
November 13, 2019
Portal Frame Design in RISA-3D
Structures in movies serve as more than just mere backdrops or settings. They play significant roles in storytelling, providing visual spectacle, symbolism, and often becoming iconic elements of the films themselves. Famous structures like the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, or the Golden Gate Bridge have been featured in films for decades, becoming instantly recognizable and evoking a sense of familiarity. These landmarks serve as visual shorthand, instantly transporting viewers to iconic locations. Moreover, structures can become integral to the plot, driving the narrative forward or acting as the focal point of key events. They can be sites of climactic battles, daring chase scenes, or heroic moments. Check out this list of just a few of our favorites. And maybe these structures will inspire you to watch the films. 1. Empire State Building - King Kong (1933) Editorial credit: ventdusud / Shutterstock.com The Empire State Building and King Kong have a famous connection through popular culture. In the 1933 film "King Kong," the iconic image of the giant ape climbing the Empire State Building has become one of the most recognized scenes in cinema history. The building stands at a height of 1,454 feet (443.2 meters) including its…
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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...
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.
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.
Modeling tapered gusset plates in RISAConnection is now easier than ever. With the recent addition of the Custom Angle input, you may now enter an angle to quickly cut back a gusset edge.
Eurocode lateral torsional buckling capacity is calculated per equations in Annex F in the ENV 1993-1-1:1992. This calculation uses variables C1, C2 and C3. Since there is no generic formula in the Eurocode to calculate the moment gradient factor, C1, RISA will use the widely accepted López, Yong...
The new AISC 360-16 15th Edition changes have been implemented into RISA-3D v17.0 and RISAFloor v13.0.
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