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Live Webinar Series · MIDAS CIVIL NX + FEA NX
Network Rail U-Frame Steel Bridge Assessment: Level 1 & Level 2
A two-part live series on assessing U-frame (half-through) steel railway bridges to Network Rail standards — from a code-based Level 1 check in MIDAS CIVIL NX through to a full finite element Level 2 assessment in MIDAS FEA NX.
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Half-through U-frame: code check (L1) to FE model (L2)
2 live sessions
CIVIL NX + FEA NX side by side
11:00–12:00 BST, both dates
Series Overview
From assessment code to finite element model, in two live sessions
Assessing existing U-frame (half-through) steel railway bridges to Network Rail standards is rarely a one-size-fits-all task. This series shows both ends of the process: a fast, code-based Level 1 check in MIDAS CIVIL NX, and a full Level 2 finite element investigation in MIDAS FEA NX for when a line-beam check reaches its limits.
Attend either session on its own, or follow the full series to see how a bridge moves from a defensible Level 1 rating through to a non-linear FE assessment that accounts for imperfections, construction sequencing, and real material behaviour.
WHO IT'S FOR
Bridge and structural engineers who assess or maintain rail infrastructure, from code checks through to advanced FE analysis
FORMAT
Two live technical webinars with Q&A, one hour each
SOFTWARE SHOWN
MIDAS CIVIL NX (Session 1) and MIDAS FEA NX (Session 2)
FOCUS
U-frame steel bridge assessment: Network Rail code checks and non-linear finite element analysis
The Series
Same bridge, two levels of proof
Each session stands on its own, and together they cover the full route from code to conclusion.
Session 1 · Level 1
Level 1 Assessment:
August 12, 2026 (Wed) · 11:00–12:00 BST
Level 1 Assessment:
Network Rail U-Frame Steel Bridge
MIDAS CIVIL NX
A complete Level 1 assessment of a U-frame steel bridge — from building and loading the model, to applying the correct combinations, to producing rating results and a clean, defensible report.
- ✓Navigate the Network Rail assessment code and where Level 1 fits
- ✓Apply the latest Network Rail assessment features in CIVIL NX
- ✓Build the right load combinations and generate a rating report
Session 2 · Level 2
Level 2 Assessment:
August 19, 2026 (Wed) · 11:00–12:00 BST
Level 2 Assessment:
Network Rail U-Frame Steel Bridge
MIDAS FEA NX
Beyond Level 1: building a U-frame bridge finite element model from scratch, running linear static and buckling analyses, then a full geometric and material non-linear assessment.
- ✓Build a shell model with the right materials, meshing and boundary conditions
- ✓Run linear static and linear buckling analyses
- ✓Introduce imperfections and reach a defensible non-linear conclusion
Full Agenda
What's covered in each session
Session 1 · Level 1 Assessment
MIDAS CIVIL NX · Aug 12, 2026Part 1
Network Railway Bridge Assessment Overview
- Network Rail assessment new features in CIVIL NX
- Network Rail assessment code overview
- Assessment process
Part 2
Modelling & Loading in CIVIL NX for NR Assessment
- Workflow in CIVIL NX
- Material and section definition
- Live load features in CIVIL NX
Part 3
Assessment Parameters and Reporting
- Load combinations
- Parameters for assessment checks
- Rating results and report
Part 4
Live Q&A
Session 2 · Level 2 Assessment
MIDAS FEA NX · Aug 19, 2026Part 1
Introduction of FEA NX
- Overview
- Modelling and meshing
- Supported analysis types
Part 2
Modelling of U-Frame Bridge in FEA NX
- Material and shell property definition
- Modelling and meshing geometry
- Boundary and loading conditions
Part 3
Defining Analysis Cases
- Linear static analysis
- Linear buckling analysis
- Results: displacements, von Mises stresses, buckling modes
Part 4
Geometric and Material Non-Linear Analysis
- Imperfections and construction stage sequencing
- Geometric and material non-linear input
- Result interpretation and conclusions
Part 5
Live Q&A
Presented By
Meet your presenters
Yamin Ahmedhusain
Application Engineer | MIDAS IT
Yamin Ahmedhusain is an Application Engineer at MIDAS IT, specialising in MIDAS CIVIL NX. He holds a Master's degree in Structural Engineering and has extensive experience supporting bridge engineering projects across Europe, helping clients optimise their design workflows and deliver complex bridge and infrastructure projects.
Vikrant Parthe
Application Engineer | MIDAS IT
Vikrant Vijay Parthe is an Application Engineer at MIDAS IT, specialising in the structural analysis and design of bridge and building structures. He holds a Master's degree in Structural Engineering from SVNIT, Surat, and supports engineers and consultants with technical guidance, product demonstrations, and real-world implementation of MIDAS solutions.
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Join Yamin Ahmedhusain and Vikrant Parthe live as they take
U-frame steel bridge assessment from Network Rail code checks to a full finite element investigation.
Session 1 · Level 1Aug 12, 2026 · 11:00–12:00 BST
Session 2 · Level 2Aug 19, 2026 · 11:00–12:00 BST