Tips & Tricks

December 29, 2025

What’s New for IBC 2024 in RISA: A Closer Look

With RISA’s latest release of RISA-3D v23.0.1, we’re continuing to expand support for IBC 2024, helping engineers stay aligned with the latest building code requirements as adoption accelerates across the U.S.—including federally funded projects. This release builds on v23.0.0 ASCE 7-22 enhancements and adds key material design updates that move RISA further into full IBC 2024 compliance. New Material Design Updates Supporting IBC 2024 The upcoming release introduces several important design code updates referenced by IBC 2024, including: Steel Seismic design per AISC 341-22 Prequalified connections per AISC 358-22 Continued support for AISC 360-22 (16th Edition) steel design Ongoing updates to the hot-rolled shape database, including compatibility with both 15th and 16th Edition steel manuals These updates support modern seismic detailing requirements and ensure consistency with current steel industry standards. Masonry Masonry design per TMS 402-22, aligning with the latest strength and serviceability provisions adopted by IBC 2024. Key updates include: Revisions to shear design equations, including clarified definitions of shear area as outlined in Table 4.4.5, improving consistency and transparency in shear capacity calculations. Updated strength reduction factors for flexure and combined flexure + axial. Unlike previous editions that used a fixed ϕ-factor of 0.9, TMS 402-22 introduces tension-controlled,…

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RISA | Custom Wood Materials and Wood Schedules in RISA
August 15, 2023

RISA | Custom Wood Materials and Wood Schedules in RISA

In RISAFloor (and RISA-3D), the entire NDS species list is available as well as glulam materials but you may need to design a wood product that is not available in the program. In RISAFloor, you can create custom wood materials and wood schedules. Save these to your RISA databases and then your...

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Borrowing a RISA-3D Subscription License
August 8, 2023

Borrowing a RISA-3D Subscription License

RISA software products allow users to borrow a subscription licenses for a specified period of time, giving users if they are going off-site. To borrow a license follow the steps below.

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Benefits of Investing in BIM
July 27, 2023

Benefits of Investing in BIM

What percentage of your design work uses BIM software? The adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) software is steadily increasing in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. In many regions, BIM has become a standard practice for large and complex projects, while in...

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Wind Load Generator with Components & Cladding in RISACalc
July 18, 2023

Wind Load Generator with Components & Cladding in RISACalc

RISA is pleased to announce the latest update of the web based software RISACalc v4.2. The latest update to RISACalc includes wind load generation for Components & Cladding (C&C). Edit your wind load properties and site parameters in the easy to use tabs. Also update the roof profile to show in the...

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RISA-Revit 2024 Link Now Available
July 17, 2023

RISA-Revit 2024 Link Now Available

RISA is pleased to announce the release of the latest RISA-Revit Link which is compatible with Revit 2024. The RISA-Revit Link v24.0 allows seamless integration between RISAFloor, RISA-3D, and Autodesk Revit. The latest version now includes the ability to integrate columns and walls that have...

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Tips for Solving a Slow Solution in RISAFloor
July 13, 2023

Tips for Solving a Slow Solution in RISAFloor

Is your RISA software solution running slower than you expected? There are a few things you can do during your model set up in order to make your model more efficient and reduce the solution time. RISA has compiled a list of our most common tips for solving a slow solution in RISAFloor.

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Flexibility with RISA Subscription Licensing
July 12, 2023

Flexibility with RISA Subscription Licensing

Why should you use subscription licensing? License Flexibility With subscription licensing all you need is an occasional Internet connection. This eliminates the need to: Keep track of a physical key: All that is required to use the software is a valid account (set up in the Subscription Licensing...

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Celebrating RISA's Successful Partnership with United Way OC
July 5, 2023

Celebrating RISA's Successful Partnership with United Way OC

This week, RISA joined forces with Untied Way OC to bring students into our world of structural engineering and software development. Through the Youth Career Connections program, the high school students visit key industries to see potential careers and pathways for them to pursue. At our RISA...

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