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Digital Image Correlation (DIC) Techniques in Learning Classical Mechanics

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Location

Minneapolis, MN

Publication Date

August 23, 2022

Start Date

June 26, 2022

End Date

June 29, 2022

Conference Session

NEE Technical Session - Innovative Teaching Strategies II

Page Count

16

DOI

10.18260/1-2--41488

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https://sftp.asee.org/41488

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Ariful Bhuiyan

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Dr. Bhuiyan received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech University in 2013. His thesis was titled “Anterior Cruciate Ligament Response Due to Forces Resulting from Quadriceps Muscle and Ground Reaction.” He received his M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the National University of Singapore in 2005 and earned B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in 2002. He has more than 10 years of industrial experience, playing different roles like lead project engineer, system engineer, principle mechanical engineer, and finite element analyst. Currently, he is conducting research on engineering education.

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Jana Willis

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Roberto Dugnani

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Felipe Trujillo-Wheeler University of Houston - Clear Lake

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Abstract

In the 21st century, industries are handling more complex problems than ever before, and the skill sets to analyze complex problems response are becoming increasingly important. Sensing the future industry demand for the new workforce, educators have begun to revamp undergraduate course material contents, especially on understanding classical mechanics. However, it is very challenging for undergraduate students to visualize classical mechanics outcome solutions. A simple-quick-portable experiment in a classroom would create an ideal setting that allows students to connect classical mechanics knowledge with the physical responses of objects. Students, more importantly, get a chance to compare their analytical solution with an experimental solution. Due to the relative ease of implementation and use, Digital image correlation (DIC) techniques may be an excellent candidate to develop a simple-quick-portable experimental setup. This study shows how a simple-quick-portable experimental setup, Stress-Block coupled with DIC (SB-DIC), demonstrates the changing strain fields on the surface due to different external loadings and how this kind of experiment helps students improve learning. This study hypothesizes that SB-DIC usage in a lab and regular classroom setup may help students better comprehend the classical mechanics' knowledge. After conducting both qualitative and quantitative data analysis we found that SB-DIC reinforces students’ prior knowledge.

Bhuiyan, A., & Willis, J., & Dugnani, R., & Trujillo-Wheeler, F. (2022, August), Digital Image Correlation (DIC) Techniques in Learning Classical Mechanics Paper presented at 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, MN. 10.18260/1-2--41488

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