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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May 01, 2020

Video: Steel Member Design in RISACalc

Learn how to load and design individual beam and column steel members in...

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May 01, 2020

Video: Concrete Member Design in RISACalc

Learn how to load and design individual beam and column concrete members...

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May 01, 2020

Video: Wood Member Design in RISACalc

Learn how to load and design individual beam and column wood members in...

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May 01, 2020

Video: Aluminum Member Design in RISACalc

Learn how to load and design individual beam and column aluminum members...

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April 23, 2020

How Do Flexible Diaphragms Work on Sloped Roofs?

RISAFloor supports the use of flexible diaphragms on both flat and sloped...

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April 15, 2020

RISA-3D v18.0.4 Released

Over the last few weeks, we have been working hard to add the features and...

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April 07, 2020

Understanding Out-of-Plane Shear Capacity of Concrete Wall Panels

When designing concrete shear walls for lateral loading, RISA-3D includes...

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April 01, 2020

Introducing RISA Live!

With many of us working from home, our support team wanted to be able to...

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March 31, 2020

WEBINAR: Metal Building Design in RISA-3D

Prefabricated metal buildings utilized steel for their internal support as...

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