RISASection Specifications

Modeling Features

Quick model creation using DXF import

One click section creation using drag-and-drop selection from shape databases

Organize multiple sections on a project into one file

Modify dimensions graphically in an interactive 2D view

Quick and easy model manipulation with the alignment and stacking snap tools

Material and Shape Type designation for designing the shape within RISA-3D, RISAFloor and RISA-2D

Support for multiple imperial and metric unit systems

On-the-fly unit conversions

Unlimited Undo option



 

Analysis Features

Calculate more than 25 properties with a single click

Calculate torsional properties including Cw, Wno, Sw, Qf, and Qw

Merge tool enables a built up section to produce a more accurate torsional J calculation

Designate a specific Hot Rolled steel shape type for design results when exported to RISA-3D,RISAFloor and RISA-2D

Specify the material’s relative weight using the Property Multiplier

Create a void using a negative Property Multiplier

Comprehensive section property calculations geared towards engineers



 

Graphics Features

360° rendered section view

Dynamic zoom and scroll

True to scale images

Material color coding for multi-material sections

Units toggle display

Drag and drop manipulation of sections



 

Results Features

Complete integration with RISA-3D,RISAFloor & RISA-2D

Export the shape to RISA-3D,RISAFloor and RISA-2D for member code checks

Reports include all dimensional variables for individual shapes as well as the built up section

Create custom reports using the Report Generator Wizard

Include multiple model views within the printed report



 

Database Features

Shape selection options: Hot Rolled steel, Cold Formed steel, and Concrete

Built up sections include back-to-back and face-to-face options

Access to the Hot Rolled Steel database for quick addition of common shapes

Multiple Hot Rolled Steel databases include AISC, Canadian, Chinese, and many more

 

 


 

General Features

Optimized for Windows 8.1/10 (32 & 64-bit)

Program technical support provided by professional engineers

Technical support provided for the current version at no cost

 

 

Modeling Features

Quick model creation using DXF import

One click section creation using drag-and-drop selection from shape databases

Organize multiple sections on a project into one file

Modify dimensions graphically in an interactive 2D view

Quick and easy model manipulation with the alignment and stacking snap tools

Material and Shape Type designation for designing the shape within RISA-3D, RISAFloor and RISA-2D

Support for multiple imperial and metric unit systems

On-the-fly unit conversions

Unlimited Undo option



 

Analysis Features

Calculate more than 25 properties with a single click

Calculate torsional properties including Cw, Wno, Sw, Qf, and Qw

Merge tool enables a built up section to produce a more accurate torsional J calculation

Designate a specific Hot Rolled steel shape type for design results when exported to RISA-3D,RISAFloor and RISA-2D

Specify the material’s relative weight using the Property Multiplier

Create a void using a negative Property Multiplier

Comprehensive section property calculations geared towards engineers



 

Graphics Features

360° rendered section view

Dynamic zoom and scroll

True to scale images

Material color coding for multi-material sections

Units toggle display

Drag and drop manipulation of sections



 

Results Features

Complete integration with RISA-3D,RISAFloor & RISA-2D

Export the shape to RISA-3D,RISAFloor and RISA-2D for member code checks

Reports include all dimensional variables for individual shapes as well as the built up section

Create custom reports using the Report Generator Wizard

Include multiple model views within the printed report



 

Database Features

Shape selection options: Hot Rolled steel, Cold Formed steel, and Concrete

Built up sections include back-to-back and face-to-face options

Access to the Hot Rolled Steel database for quick addition of common shapes

Multiple Hot Rolled Steel databases include AISC, Canadian, Chinese, and many more

 


 

General Features

Optimized for Windows 8.1/10 (32 & 64-bit)

Program technical support provided by professional engineers

Technical support provided for the current version at no cost