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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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Ready to Reconnect? How to Make the Most of Returning to RISA
February 18, 2025

Ready to Reconnect? How to Make the Most of Returning to RISA

Whether you’re coming back to RISA after a short break or revisiting it after years away, we’re here to make your return seamless and rewarding. From updated features to enhanced training resources, RISA is more equipped than ever to support your structural engineering needs. Here’s a step-by-step...

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What’s Your Structural Design Personality?
February 11, 2025

What’s Your Structural Design Personality?

Valentine's Day Quiz: What's Your Structural Design Personality? 💕 This Valentine’s Day, it’s time to find out which structural element matches your personality! Are you steady and supportive like a column, or do you love taking the load like a beam? Take this fun quiz and discover your inner...

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Lifelong Learning in Structural Engineering: Why it Matters?
February 5, 2025

Lifelong Learning in Structural Engineering: Why it Matters?

On January 24th, we celebrate the International Day of Education, a reminder of the transformative power of learning. For structural engineers, education doesn’t stop at graduation. It’s a lifelong journey that ensures we stay ahead in a rapidly evolving field. Let’s explore why ongoing learning,...

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Customer Spotlight: Stonewood Structural Engineers
January 14, 2025

Customer Spotlight: Stonewood Structural Engineers

Discover how Stonewood, a leader in multi-family and mixed-use projects, utilizes RISA and ADAPT software to streamline their structural designs, tackle complex podium-style jobs, and optimize post-tensioned (PT) concrete work. From integrating RISA-3D and RISAFloor to using ADAPT for PT design,...

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2025 Structural Engineer’s Calendar: Key Dates and Can’t-Miss Events
January 7, 2025

2025 Structural Engineer’s Calendar: Key Dates and Can’t-Miss Events

Get ready to mark your calendar and set reminders! 2025 is packed with important conferences, fun competitions, and key industry updates that every structural engineer should know about. From opportunities to learn and connect to celebrations of engineering achievements, here’s a look at what’s...

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RISA Employee Spotlight: Rebecca Miller
December 30, 2024

RISA Employee Spotlight: Rebecca Miller

Rebecca Miller, PE, is a Technical Trainer at RISA and has been with the company since 2022. After earning an MS in Structural Engineering from the University of Minnesota and a BS in Physics and Mathematics from Concordia College, Rebecca embarked on a career in the Power Delivery industry,...

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How To: Maximizing Productivity During Winter Slowdowns
December 23, 2024

How To: Maximizing Productivity During Winter Slowdowns

The winter months bring a unique set of challenges to structural engineering: projects slow down, site conditions become less predictable, and downtime can be harder to avoid. However, this season also brings opportunities to work smarter, streamline workflows, and plan ahead for a productive year....

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Automating Foundation Design with RISAFoundation
December 17, 2024

Automating Foundation Design with RISAFoundation

Why RISAFoundation is Essential for Today’s Engineers? Incorporating RISAFoundation into your foundation design process is more than just a time-saver—it’s a powerful tool for enhancing the accuracy and quality of engineering deliverables. By automating the most tedious and error-prone aspects of...

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Customer Spotlight: Facet
December 3, 2024

Customer Spotlight: Facet

Curious how a small firm grew into a powerhouse through smart software choices? Follow Facet's journey from a team of 12 to 136 employees with the power of integrating tools like RISA-3D and ADAPT-Builder. With these solutions, they streamlined workflows, reduced design time, and took on more...

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