The Visualizations Methods of Geometrical Forms in Teaching of CIvil Engineering Students
Environment. Technology. Resources : Proceedings of the 10th International Scientific and Practical Conference 2015
Zoja Veide, Veronika Stroževa

Development of spatial representation (the ability to imagine three-dimensional objects using flat pictures or drawings), skills of the intuitive decision of spatial problems and more meaningful use of CAD software are essential for qualified education of students. Visualization of geometric problems helps students to understand and to solve the given geometric tasks. The paper describes types of visualization of geometrical objects from graphic exercises of compulsory subject “Civil Engineering Graphics”. This course is specified for Civil engineering undergraduate 2nd year students of Riga Technical university. Performance of a breadboard model, creation of the given model using ArchiCAD and using augmented reality (AR) software are included in the course "Civil Engineering Graphics” assignments. The examples of the tasks of 3D modeling in learning process are presented in this article. AR application allows faster understanding of complicated spatial problems and relationships and was used to entertain the students during the studies. Before mentioned approach was enabled to develop spatial skills of students, facilitate the students to obtain more practical experience in solving graphic exercises and was supposed enhance the quality of graphic education.


Keywords
Augmented Reality, Engineering Education, Spatial Skills, CAD, 3D models
DOI
10.17770/etr2015vol2.254
Hyperlink
http://journals.ru.lv/index.php/ETR/article/view/254

Veide, Z., Stroževa, V. The Visualizations Methods of Geometrical Forms in Teaching of CIvil Engineering Students. In: Environment. Technology. Resources : Proceedings of the 10th International Scientific and Practical Conference, Latvia, Rēzekne, 18-20 June, 2015. Rēzekne: Rēzeknes Augstskola, 2015, pp.313-316. ISBN 978-9984-44-172-6. ISSN 1691-5402. e-ISSN 2256-070X. Available from: doi:10.17770/etr2015vol2.254

Publication language
English (en)
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