
August 21, 2019
RISA-3D v18 Sneak Peek Videos
The new release of RISA-3D is right around the corner! Check out our teaser videos to enjoy a sneak peek at some of the most exciting new features!
The ASCE/SEI 7-22 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures introduces significant updates from ASCE 7-16. The most notable changes impact wind and seismic provisions, along with new load combination rules that directly affect structural analysis and design. With the release of RISA-3D v23, engineers can now take advantage of these updates directly within their workflows. Why This Matters for Engineers? The most impactful provisions of ASCE 7-22 — wind, seismic, and load combinations — are now supported in RISA-3D v23, ensuring your projects remain compliant with the latest building codes and IBC 2024 adoption. Download the latest versions of RISA that supports ASCE 7-22 below. 1. Wind Provisions Key changes in ASCE 7-22 affect wind speed maps, velocity pressure equations, and roof zone definitions. Topic ASCE 7-16 ASCE 7-22 Design in RISA Wind Speed Maps Based on 2016 hurricane data Updated hurricane & transition zone maps RISA-3D generates wind loads per ASCE 7-22, reflecting updated maps Velocity Pressure (Kd) Included directionality factor Kd removed Automatically handled in RISA-3D wind load generation Roof Zones Based on h/B ratio for hip roofs h/B removed; new GCp values and roof zoning RISA-3D applies updated coefficients for accurate roof…
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The new release of RISA-3D is right around the corner! Check out our teaser videos to enjoy a sneak peek at some of the most exciting new features!
Tension or Compression (T/C) Only members are commonly used in steel buildings when modeling braced frames that resist lateral load.
When modeling building structures using steel or composite steel floors, engineers typically utilize rigid diaphragms to distribute lateral loads (wind and seismic) to lateral load resisting elements such as shear walls, moment frames and braced frames. Rigid diaphragms represent a plane of very...
When using semi-rigid diaphragms in a RISAFloor/RISA-3D model, it is possible to see negative moments at the ends of pinned beams as a result of the link between the semi-rigid diaphragm and the beam-column connection.
RISA-3D has two ways of automatically generating seismic-related Basic Load Categories (BLCs) which can be later referenced in the Load Combinations (LCs):
RISA-3D is one of the few pieces of software on the market offering wood shear wall analysis and design accompanied by multiple design methods to best suit your detailing needs.
Applying a Custom Rebar Layout in RISA-3D: To begin creating a custom rebar layout, simply click the Custom Rebar Layout button located in the Advanced tab of the ribbon toolbar.
In RISA-3D, the current method of design for masonry lintels is Simply Supported where the masonry lintels are idealized into a simply supported pin-pin beam configuration. Now, masonry lintels can instead be analyzed using finite element analysis. With this method, the lintel will be fully...
The 2015 NBC compliant codes have been implemented into RISA-3D v17.0, RISAFloor v13.0 and RISAFoundation V.11.0!
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