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

July 30, 2026

Need Help with RISA? Here Are Your Go-To Resources

RISA supports you at every stage of your design process, from the first click in the program to the final design. Whether you need a quick answer or in-depth guidance, we offer a wide range of resources to help you work efficiently and with confidence. The RISA Help Files Get answers on all the behind-the-scenes technical information including analysis methods, variable definitions, and design assumptions. The help file provides transparency into the program methodology to make sure RISA engineers can feel confident in the results. The help file is available for each program in the RISA suite for tailored information. It can be accessed at risa.com/help or press F1 within the program for even easier access. Tips & Tricks Blog Explore modeling tips, troubleshooting ideas, and engineering insights on the RISA blog. Our blog articles are designed as quick reads to help engineers find answers fast. Start reading at blog.risa.com. The Video Library See the workflow in real time with the RISA video library at risa.com/videos. From quick clips showing a specific concept to full on-demand webinars, these videos help you understand workflows and seamlessly navigate the interface. Learning Paths Start exploring RISA with on-demand interactive training through our learning…

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Seismic

February 15, 2022

Seismic Design of Masonry Walls (TMS 402-16) in RISA-3D

RISA-3D is expanding its industry leading support for the analysis and...

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March 26, 2021

Video: Design Buckling Restrained Braced Frames in RISA-3D

The ability to design buckling restrained braced frames has been added to...

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March 26, 2021

Buckling Restrained Braced (BRB) Frames in RISA-3D

The ability to design buckling restrained braced frames has been added to...

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March 26, 2021

Capacity Limited Design in RISA-3D

With the release of RISA-3D v19.0.2, you can now design special...

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October 30, 2020

Inclusion of RSA Results in RISAFoundation

With the release of RISAFoundation v13, you now have the ability to...

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October 30, 2020

AISC 341-16 & AISC 358-16 now included in RISA-3D

The AISC 341-16 and AISC 358-16 Edition changes have been implemented into...

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October 30, 2020

Seismic Factors in RISAFoundation Load Combination Generator

Seismic factors, including Omega, Rho and Ev, can now be included in...

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August 12, 2020

WEBINAR: Basics of Dynamics Analysis in RISA-3D

Modeling and analyzing structures for dynamic conditions is essential to...

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July 21, 2020

Improving Mass Participation in RISA-3D

In structural engineering, a modal analysis uses the overall mass and...

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