
September 13, 2018
Steel Design per AISC 15th Edition Steel Manual now Available
The new AISC 360-16 15th Edition changes have been implemented into RISA-3D v17.0 and RISAFloor v13.0.
When working with RISA-3D, a structural analysis and design software, it's essential to thoroughly review your model to ensure accuracy and reliability. This checklist will guide you through the critical steps to review your RISA-3D model before analysis and design. This guide is not all encompassing for every type of model and situation and therefore are recommendations only. While this guide is not all encompassing, it is a really good start for those new to RISA-3D but also can be used to create or expand your company's review guideline/standards. Check out our guide below. Check Code Compliance: Review and confirm that the appropriate design codes and standards are selected for your project. Ensure that all code-specific settings and parameters are correctly configured, such as load factors and material properties. Units: Verify that the units used in your model match the units required for your project specifications. Check that length, force, and other units are consistent throughout the model. Application Settings: Examine machine-specific application settings and adjust them as needed for your project. Check/uncheck settings such as: Lock isolated rotational instabilities without notification. Enforce code RECOMMENDED slenderness limits (KL/r > 200, etc). Enforce code required P-Delta analysis. Section Sets Ensure that…
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The new AISC 360-16 15th Edition changes have been implemented into RISA-3D v17.0 and RISAFloor v13.0.
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...
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.
Have you ever received error message 2054 when modeling 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:
RISAFloor does not record the applied deck in a spreadsheet. To simplify modeling, it instead assumes a default deck is drawn within the entire diaphragm edge. If you have an area that will be a different deck or a different span direction, then you are free to draw in over the default. Whatever is...
RISA is pleased to announce the release of the latest RISA-Revit Link which is compatible with Revit 2020. The RISA-Revit Link v19.0 allows seamless integration between RISAFloor, RISA-3D, and Autodesk Revit. The latest version now includes the ability to import beam reinforcement details from...
The BS EN 1992-1-1:2004+A1:2014 has been implemented in RISA-3D version 16.0 and RISAFloor version 12.0. To select this code for your design, simply open the Model Settings and under the Codes tab select BS EN 1992-1-1:2004+A1:2014 for concrete:
The new TMS 402-16 Masonry Code (formerly designated as ACI 530 and ASCE 5) have been added to RISA-3D v16.0, RISAFloor v12.0 and RISAFoundation v10.0.
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