GRAPHIC STRUCTURAL MODELLING BY COMPUTER

The association of the graphics terminal with the digital computer has markedly affected the way structural analysis is taught to present undergraduates. The growth in the use of digital models has been accompanied by a decrease of interest in physical models especially when the digital results can be translated into pictures. The use of digital models in student instruction at Sydney over the past five years is described. The case is made that as a consequence, the graduate of the early eighties has a better grasp of structural principles than any of his predecessors. (TRRL)

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Proceedings of the Eighth Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials, ACMSM8 Organising Committee, University of New Castle, New South Wales, August 1982.
• Corporate Authors:

  Newcastle University, Australia

  Rankin Drive
  Shortland, New South Wales,   Australia 
• Authors:
  • Harrison, H B
• Conference:
  • Proceedings of the Eighth Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials, ACMSM8 Organising Committee, University of New Castle, New South Wales, August 1982.
• Publication Date: 1982

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 13.1-6

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Beams; Charts; Computer graphics; Conferences; Digital computers; Digital simulation; Education; Engineers; Mathematical analysis; Mathematical models; Minicomputers; Simulation; Structures; Students; Training; Training devices
• ITRD Terms: 6471: Analysis (math); 3472: Beam; 6486: Chart; 8525: Conference; 8673: Digital computer; 6483: Digital model; 2284: Education; 3355: Engineering structure
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Education and Training; Highways; Safety and Human Factors; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00389664
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• Files: ITRD, TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Feb 28 1985 12:00AM