Kamel ESSRIDI

SteelworkDraughtsman

BIM ToolsDeveloper

Kamel Essridi

About

With solid experience as a design draughtsman specialising in steel structures, I have worked for companies of all sizes, thereby developing in-depth expertise in the sector. Today, I offer my freelance services to meet your specific needs in the design and modelling of steel structures.


Building on this diverse experience, I provide high-quality solutions for your construction projects, while complying with the most stringent industry standards.


In parallel, I develop bespoke BIM tools, particularly through the Tekla Structures Open API, in order to automate tasks, optimise workflows and enhance productivity. I also manage the advanced configuration of software such as Tekla Structures, ensuring environments are tailored to the specific requirements of each project and deliver maximum efficiency. This expertise enables me to bring a technological and innovative dimension to my work, seamlessly integrating modelling and digital solutions.


I am ready to embrace new opportunities to make full use of my professional versatility. As a freelancer, I am a valuable partner for any company seeking growth and success, thanks to my commitment to excellence and my determination to contribute to the achievement of innovative projects.


Please feel free to contact me to discuss how I can add value to your projects.

Projects

40-Metre "Muguet" Tubular Pylon

Design
Tekla

40-Metre "Muguet" Tubular Pylon

This project showcases the modelling of a 40-metre-high "Muguet" tubular pylon in Tekla Structures. The shaft, with a decagonal profile and variable sections, starts with a base diameter of 1.5 metres. The crossarms, featuring curved octagonal profiles with variable sections, extend, some of them, beyond 3.5 metres. By using custom parametric profiles and the Sketch Solver tool, I ensured precise control over the design, meeting the project's specific technical requirements.

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Skills
Tekla icon
Tekla
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Geometry Interpolation: SCIA Engineer to Advance Design

Dev
ExcelExcel VBA

Geometry Interpolation: SCIA Engineer to Advance Design

This VBA tool developed in Excel provides a streamlined solution for engineers by automating the conversion of SCIA Engineer exports into a format compatible with Advance Design. It ensures precise geometry interpolation, significantly reducing the time and errors associated with manually reproducing the model in Advance Design. By integrating SCIA Engineer and Advance Design more effectively, this tool enhances workflow efficiency, ultimately improving the quality and speed of project delivery.

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Skills
Excel
Excel VBA
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Internal Bend Radii for Plates

Dev
CSharpTekla Open APITekla Structures

Internal Bend Radii for Plates

The "Internal Bend Radii for Plates" application is an advanced tool designed to optimise your workflow in Tekla Structures. This application automates the process of applying internal bend radii to various modelled plates. The procedure is straightforward and efficient: you only need to import an Excel file containing two columns—one for the thickness of the plates and another for the radii to be applied. After validating your selection, a single execution completes the process. This tool ensures precision, saves time, and maintains consistency across your structural models, making it an essential addition to your modelling toolkit.

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Skills
CSharp
Tekla Open API icon
Tekla Open API
tekla icon
Tekla Structures
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Smart Bolt Adjuster +

Dev
CSharpTekla Open APITekla Structures

Smart Bolt Adjuster +

Smart Bolt Adjuster+ is a powerful tool I developed in C# using the Tekla Open API to enhance Tekla Structures by automatically detecting and resolving bolt clashes within your models. It allows you to connect bolts to clashing parts with ease, while providing real-time updates as changes are made. Designed for both efficiency and precision, Smart Bolt Adjuster+ simplifies the entire structural modelling process. Its intuitive and user-friendly interface makes it accessible to users of all levels, ensuring your models are accurate, reliable, and free from conflicts. Whether you are identifying or resolving clashes, this tool streamlines every step, allowing you to focus on creating high-quality, error-free structural designs.

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Skills
CSharp
Tekla Open API icon
Tekla Open API
icône de tekla
Tekla Structures
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KE Dispatch Center

Design
TeklaAutocad

KE Dispatch Center

The KE Dispatch Centre project is a self-initiated venture born from my imagination. This project features three distinct areas: an office space of over 2000 m² spread across three floors and a ground floor, a patio exceeding 700 m², and a large workshop of 9500 m².I modelled the entire project, including the building framework, roofing, and cladding, using the 2024 educational version of Tekla Structures software.

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Skills
Tekla icon
Tekla
Revit icon
Autocad
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Smart Bolt Adjuster

Dev
CSharpTekla Open APITekla Structures

Smart Bolt Adjuster

The Smart Bolt Adjuster project represents a cutting-edge application tailored for drafters utilizing Tekla Structures. Crafted using the Tekla Open API and C# language, this innovative tool streamlines the intricate process of bolt length adjustment with unprecedented ease. By seamlessly aligning bolt lengths with their respective diameters and predefined values stored in an Excel file, Smart Bolt Adjuster empowers professionals to optimize their workflow effortlessly. Its intuitive interface not only simplifies tasks but also liberates designers to channel their creativity into the core of their projects, fostering unparalleled efficiency and precision.

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Skills
CSharp
 Tekla Open API icon
Tekla Open API
icône de tekla
Tekla Structures
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Cleanup

Dev
SymfonyHTMLSass+3

Cleanup

The Cleanup project is a B2B website dedicated to the sale and management of household products, developed using Symfony 6 and SASS CSS for an elegant user interface. It provides three spaces: Super Admin for global management, Admin for inventory management and order tracking, and User for an intuitive shopping experience for B2B clients. This project aims to optimize e-commerce and enhance the user experience through its reliable and user-friendly platform.

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Skills
Symfony
HTML
Sass
Php
JS
Jquery
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KE High School

Design
RevitTeklaAutocad

KE High School

As part of designing a modern high school, I modeled an aesthetically pleasing and functional educational structure using Revit Architecture. The focal point is its steel framework, blending elegance and strength for architectural flexibility. Walls and slabs, designed with civil engineering principles, ensure safety and durability. Revit modeling enabled detailed visualization, integrating structural and aesthetic aspects. This project combines civil engineering expertise and architectural innovation, creating an inspiring and secure learning environment.

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Skills
Revit icon
Revit
Tekla icon
Tekla
Autocad icon
Autocad
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Family Factory

Design
TeklaAutocad

Family Factory

The 'Family Factory' project is a concept I developed using Tekla. It represents a vision I had for a steel-framed factory, with dimensions of 50 meters in length and 16 meters in width. This initiative aims to address the specific operational needs of a family-owned business. In this design, I incorporated various functional elements such as sectional doors, a pedestrian gate, windows for natural ventilation, and an overhead crane for moving heavy loads. Additionally, bracing elements have been added to ensure the structural stability of the factory. To add a personalized touch, I also considered the inclusion of decorative elements to give the factory a distinctive identity. While this project remains in the conceptual stage, this design reflects my commitment to creating industrial spaces tailored to the specific needs of each business, even within the realm of imagination.

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Skills
Tekla icon
Tekla
Revit icon
Autocad
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Experiences

Qualifications

PROFESSIONAL TITLE OF WEB DEVELOPER

Training centre of Philiance Formation
Courcouronnes 91080, FRANCE
2023

My web professional title has equipped me with essential skills in front-end programming, back-end development, and the use of frameworks such as Symfony. Through this training, I learned how to create websites and mobile applications by learning languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, which are adaptable to modern web development requirements.

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FOUNDATION DEGREE SPECIALISING IN METALWORK

High school of Frédéric Faÿs
Villeurbanne 69100, FRANCE
2013

My Foundation Degree (FdA) specializing in Metalwork obtained in Villeurbanne marked a significant milestone, endowing me with expertise in the design and fabrication of metal structures. This qualification seamlessly integrates theory and practice, unlocking opportunities within the construction sector. The experience gained has refined my technical skills and teamwork abilities, laying a solid foundation for my future career.

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