RISAFloor
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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
August 30, 2019 | Tips & Tricks
Updated Floor Vibration Calculation per AISC Design Guide #11
RISAFloor v14 now includes floor vibration calculations per the 2nd Edition of AISC Design Guide #11 Read More
August 30, 2019 | Tips & Tricks
LRFD Wood Design per AWC-NDS 2015/2018 Codes
Strength Design (LRFD) according to the AWC-NDS 2015/2018 code has been implemented into RISAFloor v14.0 Read More
August 30, 2019 | Tips & Tricks
Vibration Analysis for Steel Joists
RISAFloor v14 includes Steel Joist Vibration Analysis per SJI Technical Digest #5. For more information, check out the video below. 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
January 10, 2019 | Tips & Tricks
Modeling Hanger Columns in RISAFloor
In RISAFloor it is possible to model hanger columns that can be analyzed in RISA-3D. Read More
October 26, 2018 | Tips & Tricks
What’s New in the NBC 2015?
The 2015 NBC compliant codes have been implemented into RISA-3D v17.0, RISAFloor v13.0 and RISAFoundation V.11.0! Read More
October 25, 2018 | Tips & Tricks
ASCE 7-16 Is Now Available!
ASCE 7-16 is now available in RISA-3D v17.0, RISAFloor v13.0, and RISAFoundation v11.0 Read More
October 19, 2018 | Tips & Tricks
Eurocode C1 Factor for Lateral Torsional Buckling
RISA now includes Eurocode lateral torsional buckling capacity calculated per equations in Annex F of the ENV 1993-1-1:1992. Read More
October 4, 2018 | Tips & Tricks
Drawing Grid and Other Modeling Improvements
RISAFloor v13 includes a variety of new modeling features including construction lines, copy floor to floor and saved selections. Read More
October 2, 2018 | Tips & Tricks
Wood Design per AWC NDS 2018 Wood Code
The new AWC NDS 2018 code has been implemented into RISA-3D v17.0 and RISAFloor v13.0. Read More
September 13, 2018 | Tips & Tricks
Steel Design per AISC 15th Edition Steel Manual now Available
The new AISC 360-16 15th Edition changes have been implemented into RISA-3D v17.0 and RISAFloor v13.0. Read More
September 6, 2018 | Tips & Tricks
Copy Elements from Floor to Floor
RISAFloor v13.0 now includes the added ability to graphically copy elements from one floor to another floor. Read More
August 2, 2018 | Tips & Tricks
Governing Load Combinations for Shear in Concrete Columns
For concrete column members, the load combination producing the maximum shear code check is reported in the Detail Report and corresponding Results spreadsheet. Read More
July 26, 2018 | Tips & Tricks
How to Troubleshoot Unsupported Deck Edges
Learn how to troubleshoot unsupported deck edges in RISAFloor & RISAFloor ES. Read More
July 5, 2018 | Tips & Tricks
Viewing column information graphically in RISAFloor
RISAFloor column results are available in the results spreadsheets, but you may not be aware that you can also graphically review the input and results of columns. Read More
June 14, 2018 | Tips & Tricks
Viewing Applied Decks in RISAFloor
Learn how to graphically view the applied decks in your RISAFloor model. Read More
May 17, 2018 | Tips & Tricks
RISA-Revit 2019 Link Now Available
RISA is pleased to announce the release of the latest RISA-Revit Link which is compatible with Revit 2020. Read More
January 16, 2018 | Tips & Tricks
Eurocode Concrete Design According to BS EN 1992-1-1:2004+A1:2014 now Available
The BS EN 1992-1-1:2004+A1:2014 has been implemented in RISA-3D v16.0 and RISAFloor v12.0. Read More
December 19, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
TMS 402-16 Masonry Code Specification now Available
The new TMS 402-16 Masonry Code (formerly designated as ACI 530 and ASCE 5) have been added to RISA-3D v16.0, RISAFloor v12.0 and RISAFoundation v10.0. Read More
December 19, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
Cold-Formed Steel Design Codes Update
New Cold-Formed Steel Design Codes according to US and Canadian standards have been added to RISA-3D v16.0 and RISAFloor v12.0. Read More
November 16, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
Area Load Query Tool
RISAFloor v11 includes the new Area Load Query tool which allows users to visually inspect the area loads applied to a floor level. Read More
November 15, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
Beam Skip Loading now Available
RISAFloor v12 now includes the ability for users to apply pattern skip loading based on ASCE 7. Read More
November 8, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
2018 IBC Coming Soon!
The International Code Council just released the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) in August 2017 Read More
October 18, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
Updated Steel Joist Database now Available
The 44th Edition Standard Specifications Load Tables and Weight Tables for Steel Joists is now available in RISAFloor. Read More
October 12, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
British Annex (BS EN1993-1-1:2014) for Steel Design now Available
The new British Annex (BS EN1993-1-1:2014) for the European Hot Rolled Steel material code is now available in RISA-3D v16 and RISAFloor v12. Read More
October 4, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
Eurocode Steel Design According to EN1993-1-1:2014 now Available
The 2014 update to the European Hot Rolled Steel design code (EN1993-1-1:2014) is now available in RISA-3D v16 and RISAFloor v12. Read More
October 2, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
Using Framing Elevation Views
RISAFloor v12 now allows for elevation views to be quickly created based on the model grid. Read More
October 2, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
Enhanced Detailed Reports
RISAFloor v12 includes updated Detail Reports with interactive diagrams, skip loading, and live load reduction. Read More
September 14, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
Enhanced Live Load Reduction
RISAFloor v10 includes changes to the interface that make it significantly easier to understand how live load reduction is affecting the design forces in your structure. Read More
September 12, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
Added Double Click Dialog for Members
RISAFloor v11 now gives the user the ability to double-click a member to open the Member Information dialog. Read More
September 8, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
CSA A23.3-14 Canadian Concrete Code now Available
The CSA A23.3-14 code has been implemented in RISA-3D v15.0, RISAFloor v11.0, and RISAFoundation v9.0. Read More
September 6, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
Canadian Wood Design Updates
The latest releases of RISAFloor and RISA-3D include wood wall design and Structural Composite Lumber Design according to CSA O86-09/14. Read More
June 7, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
Parapet Wind Loading
RISAFloor v11 allows users to add parapets while allowing the program to calculate the wind loads per the ASCE 7 parapet wind loading requirements. 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 12, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
CSA O86-14 Canadian Wood Code now Available
RISAFloor v11 now includes wood member design according to CSA O86-14. Read More
February 15, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
CSA S16-14 Canadian Steel Code now Available
RISA-3D v15 and RISAFloor v11 now support hot rolled steel design for the Canadian market according to CSA S16-14. Read More
February 1, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
Enhanced "Move" Tools in RISAFloor
RISAFloor v11 includes the ability to re-position selected elements such as beams, columns, walls, and nodes in your model. Read More
January 12, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
Use Mezzanine Levels for Wind Loading and Drift Calculations
This video highlights the new features of RISAFloor v11 as well as some of the new RISA-3D features, including new graphical and design features. Read More
January 11, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
What's New in IBC 2015?
The new 2015 IBC compliant codes have been implemented into RISA-3D v15.0, RISAFloor v11.0, and RISAFoundation v9.0. Read More
December 16, 2016 | Tips & Tricks
Viewing Coordinates in Cursor Display
In RISA-3D, RISAFloor, and RISAFoundation the cursor now provides additional information regarding the cursor coordinates. Read More
November 11, 2016 | Tips & Tricks
Adding Roof Parapets in RISAFloor
RISAFloor v11 now includes the option to add parapets and parapet loading to a building. Read More
November 11, 2016 | Tips & Tricks
Project Grid Improvements
RISAFloor v11 now includes new and improved project grids which allow you to customize the grids while also adding radial and skewed grids. Read More
October 19, 2016 | Tips & Tricks
Instabilities in RISA-3D with Flexible Diaphragms
When using RISAFloor and RISA-3D together flexible diaphragm behavior can cause lateral stability problems with your model. Read More
January 7, 2016 | Tips & Tricks
Mechanically Graded Wood Design now Available
Mechanically graded wood materials have been added for the AWC NDS 2015 design code per Table 4C, and CSA O86-14 design code per tables 6.3.2 and 6.3.3. Read More
December 22, 2015 | Tips & Tricks
Wood Design per AWC NDS 2015 Wood Code
RISA-3D v14 and RISAFloor v10 now include ASD wood design per AWC NDS 2015. Read More
December 16, 2015 | Tips & Tricks
Concrete Design per ACI 318-14 Concrete Code now Available
The new ACI 318-14 code has been implemented into RISA-3D v14, RISAFloor v10, and RISAFoundation v8. Read More
September 2, 2015 | Tips & Tricks
How should I model beams in Revit to make them import into RISAFloor correctly?
Revit offers two options for setting the elevation of beams. The way these are used has a significant impact on how those members are round tripped to RISAFloor Read More
August 7, 2015 | Tips & Tricks
How to Create a Custom Shape in RISA
RISA-3D gives users the ability to create custom shapes to use for analysis and design. Read More
March 25, 2015 | Tips & Tricks
How are Unbraced Lengths coordinated between RISAFloor and RISA-3D?
Unbraced length information from RISAFloor can be used to complete the design of members in RISA-3D. Read More
February 26, 2015 | Tips & Tricks
Canadian Wood Design now Available
Timber design according to the Canadian CSA 086-2009 design code is now available. Read More
February 17, 2015 | Tips & Tricks
What's New for Code Updates in RISA
RISA-3D v13 and RISAFloor v9 include updates to AISI, CSA and ACI masonry design codes. Read More
December 3, 2014 | Tips & Tricks
What do the Unbraced Length commands Segment and Lbyy mean?
RISA-3D includes shortcut commands for unbraced lengths such as Segment and Lbyy which help to quickly define member unbraced lengths. Read More
November 19, 2014 | Tips & Tricks
What do the Unbraced Lengths represent?
Understanding unbraced lengths and how RISA software accounts for them is essential in the design of any project. Read More
November 12, 2014 | Tips & Tricks
How do Unbraced Lengths affect Analysis?
Learn how various unbraced length settings change the analysis results of a member. Read More
June 23, 2013 | Tips & Tricks
Customizing Labels in RISA-Revit Link
You can now customize the member and nodes names Revit uses during the export to RISA. Read More
October 10, 2012 | Tips & Tricks
Using Virtual Joist Girders in RISAFloor
RISAFloor now includes the ability to utilize Virtual Joist Girders for design. Read More
January 5, 2012 | Tips & Tricks
How Do I Assign Joists with Exact Spacing in RISAFloor?
Use Infill Beams to generate members within a bay. Read More
November 10, 2011 | Tips & Tricks
How Do You Define Additive Area Loads in RISAFloor?
RISAFloor uses the Area Load Definitions spreadsheet to define area loads available for use on a floor. Read More
October 13, 2011 | Tips & Tricks
How to Check Floor Vibrations Using RISAFloor
RISAFloor includes floor vibration checks according to AISC Design Guide #11. Read More
October 6, 2011 | Tips & Tricks
How to Assign Column Splices in RISAFloor
RISAFloor has the ability to model column splices (shear or moment) for all columns. Read More
August 18, 2011 | Tips & Tricks
Using Projected Loads in RISA-3D
RISA-3D, RISA-2D and RISAFloor have the ability to project distributed line and area loads onto members. Read More
July 19, 2011 | Tips & Tricks
How to export a model to DXF
RISAFloor, RISA-3D, and RISAFoundation all allow the user to export a model as a DXF file for use in most major CAD programs. Read More
June 3, 2011 | Tips & Tricks
How to Model Trusses in RISAFloor
Truss top chords can be modeled in RISAFloor in combinations with full truss design in RISA-3D. Read More
June 1, 2011 | Tips & Tricks
How to Assign a Wood Roof Member’s Unbraced Length in RISAFloor
In RISAFloor, the beams are susceptible to two forms of buckling; Euler buckling and lateral-torsional buckling. The unbraced length is determined in RISAFloor using the deck properties and framing. Read More
April 6, 2011 | Tips & Tricks
What are the Unbalanced Forces on Beams?
The detailed report in RISA-3D has the ability to show unbalanced seismic forces in both beams and braces according to AISC 341. Read More
February 1, 2011 | Tips & Tricks
What is a “Default Deck” in RISAFloor?
RISAFloor makes modeling easy by allowing you to define a default deck for each floor. Read More
October 26, 2010 | Tips & Tricks
How to Use Spreadsheets More Effectively in RISA
RISA includes various advanced spreadsheet operations that make reviewing input and results easy. Read More
September 14, 2010 | Tips & Tricks
How to Design Flexible Diaphragms in RISAFloor
When you model your building in RISAFloor, make sure that you define your slab edge as flexible. That will ensure that the entire contents of the diaphragm will use flexible behavior. Read More
August 31, 2010 | Tips & Tricks
How Are Wind Loads Generated for Sloped Roofs?
RISAFloor is capable of automatically generating the wind loads on sloped roofs. Read More
August 27, 2010 | Tips & Tricks
What is the Dyn Load Category in RISAFloor?
The Dyn Load represents the additional load that must be included in the calculation of the total seismic weight. Read More
August 26, 2010 | Tips & Tricks
How to Design Wood I-Joists with RISAFloor
RISAFloor has the capability to design wood I-Joists based on tables provided by the manufacturer. Read More
June 22, 2010 | Tips & Tricks
How to Create an Engineered Wood Material
RISA-3D and RISAFloor allow users to create custom engineered wood materials for use in analysis and design. Read More