
July 17, 2024
What's New in RISAConnection v15.0.1?
RISA is pleased to announce the release of the latest of RISAConnection v15.0.1. The release of RISAConnection v15.0.1 incorporates the following enhancements and updates:
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 conditions to highlight how the results differ — and why. Model Setup To keep things consistent, we modeled a single condition in two ways: once with a spread footing and once with a mat slab. Mat Dimensions: 10' x 10' x 1' Pedestal: 1' x 1' x 2' Loads Applied: 40 k vertical dead load 10 k lateral dead load 15 k lateral wind load 14.79 k concrete self-weight Soil Overburden: Set to 0 for both elements Slab Mesh Size: Refined below default for more detailed results Load Combinations: A basic set used for clarity (see screenshots in RISAFoundation) Analysis Methodology Feature Spread Footing Slab Element Analysis Type Rigid body Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Support Model Single support point Compression-only springs (based on subgrade modulus) Mesh Behavior No submesh Submeshed into smaller plate elements Lever Arm for Lateral Loads Spread Footings: Full pedestal height + full footing thickness Slabs: Full pedestal height…
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RISA is pleased to announce the release of the latest of RISAConnection v15.0.1. The release of RISAConnection v15.0.1 incorporates the following enhancements and updates:
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With the inclusion of anchorage design in RISAConnection, you may wonder how do these design results compare to the Hilti integration? Explore the differences in anchorage design methodologies between RISAConnection and Hilti Profis in our comparison guide. Download now to gain insights into how...
RISA is pleased to announce the release of the latest of RISAConnection v15.0. The release of RISAConnection v15.0 incorporates the following enhancements and updates:
RISAConnection version 15 now provides engineers with an additional design capability of Anchorage Design. Anchorage design is per ACI 318-19 & ACI 318-19(22) and can be utilized under the Column Base Plate connection module. For more information about this new feature, check out the video below:
We're excited to announce the release of RISAConnection v15, featuring enhanced weld calculations for improved design accuracy and efficiency. In this article, we'll delve into the details of these enhancements and how they address previous conservative calculation issues.
We're thrilled to announce the release of the RISA-Revit Link v24.0.2, a game-changing update designed to streamline your engineering workflows like never before. To take full advantage of these capabilities, make sure you're running RISA-3D v22.0.0 or higher, RISAFloor v18.0.0 or higher,...
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