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

September 8, 2026

Back to School with RISA: Your Learning Center Orientation

Going back to school can bring a mix of excitement and nerves whether you are a student starting a new school year or a working engineer learning a new tool. There are new subjects to tackle, new instructors to meet, and maybe a little uncertainty about what to expect. That is where the RISA Learning Center comes in. Think of this as your first-day orientation: we will show you where to go, introduce you to the instructors, and walk through what training looks like before, during, and after the class. Where to Find the RISA Learning Center The RISA Learning Center is the hub for online training courses designed to help you master RISA software. You can navigate to it directly at training.risa.com or through the button below. You can also find it from the RISA homepage under the Learn tab. Meet the Teachers Every RISA Learning Center course is taught by experienced engineers here at RISA. These engineers worked as design engineers in a variety of industries prior to joining RISA and becoming software experts. They provide not only helpful program tips but important real-world context. Meet a few of the engineers who teach these courses below! Rebecca Miller,…

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Modeling

March 05, 2024

Enhanced "Move" Tools in RISAFoundation

RISAFoundation includes the added ability to move selected foundation...

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February 15, 2022

New Tools for Modification of Elevated Slabs in RISAFloor ES

RISAFloor Version 16 includes new and improved tools for the modification...

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February 15, 2022

New Tools for Modification of Slabs in RISAFoundation

RISAFoundation Version 14 includes new and improved tools for the...

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December 17, 2021

Smart Tools for Tendon Entry and Modification in ADAPT-Builder

ADAPT-Builder v21 now includes a new set of Smart Tools that assist the...

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July 02, 2021

Improved Functionality in ADAPT-Builder v20.0.1

The latest release of ADAPT-Builder (Version 20.0.1) includes improvements...

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August 19, 2020

Tips & Tricks for Modeling in ADAPT-Builder

Modeling complex structures in any structural analysis and design software...

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October 04, 2018

Drawing Grid and Other Modeling Improvements

RISAFloor v13 includes a variety of modeling features which allows users...

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September 06, 2018

Copy Elements from Floor to Floor

RISAFloor v13.0 now includes the added ability to graphically copy...

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