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 11, 2023

ADAPT-Revit 2023 Link Now Available

RISA is pleased to announce the release of the latest ADAPT-Revit Link...

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March 15, 2023

Beam over Column Connection now available in RISAConnection v14

The new Beam over Column connection in RISAConnection Version 14 provides...

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February 27, 2023

Experience RISA-3D v21 User Interface Enhancements

RISA-3D v21 now offers a modern user interface that allows users to more...

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February 27, 2023

IBC 2021 Is Now Available!

RISA-3D, RISAFloor and RISAFoundation now include support for IBC 2021!

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February 27, 2023

Print Filtered Report Results in RISA-3D v21.0

With the addition of Filter Elements by Property option in RISA-3D v21,...

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November 21, 2022

Detailed Calculation Report for Minimum Required Reinforcement

Users can now generate an Excel spreadsheet for each design section...

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November 21, 2022

Model & Analyze Post-Tensioned Elements in Ramps

ADAPT-Builder provides the user with the ability to add post-tensioning to...

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November 21, 2022

Consideration of Drop Caps and Drop Panels for Punching Shear Design

ADAPT-Builder v22 now includes the ability to model a Drop Cap and a Drop...

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November 04, 2022

New Features in RISA-3D v20.0.4 now Available!

We are pleased to announce our latest RISA-3D release. Our teams have been...

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