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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-Revit Link: Reviewing the Analytical Model
August 2, 2024

RISA-Revit Link: Reviewing the Analytical Model

Integrating structural models from RISA to Revit seamlessly can sometimes present challenges, especially when it comes to creating and reviewing your Revit analytical model accurately. In this support article, we'll delve into the process of modifying you Revit's graphical view of your Analytical...

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RISA-Revit Link: Adding Shapes
May 6, 2024

RISA-Revit Link: Adding Shapes

Integrating structural models from RISA to Revit seamlessly can sometimes present challenges, especially when it comes to importing shapes accurately. Unlike RISA, Revit operates on a different system, requiring users to preload family shapes for drawing or importing purposes. In this support...

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What’s New with the RISA-Revit Link v24.0.2?
April 11, 2024

What’s New with the RISA-Revit Link v24.0.2?

We're thrilled to announce the release of the RISA-Revit Link v24.0.2, a game-changing update designed to streamline your engineering workflows like never before. To take full advantage of these capabilities, make sure you're running RISA-3D v22.0.0 or higher, RISAFloor v18.0.0 or higher,...

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RISA-Revit 2024 Link Now Available
July 17, 2023

RISA-Revit 2024 Link Now Available

RISA is pleased to announce the release of the latest RISA-Revit Link which is compatible with Revit 2024. The RISA-Revit Link v24.0 allows seamless integration between RISAFloor, RISA-3D, and Autodesk Revit. The latest version now includes the ability to integrate columns and walls that have...

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RISA-Revit 2023 Link Now Available
September 7, 2022

RISA-Revit 2023 Link Now Available

RISA is pleased to announce the release of the latest RISA-Revit Link which includes compatibility with Revit 2023. The RISA-Revit Link v23.0 allows seamless integration between RISAFloor, RISA-3D, and Autodesk Revit. This version of the link also includes updates to the round-tripping process due...

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RISA-Revit 2019 Link Now Available
May 17, 2018

RISA-Revit 2019 Link Now Available

RISA is pleased to announce the release of the latest RISA-Revit Link which is compatible with Revit 2020. The RISA-Revit Link v19.0 allows seamless integration between RISAFloor, RISA-3D, and Autodesk Revit. The latest version now includes the ability to import beam reinforcement details from...

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