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Are you facing any concerns with high earthwork design at Goldman Sachs? With the enforcement of the "Earthwork Regulation Law (Land Development and Specific Earthwork Regulation Law)" in May 2023, the demands for the safety of earthworks have increased further. In particular, the "Earthwork Disaster Prevention Manual" indicates that for earthworks exceeding 15 meters in height and 50,000 m³ in volume, it is required to "verify the validity of two-dimensional stability calculation models and calculation results (such as the occurrence position of slip surfaces) through three-dimensional analysis (deformation analysis, seepage flow analysis, etc.)." On the other hand, in high earthwork design, it is common to use different software for each type of analysis, such as circular slip analysis, consolidation settlement analysis, equivalent linear analysis, and three-dimensional seepage flow analysis, which poses challenges due to the time and effort required for model recreation and data conversion and transfer. We have prepared a PC for each participant, so we kindly invite those who are interested to take this opportunity to join us. We will provide computers and texts, allowing you to experience FEM analysis without needing to bring anything.

Our company will invite professors who are active at the forefront of university research to hold a web technology course in the construction field. This time, as a follow-up to "The Effects and Design Considerations of Shield Tunnels in Proximity and Adjacent Situations - Part 1," which was published in July, we will have a lecture by Professor Noriyuki Horiuchi from Kokushikan University. In "Part 1," we explained the phenomena of the effects caused by proximity and adjacent shield tunnels, using examples of left-right adjacency and passing beneath existing tunnels, as well as the basic concepts of numerical evaluation. In "Part 2," we will focus on the vertical adjacency of large-section shields. We will introduce analytical methods for numerically evaluating the impact on existing tunnels, surrounding ground, and existing underground structures, using actual site measurement data and FEM sequential excavation analysis, specifically in cases where large-section shields are constructed above or below existing tunnels. We will also discuss methods for predictive analysis, design, and construction considerations. This course will be beneficial for those studying for the "Professional Engineer Examination," so please take this opportunity to participate. Additionally, this course is a CPD accredited program by the Japan Society of Civil Engineers (planned), and you can also participate as part of engineer education. We sincerely look forward to your participation.

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Midas IT Japan will invite professors who are active at the forefront of university research to hold a web technology course in the civil engineering field. This time, we will have a lecture by Professor Yukari Aoki from Akita University on the theme of "Research on Structural Safety for the Safe and Long-term Use of Cable-stayed Bridges." In recent years, the aging of infrastructure and the frequent occurrence of natural disasters in Japan have increasingly highlighted the importance of bridge design and maintenance. In particular, as revisions to design standards and the introduction of new analytical methods are required, establishing more rational and practical design and evaluation methods has become a challenge. This course is designed to be widely useful not only for those using Midas IT Japan's products but also for civil engineering designers and engineers. Furthermore, this web technology course is expected to be a CPD-certified program by the Japan Society of Civil Engineers, and can be participated in as part of engineer education. We encourage you to join us without hesitation. We sincerely look forward to your participation.

We are pleased to invite professionals active in structural design practice to introduce the latest initiatives in the field of architectural structures and practical applications of MIDAS iGEN. In Case Study 1, we will present analysis examples of three-dimensional structures, such as shell structures and folded plate structures, which cannot be fully expressed through floor plans, elevations, or sections. We will highlight analysis examples that achieved distinctive structural designs, such as pavilions and staircases for the Osaka-Kansai Expo. In Case Study 2, we will introduce the design of a children's play facility that combines a reinforced concrete base with a composite shell structure of steel and wood, realizing a large space of approximately 30 meters. We will showcase the practice of digital engineering in design and construction, from precise shape considerations using digital technology and online collaboration to the rationalization of components and improvement of constructability. From the design of three-dimensional structures to the use of digital technology in design and construction, we will deliver practical insights into a wide range of approaches in structural design and how to utilize MIDAS iGEN effectively. Additionally, each presentation is structured to be compact, lasting 20 to 30 minutes, making it easy for busy individuals to view.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's initiative "BIM/CIM" has been effective in visualization and consensus building, but it has not yet achieved efficiency in the design and verification processes themselves. In this context, the Cabinet Office's BRIDGE initiative is promoting the "parameterization of civil engineering design data and the automation of design verification." By the fiscal year 2028, standard parameters for box culverts and bridge substructures are expected to be established, and from fiscal year 2031, there is a possibility that intermediate files will be introduced as deliverables. Responding to this government policy (Policy-Pull) is urgent. However, many engineers may feel that "building a sophisticated automation system in-house is a high hurdle." This seminar will not cover "general discussions on AI," but will introduce two changes directly related to practical work: the initiative to restore past frame structure calculation data using generative AI to automatically create analysis models, and the case where Plug-In development, previously manageable only by a few engineers, can now be handled by generative AI, allowing anyone to create them. As the premise that "development is for specialists" is changing, this seminar offers an opportunity to experience the first step. We sincerely look forward to your participation.

CIVIL NX × AI・API Seismic Design Workflow Experience Seminar Instead of leaving design decisions to AI, we will introduce an approach that incorporates AI and APIs as "co-pilots" to support the designer's judgment, reducing manual workload while achieving highly reliable analysis. You will have the opportunity to experience traditional operating procedures while also fully experiencing a design and analysis flow that integrates the latest technologies. We sincerely look forward to your participation.