November 19, 2011

RISA Software Options for Universities

RISA Educational Grant

The RISA Educational Grant Program allows universities to purchase a annual 20-user license of RISA-3D, RISAFloor, RISAFoundation, ADAPT-Builder PT, and ADAPT-PT/RC for one low price!

What's included in the Educational Grant?

Software Access for up to 20 concurrent users
Technical Support by Licensed Engineers
Software Updates during annual period

To learn more about the RISA Educational Grant Program, contact our Sales Team at (800) 332-RISA or info@risa.com.

RISA-2D Educational Version

Students and Professors can utilize a special, free version of RISA-2D which is aimed at teaching and understanding the basics of structural analysis. While this version has a limited number of features, it will prove to be a useful tool in expanding the students structural engineering knowledge.

To request access to this free version of RISA-2D specifically geared towards university students, please reach out to info@risa.com. Additionally, students and professors can utilize the link below to access a PDF tutorial to be used with the education version.

Please note that this version of RISA-2D is for educational purposes only. If you are a practicing engineers, you can request and download a full featured, 10-day trial license of any RISA product by clicking the link below:

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July 12, 2016 | RISAFloor, New, Steel, Analysis

Camber Design Rules in RISAFloor

RISAFloor has the ability to assign camber design rules which allow the user more control over which members are cambered. A camber is the slight upward curvature of a steel beam which is used to compensate for deflection. A user can assign a camber directly to a member or set up design rules to force different designs for different members. Camber options are only considered for hot-rolled steel beams. The camber options are listed in the Member Design Rules spreadsheet under the HR camber tab. The user can specify the minimum and maximum values a beam can be cambered, as well as the applicable increment for the camber. A percentage of dead load taken into account for the camber and the minimum length for a beam to be cambered can also be entered in this spreadsheet. The DL Included option specifies which types of loads are included for the camber calculations. The available dead loads for camber are SW + SuperDL, which consists of self-weight and superimposed DL, and Total DL, which contains all dead loads (pre and post composite) to be considered for camber design. A camber can also be set for individual beams in the Beams – Hot…

July 14, 2011 | RISAFoundation, New, Soil

Varying Soil Properties in RISAFoundation

While RISAFoundation has a Default soil properties (Subgrade Modulus and Allowable Bearing), it is possible to create regions of varying soil properties. This can be achieved by applying additional Soil Regions to your model. Simply select Soil Regions from the Insert menu, enter in the differing soil properties, and draw in the region. When completed the soil region will be displayed in orange. Please also note that a Soil Region may be used to model a location where there is no soil resistance. For example, if you have a portion of your foundation that does not bear on the soil, you can use a Soil Region drawn under that portion to model the gap. Simply set the Subgrade Modulus to 0 and the Allowable Bearing Pressure to something very small (since the program will not allow a zero input):…

May 13, 2020 | ADAPT-Builder, ADAPT, New, ADAPT-PT-RC, News, RISAFloorES

RISA Acquires ADAPT Corporation

RISA is excited to announce the acquisition of ADAPT Corporation. Over the past 30 years, both RISA and ADAPT have focused on developing best in class solutions that directly respond to the needs of our customers and the market, while also maintaining the highest level of customer support. As a result of our shared goals, we believe that joining the brands and integrating all programs under the roof of RISA will create a comprehensive workflow for the building market regardless of material while also providing customers increased flexibility and efficiency. “We are thrilled to have the experienced team from ADAPT on board,” says Amber Freund, CEO of RISA. “Our customers will significantly benefit from this combined power, as we are now able to offer a comprehensive concrete and steel design solution including post-tensioning.” While ADAPT is primarily known for the analysis and design of post-tensioned slabs, their product offerings include a wide range of tools tuned for the complete design of concrete building structures. To accomplish this, ADAPT-Builder offers an easy to use, fully integrated 3D modeling approach for all reinforced concrete and post-tensioned building projects including the design of multi-story buildings, individual concrete slabs, mat foundations and concrete slabs…