RISAConnection 1.1

What’s New

RISAConnection 1.1 includes full integration with RISA-3D and RISAFloor as well as a number of program improvements. Learn More

The Ultimate Solution for Connection Design

RISAConnection provides a comprehensive steel connection design with the aid of a 3D model. RISAConnection aids in your calculations, giving you full control of the connection type and components and the speed to change the connection with a flip of the switch.

RISAConnection takes the complexity out of calculations by listing explicitly the calculations and the code check values. Review your results in an easy-to-read report or inspect the connection in a 2D shop drawing-style drawing.

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RISAConnectionRISAConnection Features

RISAConnection Rendered ViewRISAConnection allows you to quickly build steel connections using a quick connection dialog box with pictures and descriptions.

Review your connection in an interactive 2-dimensional picture or view it fully rendered in 3-D. The rendered view allows you to rotate 360 degrees to see the entire connection.

In RISAConnection, you can use the AISC 360-05 for either ASD or LRFD design to check any size connection. The RISAConnection output has fully comprehensive engineering calculations with code references, making it easy to understand the code check.

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RISAConnection 1.1 Specifications

Graphics Features

  • 360° Rendered connection views
  • 2D shop drawing style views of every piece including dimensions
  • Dynamic zoom, pan, rotate and scroll
  • True to scale renderings
  • Color coding for each piece
  • Design & Analysis Features
  • Comprehensive calculations geared towards engineers
  • AISC 360-05 (13th Edition) Steel Code
  • Supports both ASD & LRFD
  • Full library of AISC Wide Flange steel shapes
  • Both Instantaneous Center of Rotation and Elastic methods of bolt/weld analysis
  • Bolt hole deformation consideration
  • Instant results updates with input changes

General Features

  • Optimized for Windows XP/Vista/7 (32 and 64 bit)
  • Program technical support provided by Professional Engineers
  • Initial software purchase includes 12 months free maintenance.
  • Maintenance program includes technical support and program upgrades.

Results Features

  • Detailed display of equations for all failure modes
  • Color coded reports with “Pass” or “Fail” and unity check displayed
  • Reports include all dimensional variables
  • Expand or collapse design checks for each connection report
  • Use a custom logo on reports

Modeling Features

  • Support for multiple imperial and metric unit systems
  • On-the-fly unit conversions
  • Instant synchronization between spreadsheets and graphics
  • Create new connections by copying existing
  • Unlimited Undo option
  • Modify dimensions interactively in 2D views
  • Organize multiple connections on a project within one file
  • One-click connection creation with pictures and descriptions
  • Automatic beam coping (web and flanges

Connection Types

  • Beam to Column Connections (web and flange)
  • Beam to Girder Connections
  • Clip Angle Shear Connection (both double and single)
  • End-Plate Shear Connection
  • Shear Tab Connection (conventional and extended)
  • End-Plate Moment Connection
  • Flange Plate Moment Connection
  • Custom Connection Labeling

RISAConnection In-Depth

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RISAConnection Specifications

RISAConnection Specifications

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