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

July 30, 2026

Need Help with RISA? Here Are Your Go-To Resources

RISA supports you at every stage of your design process, from the first click in the program to the final design. Whether you need a quick answer or in-depth guidance, we offer a wide range of resources to help you work efficiently and with confidence. The RISA Help Files Get answers on all the behind-the-scenes technical information including analysis methods, variable definitions, and design assumptions. The help file provides transparency into the program methodology to make sure RISA engineers can feel confident in the results. The help file is available for each program in the RISA suite for tailored information. It can be accessed at risa.com/help or press F1 within the program for even easier access. Tips & Tricks Blog Explore modeling tips, troubleshooting ideas, and engineering insights on the RISA blog. Our blog articles are designed as quick reads to help engineers find answers fast. Start reading at blog.risa.com. The Video Library See the workflow in real time with the RISA video library at risa.com/videos. From quick clips showing a specific concept to full on-demand webinars, these videos help you understand workflows and seamlessly navigate the interface. Learning Paths Start exploring RISA with on-demand interactive training through our learning…

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New Release

January 30, 2024

ADAPT-Builder Version 23.0.0 now Available!

ADAPT-Builder Version 23.0.0 is now available and includes the following...

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May 26, 2023

ADAPT-Builder Version 22.0.2 now Available!

ADAPT-Builder Version 22.0.2 is now available and includes the following...

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October 13, 2022

ADAPT-PT/RC Version 22.0 is now available!

Consideration of Drop Caps and Drop Panels for Two-Way Punching Shear...

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June 01, 2022

NEW RELEASE: ADAPT-Builder Version 21.0.1 now Available!

ADAPT-Builder Version 21.0.1 is now available and includes integration...

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December 17, 2021

Load Combination Generator in ADAPT-Builder

With the release of ADAPT-Builder v21, a new load combination generator...

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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...

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November 17, 2021

ADAPT-PT/RC Version 21.0 is now available!

New Design Code: AS3600 - 2018 ADAPT-PT/RC has been updated to include 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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March 10, 2021

Composite Steel Beam Design in RISACalc

Composite steel beam design is now available in RISACalc per the AISC and...

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