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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May 19, 2020

Why is my force demand higher than what is reported in my force…

A question that we are asked from time to time in technical support is...

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May 07, 2020

RISA-Tekla Link v10 Released

The release of the RISA-Tekla Link v10 introduces compatibility with Tekla...

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May 05, 2020

WEBINAR: Designing Industrial Structures in RISA-3D

Industrial Structures are generally designed to fulfill a specific...

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April 23, 2020

How Do Flexible Diaphragms Work on Sloped Roofs?

RISAFloor supports the use of flexible diaphragms on both flat and sloped...

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April 15, 2020

RISA-3D v18.0.4 Released

Over the last few weeks, we have been working hard to add the features and...

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April 07, 2020

Understanding Out-of-Plane Shear Capacity of Concrete Wall Panels

When designing concrete shear walls for lateral loading, RISA-3D includes...

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April 01, 2020

Introducing RISA Live!

With many of us working from home, our support team wanted to be able to...

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March 31, 2020

WEBINAR: Metal Building Design in RISA-3D

Prefabricated metal buildings utilized steel for their internal support as...

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March 30, 2020

How Can I Optimize My Members in RISA-3D?

In RISA-3D when drawing members you must start with initial sizes. After...

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