Technical Papers

This page contains downloadable support files including technical reference papers.

Direct Analysis Method for AISC 13th Edition

Description: This downloadable file contains a white paper on the practical ramifications of the analysis requirement in the AISC 13th edition. It also contains the power point presentation that RISA gave at the 2007 NASCC show regarding these analysis requirements. Finally, you will also find two RISA-3D models of the “Benchmark” problems mentioned in the commentary to Direct Analysis Method that are used to assess the accuracy of the 2nd order analysis procedure used by RISA.

File: RISA+DirectAnalysis.zip (578KB)

 

RISA-3D/RISAFloor—Revit® Structure 2008 White Paper

Description: PDF documentation giving a detail look at the link between RISA-3D/RISAFloor and Revit Structure 2008, including step-by-step instructions for installing the RISA-3D/RISAFloor—Revit Structure 2008 Component Link.

File: RISARevit2008-WhitePaper.pdf (1.3MB)

 

Finite Element Considerations for Computer Modeling of Mat Foundations

Description: This downloadable file contains a white paper on the modeling of mat foundations in finite element analysis software. It compares the results from multiple foundation software programs and talks about the key components to accurately model these foundation elements.

File: FiniteElementConsiderations_MatFound.pdf (100KB)