June 3, 2022
Match Properties in RISA-3D
RISA-3D now includes the ability to "match properties" between members. For more information about this feature, check out the video below:
May 24, 2022
Integration between RISA-3D & ADAPT-Builder for Podium Buildings
ADAPT-Builder v21.0.1 includes the option to import reactions from a RISA-3D model. The program will import the superstructure reactions and loading as point and line loads. The B3D Import Wizard allows you to choose which load cases to import and gives you the ability to map the loads to existing...
February 15, 2022
Seismic Design of Masonry Walls (TMS 402-16) in RISA-3D
RISA-3D is expanding its industry leading support for the analysis and design of various materials with the implementation of Seismic Design of Masonry Wall Panels according to the provisions of TMS 402-16 (as well as ACI 530-13). When creating a model in RISA-3D, users now have the ability to...
February 15, 2022
Canadian Concrete (CSA A23) Wall Panel Design in RISA
The CSA A23.3-14 Concrete Design Code has been implemented into RISA-3D v20 and RISAFloor v16 for concrete wall panels. These walls can be designated and designed as either gravity only or lateral elements in RISAFloor when designing a complete building utilizing concrete walls. Prior to this...
February 15, 2022
Enhanced Rotation Tools in RISA-3D
RISA-3D Version 20 includes enhanced rotation tools which allow the user to better control their view of the structure. Users can now utilize click to rotate buttons about each axis (X, Y and Z) as well as define the rotation angle of each click/increment. For more information about these enhanced...
February 15, 2022
Easily view specific data using Viewer Mode in RISA-3D
RISA-3D is a robust tool for the analysis and design of a variety of different structures. Whether users are creating simple or incredibly complex models, the need to be able to easily review precise results and create corresponding screenshots is paramount. As a result, RISA-3D Version 20 now...
February 15, 2022
P-Delta Analysis using Geometric Nonlinear Stiffness in RISA-3D
RISA-3D continues to be at the cutting-edge of finite elements analysis software with the release of the Geometric Nonlinear Stiffness method for use during P-Delta analysis. Traditionally, RISA-3D considered P-Delta effects using a Standard Nodal Shear methodology which applies pseudo shear loads...
February 15, 2022
Design of Back-to-Back Hot Rolled Channels in RISA
Engineers choose RISA-3D and RISAFloor for the design of all types of steel structures. As a result, we are constantly improving the software and its acceptance of various types of design elements and materials. The latest improvement includes back-to-back hot rolled steel channels which are now...
February 15, 2022
Customizing the RISA-3D View Toolbar
RISA-3D Version 20 now includes the ability to customize the view toolbar in a variety of ways, giving users more control over the interface and quicker access to the features they use most often. New features include custom "bins" with shortcut buttons, saved UI templates and "classic" mode. For...