Webinar: The Four Players in Structural Mechanics

Structural mechanics is driven by four fundamental concepts: Forces, Stresses, Deformation, and Strain—the “four players” in the game of structural analysis. This webinar will explore how these players interact in a structural system, beginning with the analysis of a simple beam under linear elastic conditions and progressing through more advanced stages of nonlinear static and nonlinear dynamic evaluation in the context of a simple structural frame.

Learning Resources

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Webinar Details

Title: The Four Players in Structural Mechanics: Leading us from Linear Elastic to Nonlinear Dynamic Responses
Date: Thursday, 07 August 2025
Time: 13:00-14:30 (Thailand, GMT +7:00 Hours) – 1.5 hour including Q&A session
Online Platform: Zoom
Target Audience:

• Students of civil and structural engineering
• Structural engineers and professionals in the field

In this webinar session, we:

• Understand the foundational relationships between forces, stresses, deformation, and strain
• Explore how these concepts evolve through linear and nonlinear analysis methods
• Apply performance-based design (PBD) principles to evaluate a simple frame, considering both static and dynamic loads
• Highlight the importance of nonlinear dynamics in modern structural analysis and design

Presenter

Dr. Naveed Anwar – CEO, CSI Bangkok and Adjunct Faculty, Structural Engineering, AIT

Dr. Anwar brings over 40 years of expertise in structural engineering, software development, and dynamic analysis. His engaging teaching style and practical insights make this session a must-attend for engineers at every level.

Question and answer session is moderated by senior structural engineer Ashish Saptoka from CSI Bangkok.

Webinar Outcome and Key Takeaways

The webinar session had over 200 participants from across the globe, mainly from India, Pakistan, Philippines, and Thailand.

Viewers were engaged and asked challenging questions at the end. We had 30+ questions about the subject matter and related structural engineering topics. Some of them were answered during the Q&A discussion.

For any further questions about this webinar or related structural engineering topics, please contact us at [email protected]