May 1, 2020

Video: Cold-Formed Steel Member Design in RISACalc

Learn how to load and design individual beam and column cold-formed steel members in RISACalc.

Tags: New, CFS, Cold Formed Steel, RISACalc

February 15, 2022 | RISAFloor, New, Hanger Columns

Hanger Columns now available in RISAFloor

With the release of RISAFloor Version 16, users can now model, analyze and design hanger columns. This type of construction has been widely requested by customers and will allow customers to accurately model hanging mezzanine levels in building structures. What are Hanger Columns? Unlike tradition columns, hanger columns resist load primarily in tension due to the fact that they are not supported at their base. This type of construction is widely used in multi-story commercial and residential buildings because it allows for the column layout on individual floors to be modified where larger, open spaces are required by the building’s program. When utilized to support mezzanine floors, the floor loads are distributed up the column to the floor above. Creating a Hanging Mezzanine Floor in RISAFloor Create beam supported floor at elevation above desired mezzanine. This will allow for the mezzanine to be added and "hung" from existing structure. Create "Mezzanine" floor level by navigating to Insert > Floor and choosing the desired floor elevation. Open the "Draw or Modify Columns" tool located on the Graphical Editing Toolbar and select Hanger Columns. If more than two levels exist, select the bottom and top levels as required. Model columns at desired…

December 15, 2020 | RISA-3D, RISAFloor, New, Cold Formed Steel

WEBINAR: Design of Cold-Formed Steel Buildings in RISA

More and more, commercial buildings are being designed as combined-use structures that handle everything from parking and retail, to apartments and other living spaces. With these requirements, structural engineers are asked to provide a safe, strong and non-combustible framing system that can also achieve the desired overall building height. Combining non-combustible materials such as cold-formed steel with masonry and hot-rolled steel results in higher building heights for these structures at an economical price. The RISA Building Suite now includes robust features aimed at designing these building types that rely heavily on cold-formed steel. In this webinar, attendees will: Understand the benefits and efficiencies of using cold-formed steel for multi-story buildings Learn to layout a multi-story building utilizing cold-formed steel walls, hot rolled steel framing and masonry walls using RISAFloor. Learn to design cold-formed steel wall panels for gravity and shear loading according to appropriate building codes with RISA-3D. To register, click the button below: Register Tags:…

October 6, 2011 | RISAFloor, New, Column Splices

How to Assign Column Splices in RISAFloor

RISAFloor has the ability to model column splices for all columns. You have the choice of a Moment or Shear splice depending upon what type of forces you want the splice to transfer. There are a few different ways to define your splices that give you flexibility in assigning them to your columns. When defining a new floor you can specify the Splice Distance for all columns below that floor level as well as the splice type. This is a quick method to apply splices to all of your columns at once. You specify this in the Floors spreadsheet. If you want to specify individual column splices or change just a few of the splices you defined in the Floors spreadsheet you can double click on any column to open the Column Stack Manager. The tools on the left allow you to add, delete or move/drag a splice as well as delete the entire column segment. Another way to view and modify your column splices is from within the Columns spreadsheet. To view the Top and Bottom Elevation of your columns you can open the Column Stacks spreadsheet. Something to note is that each column has at least one splice…