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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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RISAConnection: Anchorage Comparison Guide
May 16, 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 differences in anchorage design methodologies between RISAConnection and Hilti Profis in our comparison guide. Download now to gain insights into how...

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Added Anchorage Design, Including Pullout Using Hilti PROFIS…
January 30, 2020

Added Anchorage Design, Including Pullout Using Hilti PROFIS…

RISAConnection v11 has added the ability to export base plate connections as well as reactions directly to Hilti PROFIS Engineering for anchorage design. Within Hilti Profis, engineers can check anchor strength, anchor pullout, concrete breakout and concrete pryout according to ACI 318 in order to...

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Brace to Column Base Plate Design now Available
March 15, 2018

Brace to Column Base Plate Design now Available

You may now design a Brace to Column Base Plate Connection in RISAConnection v8. This connection type combines the original single column base plate with a gusset from a connected vertical brace member. The connection allows tapered or rectangular gussets that frame into either the column flange or...

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Base Plate Connection Design now Available
July 11, 2017

Base Plate Connection Design now Available

This video tutorial will show you how to design a base plate in RISAConnection for both gravity and lateral loads. You can automatically transfer your column end forces from RISAFloor or RISA-3D into RISAConnection.

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