Developing a 3D-Printed Statics Modeling Kit
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Minneapolis, MN
- Publication Date
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August 23, 2022
- Start Date
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June 26, 2022
- End Date
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June 29, 2022
- Conference Session
- Page Count
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24
- DOI
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10.18260/1-2--41679
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https://peer.asee.org/41679
- Download Count
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230
Paper Authors
Seyed Mohammad Seyed Ardakani
Dr. Ardakani is an assistant professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department and the Coordinator of Statics for the T.J. Smull College of Engineering at Ohio Northern University. He has previously served as Project Engineer at Englekirk Structural Engineers and Lecturer at South Dakota State University. He obtained his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno. His research interests include seismic performance and design of reinforced concrete structures, computational modeling of structures, and engineering education. He received the 2020-21 Professor Henry Horldt Outstanding Teaching Award.
Joshua Ellis Ohio Northern University
Joshua Ellis will be a Senior at Ohio Northern University pursuing a Mechanical Engineering Major and a Business Administration Minor. He also plays soccer for the University and is on the leadership council with the program.
Abstract
The 3D-Printed Statics Modeling Kit was designed, tested, and finalized within three months in the summer of 2021. The Kit includes multiple 3D-printed elements with corresponding activities that are designed to model real-life problems in Statics and help students better understand the main concepts of the class. Early prototypes included LEGO and wooden apparatuses that resembled 3D-coordinate grids as well as metal pulleys and fishing line. Due to the design flaws and complexity of the build, a 3D-printed model was formed. Using SolidWorks, customizable models were created, which could be easily modified after testing for flaws. The design from SolidWorks was exported into Ultimaker Cura and printed on an Ender 3 Pro.
Seyed Ardakani, S. M., & Ellis, J. (2022, August), Developing a 3D-Printed Statics Modeling Kit Paper presented at 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, MN. 10.18260/1-2--41679
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