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

September 14, 2026

New Features in RISACore v23.0.3 Release

RISA is excited to announce the release of RISA-3D, RISAFloor, and RISAFoundation version 23.0.3. This update delivers code-current tools for engineers designing in India including updated Indian steel design standards, an expanded Indian steel shapes database, and Indian loading support. The updated versions of RISA-3D, RISAFloor, and RISAFoundation also include additional analysis and workflow improvements. With these enhancements, engineers can work confidently within the integrated RISA suite. Ready to get the latest RISA has to offer? Download the updated version of RISACore products through the Customer Portal. Indian Hot Rolled Steel Members and Design The new release supports steel design in accordance with IS 800:2007, including Amendment 1 (2012) and Amendment 2 (2024). This update helps engineers keep their steel design aligned with the latest applicable Indian code provisions while continuing to use the familiar RISA design workflow. Version 23.0.3 of our core products also expands the available Indian steel shape database with shapes from several major manufacturers. Together, the updated codes and expanded steel library makes it easier for engineers to select the appropriate sizes, analyze structural behavior, and design steel members all in one place. Loading per Indian Codes The new release also expands loading capabilities for Indian…

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June 22, 2010

How to Create an Engineered Wood Material

In RISA-3D and RISAFloor, the entire NDS species list is available as well...

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June 14, 2010

How Do Plates Connect to Each Other?

To best understand how plates interact with each other you must first...

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May 24, 2010

Define a Beam Eccentricity in RISA-3D

When you have a deep column, it is necessary to model the beam so that it...

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May 12, 2010

Let’s Customize Your RISA Toolbar

The customizable toolbar is a new feature in RISAFloor. It’s really useful...

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April 20, 2010

How to Correctly Define Unbraced Lengths

There are four different values for Unbraced lengths in RISA-3D, RISA-2D...

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March 26, 2010

What Are Physical Members?

Members (beams, columns, braces, etc.) are defined in RISA by an I-Node...

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March 19, 2010

How to Model a Two-Dimensional Component in RISA-3D

If you have ever tried to solve a two-dimensional model in RISA-3D, you...

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March 17, 2010

Do You Ever Get the “LOCKED” Message on a Simple Beam Model?

Do you get an instabilities warning when you’re trying to do a simple 2D...

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