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    Webinar
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    Nonlinear Finite Element Modeling
    for Structural Redundancy Assessment of Cable Stayed Bridge
       
    🗓️Tuesday, 10th November 2026
    ⏰1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (EST)
    💻Online: Live Webinar via GoToWebinar
    📍Earn 1 PDH Credit
    Overview

     

    How Do Bridges Behave When a Critical Structural Member is Damaged?

     

    The loss of a critical structural member does not necessarily lead to the failure of an entire bridge. Understanding how the remaining structure responds requires careful evaluation of nonlinear behavior, load redistribution, and alternative load paths.

    This webinar explores how nonlinear finite element modeling can be used to assess bridge structural redundancy and evaluate structural behavior under localized damage scenarios.

    Using midas Civil and midas FEA NX, the presentation will examine how global bridge analysis and detailed finite element modeling can provide complementary insights into structural response, load redistribution, and the ability of a bridge to maintain structural integrity following localized damage.

    Discover practical modeling approaches to investigate complex structural behavior and make more informed bridge evaluation decisions.

    🗓️Tuesday, November 10, 2026

    ⏰1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (EST)

    📍Earn 1 PDH Credit

    💻Online: Streaming via GoToWebinar


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    Key Takeaways

    🏗️ Bridge Engineering & Structural Redundancy

    - Explore nonlinear finite element modeling for bridge structural redundancy assessment.
    - Understand how forces redistribute through alternative load paths when a critical structural member is damaged.
    - Apply advanced FEM techniques to investigate damaged-state behavior and evaluate a bridge’s ability to maintain structural integrity.


    ⚙️     Advanced Finite Element Modeling

    - Discover how midas Civil and midas FEA NX can support global bridge analysis and detailed structural assessment.
    - Investigate nonlinear structural response and complex load redistribution beyond conventional analysis approaches.
    Gain insight into practical modeling strategies for evaluating bridge performance under critical damage scenarios.

    Who Should Attend

    This webinar is designed for professionals seeking practical engineering insights into bridge structural redundancy and advanced finite element analysis, with a focus on real-world bridge assessment challenges beyond software demonstrations.

    • Bridge and Structural Engineers seeking advanced methods to assess structural redundancy, nonlinear behavior, and alternative load paths.
    • Bridge Evaluation and Load-Rating Specialists interested in understanding bridge performance under localized damage and evaluating structural integrity.
    • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Engineers looking to apply detailed nonlinear modeling techniques to investigate complex structural behavior.
    • Design Managers, Technical Directors, and Team Leads aiming to strengthen bridge assessment capabilities and support informed engineering decisions.
    • Bridge Owners and Infrastructure Asset Managers seeking insights into structural resilience and bridge performance under damaged-state conditions.
    • Engineering Consultants interested in integrating global bridge analysis with detailed finite element modeling using midas Civil and midas FEA NX.
    Featuring Industry Expert
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    Shervin Ghomi, PhD., P.Eng.
    Senior Bridge Engineer | T.Y. Lin International
    Shervin is a senior bridge engineer with experience in the analysis, design, and construction-stage assessment of conventional, complex, and long-span bridges, with particular depth in nonlinear finite element analysis, redundancy and damaged-state evaluation, seismic response analysis, load rating, and temporary works.