November 19, 2014
What do the Unbraced Lengths represent?
Understanding unbraced lengths and how RISA software accounts for them is essential in the design of any project. In RISA there are three main types of unbraced lengths:
November 12, 2014
How do Unbraced Lengths affect Analysis?
The axial compression and flexure strength of beams and columns is dependent on the spacing of elements which provide bracing along the length of those members. You may specify unbraced lengths as a fixed distance or by using RISA’s Unbraced Length Commands. These unbraced lengths are used for...
July 1, 2014
Viewing the Deflected Shape in RISAFloor
The deflected shape is really helpful to understanding your model’s behavior.
June 10, 2014
How to Model Column Outriggers in RISAFloor
RISAFloor now has the capability to model column outriggers. This feature can be found on the Cantilevers tab within the Draw Beams dialog.
May 14, 2014
Trim and Extend in RISAFloor
March 18, 2014
How to Add Your Company Logo to a Report
Now you have the ability to add in your customized company logo to a report.
July 31, 2013
How to View Wood Design Values
We have recently added a new View Design Properties dialog to allow you to now have the ability to easily view the wood design values prior to solution.
July 2, 2013
How to use Live Load Special
In RISAFloor, there are several different Load Categories that define Live Load. The IBC and the ASCE7 both have provisions that allow you to reduce the tributary area of the Live Loads. These codes have equations that adjust the Live load based on the tributary area and usage (KLL*AT). In...
June 23, 2013
Customizing Labels in RISA-Revit Link
You can now customize the member and nodes names Revit uses during the export to RISA. When you export your Autodesk Revit model to RISA, the member and joint names are automatically altered with “REV” listed in front. This can helpful for you to identify that the model was created in Revit,...