These interactive, fast-paced modules cover RISA-3D and RISAFloor modeling basics with an emphasis on wood design, as well as more advanced topics like interaction between RISAFloor and RISA-3D.
In-depth Training from the Experts
Learn how to design a complete structure in timber using the RISA building system software and current building codes. Member design per the National Design Specification® (NDS®) for Wood Construction will be demonstrated for a variety of wood materials including standard dimensional lumber, glulam, parallams, LVLs and I-Joists.
Topics covered include:
- Loading for different load types
- Boundary conditions and end releases
- Graphic editing features
- Spreadsheet operations
- Results review and display
- Rigid and flexible diaphragm analysis and design
- Sloped roof modeling
- Advanced shear wall design
- Hold-down and strap analysis and design
- Wind and seismic load generation
- Multi-material modeling
- Gravity system design in RISAFloor
- Lateral system design in RISA-3D
- Any Windows-compatible computer with a Pentium 3 or better processor
- Windows 2000XP Vista
- 256 MB of RAM
- 200 MB of hard disk space
- Two or three button mouse
- A 7-day temporary license file
- Example problems for the course
Suggested preparation
To prepare for the course, we suggest that you review the following online tutorials. Please click the links below and complete the tutorials:
- View a flyer to find out about RISA’s wood features
- Read about RISA technical support and training resources
- Stream this video to see examples of what the software can do
- Download this case study to read about how RISA-3D was used for the analysis and design of a 22,040-square-foot retail center
- Visit risa.com
Training manual and modules
RISA-3D & RISAFloor interaction – advanced wood topics