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    ENZ x MIDAS Seminar Enhancing Engineering Workflows in New Zealand with MIDAS

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     This in-person seminar, held in collaboration with Engineering New Zealand, explores practical engineering workflows for infrastructure projects in the New Zealand context. The session brings together industry experts from Auckland Transport, Holmes, and MIDAS IT to share real-world approaches to bridge asset management, structural and seismic design, moving load analysis, and geotechnical slope stability assessment. Topics include managing Auckland’s bridge network, bridge seismic design with nonlinear pushover analysis, NZ Bridge Manual-based moving load workflows, MIDAS Hyper-S analysis capabilities, and slope stability assessment in line with NZGS guidelines. Participants will gain practical insight into applying MIDAS CIVIL NX, GEN NX, and GTS NX to improve design accuracy, workflow efficiency, and decision-making across New Zealand infrastructure projects. 

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    In this session, we will present practical engineering workflows for infrastructure projects in New Zealand, focusing on bridge asset management, structural and seismic design, moving load analysis, and geotechnical slope stability assessment. The session brings together industry experts from Auckland Transport, Holmes, and MIDAS IT to share real project applications, local design considerations, and engineering approaches aligned with New Zealand standards and guidelines.

     

    The seminar will highlight a range of infrastructure workflows, from managing Auckland’s bridge network and applying nonlinear pushover analysis for bridge seismic design, to performing NZ Bridge Manual-based moving load analysis and using MIDAS Hyper-S for improved analysis productivity. Attendees will also gain practical insight into slope stability assessment under NZGS guidelines, including FEM-based approaches, back analysis, and data-driven calibration for more reliable geotechnical evaluation.

    Key Points

    Bridge Engineering - Explore practical bridge design approaches through real-world case studies in New Zealand
    - Understand key design considerations and methodologies applied in infrastructure projects

    Structural & Seismic Design - Examine wind loading (AS/NZS 1170.2) and New Zealand response spectra applications
    - Apply pushover analysis for practical seismic performance assessment

    Engineering Workflows with MIDAS - Discover efficient workflows for moving load analysis aligned with NZ Bridge Manual (NZBM)
    - Leverage advanced solvers and tools to enhance day-to-day engineering productivity

    Geotechnical & Slope Stability - Understand the ‘model-first’ approach introduced in the new NZGS guidelines
    - Compare LEM and FEM methods for slope stability assessment
    - Apply calibration techniques using real monitoring data for improved reliability

    Speaker

    Gang Yu Principal Asset Engineer Auckland Transport
     Gang Yu is Principal Asset Engineer of Transport Structures at Auckland Transport, with over 20 years’ experience in civil infrastructure project management, design, delivery, and asset management across the public and private sectors. Gang leads and supports initiatives that help maintain the safe, reliable performance of structural assets across Auckland’s transport network, partnering with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to strengthen system resilience and sustainability. In 2025, Gang was appointed a Fellow of Engineering New Zealand in recognition of outstanding leadership and significant contributions to the engineering profession in Aotearoa New Zealand. Gang is also committed to supporting the engineering community, serving on the Engineering New Zealand Auckland Branch Committee and contributing as a Chartership Practice Area Assessor, mentoring engineers through their professional development. 
    Willem Stolk Senior Project Engineer Holmes
     Willem is a Chartered Professional Bridge Engineer with 10 years of experience in analysis, design, design management, and construction monitoring of bridge structures. He has worked on pedestrian, road, and rail bridges across South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines. Currently based in New Zealand, Willem manages both design and design management for bridge infrastructure projects. His notable New Zealand projects include the Kaitoke Flume Bridge, Takutimu North Link, Highgate Bridge, Auckland Transport Modular Bridge, Tauranga City Council rail underpass, and pedestrian boardwalk, Muriwai Downs Golf Course Pedestrian Bridge. Willem's international experience and proven track record on major infrastructure projects make him a key contributor to Holmes Group's structural engineering capabilities. 
    Harsha Tadavarthi Geotechnical Team Leader & Technical Manager MIDAS IT Australia
    Harsha Tadavarthi is the Technical Manager for the Oceania region at MIDAS IT, with over 8 years of experience in geotechnical engineering. He specializes in advanced numerical modeling and provides expert support for geotechnical and structural analysis across dams, hydropower, underground, mining, and other critical infrastructure projects. Harsha's expertise also includes thermal and seismic simulation of dams, as well as the design and analysis of complex geotechnical systems. He leads the seamless delivery of solutions in dam engineering, ensuring industry-leading support and innovation in geotechnical modeling. Through consultancy, training, and international workshops, he empowers professionals with both practical insights and theoretical foundations in geotechnical and structural modeling, fostering excellence across the engineering community.
    Pranav Vaishampayan Structural Engineer MIDAS IT Australia
    Pranav Vaishampayan is a Structural Engineer at MIDAS IT Australia with expertise in advanced analysis tools and a passion for innovation. He has helped numerous professionals enhance their projects using MIDAS technologies. Pranav has demonstrated his proficiency by providing technical support, conducting training, leading webinars on advanced engineering topics, and automating tedious tasks to improve efficiency. His career spans collaborations with engineers across the UK, Europe, India, Southeast Asia, Papua New Guinea, Australia, and New Zealand, fostering innovation and delivering impactful engineering solutions globally.
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