RISA Base
RISA Base
(OP)
I'm looking for feedback/opinions from users of RISA Base baseplate design program. Would you recommend it for design of simple baseplates, or is it quicker to use a hand calculation rather than input data? How dependable are the anchor checks? How does it integrate with other RISA programs like 3D?





RE: RISA Base
Where it is lacking (IMHO) is connectivity/interoperability like with 3D (like RISA Foundation). Input is not robust (simply manual input), no cut and pasting of loads or load combinations like 3D, Foundation, or Foot. No design rules like Foot or Foundation. Only 6 load cases are available.
As for anchor checks, I find it cleaner to use Hilti PROFIS for anchor design, but that may be just a preference of mine. I've heard rumblings that it would be assimilated into Connection, but not soon. JoshPlum would probably know more about that.
RE: RISA Base
Professional and Structural Engineer (ME, NH)
American Concrete Industries
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