Added HSS beam to HSS column moment connection.
Added the ability to clear HILTI login credentials directly within RISAConnection.
Added the ability to toggle on/off anchorage design checks in the base plate connection settings.
Updated Telerik library files to the latest version. This update is required for some anti-virus software to allow program installation.
Improved base plate integration to enforce zero-moment conditions for pinned column bases by rounding insignificant moments to zero during RISA-3D transfers.
Expanded HSS T-Connection limit state considerations to align with Steel Tube Institute design examples.
Enhanced Lateral Slip calculation to dynamically adjust for normal-weight and light-weight concrete, ensuring clarity and compliance.
Aligned limit checking behavior of the new HSS beam to HSS column moment connection with the existing HSS Truss connection module for consistency.
Removed the 'Column Web Buckling' check for column beam connections in the standalone version to avoid overly conservative results, as this check is only required when moments exist on both sides of the column.
Corrected the Coped Beam Local Web Buckling equation in RISAConnection to match the intended formula.
Added missing parenthesis in the Column Web Yielding equation for the Extended End Plate connection.
Fixed a rare issue where integration from RISAFloor to RISAConnection caused distorted connection graphics and missing calculations (NaN).
Corrected the ACI code reference in the base plate analysis to align with the specified ACI code parameter from the global model settings.
Fixed an issue where the HTML Text Box was improperly displayed in printed member reports when edge reinforcement was set to 'none or < No. 4 bar'.
Corrected HSS plastification calculations to use T = B instead of T = B-3t in accordance with AISC 360-16.
Updated the license manager to use a new identity provider for cloud licenses and allow single sign-on.
Added detailed calculations for Rotational Ductility checks to improve transparency and understanding of the analysis process.
Added erection stability sub-check calculations for seismic connections.
Improved tmax-bolts check logic to differentiate between Conventional and Extended configurations, addressing previous overly-conservative checks.
Enhanced the plate rupture strength check by directly comparing rupture and yield strengths, instead of using thickness-based checks.
Improved the calculation of the T dimension in the Rotational Ductility / Erection Stability limit state check by using kdet instead of kdes for better alignment with code intent.
Corrected an issue where the base plate with brace did not transfer correctly when the column was slanted.
Fixed an error in the rotational ductility check for shear tabs with tmax bolts.
Resolved an issue in rare cases where the vertical brace diagonal extended shear tab with gusset connection was not integrating from RISA-3D to RISAConnection.
Corrected an issue in the panel zone shear calculation that used incorrect signage for the story shear.
Fixed an issue where the updated member shape in RISA-3D was not reflected in RISAConnection after round tripping, affecting extended shear tab with gusset plate connections.
Corrected an issue with the calculation of Agv, Anv, and Lc-edge parameters for various limit states for beam splice connections under shear loads.
Fixed an issue where design checks for Column Block Shear, Plate Block Shear, and Bolt Bearing did not account for negative shear loads in non-centered bolt groups for column splice connections.
Fixed incorrect vertical edge distance calculation for SSLH slotted holes in RISAConnection by adjusting the increment per AISC Table J3.5.
Resolved an issue where RISAConnection closed unexpectedly when solving projects after integration.
Added the option to display loads in the 2D view, enhancing visual understanding of load direction and magnitude on connections.
Added the ability to change workpoints for chevron and diagonal braces in integrated models, allowing for eccentric or concentric connections.
Enhanced the export functionality to include dimensions for connections when exporting to DXF.
Revised the Concrete Bearing Check to ensure accurate calculation of parameter A2 of ACI Table 22.8.3.2, aligning with current design specifications and addressing discrepancies between different design methods.
Fixed an issue where bolt tension checks were not performed when the combined effect of tension and shear was not necessary.
Corrected the calculation of Max Edge Distance for bolts by ensuring it is based on the thickness of the connected part under consideration, rather than the web thickness of the girder or beam, in accordance with AISC Section J3.5.
Fixed a rare issue where the program would open off-screen when previously positioned in a second monitor that is no longer connected.
Corrected the equation to determine the moment due to eccentricity for specific checks.
Fixed the breakout concrete factor application for cracked concrete cases per ACI 318-19 Section 17.7.2.5.1 to ensure proper use of factors when anchors are reinforced with specified amounts of bar and anchorage.
Corrected an issue that caused the program to incorrectly change the analysis from a conventional to extended configuration.
Fixed an issue where the column weld strength check for clip angles in tension incorrectly showed a 'Pass' status when the unity check was greater than 1.
Resolved an issue where RISAConnection closes unexpectedly during integration with certain model files when the subscription license is less than 30 days from expiration.
Removed incorrect installation type labels, 'Standalone Install' and 'Network Client Install', from the 'About This Program' dialog for Subscription and Demonstration licenses respectively.
Added anchorage design capability per ACI 318-19 & ACI 318-19(22) to the Column Base Plate connection module.
Added support for Heavy Hex Bolts to the Base Plate connection module.
Added step-by-step calculations for r0 and ru factors in weld calculations to give full transparency into the calculations.
Added bolt diameter checks for base plate connections that stops solution when exceeding material specifications.
Improved Continuous Beam over Column connection web weld analysis for more accurate weld sizing by refining web contribution calculations.
Enhanced Girder/Beam Shear Tab Shear connection checks to include bolt placement relative to horizontal welds, addressing rotational ductility concerns.
Updated the Coped Beam Local Web Buckling and Flexural Rupture checks to align with AISC 360-16 15th edition.
Revised the calculation for the base plate weld section modulus according to 'Design of Welded Structures' by Omar Blodgett.
Updated lateral stability and stabilizer plate calculations according to AISC 15th edition.
Corrected login functionality to HILTI PROFIS by updating default browser to Microsoft Edge.
Updated the graphical detail report to clarify the alpha parameter for prying bolt checks, without affecting the end result values.
Fixed an issue where unnecessary bolt prying calculations triggered failures in Continuous Beam over Column connections.
Corrected the equation used for the Lateral Torsional Buckling check of coped beams when AISC 360-16 15th edition is used.
Fixed an issue to accurately list multiple filler material options per AWS D1.1, considering weld processes and material compatibility.
Corrected the calculation to account for the eccentricity between the tension axial force and the center of gravity of weld for Case 4 vertical brace connections.
Fixed an integration issue where RISAConnection was unable to read very large RISA-3D solution files.
Corrected inaccuracies in the direction of loads for base plate reactions in models imported from RISA.
Fixed a rare issue where no warning messages were shown during a failed integration consisting of Diagonal Braces with Gusset Plates.
Fixed an issue where the HSS column's orientation was incorrectly rotated by 90 degrees when integrated from RISA-3D for a Continuous Beam over Column connection.
Resolved an issue where selecting 'Beam' under Connection Default for Knee Brace connection caused the program to close unexpectedly.
Fixed an issue causing the program to close unexpectedly when solving connections involving diagonal braces.
Converted to cloud-based subscription licensing.
Added conventional configuration checks for shear tab connections with HSS columns.
Added the ability to copy connection properties from one connection to another similar connection.
Added the ability to 'Collapse All' and 'Expand All' properties within the connection property and project explorer windows.
Added the ability to adjust size of text for 2D connection view and program interface.
Added a progress bar to RISAConnection, displaying the loading progress of an integrated model from RISA-3D or RISAFloor.
Enhanced user experience when clicking on inputs in the 2D or 3D view.
Improved and expanded bolt prying calculations specifically related to the variable 'p'.
Updated references and equations to the AISC 15th edition where it shows older codes for the extended shear tab connection.
Corrected the effective length 'K' value for the plate compression checks for the Chevron and Extended Shear Tab Brace Connections.
Fixed graphical display unity check reporting for concrete bearing limit with large moment methodology to accurately reflect results, eliminating the misleading 1.0 reporting.
Corrected the eccentricity taken for the extended shear tab connection per AISC 15th edition.
Resolved an issue that prevented the weld filler material checks from being compared properly.
Fixed a rare issue that would cause large model files from RISA-3D to close unexpectedly when being solved.
Corrected the effective length used for welds for the knife plate configuration of a vertical brace to base plate connection.
Resolved an issue that prevented ASTM A500 Grade C material HSS tubes from passing the branch ductility check.
Corrected how the program determined the dimension 'a' for bolt prying calculations.
Corrected a rare issue that would incorrectly calculate the unbraced length for a knife plate connection.
Added continuous beam over column connection design.
Added additional icons in the 2D View for improved user experience.
Added bolt pattern configuration to a Vertical Brace Chevron Connection for bolted tee attachment connection type.
Added connection defaults for all connection types within the Defaults Viewer dialog.
Added the ability to change text size of dimensions in the 2D view of the connection.
Updated the program to enable subscription license users to borrow a license from the cloud service for offline use.
Revised geometry restrictions for cap plate stiffeners to use half of the cap plate width instead of the stiffener width.
Corrected reduction factors associated with slip critical connections to consider applied load direction with respect to location of bolt holes.
Resolved a graphical issue that showed '-nan(ind)' as the required force for certain connection checks that were being integrated from RISA-3D.
Corrected the alpha proration factor for welds; specifically for transverse stiffener weld for panel zone checks.
Resolved an issue that prevented seismic loads transferring from RISA-3D to RISAConnection for ordinary moment frame connections.
Added compatibility between RISAFloor/RISA-3D and RISAConnection for Column Cap Plate Moment connections.
Added compatibility between RISA-3D and RISAConnection for Vertical Brace Diagonal Extended Shear Tab with and without Gusset connection.
Updated the HILTI PROFIS login protocol to conform to HILTI updates.
Corrected a rare issue that prevented the program from applying the full weld length to braces in the Extended Shear Tab Connection with Gusset module.
Resolved a rare issue that prevented connections from integrating from RISAFloor to RISAConnection.
Corrected an issue where HSS limitation checks that were removed in the AISC 360-16 code were still being checked.
Resolved an issue that would fail a weld moment connection check for HSS A500 Grade C columns due to weld filler metal not matching.
Corrected the calculation of the nominal stress weld strength to include the 0.60 factor for PJP welds per AISC J2-3.
Added connection support for AISC 341-16 and AISC 358-16 seismic codes.
Added the ability to customize the name of default connection configurations.
Added the ability to open a new connection using a custom default connection.
Added clarification to the Plate Flexural Yielding (Tension) (Weak Axis) warning message when bolt centerlines fall within the footprint of the column.
Updated the load combination list to accommodate capacity-limited load combinations for models from RISA-3D.
Corrected an issue where base plates with vertical brace connections were not being transferred from RISA-3D in some instances.
Resolved an issue that would prevent large model files from opening.
Corrected an issue that was showing failures for Seismic Vertical Plate Checks due to Block Shear reporting as “N/A”.
Improved the reporting within the Web Weld Limitations section when bolt geometry results in a negative value.
Resolved an issue that showed failures from filler weld for HSS shapes.
Corrected an issue where some databases were not migrating from older versions during installation.
Enhanced the web weld effective length calculation to consider asymmetrical bolt geometry.
Fixed an issue with bearing strength calculation at bolts to always consider 'deformation at hole as design concern' per AISC 341-10 Sect D2.2(1).
Revised the “b” value for bolt prying calculation for the Beam/Column Double Clip Angle Connection to be the distance to the centerline of angle leg instead of face of angle.
Added a new Extended Shear Tab without gusset connection
Added an extended shear tab with top gusset plate option for diagonal vertical brace connections.
Added a new Detail View when opening a new connection that gives users more control over specific parameters when opening a new connection.
Updated text of 'Material Strengths' units to 'Material Stiffness'.
Corrected an issue that was preventing base plate integration from RISA-3D.
Updated the location that user data files are stored during default installation to prevent certain file access issues.
Resolved an issue where forces associated with double sided connections were not transferred correctly to RISAConnection.
Changed K to be 0.5 for Brace to Column Base Plate Connections to align with AISC Design Guide 29.
Resolved an issue where the bolt bearing strength was erroneously reported as 0 in the Bolt Bearing on Girder check for double clip angle shear connections.
Removed extraneous column checks from the Top Gusset/Beam tab of a vertical brace connection.
Corrected the Uniform Force Method Distribution of Forces applied to both the Beam and Column when using a Vertical Brace Diagonal Connection Type.
Fixed typos for the bolt callouts in the printed report.
Corrected an issue related to custom shapes that made the program close unexpectedly during integration.
Corrected an issue where using ASTM A500 Grade C material was not being considered acceptable for HSS column ductility
Corrected an issue where the filler metal classification strength (FEXX) was not properly considering the type of electrode selected.
Fixed an issue with the safety factor for PJP weld capacity under ASD design.
Resolved an invalid connection error for some Girder/Beam Shear Tab connections.
Corrected an issue where some of the units for the chevron brace required load were being reported incorrectly.
Resolved an issue where double-sided shear connections wouldn't integrate from RISA-3D.
Added warning message clarification that states when a knee brace connection uses the default configuration of brace to beam.
Corrected the code check for plate elements subjected to out-of-plane loads (for in-plane moments load case) per AISC 360-16 equations 9-32 and 9-33.
Fixed an issue where modifying the Transverse Stiffeners for a connection group caused the program to close unexpectedly.
Corrected web doubler plate weld calculations to follow section 4.4-7 of the AISC Design Guide 13.
Resolved an issue where the Column Shear Splice connection was not recognized in RISA-3D if the column stack was rotated.
Added compatibility to integrate with RISA-3D v19.
Added an asterisk to distinguish RISA-3D overstrength load combinations.
Updated the calculation for top column distance to consider the height of the column when integrating models from RISA-3D.
Updated the Project Explorer to report 'Seismic' rather than 'LC-1' as the controlling case for seismic chevron braces.
Resolved an issue causing an erroneous 'invalid member slope' error message for non-sloping members.
Corrected the calculation for max bolt edge distance to consider member coping.
Resolved an issue where connection forces were not properly transferred from RISA-3D into RISAConnection when the model originated in RISAFloor.
Resolved an issue preventing Vertical Brace to Baseplate connections from transferring to RISAConnection from RISA-3D.
Resolved an issue where forces associated with double sided connections were not transferred to RISAConnection when the member was also framing into another double sided connection.
Resolved an issue where some base plate connections did not properly transfer to RISAConnection.
Corrected an error in the demonstration version where the demo watermark was not properly displayed on the print out.
Fixed an issue with default files in RISAConnection where a file integrated with RISAFloor or RISA-3D could have multiple load combinations information saved to the default. When a user then creates a model in standalone mode, it then corrupts the file.