June 7, 2017
Parapet Wind Loading
RISAFloor v11 allows users to add parapets while allowing the program to calculate the wind loads per the ASCE 7 parapet wind loading requirements.
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RISAFloor v11 allows users to add parapets while allowing the program to calculate the wind loads per the ASCE 7 parapet wind loading requirements.
RISAFloor now has the ability to model a Semi-Rigid, Rigid or Flexible diaphragms to distribute lateral loads. For more information about the different diaphragm types, click on the link below.
The new CSA O86-14 code has been implemented in RISA-3D v15.0 and RISAFloor v11.0
RISA-3D now supports hot rolled steel design for the Canadian market according to CSA S16-14.
RISAFloor v11 includes the ability to re-position selected elements such as beams, columns, walls, and nodes in your model. On the Graphic Editing Toolbar, click on the Move Selected Items button to open the Move Selected Items dialog box.
These include:
In RISA-3D, RISAFloor, and RISAFoundation the cursor now provides additional information regarding the cursor coordinates. As you move your cursor around on your screen, a box adjacent to your cursor will appear and populate with the coordinates of the cursor.
RISAFloor v11 now includes the option to add parapets and parapet loading to a building.
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