Tips & Tricks

August 15, 2024

Engineering Tomorrow: Transforming Engineer-Draftsman Teamwork with BIM

In the realm of construction and architecture, the role of structural engineers and draftsmen has undergone significant transformation. Traditionally, structural engineers and draftsmen worked in somewhat separate spheres, with draftsmen focusing on detailed drawings and engineers concentrating on structural integrity and calculations. However, the advent of Building Information Modeling (BIM) has brought these disciplines closer together, fostering a more integrated approach to design and construction. The Traditional Divide Historically, draftsmen were responsible for producing detailed technical drawings based on the structural engineer's specifications. This often led to a disconnect between the conceptual and practical aspects of the design. Engineers would provide the necessary calculations and specifications, which draftsmen would then translate into detailed plans and blueprints. This linear process, while effective, sometimes led to inefficiencies and errors due to miscommunication or misunderstandings. The BIM Revolution Building Information Modeling (BIM) represents a paradigm shift in how design and construction projects are managed. BIM is a digital representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a project. It is more than just a 3D model; it integrates various data sources and provides a collaborative platform for all stakeholders involved in a project. For structural engineers and draftsmen, BIM has revolutionized their working…

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Integration between RISA-3D and SDS2
June 3, 2022

Integration between RISA-3D and SDS2

Version 20.0.2 allows users to integrate models between RISA-3D and SDS2, including model geometry, members sizes and end reactions.

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Integration between RISA-3D & ADAPT-Builder for Podium Buildings
May 24, 2022

Integration between RISA-3D & ADAPT-Builder for Podium Buildings

ADAPT-Builder v21.0.1 includes the option to import reactions from a RISA-3D model. The program will import the superstructure reactions and loading as point and line loads. The B3D Import Wizard allows you to choose which load cases to import and gives you the ability to map the loads to existing...

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How to Define Steel Connections in RISAFloor & RISA-3D
September 7, 2021

How to Define Steel Connections in RISAFloor & RISA-3D

One of the advantages of the RISA Building System is the ability to utilize and share model information (geometry, loading, etc.) between software packages. One such way, is the ability to define hot-rolled steel connections in RISAFloor and/or RISA-3D and then transfer them to RISAConnection for...

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Detach an Integrated RISAConnection Model
October 3, 2017

Detach an Integrated RISAConnection Model

RISAFloor, RISA-3D, and Revit can export connection rule and loading information to streamline the design process for a project with numerous connections. This process helps to quickly create connections with the member shape, geometry, and loading information from the original program.

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Custom Loading in Integrated RISAConnection Model
September 15, 2017

Custom Loading in Integrated RISAConnection Model

RISAConnection v7.0.1 includes the option for customized loading in an integrated RISAConnection model. If you have used RISA-3D or RISAFloor to export connection rules for design in RISAConnection, they also exported over the forces per the solved load combinations.

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