Objective

To develop an interactive platform that allows engineering students to model, analyze, and visualize 3D truss structures, calculate forces in members, reactions at supports, and perform stress analysis, providing hands-on learning without physical structures.

Key Features

Student Panel:

• Create 3D truss structures by adding nodes and connecting members

• Assign loads, supports, and boundary conditions

• Real-time calculation of member forces (tension/compression)

• Visualize deformations and stress distribution in 3D

• Export analysis results, diagrams, and reports

Teacher Panel:

• Upload example truss problems and solutions

• Assign exercises to students and monitor attempts

• Provide feedback and guidance on structural analysis

• Compare student results with reference solutions

Admin Panel:

• Manage users (students & teachers)

• Monitor system usage and active sessions

• Add new truss types or material properties

• View analytics on student engagement and performance

Tech Stack

Workflow (Step-by-Step)

1. User Registration & Login

• Students and teachers register/login securely

• Access 3D truss analysis dashboard

2. Model Creation

• Students create nodes and connect them to form truss members

• Assign material properties, supports, and external loads

3. Structural Analysis

• System calculates member forces, support reactions, and displacement

• Visualize stress distribution and deformations in 3D

4. Reporting & Export

• Save simulation results

• Export diagrams, member forces, and deformation graphs for reports

• Teachers review submissions and provide feedback

5. Analytics & Progress Tracking

• Track student engagement with different truss problems

• Generate reports for instructors on accuracy and completion

• Identify common errors for targeted teaching