In this project, common practices for visualizing scientific data were studied. In addition, the science of cognition and data display was reviewed. The results of this investigation was applied to augment a Civil Engineering introductory course on Finite Element Method at WPI. Software enhancements allowed three dimensional visualization for simulation of engineering structures. The research on cognition and data graphics was used to improve understanding of these visual aids. The plotting function, developed in MATLAB and Julia environments during the course of this project, can help all students visualize the results of their numerical codes.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Kelly, Stephen J.

Subject

• Learning
• Community
• Computing

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-033016-203352

Keyword

• Interdisciplinary approach in education
• Computer simulation

Advisor

• Rahbar, Nima

Year

• 2016

Date created

• 2016-03-30

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright