Al Shafian, S., & Hu, D., & Kwon, J., & Kaplan, A. (2025, March), Augmented Reality for Teaching Rebar Configurations: Improving Comprehension and Student Engagement  Paper presented at 2025 ASEE Southeast Conference , Mississippi State University, Mississippi. 10.18260/1-2--54145

\bibitem{asee_peer_54145}
  Al Shafian, S., \& Hu, D., \& Kwon, J., \& Kaplan, A. (2025, March), \emph{Augmented Reality for Teaching Rebar Configurations: Improving Comprehension and Student Engagement}
  Paper presented at 2025 ASEE Southeast Conference , Mississippi State University, Mississippi.
  10.18260/1-2--54145

Sultan Al Shafian, Da Hu, Jayhyun Kwon P.E., and Adam Kaplan.  "Augmented Reality for Teaching Rebar Configurations: Improving Comprehension and Student Engagement".  2025 ASEE Southeast Conference , Mississippi State University, Mississippi, 2025, March.  ASEE Conferences, 2025.  https://peer.asee.org/54145 Internet.  24 Apr, 2025

\bibitem{asee_peer_54145}
  Sultan Al Shafian, Da Hu, Jayhyun Kwon P.E., and Adam Kaplan.
  "Augmented Reality for Teaching Rebar Configurations: Improving Comprehension and Student Engagement".
  \emph{2025 ASEE Southeast Conference , Mississippi State University, Mississippi, 2025, March}.
  ASEE Conferences, 2025.
  https://peer.asee.org/54145 Internet.  24 Apr, 2025

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author = "Sultan Al Shafian, Da Hu, Jayhyun Kwon P.E., and Adam Kaplan"
title = "Augmented Reality for Teaching Rebar Configurations: Improving Comprehension and Student Engagement"
booktitle = "2025 ASEE Southeast Conference "
year = "2025"
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TY  - CPAPER
AB  - In undergraduate civil engineering laboratory sessions, students are meticulously required to adhere to experimental procedures. Despite this, they often encounter difficulties in practically applying theoretical concepts, which can result in frequent errors and confusion. This challenge is critical as it impacts the development of fundamental skills essential for their careers as civil engineers. Traditionally, these labs have relied heavily on laboratory manuals for instruction, a method that often fails to deeply engage students or foster long-term retention of knowledge. Augmented Reality (AR) presents a promising solution to these educational challenges. Integrating AR into the learning process allows students to visualize each experimental step in a dynamic and interactive manner. AR-based applications, developed using platforms like Unity, provide realistic 3D models of laboratory equipment. This enables students to gain a deeper understanding of the procedures they are performing and to execute these procedures with greater accuracy. 

The proposed AR application is designed to allow students to interact with virtual representations of civil engineering apparatuses. This interaction not only improves practical skills but also makes the learning experience more immersive and memorable. By providing a hands-on, visual context, AR helps in bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and practical application, thereby enhancing comprehension and reducing the likelihood of experimental errors. The adoption of AR technology in civil engineering labs has the potential to significantly transform educational practices. It reduces experimental errors and deepens students’ understanding of complex procedures, effectively preparing them for successful careers equipped with robust practical skills. This innovative approach does more than just engage students; it sets a new standard for engineering education by seamlessly integrating advanced technology to enhance learning outcomes.
AU  - Sultan Al Shafian
AU  - Da Hu
AU  - Jayhyun Kwon P.E.
AU  - Adam Kaplan
CY  - Mississippi State University, Mississippi
DA  - 2025/03/09
PB  - ASEE Conferences
TI  - Augmented Reality for Teaching Rebar Configurations: Improving Comprehension and Student Engagement
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DO  - 10.18260/1-2--54145
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