RISA | Tips & Tricks | Long Term Deflection

November 19, 2024

How to Run a Basic Dynamic Eigensolution in RISA-3D?

Welcome to a high-level walkthrough of dynamic analysis in RISA-3D! This guide introduces essential aspects of modeling dynamics, focusing on natural frequencies, mode shapes, and the impact of dynamic behavior on structural integrity. The Dynamics Scenario Imagine we’re tasked with evaluating the stability of a cantilevered pedestrian bridge that spans over a city street. The bridge is connected to a building on one side and features decorative panels and a lightweight canopy. The concern? Wind gusts and foot traffic could cause the bridge to vibrate. Our goal is to understand its dynamic properties—natural frequencies and mode shapes—and assess whether it can handle these dynamic forces without compromising structural stability. We start by setting up dynamic mass for each load case: Canopy Load: Applied uniformly along the length of the bridge to account for wind effects. Pedestrian Load: Simulated at intervals along the span to reflect walking traffic. Decorative Panels: Modeled with specific weights on each side. Once mass and stiffness are set, RISA-3D enables us to simulate how the structure behaves dynamically, revealing which parts might be sensitive to specific frequencies or forces. Running the Eigensolution Analysis In RISA-3D, we use an eigensolution to identify: Natural Frequencies (intrinsic vibration rates…

December 17, 2021

Automatic Calculation of Long-Term Load Factors in ADAPT-Builder

With the release of ADAPT-Builder v21, users now has the option to have the program automatically calculate long-term load factors using two different methodologies. Calculation of Long-Term Load Factors is available using all design codes but is implemented based on ACI 209. When calculating these...

April 26, 2018

Long Term Deflection in RISAFloor ES

RISAFloor ES has the ability to check the Long Term Deflection with Creep and Shrinkage. The program uses an iterative method to adjust the plate stiffness until it converges upon a solution. You can setup all the necessary coefficients and factors in the Model Settings (as shown below).