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

September 8, 2026

Back to School with RISA: Your Learning Center Orientation

Going back to school can bring a mix of excitement and nerves whether you are a student starting a new school year or a working engineer learning a new tool. There are new subjects to tackle, new instructors to meet, and maybe a little uncertainty about what to expect. That is where the RISA Learning Center comes in. Think of this as your first-day orientation: we will show you where to go, introduce you to the instructors, and walk through what training looks like before, during, and after the class. Where to Find the RISA Learning Center The RISA Learning Center is the hub for online training courses designed to help you master RISA software. You can navigate to it directly at training.risa.com or through the button below. You can also find it from the RISA homepage under the Learn tab. Meet the Teachers Every RISA Learning Center course is taught by experienced engineers here at RISA. These engineers worked as design engineers in a variety of industries prior to joining RISA and becoming software experts. They provide not only helpful program tips but important real-world context. Meet a few of the engineers who teach these courses below! Rebecca Miller,…

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July 02, 2021

Improved Functionality in ADAPT-Builder v20.0.1

The latest release of ADAPT-Builder (Version 20.0.1) includes improvements...

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October 30, 2020

Exclude Results based on Selection in RISAFloor and RISAFoundation

New to RISAFloor and RISAFoundation is the ability to exclude results by...

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October 30, 2020

Improvements to Solid Elements in RISA-3D

A number of improvements have been made to solid elements in RISA-3D v19...

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September 10, 2020

Understanding Node Reactions for Wall Panels

In the Node Reaction spreadsheet, all reactions from node-based boundary...

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July 07, 2020

Expanded Results for Contour Plots

Color contours and gradients can be very helpful to visualize the...

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March 03, 2020

How to Review Your Batch and Envelope Results

RISA-3D provides users a variety of solution options, allowing results to...

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November 01, 2019

Understanding Your RISA-3D Model Using Graphics

The Detail Report is great for reviewing the results and design of one...

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