The paper describes a novel application of real-time finite element analysis controlled by a haptic device. The user can im- pose displacement constraints to a virtual structure using a probe and sense in real-time the response in terms of forces on her/his hand. In addition, conventional color map results are visualized on a desktop monitor. The application has been developed with the aim of simplifying the teaching of the mechanical behavior of materials in engineering schools by transforming the learning phase into an enactive process. A set of examples commonly used in the mechanical engineering courses have been implemented and tested. The paper describes and discusses the system imple- mentation, the potentialities and the issues of such approach.

Integration of realtime finite element analysis and haptic feedback for hands-on learning of the mechanical behavior of materials

FERRISE, FRANCESCO;BORDEGONI, MONICA;
2013-01-01

Abstract

The paper describes a novel application of real-time finite element analysis controlled by a haptic device. The user can im- pose displacement constraints to a virtual structure using a probe and sense in real-time the response in terms of forces on her/his hand. In addition, conventional color map results are visualized on a desktop monitor. The application has been developed with the aim of simplifying the teaching of the mechanical behavior of materials in engineering schools by transforming the learning phase into an enactive process. A set of examples commonly used in the mechanical engineering courses have been implemented and tested. The paper describes and discusses the system imple- mentation, the potentialities and the issues of such approach.
2013
Proceedings of the ASME 2013 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference IDETC/CIE 2013
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