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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March 04, 2021

Video: Composite Steel Beam Design in RISACalc

Learn how to load and design individual composite beams according to AISC...

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March 04, 2021

WEBINAR: Web Based Component Design with RISACalc

The new RISACalc allows users to analyze single members (beams, columns &...

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August 19, 2020

Steel Joist Design now Available in RISACalc

Open web steel joist design is now available in RISACalc per the SJI...

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May 14, 2020

Video: Introducing RISACalc

The new RISACalc allows users to analyze single members (beams and...

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May 01, 2020

Video: Stainless Steel Member Design in RISACalc

Learn how to load and design individual beam and column stainless steel...

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May 01, 2020

Video: Cold-Formed Steel Member Design in RISACalc

Learn how to load and design individual beam and column cold-formed steel...

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May 01, 2020

Video: Steel Member Design in RISACalc

Learn how to load and design individual beam and column steel members in...

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May 01, 2020

Video: Concrete Member Design in RISACalc

Learn how to load and design individual beam and column concrete members...

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May 01, 2020

Video: Wood Member Design in RISACalc

Learn how to load and design individual beam and column wood members in...

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