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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Soil

February 21, 2024

Gross and Net Soil Pressures

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

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March 05, 2021

Display Enveloped Contour Diagrams for Soil Pressure

RISAFoundation has the ability to display the enveloped contour diagram...

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November 01, 2018

Soil Overburden on Mat Slab

RISAFoundation can apply soil overburden to a mat slab to account for the...

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September 20, 2018

Passive Resistance for Mat Slabs

RISAFoundation includes the added ability to enter a passive pressure for...

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December 08, 2017

Soil Properties in RISAFoundation

With Pile Design in RISAFoundation, you have the ability to define the...

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July 14, 2011

Varying Soil Properties in RISAFoundation

While RISAFoundation has a Default soil properties (Subgrade Modulus and...

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June 28, 2011

Checking Soil Bearing in RISAFoundation

RISAFoundation has the capability to report soil bearing pressures, and...

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