wide Flange beam to HSS Tube column moment connections can now be designed in RISAConnection version 9 with both the US and Canadian design standards. HSS tubes may be selected as the supporting column member on either of the two moment connections:
Wide Flange Beam to HSS Tube Column Moment Connections can now be designed in RISAConnection version 9. HSS tubes may be selected as the supporting column member on either of the two moment connections:
RISAConnection v6 has added HSS tubes and pipes for Diagonal and Chevron Brace Connections. Users can now model an HSS column in the Diagonal Brace Connection and an HSS beam in the Chevron Brace connection. Diagonal Brace Connection A column can be specified as a tube or pipe for the Diagonal...
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