November 8, 2017
2018 IBC Coming Soon!
The International Code Council just released the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) in August 2017.
The winter months bring a unique set of challenges to structural engineering: projects slow down, site conditions become less predictable, and downtime can be harder to avoid. However, this season also brings opportunities to work smarter, streamline workflows, and plan ahead for a productive year. Here’s how you can help keep projects on track even in the frostiest months. 1. Winter Prep: Tackle Delayed Analysis Cold weather is often the perfect time to tackle those time-intensive analyses that may have been put on the back burner. With RISA-3D’s robust modeling environment, winter downtime becomes the ideal chance to dive into in-depth analysis and design. RISA-3D lets you quickly model complex geometries and visualize load paths in ways that manual calculations simply can’t replicate. And for foundation design, RISAFoundation can handle everything from frost heave assessments to wind uplift forces, enabling you to get the clearest picture of how your structures will withstand winter’s impact. Take advantage of the winter slowdown to refine and validate your foundation designs, ensuring every project element is prepared to endure the season. 2. Expand Your Toolset with RISA’s Comprehensive Training Programs Winter is an ideal time for skill building. RISA offers a range of training…
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The International Code Council just released the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) in August 2017.
RISAFloor now has the ability to model a Semi-Rigid, Rigid or Flexible diaphragms to distribute lateral loads. For more information about the different diaphragm types, click on the link below.
RISAConnection version 6.0 has introduced the ability to design vertical brace connections per the seismic design provisions of the AISC 341-10 Seismic Design Manual.
A common question we get in tech support is “how can I verify my moving load results?” We now have a feature that will allow you to quickly generate a static loading condition equivalent to the moving loads at any given step along their path so you can investigate the detailed results at this...
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