In ADAPT-Builder v21.0.1 the Colorize Grid has been improved to allow for the coloring of loads. You can colorize point loads, line loads, and area loads. For area loads the colorize grid offers a load intensity map to show the total applied load in a given area per load case. For point loads the...
With the release of ADAPT-Builder v21, a new load combination generator (LC Generator) provides users the option to automatically generate code compliant load combinations for use in the analysis and design of an ADAPT-Builder model. Included in this feature, is the ability to include automatic...
One of the questions our support team receives often is the difference between Basic Load Cases (BLC), Load Categories and Load Combinations (LC). Understanding how these containers are used and how they work together when loading a structure is an essential part of creating an accurate model in...
RISAFloor supports the use of flexible diaphragms on both flat and sloped roofs. Before reviewing the workflow for utilizing a flexible diaphragm on a sloped roof, it makes sense to review and understand the basic behavior of flexible diaphragms within RISAFloor. To do this, please first review the...
RISAFoundation includes the ability to utilize “nested” load combinations. Currently, the Load Combinations spreadsheet in RISAFoundation is limited to ten columns of Basic Load Cases (BLCs) and Factor combinations. However, there are times where you may need to include additional entries to your...
RISAFloor v14 now includes floor vibration calculations per the 2nd Edition of AISC Design Guide #11. To select this code for your design, simply choose AISC DG 11 2nd Edition in the Beam Vibrations drop-down from the Codes tab within Global Model Settings.
RISAFloor v11 includes the new Area Load Query tool which allows users to visually inspect the area loads applied to a floor level.
