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Webinar Series
MIDAS CIVIL NX Automation Series:
Smarter Workflows, Faster Results
📆 14th - 30th October 2025
   

🕓 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Indian Standard Time) | 2:30 PM-3:30 PM (Dubai) | 1:30 PM-2:30 PM (Saudi Arabia) | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (South Asia)


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📝Overview

Smarter, Faster, Automated: Transforming PSC Bridge Engineering

 

This 5-part webinar series explores end-to-end automation in PSC bridge engineering. Each session demonstrates how Plug-ins, Excel VBA, Python, and Grasshopper can be applied to different stages of modeling, analysis, and design.

The series concludes with an integrated workflow, combining all methods for maximum efficiency and flexibility.

📌Agenda
  • 14th Oct 2025 (Tue)

    Session 1 - Boosting Productivity: Automating PSC Bridge with Plug-ins. 🔹Effortless creation of curved alignment using Alignment Generator Plugin.
    🔹Generate Node Local Axis through Local Axis Plugin.
    🔹Pier Cap & Pier modelling using Flared Pier Plugin.
    🔹Customization of load Combination using Customized Load Combination Plugin.
    🔹Identifying critical load case from an Envelope using Breakdown Load Combination Plugin.

  • 16th Oct 2025 (Thu)

    Session 2 - Spreadsheets to Structures: Automating PSC Bridge with Excel 🔹Automating PSC Bridge Model Generation
    - Generate bridge geometry along with loading conditions, boundary conditions, tendon profile, moving Load, and construction stages using Excel.
    🔹Multiple Traffic Lane Assignment in CIVIL NX
    - Effortlessly create multiple traffic lanes in CIVIL NX at once.
    🔹Tendon Profile Automation through Excel
    - Streamline tendon profile creation using Excel-based inputs.
    🔹Seamless Report Generation with M-Connector
    - Generate comprehensive reports in Excel using M-Connector by directly extracting result tables and images from CIVIL NX.

  • 24th Oct 2025 (Fri)

    Session 3 - Visual Scripting: PSC Girder Automation in Grasshopper 🔹How Visual Scripting is the New Trend: Understanding its ease of use and advantages.
    🔹When and Why to Use Grasshopper: Identifying the ideal scenarios for visual scripting in PSC bridge workflows.
    🔹Common Challenges: Typical hurdles and how to overcome them.
    🔹Getting Started: Basics of Grasshopper explained with simple, practical examples.
    🔹Practical Example: PSC bridge modeling and parametrization using Grasshopper in
    MIDAS CIVIL NX
    🔹Easy Model Revisions: Updating existing models, including alignment changes and section modifications.

  • 28th Oct 2025 (Tue)

    Session 4 - Beyond Templates: PSC Bridge with Python 🔹Python Libraries for Automation
    - Comparison with conventional code
    - Defining input parameters
    🔹Grillage Function
    - Parametrization with number of girders & spacing

  • 30th Oct 2025 (Thu)

    Session 5 - End-to-End Automation: Leveraging VBA, Grasshopper & Python 🔹Choosing the Right Approach: Comparing Excel VBA, Grasshopper, and Python for PSC bridge automation.
    🔹Synergy Beyond MIDAS: Demonstrating an integrated PSC bridge workflow using multiple methods.
    🔹Grasshopper: For parametric modeling, handling alignment, skew, and geometry updates.
    🔹Python: For optimization and advanced analysis.

🎙️Speakers

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Jayakrishnan
Technical Support Engineer | MIDAS IT
Jayakrishnan obtained his master’s degree in Structural Engineering from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat. He is currently a Technical Support Engineer at Midas IT India, where he works closely with Bridge and Structural engineers worldwide. His primary role involves providing technical support on queries related to Bridge engineering, Building engineering, and Midas software.
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Vishal Jagad
Technical Support Engineer | MIDAS IT
Vishal completed his Master’s in Structural Engineering from NIT Surat. He has experience working on various bridges as well as building structures. At MIDAS IT, he has assisted clients of India as well as of different countries by providing technical solutions. He has also conducted Hands-on workshops and Webinars on different topics.
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Dev Bharatia
Technical Support Engineer | MIDAS IT
Dev pursued a Master's Degree in Structural Engineering from SVNIT Surat and has experience assisting on diverse bridge and building projects. He has worked on design projects in the past and gained hands-on site experience. With a strong foundation in structural analysis and design, he is passionate about solving engineering challenges and optimizing structures for safety and efficiency. His interest also lies in leveraging APIs to optimize structural engineering solutions, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in design and analysis.
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Vikrant Parthe
Technical Support Engineer | MIDAS IT
Vikrant Vijay Parthe is a Technical Support Engineer at the Midas Research and Development Centre. He holds a Master of Technology degree in Structural Engineering from SVNIT, Surat. With extensive experience in the analysis and design of both bridge and building structures, Vikrant has been actively supporting users of Midas software, including clients from government and private organizations. His expertise lies in guiding users to successfully accomplish structural analysis tasks using Midas solutions.
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Rohit Joseph
Technical Support Engineer | MIDAS IT
Rohit is a structural engineer with over three years of experience at Midas IT, where he works as a Structural Engineer. Before this, he worked as a structural consultant, primarily focusing on buildings and other general-purpose structures. He holds a master’s degree in Structural Engineering from National Institute of Technology Surat, India. Rohit collaborates with engineers worldwide, offering expert assistance with technical queries related to structural engineering and Midas software. 
Giveaway

  • FREE Course from MIDAS Academy Participants attending all sessions will be granted free access to CIVIL NX courses