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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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Building Love: Celebrate Valentine's Day like a RISA Engineer
February 14, 2024

Building Love: Celebrate Valentine's Day like a RISA Engineer

Love is in the RISA! 💕 Happy Valentine's Day to all the structural engineers out there who know how to build a strong foundation for love. Remember, just like in structural engineering, it's all about finding the perfect balance and making sure your heart stays well-supported. Wishing you a day...

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How To: Fix Screen Resolution Issues for Your RISA Software
February 6, 2024

How To: Fix Screen Resolution Issues for Your RISA Software

Are you struggling with screen resolution issues while using your RISA software? In this blog, we'll explore common screen resolution problems encountered by users and provide practical solutions to fix them. Whether you're dealing with small text, improperly sized windows, or display distortions,...

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ADAPT-Builder Version 23.0.0 now Available!
January 30, 2024

ADAPT-Builder Version 23.0.0 now Available!

ADAPT-Builder Version 23.0.0 is now available and includes the following enhancements: Torsion Design of Beams per ACI 318 19/22 New Tendon and Rebar Display Managers ACI 318-19(22) Code Updates Column Code Check Improvements: Added Exact Calculation Method Added Input for Parme Beta Factor for PCA...

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Tendon and Rebar Display Managers in ADAPT-Builder
January 30, 2024

Tendon and Rebar Display Managers in ADAPT-Builder

Elevate your outputs using the recently enhanced Tendon and Rebar Display Managers in ADAPT-Builder (23.0.0). ADAPT-Builder (23.0.0) gives users more control over the appearance of tendons and reinforcement thus saving time when it comes to creating tendon and reinforcement plans for submittals.

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Torsion Design of One-Way Slabs and Beams in ADAPT-Builder
January 30, 2024

Torsion Design of One-Way Slabs and Beams in ADAPT-Builder

The latest release of ADAPT-Builder (23.0.0) includes the ability to design one-way slabs and beams for the effects of torsion. Through the shear design options of the criteria window the user can choose to check the torsional threshold only or, where the threshold is exceeded, design for the...

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Engineering Tomorrow: The Evolution of Telecom Structure Design
January 23, 2024

Engineering Tomorrow: The Evolution of Telecom Structure Design

You've probably noticed those cell phone towers around town—those tall structures with antennas that help keep us connected. Well, they're not just getting taller; they're getting smarter! These structures, once purely functional, have transformed into architectural marvels that blend seamlessly...

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How To: Define an Eccentric Antenna Load on a Pole in RISA-3D?
January 9, 2024

How To: Define an Eccentric Antenna Load on a Pole in RISA-3D?

Using RISA-3D's various modeling and loading tools, makes modeling telecom structures easy and efficient. RISA-3D allows engineers to quickly explore numerous design variations before physical implementation. When modeling the equipment dead load as a point load, have the point load applied at the...

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Uploading a CSV file to RISA's Customer Portal
December 5, 2023

Uploading a CSV file to RISA's Customer Portal

The RISA Customer Portal provides access to all your account information, including installation downloads, licenses, usage stats and the ability to easily manage yearly software renewals. Coming soon, you will be able to bulk upload users to the Customer Portal from a CSV excel file!

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Understanding RISA Licensing Roles: Empowering Account Management
December 5, 2023

Understanding RISA Licensing Roles: Empowering Account Management

In the dynamic world of software management, user roles and permissions are crucial for effective and secure account management. The RISA Customer Portal, a user-friendly tool designed to streamline your billing and licensing roles, offers a solution that empowers you with greater flexibility and...

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