May 1, 2020
Video: Steel Member Design in RISACalc
Learn how to load and design individual beam and column steel members in RISACalc.
March 30, 2020
How Can I Optimize My Members in RISA-3D?
In RISA-3D when drawing members you must start with initial sizes. After loading and load combinations are completed the model is solved and then member design must be done, making sure that members pass for both strength and serviceability considerations. For both strength and serviceability...
March 25, 2020
Seismic Design of Steel Structures in RISA-3D
RISA-3D includes the ability to design steel structures for seismic provisions found in AISC 341 and AISC 358 including moment frames and braced frames. For more information, review the video below.
November 13, 2019
Portal Frame Design in RISA-3D
November 13, 2019
Designing a Simple Steel Beam in RISA-3D
November 13, 2019
Designing a Steel Truss in RISA-3D
February 14, 2019
Connection Design per AISC 15th Edition Steel Manual now Available
Connection design according to the new AISC 360-16 (15th Ed.) Steel Manual has now been implemented in RISAConnection. To select this code for your design, simply choose either LRFD or ASD from the Solution tab within the Global Project Settings. The addition of the new 15th Edition code, includes...
February 14, 2019
Updates to HSS Connections (Chapter K) according to AISC 15th Edition…
The most recent release of AISC 360-16 (15th Edition) includes changes to connection design for rectangular HSS shapes with applied concentrated forces. These changes are now included in RISAConnection v10.
February 14, 2019
What's New in RISAConnection v10
The release of RISAConnection v10 incorporates updates according to AISC 360-16 (15th Edition) including changes to HSS provisions as well as improved design for column webs subject to out-of-plane loading, in addition to other enhancements.