Helping Students Learn Engineering Mechanics Concepts Through Integration of Simulation Software in Undergraduate Courses
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Authors
Bruhl, Jakob C.
Gash, Richard
Freidenberg, Aaron
Conley, Christopher H.
Moody, Paul
Issue Date
2018
Type
proceedings-article
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SOLIDWORKS Simulation
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Abstract
This paper describes recent experience within the civil engineering program at the U.S. Military Academy (USMA) to integrate simulation tools to assist students in understanding concepts. Students are introduced to SOLIDWORKS Simulation in their first two engineering courses. This tool provides students with opportunities to develop a sense for structural behavior and visualize load effects on structures. This paper describes several examples of how this software has been integrated into statics and mechanics of materials courses as well as a structural analysis course. In addition to describing examples of how simulation software can be used to improve students’ ability to visualize engineering mechanics concepts, this paper reports initial assessment data and discusses ideas for ways to better integrate these tools to improve student learning and assess the influence on students’ conceptual understanding.
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Citation
Bruhl et al., “Helping Students Learn Engineering Mechanics Concepts Through Integration of Simulation Software in Undergraduate Courses.” 2018.
Publisher
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Proceedings