September 15, 2020
CD Factor for Wood Hold-Downs
If you have utilized Hold-Down's in RISA-3D, you have mostly likely noticed that a value of CD is reported for each selection in the database. However, it may not be clear how it is being used?
April 23, 2020
How Do Flexible Diaphragms Work on Sloped Roofs?
RISAFloor supports the use of flexible diaphragms on both flat and sloped roofs. Before reviewing the workflow for utilizing a flexible diaphragm on a sloped roof, it makes sense to review and understand the basic behavior of flexible diaphragms within RISAFloor. To do this, please first review the...
January 20, 2020
Online Course: RISA Steel Building Workshop
Did you know that your can now attend the RISA Steel Building Workshop and earn 4 PDH's without leaving your house?! All five sessions from the live event are now available to view (for FREE) and can be found at the website listed below. For engineers who wish to obtain the PDH (Professional...
October 10, 2019
RISA Steel Building Workshop & Release Party
Last week, RISA held its final Steel Building Workshop at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, CA. The Steel Building Workshop series, spanned 7 cities over the past year and gave engineers a first hand look at how the RISA Building System can be used to design a real world project from start...
August 30, 2019
Vibration Analysis for Steel Joists
RISAFloor v14 includes Steel Joist Vibration Analysis per SJI Technical Digest #5. For more information, check out the video below.
August 30, 2019
LRFD Wood Design per AWC-NDS 2015/2018 Codes
Strength Design (LRFD) according to the AWC-NDS 2015/2018 code has been implemented into RISAFloor v14.0. To select this code for your design, simply choose this code from the Codes tab within Global Model Settings.
August 30, 2019
Updated Floor Vibration Calculation per AISC Design Guide #11
RISAFloor v14 now includes floor vibration calculations per the 2nd Edition of AISC Design Guide #11. To select this code for your design, simply choose AISC DG 11 2nd Edition in the Beam Vibrations drop-down from the Codes tab within Global Model Settings.
January 17, 2019
RISAFloor & RISA-3D: Two Buildings on the Same Podium
RISAFloor is the RISA Building System’s floor design software which allows users to design with composite decks, elevated concrete slabs and more. When paired with RISA-3D, the two create a complete solution for the analysis and design of multi-story structures, including two buildings on the same...
October 26, 2018
What’s New in the NBC 2015?
The 2015 NBC compliant codes have been implemented into RISA-3D v17.0, RISAFloor v13.0 and RISAFoundation V.11.0!