Reinforced vs. Post-Tensioned Concrete: Which One Fits Your Project?
April 22, 2025

Reinforced vs. Post-Tensioned Concrete: Which One Fits Your Project?

When designing a concrete structure, engineers must decide between conventionally reinforced concrete and post-tensioned (PT) concrete. This choice impacts the structure’s efficiency, cost, and long-term performance. Each system has unique mechanical behaviors and design considerations that...

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Wood vs. Steel: Making the Right Choice for Your Building
March 25, 2025

Wood vs. Steel: Making the Right Choice for Your Building

Choosing between wood and steel for your next project isn’t just a material decision—it’s a balancing act of strength, cost, sustainability, and performance. As structural engineers, we know there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. But with the right tools (like RISA), you can model, compare, and...

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Engineering Tomorrow: Hidden Costs of Manual Calculations
March 24, 2025

Engineering Tomorrow: Hidden Costs of Manual Calculations

When was the last time you took a step back and evaluated the efficiency of your structural design workflow? Many engineers rely on spreadsheets, hand calculations, or outdated processes simply because they’ve always done it that way. But what if those manual methods are costing more than you...

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ADAPT-Builder: Fixing Instability Warnings Due to Multiple Slabs
March 11, 2025

ADAPT-Builder: Fixing Instability Warnings Due to Multiple Slabs

When working with ADAPT-Builder, in some models users may encounter an instability warning due to multiple slabs on a single level. This can be frustrating, but we're here to help! The root cause is typically related to insufficient boundary conditions allowing unintended translation or rotation....

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How the RISA Learning Center Fits Into Your Workflow
March 4, 2025

How the RISA Learning Center Fits Into Your Workflow

Inside the RISA Learning Center: What You’re Missing Ever wonder how top engineers master RISA software without stepping away from their projects? The secret isn’t extra hours—it’s integrating learning into their daily workflow. The RISA Learning Center makes it easy to sharpen your skills,...

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A Day in the Life of an Industrial Structural Engineer
February 25, 2025

A Day in the Life of an Industrial Structural Engineer

If you've ever wondered what it’s like to be an industrial structural engineer, let me paint you a picture: Imagine juggling a dozen problems at once—steel frames, conveyor supports, pipe racks, tank foundations—all while trying to decipher a set of drawings that look like they were faxed from...

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Ready to Reconnect? How to Make the Most of Returning to RISA
February 18, 2025

Ready to Reconnect? How to Make the Most of Returning to RISA

Whether you’re coming back to RISA after a short break or revisiting it after years away, we’re here to make your return seamless and rewarding. From updated features to enhanced training resources, RISA is more equipped than ever to support your structural engineering needs. Here’s a step-by-step...

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What’s Your Structural Design Personality?
February 11, 2025

What’s Your Structural Design Personality?

Valentine's Day Quiz: What's Your Structural Design Personality? 💕 This Valentine’s Day, it’s time to find out which structural element matches your personality! Are you steady and supportive like a column, or do you love taking the load like a beam? Take this fun quiz and discover your inner...

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Lifelong Learning in Structural Engineering: Why it Matters?
February 5, 2025

Lifelong Learning in Structural Engineering: Why it Matters?

On January 24th, we celebrate the International Day of Education, a reminder of the transformative power of learning. For structural engineers, education doesn’t stop at graduation. It’s a lifelong journey that ensures we stay ahead in a rapidly evolving field. Let’s explore why ongoing learning,...

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