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

September 3, 2026

How RISA Helps Structural Engineers Coordinate Designs with the Field

Structural drawings rarely tell the whole story. On a jobsite, conditions change, conflicts emerge, and plans evolve in real time. What begins as a clean design often requires adjustments, collaboration, and hard work to bring it fully to life. At RISA, we are committed to supporting better structures from design through construction. With integrated design features and practical tools, RISA helps engineers collaborate more efficiently with the teams onsite by reducing rework, saving time, and improving constructability. Adapting to Jobsite Conditions Even the best designs encounter unexpected conditions in the field. Whether it’s shifting a beam due to an existing conflict or revising a footing due to soil conditions, designs must adapt. In these moments, speed and confidence matter. With RISA’s flexible modeling and modification tools allow engineers to quickly update designs and confidently validate changes. This adjustability minimizes downtime, helps crews stay productive, and keeps the project on track. Clash Detection Integration One of the most common sources of jobsite frustration and delay is discovering conflicts too late. A beam overlapping with existing ductwork or a column that doesn’t align with a wall can lead to costly rework in the field. With RISA’s seamless integration with Revit, engineers can…

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April 09, 2013

Internal Force Summation Tool Basics

The Internal Force Summation Tool has the ability to "cut through"...

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March 27, 2013

Nesting Load Combinations

The Load Combinations spreadsheet in RISA-3D is limited to ten columns of...

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March 20, 2013

Plate Contours Compared to Spreadsheet Values

After solution in RISA-3D, you can use Results View Settings to view the...

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February 07, 2013

Tapered Member Design Using AISC Design Guide 25

RISA has now incorporated the tapered member design provisions from Steel...

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January 31, 2013

Slab Modifications in RISAFoundation

This video shows how slab modifications can used to add an opening or...

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January 07, 2013

Import DXF Drawing Grid in RISAFloor

This video shows how to import a DXF as a drawing grid in RISAFloor. To do...

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October 15, 2012

Updated Torsional Shape Properties

RISASection v2 includes updated torsional shape properties for a more...

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October 10, 2012

Using Virtual Joist Girders in RISAFloor

The Steel Joist Institute (SJI) has recently put together a Virtual Joist...

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October 04, 2012

Using Virtual Joist Girders in RISA-3D

The Steel Joist Institute (SJI) has developed a Virtual Joist Girder table...

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