Abstract
ABSTRACT
This paper describes and discusses the importance and impact of using physical models by engineers as an aid to a better understanding of structural engineering design, and appreciation of the implication of their choice from the conceptual to the final realisation stage. The paper reviews the experience of undergraduates from the School of the Built Environment at Coventry University (United Kingdom) by providing typical examples and highlighting the benefits of such experience.
This paper describes and discusses the importance and impact of using physical models by engineers as an aid to a better understanding of structural engineering design, and appreciation of the implication of their choice from the conceptual to the final realisation stage. The paper reviews the experience of undergraduates from the School of the Built Environment at Coventry University (United Kingdom) by providing typical examples and highlighting the benefits of such experience.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 422-426 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Publication status | Published - 17 Aug 2000 |
| Event | 9th International Colloquium on Structural Morphology - Delft, Netherlands Duration: 17 Aug 2000 → 19 Aug 2000 Conference number: 9th |
Conference
| Conference | 9th International Colloquium on Structural Morphology |
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| Country/Territory | Netherlands |
| City | Delft |
| Period | 17/08/00 → 19/08/00 |