RISAConnection
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January 20, 2020 | Tips & Tricks
Online Course: RISA Steel Building Workshop
RISA Steel Building Workshop Online Course now Available! Read More
October 10, 2019 | Events
RISA Steel Building Workshop & Release Party
Last week, RISA held its final Steel Building Workshop in Long Beach, CA. Attendees also enjoyed a post-event cocktail hour to celebrate the upcoming release of RISA-3D v18. Read More
February 14, 2019 | Tips & Tricks
What's New in RISAConnection v10
RISAConnection v10 incorporates updates according to AISC 360-16 (15th Edition) including changes to HSS provisions as well as improved design for column webs subject to out-of-plane loading. Read More
February 14, 2019 | Tips & Tricks
Updates to HSS Connections (Chapter K) according to AISC 15th Edition Steel Manual
RISAConnection v10 includes changes to connection design for rectangular HSS shapes with applied concentrated forces found in AISC 360-16. Read More
February 14, 2019 | Tips & Tricks
Connection Design per AISC 15th Edition Steel Manual now Available
Connection design according to the new AISC 360-16 (15th Ed.) Steel Manual has now been implemented in RISAConnection. Read More
February 14, 2019 | Tips & Tricks
Out of Plane Design Checks on Column Web Connections
RISAConnection v10 includes updates to AISC 360-16 (15th edition) including how to check the out-of-plane loading on the webs of wide flange columns. Read More
November 16, 2018 | Tips & Tricks
HSS Tube Moment Connections per CSA S16 now Available
Wide Flange Beam to HSS Tube Column Moment Connections can now be designed in RISAConnection v9 according to CSA S16. Read More
November 16, 2018 | Tips & Tricks
Using & Disabling the Base Material Proration Factor
RISAConnection now gives users the option to disable the Base Material Proration Factor for checking welds. Read More
November 16, 2018 | Tips & Tricks
Include Transfer Forces in Vertical Brace Connections
RISAConnection now allows users to input the "transfer forces" originating from other connected elements. Read More
November 16, 2018 | Tips & Tricks
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. Read More
November 15, 2018 | Tips & Tricks
HSS Tube Moment Connections per AISC 360 now Available
Wide Flange Beam to HSS Tube Column Moment Connections can now be designed in RISAConnection v9 according to AISC 360. Read More
April 19, 2018 | Tips & Tricks
Vertical Brace Connections per Canadian Code now Available
RISAConnection v8 now offers Brace Connection design according to the Canadian codes. Read More
April 12, 2018 | Tips & Tricks
Weak Axis Column to Beam Moment Connections now Available
RISAConnection v8 now offers weak axis moment connections with beams framing into the web of a wide flange column. Read More
March 29, 2018 | Tips & Tricks
Two-Sided Shear Connection Design now Available
RISAConnection v8 now includes Two-Sided Shear Connection design. Read More
March 15, 2018 | Tips & Tricks
Brace to Column Base Plate Design now Available
RISAConnection v8 now includes the design of Brace to Column Base Plate Connections. Read More
March 9, 2018 | Tips & Tricks
Brace Design with Tapered Gusset Plates
RISAConnection v8 includes Knee Brace and Diagonal Brace design with a tapered gusset plates. Read More
October 3, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
Detach an Integrated RISAConnection Model
RISAConnection now allows users the ability to "Detach" an integrated model in order to fine tune the connection design. Read More
September 15, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
Custom Loading in Integrated RISAConnection Model
RISAConnection v7.0.1 includes the option for customized loading in an integrated RISAConnection model. Read More
July 11, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
Base Plate Connection Design now Available
This video tutorial will show you how to design a base plate in RISAConnection for both gravity and lateral loads as well as integration with RISA-3D/RISAFloor. Read More
March 15, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
Added Knee Brace Connections
RISAConnection v7 recently added a new Knee Brace (Kicker Brace) connection type. This connection can be designed at the brace to column or brace to beam. Read More
February 23, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
Using Transverse Stiffeners and Web Doublers Together
RISAConnection v7 now allows both Transverse Column Flange Stiffeners and Column Web Doublers to be applied to Beam to Column Moment Connections. Read More
August 10, 2016 | Tips & Tricks
Use Wide Flange Braces in Vertical Brace Connections
RISAConnection v6 now offers the ability to use a wide flange brace member in Vertical Brace Connections. Read More
August 3, 2016 | Tips & Tricks
Use HSS Column & Beams in Brace Connections
RISAConnection v6 has added HSS tubes and pipes for Diagonal and Chevron Brace Connections. Read More
July 27, 2016 | Tips & Tricks
Using Eccentric Chevron Brace Workpoints
RISAConnection v6 now offers the ability to enter an eccentric work point for the braces on a Vertical Brace Chevron Connection. Read More
July 5, 2016 | Tips & Tricks
Connection Design per Canadian Steel Code (S16-14) now Available
RISAConnection v6 now offers connection design per the Canadian CSA S16-2014 design code. Read More
June 28, 2016 | Tips & Tricks
Calculation of Forces in Seismic Brace Connections
Learn how seismic brace connections are designed for both tension and compression loading. Read More
June 28, 2016 | Tips & Tricks
Seismic Brace Connection Integration with RISA-3D
RISAConnection v6 allows for export of Vertical Diagonal Brace Connections and Vertical Chevron Brace Connections from RISA-3D into RISAConnection. Read More
May 25, 2016 | Tips & Tricks
SCBF Seismic Brace Connections
Vertical Diagonal Brace connections and Vertical Chevron Brace connections may be designed as Special Concentric Braced Frame (SCBF) connections in RISAConnection v6. Read More
April 22, 2016 | Tips & Tricks
Seismic Braced Frames in RISAConnection v6
This webinar shows users how to design and detail brace connections including gussets to meet the AISC 341/358 Seismic Provisions. Read More
April 19, 2016 | Tips & Tricks
OCBF Seismic Brace Connections
Vertical Diagonal Brace connections and Vertical Chevron Brace connections may be designed as Ordinary Concentric Braced Frame (OCBF) connections in RISAConnection v6. Read More
March 31, 2016 | Tips & Tricks
OCBF & SCBF Seismic Brace Connections now Available
RISAConnection v6 has introduced the ability to design vertical brace connections per AISC 341-10. Read More