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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RISA-3D (8)

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...

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February 15, 2022

Customizing the RISA-3D View Toolbar

RISA-3D Version 20 now includes the ability to customize the view toolbar...

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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...

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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...

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February 15, 2022

Enhanced Rotation Tools in RISA-3D

RISA-3D Version 20 includes enhanced rotation tools which allow the user...

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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...

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November 24, 2021

Defining Connections: Beam and Column Splices Connections

Member Configuration The connection rule must be applied to both sides of...

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October 13, 2021

Defining Connections: Column to Beam Connections

Member Configuration The connection rule must be applied at the end of the...

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September 29, 2021

Creating Custom Load Combinations (VIDEO)

RISA-3D, RISAFloor and RISAFoundation allow users to create custom load...

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