Tips & Tricks

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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Wall Panel Opening Quick Add & Editor Tool in RISAFloor v18.0
February 20, 2024

Wall Panel Opening Quick Add & Editor Tool in RISAFloor v18.0

We're thrilled to announce the release of RISAFloor v18.0, packed with exciting new features to enhance your structural design experience. One standout addition is the Wall Panel Opening Quick Add & Editor Tool, designed to streamline your workflow like never before. With live dynamic dimensions...

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Added Ability to Move Nodes with Mouse in RISA-3D
February 20, 2024

Added Ability to Move Nodes with Mouse in RISA-3D

Introducing RISA-3D v22.0, the latest milestone in structural engineering innovation! One of the standout features of this release is the ability to move nodes with a simple mouse gesture in the 3D graphical view. This intuitive functionality revolutionizes your design process, allowing for...

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Experience the Updated User Interface in RISAFoundation
February 20, 2024

Experience the Updated User Interface in RISAFoundation

The all new RISAFoundation provides engineers with a fresh new take on our foundation analysis and design software. With a completely redesigned interface and robust graphical modeling tools, RISAFoundation v16 allows engineers to work more efficiently and get the most out of the software. The...

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New Features in RISACore v22.0 Release
February 20, 2024

New Features in RISACore v22.0 Release

New features are now available in the recent release of RISACore (RISA-3D v22.0, RISAFloor v18.0, and RISAFoundation v16.0) . We are working hard to add the features and functionality that our customers have requested as soon as they become available. With that in mind, we have prepared a new...

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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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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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How To: Change your License Type
November 7, 2023

How To: Change your License Type

In the ever-evolving landscape of software and technology, change is constant. One shift is RISA's upcoming transition from traditional software licensing to only subscription-based licensing. As you prepare for this transition, watch the video below for How To: Change your License Type in RISA...

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ADAPT-Revit 2024 Link Now Available
September 6, 2023

ADAPT-Revit 2024 Link Now Available

RISA is pleased to announce the release of the latest ADAPT-Revit Link which is compatible with Revit 2024. The ADAPT-Revit Link v24.0 allows seamless integration between ADAPT-Builder and Autodesk Revit.

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