What’s New in ASCE 7-22?
September 16, 2025

What’s New in ASCE 7-22?

The ASCE/SEI 7-22 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures introduces significant updates from ASCE 7-16. The most notable changes impact wind and seismic provisions, along with new load combination rules that directly affect structural analysis and design....

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What’s New in ANSI/AISC 360-22?
September 16, 2025

What’s New in ANSI/AISC 360-22?

The ANSI/AISC 360 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings is the cornerstone reference for structural steel design in the U.S. The transition from the 2016 edition (ANSI/AISC 360-16) to the 2022 edition (ANSI/AISC 360-22) reflects both advances in research and the need for closer alignment...

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How to Use Multi-Period Response Spectrum Data for Seismic Load Generation?
September 9, 2025

How to Use Multi-Period Response Spectrum Data for Seismic Load Generation?

With the adoption of ASCE 7-22, the concept of a multi-period response spectrum has been added to seismic design requirements. While this provides more accurate hazard representation, it also means engineers need to generate and input additional site-specific data. This quick workflow shows how to...

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Slab vs. Spread Footing in RISAFoundation: What's the Difference?
July 29, 2025

Slab vs. Spread Footing in RISAFoundation: What's the Difference?

We often get asked: “Should I model my foundation as a slab or a spread footing in RISAFoundation?” While both are valid options, they use very different analysis methods, and the results can vary accordingly. In this article, we’ll walk through a side-by-side comparison, using the same modeled...

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How RISA-3D Handles Wall Surface Loads at Openings
July 17, 2025

How RISA-3D Handles Wall Surface Loads at Openings

When designing shear walls in RISA-3D, it’s common to add surface loads—whether to simulate lateral wind or seismic pressures, or even out-of-plane loads. But what happens when those loads intersect with openings in your wall panels? Let’s walk through exactly how RISA-3D handles this scenario...

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RISAConnection in Practice
July 15, 2025

RISAConnection in Practice

Steel buildings are rarely simple—and the connections that tie them together often present some of the biggest design and coordination challenges. For engineers in the field, tools like RISAConnection aren’t just software—they’re essential to streamlining design, verifying code compliance, and...

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RISA Employee Spotlight: Tim Barton
June 10, 2025

RISA Employee Spotlight: Tim Barton

Meet Tim Barton, one of RISA's go-to problem solvers and Solutions Engineer extraordinaire! With a background as diverse as his playlist, Tim's engineering journey started with a BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Utah State University. Since earning his PE license in Utah, he's tackled...

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