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 (13)

July 01, 2014

Viewing the Deflected Shape in RISAFloor

The deflected shape is really helpful to understanding your model’s...

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June 10, 2014

How to Model Column Outriggers in RISAFloor

RISAFloor now has the capability to model column outriggers. This feature...

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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...

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July 31, 2013

How to View Wood Design Values

We have recently added a new View Design Properties dialog to allow you to...

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July 02, 2013

How to use Live Load Special

In RISAFloor, there are several different Load Categories that define Live...

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June 23, 2013

Customizing Labels in RISA-Revit Link

You can now customize the member and nodes names Revit uses during the...

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January 07, 2013

Import DXF Drawing Grid in RISAFloor

This video shows how to import a DXF as a drawing grid in RISAFloor. To do...

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October 10, 2012

Using Virtual Joist Girders in RISAFloor

The Steel Joist Institute (SJI) has recently put together a Virtual Joist...

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