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

July 22, 2026

Did You Know? 5 RISA Account Benefits You Might Be Missing

If you use RISA regularly, you probably already know how powerful the software is for structural analysis and design. But in conversations with thousands of engineers over the years, we’ve found that some of RISA’s most valuable benefits still fly under the radar. Here are five things you might not know about your RISA experience: 1. Licenses Are More Flexible Than You Think RISA subscription licenses are not locked to a specific user or machine. Instead, they’re shared across your team through the RISA Customer Portal. This makes it easy to collaborate, scale usage, and ensure your team always has access when they need it. 2. Adding Licenses Gets More Affordable As your team grows, so does your efficiency—and your savings. RISA uses a tiered pricing structure, meaning additional licenses are automatically discounted. In some cases, you can receive up to 50% off additional seats, making it easier to expand without stretching your budget. 3. Direct Access to Support Engineers When questions come up, you’re not talking to a generic support line. RISA’s technical support team is made up of structural engineers based in the U.S., available Monday through Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PT. Whether it’s modeling…

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RISA-3D

July 15, 2026

How Structural Engineers Design Iconic Public Venues?

World Cup years shine a spotlight on stadiums, but the structural...

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July 08, 2026

Stadium Structural Design: Crowd Loads, Retrofits, and RISA Tools

World Cup stadiums are a stress test for structural design. High live...

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June 11, 2026

New Features in RISACore v23.0.2 Release

RISA is pleased to announce the latest release of RISA-3D, RISAFloor, and...

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April 28, 2026

RISA Cloud Licensing & Installation: Solving Common Access Issues

When RISA-3D will not launch, cannot see a cloud license, or suddenly...

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April 22, 2026

RISA-3D to RISAConnection: Making the Link Work

RISAConnection is designed to work directly with your RISAFloor and...

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April 20, 2026

RISA-3D to RISAFoundation: Getting Reliable Foundation Results

When you transfer a model from RISA-3D into RISAFoundation, you expect the...

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March 24, 2026

Making the Switch: Your Guide from STAAD to RISA-3D

Transitioning structural analysis platforms can feel like a major...

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March 24, 2026

Making the Switch: Your Guide from RAM Structural System to RISA-3D + RISAFloor

If your team relies on RAM Structural System for multi-story buildings,...

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March 24, 2026

Making the Switch: Your Guide from RAM Elements to RISA-3D

If you’ve been using RAM Elements primarily for component checks and small...

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