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April 7, 2026

What's New in RISAConnection v17?

RISA is pleased to announce the release of the latest version of RISAConnection v17.0. This release delivers major updates focused on keeping your steel connection design current with the latest codes while enhancing everyday connection workflows. The release of RISAConnection v17.0 incorporates the following enhancements and updates: Design to the latest steel design codes: AISC 16th Edition (360-22) and CSA S16-19 Added HSS beam-to-HSS column moment connection design per CSA S16-19 Expanded shape coverage using the AISC historical shape database Enhanced base plate and anchorage workflows, including grout pad modeling and concrete breakout check options Design to the Latest Steel Design Codes RISAConnection v17.0 now includes connection design per the AISC 16th Edition (360-22) Steel Construction Manual, allowing engineers to confidently design steel connections in accordance with the most recent AISC Specification used in the United States. In addition, this release adds connection design per CSA S16-19, expanding RISAConnection’s capabilities for Canadian steel projects and ensuring engineers can meet current Canadian steel design requirements. For Canadian users working with hollow structural sections, the release also introduces HSS beam-to-HSS column moment connection design per CSA S16-19, simplifying the design of these increasingly common framing configurations. Expanded Shape Coverage for Existing Structures…

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March 10, 2015

The Internal Force Summation Tool for Walls

You may be familiar with the Internal Force Summation Tool (IFST) that is...

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September 13, 2012

How Can I Use a Wall for Shear Only (no Bearing) in RISA-3D?

Let’s consider the example of the frame shown below. Suppose there is a...

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August 09, 2012

How to Model a Column within a Wall in RISA-3D

While RISA-3D does not currently have pilaster design, there are still...

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May 17, 2012

Detailed Look at Lintel Analysis for Concrete Walls in RISA

RISA-3D now has the ability to design concrete walls with openings for...

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February 06, 2012

How do Plates and Walls interact with each other?

Below is a model of a concrete flat slab (represented by a plate) which is...

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