The Journal of Korean Institute for Practical Engineering Education (한국실천공학교육학회논문지)
- Volume 3 Issue 2
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- Pages.106-113
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- 2011
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- 2092-8874(pISSN)
Development of New Computer Program for Mechanics of Materials and Structural Mechanics Courses
재료역학과 구조역학 수업을 위한 전산프로그램 개발
- 이상순 (한국기술교육대학교메카트로닉스공학부)
- Received : 2011.12.01
- Accepted : 2011.12.16
- Published : 2011.12.31
Abstract
The new computer program, visual SolidMech (ver 2.0), for mechanics of materials and structural mechanics has been developed using visual C++. The visual SolidMech is organized in a format similar to most standard texts on mechanics of materials and structural mechanics. This program consists of a number of menus to perform various calculations as well as a set of dedicated graphical user interfaces. Solutions to problems are given in both graphical and numerical forms. The visual SolidMech will help students develop problem-solving skills by showing them the important factors affecting various problem types, by helping them visualize the nature of internal stresses and member deformations, and by providing them an easy-to-use means of investigating a greater number of problems and variations. This new program can be utilized as a supplement to existing texts in mechanics of materials and structural mechanics.