August 30, 2019
Vibration Analysis for Steel Joists
RISAFloor v14 includes Steel Joist Vibration Analysis per SJI Technical Digest #5. For more information, check out the video below.
August 30, 2019
Add Single Layer of Reinforcement anywhere in Slab
RISAFoundation has the ability to create a single layer of reinforcement anywhere in a slab. This improvement allows for a more straightforward design of thin, lightly loaded slab-on-grade where two layers of reinforcement (top/bottom) would be unnecessary. In order to add a single layer of...
August 30, 2019
Nested Load Combinations in RISAFoundation
RISAFoundation includes the ability to utilize “nested” load combinations. Currently, the Load Combinations spreadsheet in RISAFoundation is limited to ten columns of Basic Load Cases (BLCs) and Factor combinations. However, there are times where you may need to include additional entries to your...
August 30, 2019
LRFD Wood Design per AWC-NDS 2015/2018 Codes
Strength Design (LRFD) according to the AWC-NDS 2015/2018 code has been implemented into RISAFloor v14.0. To select this code for your design, simply choose this code from the Codes tab within Global Model Settings.
August 30, 2019
Updated Floor Vibration Calculation per AISC Design Guide #11
RISAFloor v14 now includes floor vibration calculations per the 2nd Edition of AISC Design Guide #11. To select this code for your design, simply choose AISC DG 11 2nd Edition in the Beam Vibrations drop-down from the Codes tab within Global Model Settings.
August 21, 2019
Enhanced Property Display and Modification
August 21, 2019
RISA-3D v18 Sneak Peek Videos
The new release of RISA-3D is right around the corner! Check out our teaser videos to enjoy a sneak peek at some of the most exciting new features!
August 7, 2019
RISA Employees Volunteers at Second Harvest Food Bank
Last week, RISA employees spend two days volunteering at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, CA. Both days were spent at the Food Distribution Center, where staff and volunteers worked together to sort, package and distribute enough food to feed 250,000 men, women and children each...
July 12, 2019
Implementing Realistic Behavior for T/C Members in RISA-3D
Tension or Compression (T/C) Only members are commonly used in steel buildings when modeling braced frames that resist lateral load.