Structural mechanics : a didactic experimental set-up and its virtual tool

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2008

Authors

José Manuel Mota Couto Marques (Author) FEUP; Maria Teresa Braga Valente de Almeida Restivo (Author) FEUP; António Augusto de Sousa (Author) FEUP; Filipe Castro (Author) Other; João Portela (Author) Other; Carlos Manuel Sousa Moreira da Silva (Author) FEUP; Raimundo Moreno Delgado (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: ICETA 2008

Pages: 1-5

Int. Conference on Emerging e-learning Technologies and Applications

The High Tatras, Slovakia, 11-13 September, 2008

Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Other engineering and technologies

CORDIS: Technological sciences > Technology > Interface technology > Virtual reality

Other information

Abstract (EN): A didactic test frame was developed for use in Structural Mechanics classes. It enables the evaluation of support reactions in isostatic and simple hyperstatic structures, as well as the measurement of flexural displacements and the determination of influence lines in beams. Hands-on activity is fundamental in engineering education but large classes call for the replication of experimental set-ups which may become costly in some cases. Efficient complementary solutions may be provided by recourse to information and communication technologies. In the present case two alternative approaches have been explored. In the first one the real experimental set-up was used as a remote laboratory tool for demonstration during lecture classes. An IP camera captured the laboratory images that were projected live on a large video screen for up to 100 students. The second approach involved the development of a software tool specifically designed to complement the existing didactic test frame prototype. This paper describes both, the experimental set-up and its virtual tool

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific