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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: 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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How To: Fix Screen Resolution Issues for Your RISA Software
February 6, 2024

How To: Fix Screen Resolution Issues for Your RISA Software

Are you struggling with screen resolution issues while using your RISA software? In this blog, we'll explore common screen resolution problems encountered by users and provide practical solutions to fix them. Whether you're dealing with small text, improperly sized windows, or display distortions,...

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Celebrating RISA's Successful Partnership with United Way OC
July 5, 2023

Celebrating RISA's Successful Partnership with United Way OC

This week, RISA joined forces with Untied Way OC to bring students into our world of structural engineering and software development. Through the Youth Career Connections program, the high school students visit key industries to see potential careers and pathways for them to pursue. At our RISA...

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Case Study: SCC Beatrice Academic Excellence Center
June 14, 2022

Case Study: SCC Beatrice Academic Excellence Center

Learn how Olsson utilized the entire RISA Suite (RISA-3D, RISAFloor, RISAFoundation and RISAConnection) to design the newest addition to the Southeast Community College campus located in Beatrice, NE.

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RISA employees teach 8-week STEM module to students in Orange County
June 10, 2021

RISA employees teach 8-week STEM module to students in Orange County

Over the past few years, RISA has been involved with Stand Up for Kids - Orange County. Since 2003, Stand Up for Kids has focused on putting an end to the cycle of youth homelessness in the community. They work to provide basic needs, housing, mentoring support, care, and love to at-risk and...

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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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What’s New with RISA and Windows Updates?
April 14, 2021

What’s New with RISA and Windows Updates?

RISA software is staying current with all the Windows updates in order to bring you the best quality that Windows recommends. Unfortunately, that means it will require a little extra time during installation and your computer could require a reboot more than once. The current versions of RISA...

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