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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: 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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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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Customer Spotlight: Shive-Hattery
November 5, 2024

Customer Spotlight: Shive-Hattery

Looking for ways to elevate your structural engineering projects? Discover how Shive-Hattery used RISA software to streamline complex workflows, tackle architectural challenges, and boost efficiency. Their journey, from getting started with RISA-3D to customized training for RISAFloor, showcases...

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How Much Does RISA-3D Really Cost?
October 1, 2024

How Much Does RISA-3D Really Cost?

In today’s structural engineering world, software plays a crucial role in optimizing workflows, ensuring accuracy, and ultimately, saving time. When considering software investments for small structural projects, one of the most frequent questions asked is: How much does RISA-3D actually cost in...

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How Do I Dock Spreadsheets in RISA-3D?
August 30, 2024

How Do I Dock Spreadsheets in RISA-3D?

Docking spreadsheets in RISA-3D can be a game-changer for streamlining your workflow. Whether you're managing complex data sets or need quick access to design parameters, integrating your spreadsheets directly into RISA-3D allows for seamless data management and enhanced efficiency. In this guide,...

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Engineering Tomorrow: When to Switch Spreadsheets for Structural Software
August 29, 2024

Engineering Tomorrow: When to Switch Spreadsheets for Structural Software

If you’re a structural engineer, chances are you’ve spent a fair amount of time tinkering with Excel spreadsheets. They’re incredibly handy for quick calculations, like determining load capacities, checking code requirements or designing individual specialty components. In fact, many professionals...

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What's New in RISAConnection v15.0.1?
July 17, 2024

What's New in RISAConnection v15.0.1?

RISA is pleased to announce the release of the latest of RISAConnection v15.0.1. The release of RISAConnection v15.0.1 incorporates the following enhancements and updates:

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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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