Abstract
This paper presents two educational experiences as examples of innovation in teaching structural analysis courses. At the University Jaume I de Castellon, Spain, an innovative way was developed to encourage students in the learning of structural analysis and design. The primary objective of the project is to enhance learning through the students’ experimental participation with real structures and computer simulation with commercial software programs. The first educational project combines the use of a plastic toy, called K’NEX, and the utilization of a well-known computer program for structural analysis, SAP2000. The second presents the use of small balsa-wood bars cut and mounted by the students. This paper presents an analysis of both experiences and evaluates the advantages from the engineering education point of view.
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