Mechanix: A natural sketch interface tool for teaching truss analysis and free-body diagrams
Mechanix: A natural sketch interface tool for teaching truss analysis and free-body diagrams
O. Atilola,Stephanie Valentine,4 Authors,J. Linsey
2014 · DOI: 10.1017/S0890060414000079
Artificial intelligence for engineering design, analysis and manufacturing · 29 Citations
TLDR
The evaluations have shown that Mechanix is as effective as paper-and-pencil-based homework for teaching method of joints truss analysis; focus groups with students who used the program have revealed that they believe Mechanix enhances their learning and that they are highly engaged while using it.