Digital animations as a visual learning tool for Structural Analysis

Saleh, A; Gardner, AP

Digital animations as a visual learning tool for Structural Analysis

Saleh, A

Gardner, AP

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Publisher:: The School of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Adelaide
Publication Type:: Conference Proceeding
Citation:: Proceedings of the 20th Australasian Association for Engineering Education Conference, 2009, pp. 229 - 236
Issue Date:: 2009-01

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dc.contributor.author	Saleh, A https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2922-9701	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Gardner, AP https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2764-591X	en_US
dc.contributor.editor	Kestell, DC	en_US
dc.contributor.editor	Grainger, DS	en_US
dc.contributor.editor	Cheung, PJ	en_US
dc.date	2009-12-06	en_US
dc.date.issued	2009-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Proceedings of the 20th Australasian Association for Engineering Education Conference, 2009, pp. 229 - 236	en_US
dc.identifier.isbn	1-876346-59-0	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/12391
dc.description.abstract	A number of digital animation clips have been developed to explore the effectiveness of their use in teaching of the subject Structural Analysis at the University of Technology, Sydney.The subject Structural Analysis is perceived by most students as challenging not only because of the theory and analysis concepts covered, but also because in its application it is difficult to visualise how structures behave when subjected to loads. The animation clips that were developed bring âmovement and lifeâ to structures that are traditionally presented in textbooks as static. It is anticipated that this will assist students to visualise the behaviour of structures and to better understand difficult concepts and methods taught in the subject. The intended uses of the animations are (1) in-class demonstration of behaviour of structures and methods of structural analysis and (2) as a self learning tool for students. This paper will present examples of the animations, how they have been used in teaching of Structural Analysis and feedback from students on their effectiveness.	en_US
dc.publisher	The School of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Adelaide	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Proceedings of the 20th Australasian Association for Engineering Education Conference	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Annual Conference of Australasian Association for Engineering Education	en_US
dc.title	Digital animations as a visual learning tool for Structural Analysis	en_US
dc.type	Conference Proceeding
utslib.location	Adelaide, Australia	en_US
utslib.location.activity	Adelaide, Australia	en_US
utslib.for	090506 Structural Engineering	en_US
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CBI - Centre for Built Infrastructure
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Abstract:

A number of digital animation clips have been developed to explore the effectiveness of their use in teaching of the subject Structural Analysis at the University of Technology, Sydney.The subject Structural Analysis is perceived by most students as challenging not only because of the theory and analysis concepts covered, but also because in its application it is difficult to visualise how structures behave when subjected to loads. The animation clips that were developed bring âmovement and lifeâ to structures that are traditionally presented in textbooks as static. It is anticipated that this will assist students to visualise the behaviour of structures and to better understand difficult concepts and methods taught in the subject. The intended uses of the animations are (1) in-class demonstration of behaviour of structures and methods of structural analysis and (2) as a self learning tool for students. This paper will present examples of the animations, how they have been used in teaching of Structural Analysis and feedback from students on their effectiveness.

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