October 30, 2025

🎃 Trick or Treat… It’s RISA-Jeopardy! 👻

Halloween isn’t just for candy and costumes—it’s the perfect time to test your spooky engineering skills! We’ve brewed up a Halloween-themed RISA Jeopardy game, packed with fun, easy questions about our software. Tip for readers: Try to answer before revealing the “treat” below each question! 💀 Can You Count? 100 – RISACalc: How many components are currently available in RISACalc? 10 (Beam, Column, Steel Joist, Composite Beam, Retaining Wall, Spread Footing, Wall Footing, Drilled Pier, Seismic Load, Wind Load) 200 – FD: How many Data Entry spreadsheets are available in RISAFoundation? 25 300 – RISA-3D: How many countries or regions have building codes supported in RISA-3D? 9 (US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Great Britain, India, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia) 🎃 Adaptable 100 – ADAPT: Which of these is not an ADAPT product? ADAPT-Builder, ADAPT-Felt, ADAPT-Floor, ADAPT-ABI ADAPT-Floor 200 – ADAPT: Which mode of ADAPT-Builder is used to design slabs-on-grade on expansive soils using the PTI method? ADAPT-SOG 🕸️ The Whole Family 100 – Other: This steel detailing software and fellow Nemetschek brand has a built-in export option in RISA-3D. SDS2 200 – Other: Which design code is the most common in our software, found in 8 of our 10 programs?…

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October 01, 2024

RISAConnection: Anchorage Comparison Guide

With the inclusion of anchorage design in RISAConnection, you may wonder how do these design results compare to the Hilti integration? Explore the...

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October 01, 2024

Honoring Asian American & Pacific Islander Tradition in Modern Construction

In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, RISA celebrates the enduring architectural traditions that have shaped...

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October 01, 2024

How to Add a Composite Deck to the RISAFloor Deck Database

RISAFloor has four different deck types: concrete, composite, metal, and wood. When it comes to composite decks, there is a predefined Composite Deck...

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October 01, 2024

RISA-Revit Link: Adding Shapes

Integrating structural models from RISA to Revit seamlessly can sometimes present challenges, especially when it comes to importing shapes...

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October 01, 2024

Displaying r0 and ru Calculations for Welds in RISAConnection

We're excited to announce the release of RISAConnection v15, featuring enhanced weld calculations for improved design accuracy and efficiency. In...

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October 01, 2024

Anchorage Design now available in RISAConnection

RISAConnection version 15 now provides engineers with an additional design capability of Anchorage Design. Anchorage design is per ACI 318-19 & ACI...

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October 01, 2024

The Importance of Keeping Your RISA & ADAPT Software Up to Date

In the fast-paced world of structural engineering, staying up to date with the latest software updates is crucial for maintaining efficiency,...

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October 01, 2024

A Building's Lifecycle: Celebrating Earth Day as Structural Engineers

Happy Earth Day on April 22! As structural engineers, our role extends beyond construction; it’s a commitment to sustainability that spans the entire...

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October 01, 2024

Getting the Most Out of Workshops and Webinars: Strategies for Professional Engineers

In the rapidly evolving field of engineering, continuing education is not just beneficial; it's essential. Workshops and webinars offer excellent...

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