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Exploration and Practice of Maple Application in Fundamental Mechanics Teaching

Author(s)

Pengcheng Miao*, Zuofu Hou, Chengyu Xia, Yang Liu

Affiliation(s)

School of Mechanical Engineering, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

In view of the characteristic that the fundamental mechanics course is highly theoretical, abstract and difficult to learn, this paper discusses the specific application of the computer algebra system MAPLE in the teaching of fundamental mechanics by the two practice cases. It is shown that the application of Maple in the auxiliary teaching of fundamental mechanics can simplify complex and difficult-to-explain problems in the teaching process, and can effectively stimulate students' interest in learning. The parametric dynamic demonstration function can make the abstract mechanical laws more intuitive, effectively assisting students in establishing engineering analysis thinking and helping them build an engineering analysis mindset. This paper can provide practical references for the integration of Maple and the basic mechanics course as well as the teaching reform of engineering foundation courses.

Keywords

Maple; Fundamental Mechanics; Symbolic Computation; Visual Teaching; Double Pendulum

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