Wall Panel Modeling & Analysis in RISA-3D

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  • On-Demand
  • Level: Beginner/Intermediate
  • Instructor: Tim Barton, PE
  • COURSE REQUIREMENTS
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    • Two Monitors (recommended)
    • RISA-3D v23 or newer installed
    • Completion of the RISA-3D Tutorial & RISA-3D Quick Start Course (or equivalent independent knowledge/experience of RISA-3D)


    Note: This course introduces general modeling and analysis tools for wall panels. While references will be made to how these tools apply across different material types, material-specific design considerations for wood, masonry, or concrete walls will not be covered in this session. Future training sessions will address these materials and their associated workflows in detail.
Course overview
This on-demand course is designed to help users efficiently model and analyze wall panels in RISA-3D. Through hands-on guidance and interactive training, participants will uncover foundational concepts and best practices for working with wall panels. The course covers the complete workflow, from initial modeling to interpreting results, with an emphasis on real-world application and efficiency.
Key Topics Include:
  • Modeling and modifying wall panels using the Wall Panel Editor
  • Understanding wall panel analysis and how boundary conditions are applied
  • Applying various load types quickly and accurately
  • Interpreting wall panel results, including load attribution at openings
  • Exploring the interaction between wall panels and other structural members
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Certification included
1.5 Hour PDH Certificate

What's included?

  • 1.5 Hours Of Video
  • Model Files 
  • Lifetime Access
  • 1.5 Hour PDH Certificate
  • PE licensed Instructor

 Become an Expert.

This course is a hands on, learn by doing training aimed at helping users to understand  how to model and analyze walls in RISA-3D.

Do more, faster. 

The combination of in-class examples and a homework model will help users internalize the best practices and tips and tricks shared throughout the training.

Course Lessons

Meet the instructor

Tim Barton, PE

Tim graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Utah State University. After graduating, Tim worked as a consulting engineer for 7 years designing heavy industrial steel structures, rooftop facilities for telecom industries, commercial CMU buildings, and timber building retrofits. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Utah.
RISA delivers a suite of integrated software design solutions and technical support services that allow structural engineers to innovate with confidence, secure in the safety and efficiency of their designs.

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