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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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RISA Employee Spotlight: Tim Barton
June 10, 2025

RISA Employee Spotlight: Tim Barton

Meet Tim Barton, one of RISA's go-to problem solvers and Solutions Engineer extraordinaire! With a background as diverse as his playlist, Tim's engineering journey started with a BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Utah State University. Since earning his PE license in Utah, he's tackled...

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RISA Employee Spotlight: Aaron Seybert
April 8, 2025

RISA Employee Spotlight: Aaron Seybert

Aaron Seybert is a Structural Solutions Specialist at RISA, bringing over 15 years of experience in sales, management, marketing, and operations. Before joining RISA, he worked within the athletic and higher education sectors, handling both B2C and B2B relationships. His ability to connect with...

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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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RISA Employee Spotlight: Zella Stewart
July 11, 2024

RISA Employee Spotlight: Zella Stewart

Zella Stewart is a Senior Customer Care Representative at RISA, holding a Bachelor's in Psychology with a Minor in Marketing, complemented by a Game Development Bootcamp. Before joining RISA, Zella gained diverse work experience, starting with years in the pet care industry, where she worked at a...

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RISA Employee Spotlight: Kody Poon
June 13, 2024

RISA Employee Spotlight: Kody Poon

Kody Poon is a Senior Software Engineer at RISA and has been with the company since June 2021, primarily working within our Web Products Development Team, to develop and deliver the RISA Customer Portal. After receiving a BS in Computer Science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, he worked for two years...

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RISA Employee Spotlight: Samiul Alam
May 25, 2021

RISA Employee Spotlight: Samiul Alam

Samiul Alam is an Applications Engineer at RISA and has been with the company since December 2020. After receiving a BS in Civil Engineering from UC Irvine and a Master of Engineering in Structural Design from USC, he held roles as a design, project, and lead engineer designing and analyzing a...

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