Risa Tips & Tricks: How to Use Our Structural Analysis Software

September 8, 2026

Back to School with RISA: Your Learning Center Orientation

Going back to school can bring a mix of excitement and nerves whether you are a student starting a new school year or a working engineer learning a new tool. There are new subjects to tackle, new instructors to meet, and maybe a little uncertainty about what to expect. That is where the RISA Learning Center comes in. Think of this as your first-day orientation: we will show you where to go, introduce you to the instructors, and walk through what training looks like before, during, and after the class. Where to Find the RISA Learning Center The RISA Learning Center is the hub for online training courses designed to help you master RISA software. You can navigate to it directly at training.risa.com or through the button below. You can also find it from the RISA homepage under the Learn tab. Meet the Teachers Every RISA Learning Center course is taught by experienced engineers here at RISA. These engineers worked as design engineers in a variety of industries prior to joining RISA and becoming software experts. They provide not only helpful program tips but important real-world context. Meet a few of the engineers who teach these courses below! Rebecca Miller,…

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Slab vs spread footing in RISAFoundation
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Slab vs. Spread Footing in RISAFoundation: What's the Difference?

We often get asked: “Should I model my foundation as a slab or a spread...

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Pile Supported Slabs in RISAFoundation

Ensuring Your Slab is Fully Supported by Piles in RISAFoundation A common...

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Automating Foundation Design with RISAFoundation

Why RISAFoundation is Essential for Today’s Engineers? Incorporating...

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Tips for Solving a Slow Solution in RISA-3D

Is your RISA-3D software solution running slower than you expected? There...

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Enhanced "Move" Tools in RISAFoundation

RISAFoundation includes the added ability to move selected foundation...

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February 21, 2024

Gross and Net Soil Pressures

In RISAFoundation, the Allowable Soil Bearing value is controlled by the...

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February 20, 2024

New Features in RISACore v22.0 Release

New features are now available in the recent release of RISACore (RISA-3D...

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February 20, 2024

Experience the Updated User Interface in RISAFoundation

The all new RISAFoundation provides engineers with a fresh new take on our...

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August 10, 2023

RISA | Exporting Results Spreadsheets to Excel

Do you need to include your RISA results into your Excel spreadsheet?...

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