Diaphragms
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February 26, 2021 | Tips & Tricks
Video: Using Various Diaphragm Types in RISAFloor
Watch this video to learn how to use various diaphragm types in the same RISAFloor model. Read More
December 11, 2020 | Tips & Tricks
Accidental Torsion for Semi-Rigid Diaphragms in RISAFloor
The latest releases of RISAFloor (Version 15.0.1) and RISA-3D (Version 19.0.1) include consideration for accidental torsion and eccentric loading for semi-rigid diaphragms. Read More
April 23, 2020 | Tips & Tricks
How Do Flexible Diaphragms Work on Sloped Roofs?
This article will show you how to define a flexible diaphragm on a sloped roof. The user has the option to consider a Ceiling Diaphragm for the load attribution, or they may choose not to consider a Read More
June 20, 2019 | Tips & Tricks
Understanding Wall Panel Forces with Rigid Diaphragms
Rigid diaphragms represent a plane of very high rigidity and distribute load to elements which connect to them solely based on the stiffness of the elements. Read More
January 17, 2019 | Tips & Tricks
RISAFloor & RISA-3D: Two Buildings on the Same Podium
With RISAFloor and RISA-3D it is possible to create a structure with two buildings supported on the same podium. Read More
April 12, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
Semi-Rigid Diaphragms now Available
RISAFloor v11 now has the ability to model a Semi-Rigid, Rigid or Flexible diaphragms to distribute lateral loads. Read More
April 15, 2015 | Tips & Tricks
How Do I Detach a Wall Panel From a Diaphragm?
This feature is useful if you have a rigid diaphragm defined in the program but have a portion of the structure that is not a part of that rigid diaphragm. This is common for balloon framed walls or Read More
March 10, 2015 | Tips & Tricks
What is a Semi-Rigid Diaphragm?
RISAFloor Concrete Floor Slabs can design be transferred into RISA-3D for lateral design using either a Rigid Diaphragm or Semi-Rigid diaphragm. In RISA-3D, the wind and seismic loads are calculated Read More
September 13, 2012 | Tips & Tricks
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 diaphragm present at the framing level, and that the wall shown is intended only to handle the lateral loads. Read More
February 13, 2012 | Tips & Tricks
How to Apply a Rigid Diaphragm in RISA-3D
In RISA-3D, rigid Diaphragms can be added using the Diaphragm spreadsheet. Just enter the node label and then choose the horizontal plane. Read More