RISA Training Courses

2015 Guide

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Get Smart with RISA TrainingIn-Depth & Affordable Training for RISA-3D

These course are the best way to master the powerful tools of RISA’s line of award-winning software.

Resolve ProblemsRISA-3D training is provided by the RISA staff of professional engineers and focuses on teaching Structural Modeling. This is a learned skill (similar to detailing a wood connection) that in many cases is not being taught elsewhere. Learning structural modeling is best taught using examples of real-world problems while being guided by someone who has solved similar problems. Among the many benefits of mastering this skill is that it allows you to solve analysis and design problems quickly and accurately.

Get Your Results FasterOur training focuses on using RISA-3D’s tools to effectively and quickly build models and produce useful results. Even though RISA software has a very friendly interface, there are many features that help you work even more productively. These features can be mastered by working through examples that highlight their usefulness—and that’s exactly what our training classes do.

Continuing EducationFinally, many states require continuous education for renewal of your P.E. license. Each day of RISA training provides 8 PDH units, which is equivalent to 2.4 CEUs for our 3-course series.

Where?Our 3 day course is taught at our location in Foothill Ranch, California. Our 2 day courses are taught at various regional locations. See schedule on next page.

Available Courses

Course 1 Basics of Structural Modeling 1 day $600Course 2 Advanced Structural Modeling 1 day $600Course 3 Dynamic & Response Spectra Analysis 1 day $600

Comprehensive Training for all 3 days $1500 (Foothill Ranch Location Only)

Send in Your Reservation Today!Take the time today—it will pay off tomorrow as you use your tools

to perform more effectively!

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2015 RISA-3D Course Schedule

Important InformationCourses are expected to fill up so call or check our web site at www.risa.com to see which dates are still available, or to be placed on a waiting list if a course is filled. All courses go from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with an hour break for lunch starting at noon.

RISA-2D users are welcome to take any of the RISA-3D classes, however, you will benefit most from Course 1 as many of the topics for that class are the same for RISA-2D and RISA-3D.

Terms and ConditionsPlease be advised that training offered by RISA Technologies is non-refundable, but can be rescheduled if you advise our office of your inability to attend within 14 days of the training class you are scheduled to attend. RISA Technologies reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any training class three (3) weeks prior to the first date of training, and will not accept any liability in connection with such cancellation (pre-paid airfare, hotel, etc.). However, if RISA Technologies cancels or reschedules a class, you will be entitled to a refund or you may reschedule your attendance.

To avoid any unnecessary expenses, we strongly advise that you wait until approximately two (2) weeks prior to the training class you are scheduled to attend to make your airline reservations. Although purchasing your airline ticket in advance is less expensive, the airfare does not actually increase until you are inside the 14-day advance fare period.

Location Class Dates

Dallas, TX Mar. 11-12

Foothill Ranch, CA Apr. 15-17

Boston, MA May 06-07

Las Vegas, NV Jun. 03-04

Minneapolis, MN Sep. 16-17

Foothill Ranch, CA Oct. 07-09

Atlanta, GA Nov. 04-05

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Course DescriptionsBelow is a short description of the standard courses. In addition to verbal instruction, each class uses a number of real-world examples to illustrate and clarify each concept as it is being taught. Many of the example models will be built in class to help participants learn and remember the concepts. Please feel free to call us with any particular questions regarding these classes. Each participant will receive the class notes, example problems on disk, a certificate of completion and 8 PDH per training day.

COURSE 1Basics of Structural Modeling (1 day)A comprehensive course on structural modeling, starting at the basics for beginners and progressing all the way up to complex structure creation and manipulation. A variety of modeling approaches are covered such as spreadsheets, graphical tools, and automated structure generation. Special attention is paid to loading, materials, shapes, and code checks on all of the RISA-3D materials (steel, wood, etc). An emphasis is also placed on results interpretation.

Prerequisite: None Individual Course Cost: $600/per person

COURSE 2Advanced Structural Modeling (1 day)This course moves beyond the basics of structural modeling (Course 1) into advanced topics such as P-Delta analysis, thermal and moving loads, and tension-only members. Rigid diaphragms and automated wind/seismic load generation are also covered. Part of this course is devoted to the modeling and results interpretation of finite plate elements, as well as wood and masonry walls.

Prerequisite: Prior completion of either the RISA-3D tutorial or Course 1. Individual Course Cost: $600/per person

COURSE 3Dynamics/Response Spectra Analysis (1 day)Provides practical training in dynamic analysis concepts in general and specific training in the use of RISA-3D to perform dynamic analysis. Topics also covered include mass and stiffness modeling concepts, mode shapes and frequencies (what they are and what they’re good for), local vs. global modes, mass participation, response spectra analysis (RSA) and RSA combination methods (SRSS, CQC, Gupta).

Prerequisite: Prior completion of either the RISA-3D tutorial or Course 1. Individual Course Cost: $600/per person (Foothill Ranch Location Only)

COURSE 4Comprehensive Training (3 days)The standard comprehensive course is a combination of courses 1, 2 and 3.

Prerequisite: None Course Cost: $1500 per person (Foothill Ranch Location Only)

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Course InstructorsRISA Technologies’ development staff consists entirely of licensed professional engineers, all with design experience. They also provide all software support and engineering consulting to RISA clients. The training instructors are Joshua Plummer, Amber Freund, Debbie Penko, Matt Brown, Michael Olson, Caitlin Metcalfe and Amy Heilig.

Joshua Plummer, S.E.Vice President, Technical Applications

EducationB.S. Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego California Licensed Civil EngineerCalifornia Licensed Structural Engineer

BackgroundJosh is a familiar voice for RISA clients. Since joining RISA Technologies in 2002, Josh has been primarily responsible for technical support and training. He also works with the research staff and stays current on code development issues that will affect program development and updates.

Prior to joining RISA Technologies, Josh was a design engineer for Fluor Daniel, a large engineering firm specializing in petrochemical and industrial work. Josh has designed structures for refineries, petrochemical facilities, power plants, and nuclear sites. He reviewed and prepared engineering reports for the 1994 Northridge earthquake and has worked on numerous proprietary design programs. He also served as a reviewer for Volume 1 of the Seismic Design Manual for the 1997 UBC.

Amber Freund, P.E.Vice President, Operations

EducationB.S. Architectural Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoM.S. Civil Engineering, University of California, Irvine

BackgroundAmber joined RISA Technologies in 2005 and is responsible for technical support, training and sales. She also works on the testing and development of new programs and features.

Prior to joining RISA Technologies, Amber was a design engineer for Hope Engineering, a mid-size engineering firm in San Diego. Amber has designed a number of pharmaceutical buildings and manufacturing facilities. Her design experience also includes a residential and commercial high-rise building in downtown San Diego.

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Course Instructors (Cont.)Debbie Penko, P.E.Senior Project Manager

EducationB.S. Civil Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado

BackgroundDebbie joined RISA Technologies in 2007 and has been involved in technical support, marketing, and sales, as well as testing and development of the new features. Deborah joins RISA after working in New York for Wexler and Associates designing commercial concrete high-rise buildings. She has also specialized in Cold Formed Steel and trusses working for a software company called Keymark Enterprises. In both Colorado and New York, she has worked in the telecom industry designing and analyzing cellular towers.

Matt Brown, S.E.Senior Project Manager

EducationB.S. Civil Engineering, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan B.S. Architecture, Lawrence Technological University M.S. Civil Engineering (Structural), Lawrence Technological University

BackgroundMatt joined RISA Technologies in 2008 and is responsible for technical support, training, and testing of new products. Prior to joining RISA Technologies, Matt was a project engineer for Harley Ellis Devereaux, a jumbo A/E firm based in Detroit. Matt has designed and modeled a number of structures ranging from steel framed hospitals to a concrete flat slab high-rise. Prior to working at HED, Matt worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Michael Olson, P.E.Senior Applications Engineer

EducationB.S. Civil Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin M.C.E Civil Engineering (Structural Emphasis), University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

BackgroundMichael joined RISA technologies in July 2008 and works as an engineer involved with technical support and training as well as general testing and development of our software suite. Prior to joining RISA technologies, Michael’s primary work experience was as a project engineer for Van-Sickle Allen and Associates, LLC (VAA, LLC) in Minneapolis, a company that works in the commercial, agricultural, and industrial sectors. Michael has designed office buildings for financial institutions, flour and feed mills for agricultural clients, and worked on biodiesel structures for industrial clients. Many of these projects utilized RISA-3D.

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Course Instructors (Cont.)Caitlin Metcalfe, P.E.Applications Engineer

EducationB.S. Architectural Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CaliforniaCalifornia Licensed Civil Engineer

BackgroundCaitlin joined RISA Technologies in 2008 originally as an engineering intern and quickly moved up to a full time Applications Engineer. Since then she has been involved in program testing and documentation, technical support, training, as well as research and development of new features.

Amy Heilig, P.E.Applications Engineer

EducationB.S. Civil Engineering, Colorado State UniversityM.S. Structural Engineering, University of Texas at AustinColorado Licensed Civil Engineer

BackgroundAmy joined RISA Technologies in 2013 and works as an engineer involved with technical support as well as software development and testing.

Prior to joining RISA Technologies, Amy worked for URS in Denver, CO designing power and energy structures and components. Prior to URS, she worked for Contech Engineered Solutions also in Denver, CO performing precast concrete bridge and foundation design.

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Airport & Transportation Information

Location

RISA Technologies is located in Foothill Ranch, California, in the heart of South Orange County.

Directions to RISA Technologies

From John Wayne Airport (SNA)Located approximately 20 miles from our office, John Wayne is the most convenient airport. You may want to rent a car for convenience in getting to the hotel and to our office.

Driving Directions: Go north for about 2 blocks on MacArthur Boulevard which runs in front of John Wayne airport and take I-405 south for about 5 miles. Take the Bake Parkway exit, turning left at the stoplight. Take Bake Parkway east for 7 miles. Turn left on Towne Centre Drive. After 1 block, turn left into the parking lot at 26632 Towne Centre Drive. Our office is located on the second floor in Suite 210.

From Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)LAX is located approximately 60 miles from our office, so you will need to rent a car.

Driving Directions: Take I-405 south for approx. 50 miles. Take the Bake Parkway exit and follow the directions above.

Directions from Ontario International Airport (ONT)Ontario International Airport (ONT) is located in Ontario approximately 40 miles north of our office. It’s closer to our office than LAX, but you will still likely have to rent a car if you fly into Ontario.

Driving Directions: Take I-10 east to I-15 south to the 91 Freeway east (Beach Cities). (See below if you wish to by pass the toll road).Take the CA-241 Toll Road south. After you go through the first toll booth, continue on the CA-241 to South County. Take the Alton Parkway exit (the second exit after a second toll booth), turning left. Turn right onto Town Centre Dr. Our office is .25 miles on the right.

To by pass the toll road continue on CA-91 for another 8 miles. Take the 55 Freeway south to I-5 south. Take the Bake Parkway exit, turning left. Take Bake Parkway east for 5 miles. Turn left on Towne Centre Drive. After 1 block, turn left into the parking lot at 26632 Towne Centre Dr. Our office is located on the second floor, Suite 210.

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We have a number of hotels near our office. Special rates have been arranged with some hotels listed below. Be sure to mention RISA Technologies when making reservations.

Hotel Information

Ayres Suites Mission ViejoAddress: 28941 Los Alisos Blvd. Rate: Call for RISA Corporate Rate Mission Viejo, CA 92692 Phone: 949.455.2545 (Local) www.ayreshotels.com/missionviejo

The Prominence Hotel and SuitesAddress: 20768 Lake Forest Dr. Rate: Call for RISA Corporate Rate Lake Forest, CA 92630 Phone: 949.900.1288 (Local) www.prominencehotel.com

Candlewood Suites – Irvine East/Lake ForestAddress: 3 South Pointe Dr. Rate: Call for RISA Corporate Rate Lake Forest, CA 92630 Phone: 949.598.9105 (Local) www.ichotelsgroup.com

Extended Stay America Lake ForestAddress: 20251 Lake Forest Dr. Phone: 949.598.1898 (Local) Lake Forest, CA 92630 www.extendedstay.com

Irvine Suites HotelAddress: 23192 Lake Center Dr. Rate: Call for RISA Corporate Rate Lake Forest, CA 92630 Phone: 949.380.9888 (Local)

Hilton Garden InnAddress: 27082 Towne Centre Dr. Phone: 949.380.9888 (Local) Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 www.irvinelakeforest.stayhgi.com

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Local Golf CoursesWe are fortunate in Orange County to have numerous golf courses on which to play year-round. Below is a good sample of courses and clubs within easy driving distance from our office in Foothill Ranch and the hotels in the area. For more information, please visit www.playocgolf.com.

Aliso Viejo Golf ClubOffers dramatic elevation changes; rolling fairways and greens, sculptured bunkers and strategic layouts, players of all levels will enjoy a challenging yet fair golf experience. The breathtaking beauty of eight lakes, the soothing sounds of water cascading over terraced rock falls, and the surrounding wildlife and vegetation only add to this truly superb Nicklaus’ designed golf course. 25002 Golf Drive, Aliso Viejo. 949.598.9200.

Casta del Sol Golf CourseLocated in beautiful Mission Viejo, Casta del Sol is a challenging executive layout. The course recently underwent $1.5 million in renovations, features new Bent grass greens and Bermuda fairways. Measuring 3,800 yards and designed by Ted Robinson, the holes range from 122 to 235 yards for the par-3, to a maximum of 340 for the par 4.27601 Casta Del Sol Road, Mission Viejo. 949.470.4996

Lake Forest Golf & Practice Center A great place to test of your shot-making ability. This is a great location for beginning golfers who wish to take up the game, or experienced golfers who wish to work on their short game. In addition to the course, this facility has five State-of-the-art night-lighted practice ranges with grass and mat hitting areas. 23308 Cherry, Lake Forest. 949.859.1455.

Oak Creek Golf ClubThis championship 18-hole masterpiece was designed by Tom Fazio. Oak Creek is the perfect place to satisfy even the most traveled golfer. The Spanish ranch-style clubhouse sits majestically over the golf course, providing soothing views of some of the most beautiful golf holes in Orange County.One Golf Club Drive, Irvine. 949.653.5300

Strawberry Farms Golf CourseA great combination of rural beauty and tranquility of the surrounding area with the challenge of true championship golf. The par-71, 6,700 yard course is set amid canyons and wetlands, the 18-hole course offers picturesque vistas across the 35-acre reservoir, large rolling greens surrounded by wildlife and natural vegetation and scenic hills studded with granite boulders and natural waterfalls. 11 Strawberry Farms Road, Irvine. 949.551.1811

Tijeras Creek Golf CourseNestled in gently rolling terrain surrounded by rugged hillsides the Ted Robinson-designed Tijeras Creek Golf Club is the tale of two nines. The distinctive course layout at Tijeras Creek opens with a demanding front nine that is highlighted with shimmering water features, while the back nine holes are legendary for the breathtaking scenery and awe-inspiring elevation changes. 29082 Tijeras Creek Road, Rancho Santa Margarita. 949.589.9793

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Course 1—Basics of Structural Modeling $600

Course 2—Advanced Structural Modeling $600

Course 3—Dynamics/Response Spectra Analysis $600

Comprehensive Training (All three days) $1500

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