RISA – Acero

RISA-3D

RISA-3D is a leading structural analysis and design software used by engineers worldwide. It supports multiple materials like steel, concrete, wood, masonry and aluminum, making it ideal for various structures including buildings and bridges.

Key Features:

User-Friendly Interface: CAD-like interface with spreadsheet input for easy data handling and model creation.
Multi-Material Support: Design with steel, concrete, wood, masonry and aluminum for diverse structure types.
Robust Analysis and Design: Rapidly design structures of all types using a wide range of materials. Design buildings, bridges, tanks, culverts and everything in between.
Code Compliance & Load Options: Supports IS, AISC, Eurocode, IBC and dynamic loading including moving loads like cranes.
Flexible Access & Reporting: Cloud-based licensing enables remote use and detailed reports with fully rendered equations for verification.

RISAConnection

RISAConnection is an advanced software solution for designing and analyzing steel connections with full 3D visualization and detailed reporting. It supports various connection types, ensuring compliance with U.S. and Canadian design codes while streamlining the engineering workflow.

Key Features:

Interactive Visualization: Easily and update connections using interactive 2D and 3D views with selectable parts and dimensions.
Comprehensive Design Support: Handles various connections (shear, moment, base plate, HSS, seismic) per AISC 341/358 and CSA.
Advanced Analysis & Flexibility: Performs stability, geometry, welding and material checks, supports seismic and non-concentric designs.
Seamless Integration: Works with RISA-3D, RISAFloor, Hilti Profis, and Tekla for smooth modeling and detailing.
Seismic & Speciality Design: Incorporates skewed shear tabs, coped beams and braced connections to enhance structural safety and seismic performance.
Reporting and Documentation: Generated detailed reports with 2D/3D visualizations, DXF exports and full limit state breakdowns for clear documentation.

RISAFoundation

RISAFoundation is a comprehensive software solution designed for the analysis and design of various foundation systems, including mat slabs, spread footings, combined footings, and grade beams. With its intuitive graphical modeling environment and advanced analysis capabilities, RISAFoundation streamlines the design process for engineers, ensuring efficient and accurate foundation designs

Key Features:

Graphical Modeling: Create foundation elements of any shape, utilizing CAD-like tools for precise modeling.
Mesh Generation & Analysis: Features robust mesh generation, thick plate formulation, multithreading, and automatic soil spring stiffness calculation, providing accurate results.
Detailed Rebar Design: Designs slabs, footings, beams and walls per code with clear graphical and report outputs for easy detailing and verification.
Flexible Load Handling: Apply various loads graphically, generate or create load combination and include soil overburden and passive soil resistance when designing slabs and retaining walls.
Smooth Integration: Works seamlessly with RISA-3D and RISAFloor to transfer superstructure reactions and streamline the design process.