October 30, 2020
Simpson Strong-Tie®Yield-Link® Moment Connection Available in RISA-3D
The release of RISA-3D Version 19 includes the introduction of Yield-Link® Moment Connections, developed in conjunction with Simpson Strong-Tie®.
In the fast-paced world of structural engineering, staying up to date with the latest software updates is crucial for maintaining efficiency, productivity, and ensuring the highest quality of work. This holds especially true for users of RISA software, where regular updates bring not only new features but also improvements in performance, stability, and security. In this blog post, we'll explore the importance of keeping your RISA software up to date and provide some tips for effective update management. Enhanced Performance and Stability Each software update from RISA typically includes optimizations and bug fixes that improve the overall performance and stability of the application. By staying current with these updates, you can ensure that your software operates smoothly, minimizing the risk of crashes or errors that could disrupt your workflow. Access to New Features and Functionality RISA is constantly innovating and adding new features to its software suite to meet the evolving needs of structural engineers. By keeping your software up to date, you gain access to these new features, which can enhance your design capabilities and streamline your workflow. Whether it's advanced analysis tools, improved modeling options, or enhanced integration with other software platforms, staying current ensures you can take…
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The release of RISA-3D Version 19 includes the introduction of Yield-Link® Moment Connections, developed in conjunction with Simpson Strong-Tie®.
RISAConnection v11 now includes the ability to design Column to Beam Column Cap Flange Plate Moment Connections according to AISC 360. This widely requested feature allows users to define the beam as a wide flange and the column as either a wide flange, tapered wide flange or HSS tube. To begin,...
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 v8 now offers weak axis moment connections with beams framing into the web of a wide flange column. Previously, connections were only permitted to frame into the column flange. This additional feature will allow users to change the orientation of their wide flange column.
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