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

September 3, 2026

How RISA Helps Structural Engineers Coordinate Designs with the Field

Structural drawings rarely tell the whole story. On a jobsite, conditions change, conflicts emerge, and plans evolve in real time. What begins as a clean design often requires adjustments, collaboration, and hard work to bring it fully to life. At RISA, we are committed to supporting better structures from design through construction. With integrated design features and practical tools, RISA helps engineers collaborate more efficiently with the teams onsite by reducing rework, saving time, and improving constructability. Adapting to Jobsite Conditions Even the best designs encounter unexpected conditions in the field. Whether it’s shifting a beam due to an existing conflict or revising a footing due to soil conditions, designs must adapt. In these moments, speed and confidence matter. With RISA’s flexible modeling and modification tools allow engineers to quickly update designs and confidently validate changes. This adjustability minimizes downtime, helps crews stay productive, and keeps the project on track. Clash Detection Integration One of the most common sources of jobsite frustration and delay is discovering conflicts too late. A beam overlapping with existing ductwork or a column that doesn’t align with a wall can lead to costly rework in the field. With RISA’s seamless integration with Revit, engineers can…

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RISAFloor (10)

February 15, 2017

CSA S16-14 Canadian Steel Code now Available

RISA-3D now supports hot rolled steel design for the Canadian market...

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February 01, 2017

Enhanced "Move" Tools in RISAFloor

RISAFloor v11 includes the ability to re-position selected elements such...

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January 11, 2017

What's New in IBC 2015?

These include:

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December 16, 2016

Viewing Coordinates in Cursor Display

In RISA-3D, RISAFloor, and RISAFoundation the cursor now provides...

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November 11, 2016

Adding Roof Parapets in RISAFloor

RISAFloor v11 now includes the option to add parapets and parapet loading...

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November 09, 2016

How to verify loads graphically in RISAFloor

RISAFloor does not record the applied area loads in a spreadsheet. To...

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October 19, 2016

Instabilities in RISA-3D with Flexible Diaphragms

In a model that contains both RISAFloor and RISA-3D data it is possible to...

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