scholarly journals The Role of Experimental Stress Analysis at Graduation and Post Graduation Courses - A Brazilian Case

2010 ◽  
Vol 24-25 ◽  
pp. 427-432
Author(s):  
R.J.P.C. Miranda ◽  
Pedro Domingues ◽  
L.M. Zamboni ◽  
J.C. Salamani
Keyword(s):  
Stress Analysis ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Cylinder Block ◽  
Strain Gauges ◽  
Experimental Stress ◽  
Strength Of Materials ◽  
Interactive Process ◽  
Experimental Stress Analysis ◽  
Brazilian Case

This paper presents an alternative to the theoretical classic teaching methods generally used in Strength of Materials or Solids Mechanics. It introduces a dynamic and interactive process, with emphasis in the use of ESA-Experimental Stress Analysis, especially strain gauges and photo-elasticity. In addition to the didactic and practical experiments, the students used all their energy and creativity to develop the interesting results presented here, such as, experimental device for measuring displacement, Buckling, Spaghetti and Popsicle sticks Bridges, Stress analysis in a cylinder block and Mini Baja project.

Photosoft_H: A Comprehensive photoelasticity simulation module for Teaching the Technique of Photoelasticity

1997 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 306-324 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Ramesh
Keyword(s):  
Image Processing ◽  
Stress Analysis ◽  
Digital Image Processing ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Digital Image ◽  
Typical Case ◽  
Student Response ◽  
Experimental Stress ◽  
Experimental Stress Analysis

The twin developments of (1) the application of digital image processing (DIP) techniques for automation and (2) rapid prototyping for ease of model-making have rejuvenated the role of photoelasticity in the design process. In this paper the details of a PC-based, menu-driven software namely PHOTOSOFT_H to teach the principles of photoelasticity is discussed. Capabilities of the package are illustrated with the aid of typical case studies. Information regarding how to integrate the package with a course on Experimental Stress Analysis and the student response is also given.

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