Research and Applications in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation – Zingoni (Ed.)
© 2013 Taylor & Francis Group, London, ISBN 978-1-138-00061-2
Teaching and learning of fundamentals of structural engineering
in undergraduate level
M.R. Karim
Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, University of Technology, Sydney
ABSTRACT: This paper describes some common problems that students face in grasping the concepts in
fundamental engineering subjects such as Engineering Mechanics (Statics and Dynamics), Mechanics of Solids
and Structural Analysis. The author describes in this paper some simple methods and strategies a lecturer can
adopt to enhance students’ understanding greatly, thus making learning more effective and enjoyable.
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