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De Santos Berbel, CesarAuthorAznar Lopez, Antonio AlvaroCorresponding AuthorVazquez Greciano, AndreaAuthorHernando Garcia, Jose IgnacioAuthor

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Improving education in structural analysis: Integration of SAP-2000 exercises and automated classroom assessment

Publicated to:17th Annual International Conference Of Education, Research And Innovation. 1 957-962 - 2024-11-11 1(), DOI: 10.21125/iceri.2024.0328

Authors: Andrea Vázquez; José Ignacio Hernando; Cláudia N. Santos; Ana de Oña; Antonio Aznar

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Abstract

This work presents an innovative educational approach integrating the commercial software SAP-2000 into the teaching of structural analysis. Implemented in the ´Structures 2´ course at the School of Architecture of the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), the initiative was supported by a MOOC designed to teach students how to use SAP-2000 outside of classroom hours. A new Moodle question type was also developed, allowing for automatic assessment of students’ structural models by directly uploading the SAP-2000 file. This approach offers several advantages: it enhances students' understanding of structural engineering through hands-on experience with industry-standard tools, streamlines the grading process for instructors, and provides students with immediate, objective feedback. The use of commercial software in the curriculum prepares students for real-world engineering challenges and improves their motivation, as they gain valuable skills that will aid in their professional careers. This blend of automated assessment and practical software training modernizes the teaching of structural analysis, aligning it with current professional practices.

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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-06-12:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 1 (PlumX).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • Assignment of a Handle/URN as an identifier within the deposit in the Institutional Repository: https://oa.upm.es/85277/

As a result of the publication of the work in the institutional repository, statistical usage data has been obtained that reflects its impact. In terms of dissemination, we can state that, as of

  • Views: 62
  • Downloads: 1
Continuing with the social impact of the work, it is important to emphasize that, due to its content, it can be assigned to the area of interest of ODS 4 - Quality Education, with a probability of 55% according to the mBERT algorithm developed by Aurora University.

Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (VAZQUEZ GRECIANO, ANDREA) and Last Author (AZNAR LOPEZ, ANTONIO ALVARO).

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been AZNAR LOPEZ, ANTONIO ALVARO.