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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October 10, 2019

RISA Steel Building Workshop & Release Party

Last week, RISA held its final Steel Building Workshop at the Aquarium of...

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February 14, 2019

Connection Design per AISC 15th Edition Steel Manual now Available

Connection design according to the new AISC 360-16 (15th Ed.) Steel Manual...

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February 14, 2019

Out of Plane Design Checks on Column Web Connections

The AISC 360-16 (15th edition) has added a new section (see page 9-14...

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February 14, 2019

Updates to HSS Connections (Chapter K) according to AISC 15th Edition…

The most recent release of AISC 360-16 (15th Edition) includes changes to...

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February 14, 2019

What's New in RISAConnection v10

The release of RISAConnection v10 incorporates updates according to AISC...

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November 16, 2018

HSS Tube Moment Connections per CSA S16 now Available

Wide Flange beam to HSS Tube column moment connections can now be designed...

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November 16, 2018

Using & Disabling the Base Material Proration Factor

The base material at the location of a weld may have less strength than...

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November 16, 2018

Tapered Gusset Plates using Custom Angle

Modeling tapered gusset plates in RISAConnection is now easier than ever....

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November 16, 2018

Include Transfer Forces in Vertical Brace Connections

RISAConnection assumes by default that your vertical brace connection is a...

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