Chris Tidball
About Chris Tidball
Chris Tidball is an Associate Director at Arup in Hong Kong, specializing in structural engineering with expertise in dynamic loads and design optimization.
Company
Chris Tidball is currently serving as an Associate Director at Arup. His association with Arup spans several decades, during which he has held various positions, including Associate, Senior Engineer, and Senior Structural Engineer. Arup is a global engineering consulting firm known for its innovative solutions and high-profile projects.
Title
Chris Tidball holds the position of Associate Director at Arup. He has been in this role since 2018 and is based in Hong Kong. His responsibilities include overseeing engineering projects and providing strategic direction within the company.
Education and Expertise
Chris Tidball studied General Engineering at the University of Cambridge, earning an MEng degree over the course of four years, from 1995 to 1999. His areas of expertise include the design of structures to withstand dynamic loads such as blasts and seismic activity. He is proficient in parametric design and design optimization and automation.
Professional Background
Chris Tidball's professional journey began at Metaflex, where he worked as a Programmer from 1999 to 2000. He then joined Arup, taking on roles of increasing responsibility, from Senior Structural Engineer to Senior Engineer, Associate, and finally Associate Director. Throughout his tenure, he has contributed significantly to projects like the Kai Tak Sports Park and the Hong Kong Airport Baggage Handling System.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Chris Tidball is experienced in integrating and automating design programs using tools such as Excel, VBA, Grasshopper, COM, Matlab, AutoCAD, Rhino, and Microstation. He also manages the Structural Skills Network for Arup in East Asia, providing guidance and training to upcoming structural engineers. Additionally, he serves as an expert witness in structural engineering cases and sits on the Technical Publications Panel for HKIE and IStructE.