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May 23, 2023

Top 5 Structures Featured in Movies

Structures in movies serve as more than just mere backdrops or settings. They play significant roles in storytelling, providing visual spectacle, symbolism, and often becoming iconic elements of the films themselves. Famous structures like the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, or the Golden Gate Bridge have been featured in films for decades, becoming instantly recognizable and evoking a sense of familiarity. These landmarks serve as visual shorthand, instantly transporting viewers to iconic locations. Moreover, structures can become integral to the plot, driving the narrative forward or acting as the focal point of key events. They can be sites of climactic battles, daring chase scenes, or heroic moments. Check out this list of just a few of our favorites. And maybe these structures will inspire you to watch the films. 1. Empire State Building - King Kong (1933) Editorial credit: ventdusud / Shutterstock.com The Empire State Building and King Kong have a famous connection through popular culture. In the 1933 film "King Kong," the iconic image of the giant ape climbing the Empire State Building has become one of the most recognized scenes in cinema history. The building stands at a height of 1,454 feet (443.2 meters) including its…

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ASCE 7-16 Is Now Available!
October 25, 2018

ASCE 7-16 Is Now Available!

The 2016 edition of ASCE Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE 7-16) is now available in RISA-3D v17.0, RISAFloor v13.0, and RISAFoundation v11.0!

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Eurocode C1 Factor for Lateral Torsional Buckling
October 19, 2018

Eurocode C1 Factor for Lateral Torsional Buckling

Eurocode lateral torsional buckling capacity is calculated per equations in Annex F in the ENV 1993-1-1:1992. This calculation uses variables C1, C2 and C3. Since there is no generic formula in the Eurocode to calculate the moment gradient factor, C1, RISA will use the widely accepted López, Yong...

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Drawing Grid and Other Modeling Improvements
October 4, 2018

Drawing Grid and Other Modeling Improvements

RISAFloor v13 includes a variety of modeling features which allows users to quickly create and manipulate geometry. These features include construction lines, saved selections and copy elements from floor to floor. Overall, these features can be used to help engineers streamline their modeling...

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Wood Design per AWC NDS 2018 Wood Code
October 2, 2018

Wood Design per AWC NDS 2018 Wood Code

The new AWC NDS 2018 code has been implemented into RISA-3D v17.0 and RISAFloor v13.0. To select this code for your design, simply choose this code from the Codes tab within Model Settings.

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Copy Elements from Floor to Floor
September 6, 2018

Copy Elements from Floor to Floor

RISAFloor v13.0 now includes the added ability to graphically copy elements from one floor to another floor. This feature will expedite the modeling process by giving designers more control over which beams, columns, walls and joints are carried over to another floor. To access the tool, click on...

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Governing Load Combinations for Shear in Concrete Columns
August 2, 2018

Governing Load Combinations for Shear in Concrete Columns

For concrete column members, the load combination producing the maximum shear code check is reported in the Detail Report and corresponding Results spreadsheet. Since concrete is evaluated based on a batch solution, this can be useful when shear governs the design.

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Viewing column information graphically in RISAFloor
July 5, 2018

Viewing column information graphically in RISAFloor

RISAFloor column results are available in the results spreadsheets, but you may not be aware that you can also graphically review the input and results of columns. To do this you need to customize your toolbar, which is an option available in the Tools menu:

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