Event | London/Bristol Onsite Seminar - Automate Bridge Design & Check

Overview

What if you could streamline bridge design, analysis, and verification in a single workflow?

In this seminar, MIDAS CIVIL NX users from Amey, Hewson Consulting Engineers, and WSP will present

▪️Modelling using Python and the MIDAS API in MIDAS CIVIL NX,

▪️Real-world PSC bridge design and check workflow using CIVIL NX.

▪️Half-joint assessment using MIDAS CIVIL NX and FEA NX.

At this onsite seminar, focused on real UK engineering applications, you’ll get:
▪️Parametric bridge design using Grasshopper and Python, helping engineer streamline the modelling workflow
▪️A real-world case of half-joint assessment using advanced 3D FEM software (MIDAS FEA NX)
▪️ Fully automated checking of prestressed concrete bridges using the MIDAS API
▪️An overview of the new MIDAS Solver, showing how engineers can improve efficiency through selective analysis
▪️Seamless integration with Python, Grasshopper, Civil NX, and FEA NX for both design and checks

What You’ll Gain from the Session

1️⃣ Parametric design & automated analysis workflow (GH/Python/MIDAS API)

Discover how parametric modelling using Grasshopper, combined with Python automation and MIDAS API, can be seamlessly integrated into MIDAS CIVIL NX - enabling faster design iterations, improved efficiency, and a streamlined workflow from modelling to detailed structural analysis.

2️⃣ Real-world PSC bridge design and Half Joint Assessment applications

Explore practical PSC bridge design and assessment cases, along with proven methods to reduce repetitive modelling work and effectively integrate design and assessment within a single platform.

3️⃣ Networking opportunities with the Local Expert

Connect with local industry professionals and bridge engineering specialists, exchange insights, and discuss future challenges and innovations in infrastructure design.

Details of Seminar (London)

Speaker Seminar Agenda Venue

Rajesh Niraniya Principal Bridge Engineer | WSP
Rajeshwaran Niraniya is a Principal Engineer at WSP and a bridge designer with experience in the design and assessment of highway and rail structures across the UK. He has worked on a range of infrastructure projects, contributing to both analysis and design delivery. Rajesh is also involved in supporting teams with the application of structural analysis tools such as MIDAS Civil & MIDAS FEA. He will present the case study on the use of MIDAS FEA in an half joint Assessment.
Luke Fox Senior Bridge Engineer | WSP
Luke Fox is a Senior Engineer at WSP, working within the Manchester Bridges team. He is the UK MIDAS Champion for WSP, supporting the use of MIDAS Civil NX and FEA NX across a wide range of infrastructure projects. Luke has experience in the design and assessment of steel viaducts and has carried out detailed analysis of multiple launching structures, providing technical support.
Matthew Baxman Associate Director | Hewson Consulting
Matthew is a Chartered Engineer with over 10 years of experience in the bridge engineering industry. As an Associate Director at Hewson Consulting Engineers, he has led the design and checking of complex bridge and infrastructure projects across the globe. He has played a key role in advancing the adoption of emerging technologies and successfully implemented these innovations on major projects

13:00 – 13:10
Opening Remarks & Agenda Briefing Manoj Kheterpal | MIDAS IT Europe
13:10 – 14:10
Case study : Half joint Assessment using MIDAS FEA NX & CIVIL NX Luke Fox, Rajesh Niraniya | WSP
14:10 – 15:10
Automating prestress concrete bridge check using MIDAS API Mattew Baxman | Hewson Consulting
15:10 – 15:40
Coffee Break
15:40 – 16:40
Latest Updates with CIVIL NX Mec Solver Manoj Kheterpal | MIDAS IT Europe
16:40 – 17:00
Lucky Draws & Closing Remarks Sunny Kwon | MIDAS IT Europe

Gem Fitzrovia Hotel - Portland Suite

Portland Suite, 10 Godliman St, London EC4V 5AJ

Details of Seminar (Bristol)

Speaker Seminar Agenda Venue

Marat Khodzhaiev Senior Civil Engineer | Amey
Marat Khodzhaiev is Chartered Bridge Engineer (CEng MICE) specializing in the design and assessment of highway bridges, with additional experience in design automation using Python programming with FEM software.
Rajesh Niraniya Principal Bridge Engineer | WSP
Rajeshwaran Niraniya is a Principal Engineer at WSP and a bridge designer with experience in the design and assessment of highway and rail structures across the UK. He has worked on a range of infrastructure projects, contributing to both analysis and design delivery. Rajesh is also involved in supporting teams with the application of structural analysis tools such as MIDAS Civil & MIDAS FEA. He will present the case study on the use of MIDAS FEA in an half joint Assessment.
Neeraj Kulkarni Bridge engineer
Neeraj Kulkarni is a senior structural analyst in WSP UK, have over 8 years of experience in design and assessment of highway and railway bridges. He is well versed with FEA analysis including nonlinear analysis, he has hands on experience with MIDAS Civil NX and MIDAS FEA NX and working knowledge of python for automation. He is also supports teams regarding MIDAS Civil NX and helps to solve issues people encounter in day to day work.

13:00 – 13:10
Opening Remarks & Agenda Briefing Manoj Kheterpal | MIDAS IT Europe
13:10 – 14:10
Automation of FEM model generation in CS454 Check using Python. Marat Khodzhaiev | Amey
14:10 – 15:10
Case study : Half joint Assessment using MIDAS FEA NX & CIVIL NX Neeraj Kulkarni, Rajesh Niraniya | WSP
15:10 – 15:40
Coffee Break
15:40 – 16:40
Latest Updates with CIVIL NX Mec Solver Manoj Kheterpal | MIDAS IT Europe
16:40 – 17:00
Lucky Draws & Closing Remarks Sunny Kwon | MIDAS IT Europe

Novotel Bristol - Victoria 2 & 3 suite

Victoria 2 & 3 suite, FC27+9F Bristol

🎁 Special Benefits for Attendees