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Build Your First Structural Engineering App in 2 Hours with AI

A hands-on workshop for structural engineers who want to automate repetitive calculations, reports, and design workflows.

Live online workshop. €70.

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Portal frame engineering app shown on a laptop

The problem

You already know what should be automated. The hard part is turning it into a usable tool.

What you'll build

A simple portal frame engineering app

  1. Inputs

    Geometry sliders for span, apex, and pitch

    Define the frame geometry with easy-to-use sliders.

  2. Frame Model

    Portal frame model with applied line loads

    Visualize the portal frame with applied loads on a live model.

  3. Checks

    Member section properties and utilization check

    Run code checks and verify member utilization.

  4. Report

    Report with frame diagram and key results

    Generate a clear report with diagrams and key results.

  5. App

    The deployed portal frame app in a browser

    A complete structural app, ready to use and extend.

Who it's for

Built for engineers who want to automate their work

This is for you if you...

  • Work as a structural engineer
  • Want practical AI workflows, not theory
  • Want to build your own internal tools

This is not for you if you...

  • Want a deep dive into AI theory
  • Expect a finished product in two hours
  • Prefer to watch rather than build

Agenda

A focused 2-hour build session

  1. 0:00 Introduction
  2. 0:10 App anatomy
  3. 0:25 Setup
  4. 0:40 Inputs and checks
  5. 1:10 Report and sketch
  6. 1:30 Deploy
  7. 1:45 Q&A

You'll learn

  • How AI fits engineering workflows
  • Anatomy of an engineering app
  • Prompting for useful tools
  • Deploying and sharing
Mohamed Adil, structural engineer and software developer

Instructor

Mohamed Adil

Structural engineer and developer, founder of Awatif, focused on practical engineering tools.

  • Structural engineer + developer
  • Founder of Awatif
  • 150+ GitHub stars
  • 20+ apps built by others

FAQ

Do I need programming experience?

No advanced programming experience is required. The session is guided step by step.

Do I need to know Awatif already?

No. The workshop starts from the app structure and moves into the practical build.

What will I have at the end?

A deployed starter app with inputs, checks, a simple frame view, and report output.

Is this only for portal frames?

The live example is a portal frame, but the workflow applies to many repeated engineering tools.

What software do I need?

A modern browser and a willingness to follow along hands-on.

Join the live workshop

Build your first AI-assisted structural app in 2 hours

A focused, hands-on live session. Message me on LinkedIn to grab a seat.

€70 DM on LinkedIn