August 27, 2014
What is a Rigid Link in RISA-3D?
A rigid link is a member element in RISA-3D that can be used for many advanced modeling procedures. It is so useful that it is included as one of the default member Section Sets, as you’ll see below.
June 19, 2014
How to Use Moving Loads
RISA-3D and RISA-2D will allow you to add a moving load pattern to your model and include it in your envelope solution.
May 7, 2014
How to Build a Report with Spreadsheet Information, Graphic Images,…
Print reports can contain spreadsheet information, graphic views, detail reports for specific members and load combinations, and external images such as hand calculations, title pages, etc. When in a model view, you will notice a button with an image of a camera on it in the toolbar:
March 18, 2014
How to Add Your Company Logo to a Report
Now you have the ability to add in your customized company logo to a report.
February 18, 2014
How to Add a New Pattern to the Moving Load Database
RISA-3D and RISA-2D come with a default list of existing moving load patterns. These are listed in the Moving Loads Library which can be viewed by clicking on the Moving Load Patterns button in the Advanced tab.
February 5, 2014
How to model a Geodesic Dome in RISA-3D?
In modeling what would be a rather difficult geometric structure, by using the Templates database in RISA-3D, a geodesic dome can be constructed rather quickly and easily.
January 2, 2014
Designing Built-Up Sections using RISA-3D
Use RISASection to find the properties of built-up steel sections, then model beams using the same section properties in RISA-3D and get full code-checks using AISC 360. This webinar will teach you how to use RISASection quickly and easily to determine complex section properties.
December 30, 2013
How Do I Model a Tapered Pipe?
Tapered members are common for metal buildings and pole-type structures. For tapered wide flange members RISA provides a quick way to generate a tapered section that can then be checked per the provisions of AISC Design Guide 25 on tapered wide flanges.
November 20, 2013
Why Is My Beam Failing in Shear?
When solving a RISA-3D model you may find you have a Shear UC (unity check) much higher than expected from bending shear alone. If you open the detail report and compare the shear demand to the shear capacity you may see that the demand/capacity is less than the Max Shear Check reported.