Risa Tips & Tricks: How to Use Our Structural Analysis Software

July 30, 2026

Need Help with RISA? Here Are Your Go-To Resources

RISA supports you at every stage of your design process, from the first click in the program to the final design. Whether you need a quick answer or in-depth guidance, we offer a wide range of resources to help you work efficiently and with confidence. The RISA Help Files Get answers on all the behind-the-scenes technical information including analysis methods, variable definitions, and design assumptions. The help file provides transparency into the program methodology to make sure RISA engineers can feel confident in the results. The help file is available for each program in the RISA suite for tailored information. It can be accessed at risa.com/help or press F1 within the program for even easier access. Tips & Tricks Blog Explore modeling tips, troubleshooting ideas, and engineering insights on the RISA blog. Our blog articles are designed as quick reads to help engineers find answers fast. Start reading at blog.risa.com. The Video Library See the workflow in real time with the RISA video library at risa.com/videos. From quick clips showing a specific concept to full on-demand webinars, these videos help you understand workflows and seamlessly navigate the interface. Learning Paths Start exploring RISA with on-demand interactive training through our learning…

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April 29, 2024

Displaying r0 and ru Calculations for Welds in RISAConnection

We're excited to announce the release of RISAConnection v15, featuring...

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April 29, 2024

Anchorage Design now available in RISAConnection

RISAConnection version 15 now provides engineers with an additional design...

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July 20, 2023

What's New in RISAConnection v14.0.1?

RISA is pleased to announce the release of the latest of RISAConnection...

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March 15, 2023

Beam over Column Connection now available in RISAConnection v14

The new Beam over Column connection in RISAConnection Version 14 provides...

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August 17, 2022

AISC 341-16 & AISC 358-16 now included in RISAConnection

The AISC 341-16 and AISC 358-16 Edition changes have been implemented into...

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March 14, 2022

Viewing Connection Details and Defaults in RISAConnection

The new connection details view, and defaults viewer in RISAConnection...

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March 14, 2022

Vertical Diagonal Brace Extended Shear Tab Connections in…

RISAConnection Version 13 now includes the ability to define vertical...

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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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