November 16, 2018
Tapered Gusset Plates using Custom Angle
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.
RISA software is designed to integrate smoothly with essential tools like AutoCAD, Revit, ADAPT, SDS2, Tekla, Archicad, and Excel, making it easier for structural engineers to work efficiently and reduce project costs. By minimizing redundant data entry, improving accuracy, and enhancing collaboration, these integrations help engineers complete projects faster and more economically. Here’s a look at how each integration optimizes workflows: 1. RISA-Revit Link The RISA-Revit Link is designed to help engineers leverage the full power of Building Information Modeling (BIM). This integration offers unlimited, bi-directional data transfers, or “round-tripping,” between Autodesk Revit and RISA-3D, RISAFloor, and RISAConnection. Seamless BIM Model Transfer: Engineers can transfer model geometry, loads, and design parameters effortlessly from Revit to RISA for detailed structural analysis and back again to Revit for project documentation. This minimizes the need for re-entry of data, reducing potential errors. Unlimited Round Tripping: The link enables continuous data syncing, so any updates made in RISA or Revit are reflected in the other program. Whether for initial setup, design revisions, or load recalculations, this connection supports evolving project needs. Support for RISAConnection: The RISA-Revit Link also integrates with RISAConnection, allowing users to manage steel connections within the Revit environment, further enhancing collaboration…
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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.
An update to the Cold-Formed Steel Design Codes has been added to RISA-3D v16.0 and RISAFloor v12.0. Updated Codes include:
The new British Annex (BS EN1993-1-1:2014) for the European Hot Rolled Steel material code is now available in RISA-3D v16 and RISAFloor v12.
Stainless Steel provisions are now available in RISA-3D v16 according to the AISC Design Guide 27 - Structural Stainless Steel.
You can now set the L-Torque length for the EN1993-1-1:2014 code in RISA-3D and RISAFloor. In previous versions of the Eurocode, RISAFloor and RISA-3D used the full member length as the torque length when calculating torsional buckling. Now, per EN1993-1-1:2014 Section 13.3.2, we’ve added the...
RISA-3D can design the Cold Formed Steel face-to-face channel and track sections. You can also get design of a Cold Formed Steel tube shape in RISA-3D. The Shape Selection dialog will allow you to model the built-up sections by selecting “Face to Face” shown below.
RISA-3D now supports hot rolled steel design for the Canadian market according to CSA S16-14.
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