Wide Range of Projects
Easily design or evaluate existing concrete or post-tensioned beams, slabs (one and two way), waffle joists, pan joists and continuous beam frame systems.
Interactive Model Definition
Create geometry with easy-to-use model input dialogs for definition of span geometry, materials, boundary conditions, loading, analysis/design criteria, tendon/rebar information and many more.
Exhaustive Design and Reporting Capabilities
Evaluate existing slabs or quickly optimize new concrete elements for all applicable criteria while producing quantity take-offs, complete detailed reports, schedules and elevation views with rebar and tendon profiles.
- Modeling
- Loading
- Analysis
- Design
- Results & Reporting
- Integration & BIM
User Interface
The latest user interface of RISA-3D was created with a structural engineers' workflow in mind. The familiar left-to-right, tab-by-tab ribbon approach, makes it effortless to progress through a model from conception to final design optimization by simply following the icon sequencing. Additionally, users have the ability to customize the interface so that their most used tools are available at all times.
Features:
- Dynamic Tabs
- Quick Access Toolbar
- Properties Panel
- Shortcut/Hotkeys
- Multiple Viewports
CAD
RISA-3D includes a comprehensive CAD-like drawing environment that allows for the efficient creation of even the most complex structures. Utilize powerful graphical selection tools as well as traditional spreadsheet input/editing to make model changes with ease. Start from scratch or import model files to leverage existing geometry.
Features:
- Drawing Grids
- Object Snapping
- Parametric Templates
Features
RISA-3D allows users to graphically apply loads to your model with ease. Visualize and change loads by direct selection or in corresponding tables. Automatically generate load combinations or create your own.
Features
- Point, Line, Moment & Surface Loads
- One & Two Way Area Loads
- Uniform/Tapered Wall Loads
- Enforced Joint Displacements
- Plate Thermal Loads
Moving Loads
Lateral Load Generators
Load Combinations
Finite Element Analysis
RISA-3D utilizes robust finite element analysis to solve complex models in no time. High-end mesh generation allows users to leverage various submesh routines to refine a model and prepare it for the software's multi-core processing, which enables users to efficiently execute static, dynamic and time history analysis.
Features
- Auto/Quad/Triangle Mesh Elements
- Eigenvalue/Response Spectra Solution
- Create/Import Time History Functions
Flexibility
The flexibility of RISA-3D allows users to to easily create structures with a combination of 1D (beams, columns, braces) and 2D (plates, walls) elements. In addition, the properties and connectivity of each element can be thoroughly controlled in order to provide an accurate representation of true structural behavior, ensuring results are as accurate as possible.
Features
- Tension/Compression/Euler Members
- Partial Fixity End Releases
- Orthotropic Plate Properties
- P-Delta Effects
- Rigid Links & Analysis Offsets
Analyze & Design
Analyze and design concrete, hot rolled & cold formed steel, masonry, wood and aluminum members and wall panels. Define unbraced lengths, set up section sets and establish criteria for strength and serviceability optimization. Design structures of any type according to the latest international design codes.
Wood Shear Walls
Design wood bearing and shear walls according to US and Canadian codes. Utilize various design methods and design wall straps/hold-downs.
Seismic Design & Detailing
Design concrete walls and steel frames according to code provisions. Complete Buckling Restrained Brace (BRB) seismic checks using CoreBrace elements.
Cold-Formed Steel Walls
Easily model, analyze, design and optimize CFS walls for in-plane loads according to AISI code. Utilize various design methods and sheathing options.
Results
With analysis complete, both analytical and design related results are readily available. With the click of a button, users can show color-coded results, deflections and contour plots for any load combination on the entire model. Additional result information is available in corresponding spreadsheets, where users can sort, filter and print only what they need.
Features
- Forces, Deflections and Code Checks
- Animation of model deflections
- Contours with smoothing and animation
- Complete spreadsheet results
Reporting
Creating comprehensive reports is essential to the completion of every project. That's why the RISA-3D helps you quickly organize and print reports. Easily include spreadsheet output and graphics in order to properly document your design. And with the new detailed reports design verification is straightforward with the inclusion of expandable limit states that show all governing equations.
Features
- Dynamic creation of model graphics
- Step-by-step code-based design limit states for all members
- Comprehensive reports including graphics, tables & detailed reports
RISA Integration
The RISA Building Suite provides engineers with an unrivaled building analysis and design package. Composed of RISAFloor, RISA-3D, RISAFoundation and RISAConnection; the seamless integration between products, ease of model creation, straightforward execution of code checks and optimization and robust documentation makes RISA your first choice for the design of buildings in a variety of materials.
Autodesk Revit
Work collaboratively with architects by transferring models seamlessly back and forth from Autodesk Revit.
Tekla Structures
Work collaboratively with architects by transferring models seamlessly back and forth from Autodesk Revit.
Archicad
Work collaboratively with architects by transferring models seamlessly back and forth from Autodesk Revit.
RISA's ability to mold different materials and systems together into, if not one model, one format was very appealing—especially from the director’s standpoint. I prefer to see everything in one platform rather than sorting through five or six different software packages.
I knew [RISA-3D] had the potential to help TAIT tackle our unique engineering challenges in the entertainment industry. The flexibility and adaptability of the software have been game changers for us.
RISA’s tools and support have been integral to our growth and ability to take on larger projects. We wouldn't be where we are today without RISA.
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