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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RISAFloor (4)

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Design of WT and LL members in RISAFloor

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Design of Back-to-Back Hot Rolled Channels in RISA

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New Updates to Steel Joists in RISAFloor

As a floor-by-floor design software, RISAFloor includes robust features...

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Hanger Columns now available in RISAFloor

With the release of RISAFloor Version 16, users can now model, analyze and...

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Design of CFS Face-to-Face Channels & Tube Shapes in RISAFloor

RISAFloor Version 16 now includes the analysis and design of CFS...

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May 05, 2021

Equivalent Uniform Load Method in Steel Joist Design under…

When a steel joist has special loading that requires extra consideration,...

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April 14, 2021

What’s New with RISA and Windows Updates?

RISA software is staying current with all the Windows updates in order to...

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March 17, 2021

Video: Understanding Deck Types and Area Loads in RISAFloor

Occasionally buildings will have different types of decks as well as...

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Video: Using a DXF Underlay to Create Geometry in RISAFloor

Oftentimes the architecture of a building does not follow a simple...

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