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Industry Partners Series Engineering Smarter Structural Design Workflows

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 This webinar, held in partnership with Engineers Australia, explores practical ways to improve structural design and bridge engineering workflows using MIDAS CIVIL NX. The session focuses on RC design aligned with AS 5100.5:2017, including a fast RC culvert analysis and design workflow, along with the latest 2026 development updates such as Hyper-S, M-Connector 2.0, and ANZ-tailored plugins. It also highlights how automation techniques using Excel, Grasshopper, and the MIDAS CIVIL NX API can streamline bridge modelling, reduce repetitive data input, improve consistency, and support faster design verification. Participants will gain practical insight into how MIDAS CIVIL NX can help engineers improve productivity, reduce manual errors, and apply smarter workflows across real bridge analysis and design projects. 

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In this session, we will present practical structural design and bridge engineering workflows using MIDAS CIVIL NX, focusing on RC design aligned with AS 5100.5:2017, efficient design verification, and real-world automation methods for bridge modelling and analysis. The session brings together industry perspectives from Engineers Australia, Aurecon, MIDAS IT, and Arcadis to share practical approaches for improving design accuracy, reducing repetitive work, and streamlining project delivery.

 

The webinar will highlight a range of workflow improvements, from completing RC culvert analysis and design in MIDAS CIVIL NX to applying Hyper-S, M-Connector 2.0, and ANZ-tailored plugins for faster and more efficient engineering processes. Attendees will also gain practical insight into API-based automation using Excel and Grasshopper, including parametric bridge model generation, consistent load and boundary assignment, post-processing, and design verification for real bridge projects.

Key Points

RC Culvert Design with AS 5100.5:2017- Experience the analysis and design of an RC culvert in under 10 minutes
- Understand key design and verification steps based on AS 5100.5:2017

Improved Engineering Workflows - Discover faster workflows using the Hyper-S engine, Excel M-Connector, and API-based automation
- Learn how to reduce repetitive tasks in analysis, design, and verification

RC Design & Verification in MIDAS CIVIL NX - Learn how to streamline RC design processes within MIDAS CIVIL NX
- Explore how engineers can move from modelling to checking more efficiently

Automation for Bridge Modelling & Analysis- Explore automation techniques using scripting and API-based workflows
- See how automation can support bridge modelling, analysis, and workflow optimisation

Real Project Applications- Review practical examples that demonstrate efficient design processes
- Understand how workflow optimisation can be applied to real engineering projects

Speaker

John Hilton Design Director Aurecon
 John Hilton is Design Director at Aurecon, serving as custodian of design quality at the highest technical level across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. He is also Adjunct Professor at UNSW Engineering and lectures part-time at UNSW and Macquarie University. His work focuses on innovation, design-led thinking and sustainable construction. He has delivered 75+ technical papers; his circular economy bridges paper won Best Paper at Concrete 2023, and he has presented multiple international keynotes. John chairs the AS 5100 Bridge Standard Committee and has received the Ray Fisher Award, Engineers Australia innovation recognition, and the John Connell Gold Medal. 
Parth Akbari Bridge Engineer MIDAS IT

Parth Akbari is a Bridge Engineer at MIDAS IT Australia, specialising in structural dynamics and finite element analysis. He has experience in bridge design & construction and is familiar with various international design standards. With experience across Europe, India, and Southeast Asia, he has provided technical guidance, delivered training programs, and led webinars for engineering professionals. Parth supports the Australian, New Zealand, and Pacific Island markets, working closely with local engineers to address region-specific challenges.

James Robinson Principal Structural Engineer Arcadis

James Robinson is a Principal Structural Engineer at Arcadis and a Chartered Structural Engineer with over 10 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across Australia. He specialises in the analysis and design of bridges and large structural systems, with extensive experience across detailed design, tender design, and structural assessment. James has led multiple bridge and structures packages on major projects including WCX Rozelle Interchange, Warringah Freeway Upgrade, and River Torrens to Darlington. His work involves advanced structural modelling, construction staging analysis, and multidisciplinary coordination to develop practical, buildable solutions. He has a strong focus on leveraging digital tools and automation to improve design efficiency, consistency, and project outcomes

Luke Richardson Digital Technology Specialist Arcadis

Luke Richardson is a Digital Technology Specialist at Arcadis, with three years of experience developing digital automation tools to support the delivery of civil infrastructure projects. His work focuses on creating bespoke software solutions that streamline engineering workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve consistency across design outputs. Luke specialises in using Grasshopper and programming languages, leveraging software APIs to extend and automate platforms such as Revit and structural analysis software like MIDAS. His tools are actively used to support modelling, analysis, and design processes. His contributions have supported projects including River Torrens to Darlington and NHVR, demonstrating how collaboration between engineering and digital disciplines can deliver more efficient and scalable design workflows.

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