The Development and Teaching of the Postgraduate Course “Engineering System Modeling and Simulation” in Combination with Essentials Taken from Research Projects

Abstract

This teaching research paper presents a novel idea that combines fundamental scientific problems in practical engineering with the construction of the “Engineering System Modeling and Simulation” course. A large amount of mathematical modeling, numerical simulation, 3D entity modeling, finite element simulation, and analysis used to obtain the research results of our scientific research projects is fed back and integrated into the teaching content of the Engineering System Modeling and Simulation course. The content system of this course is based on the Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) aerospace engineering course and embodies the values and characteristics of HIT. It is constructed to meet the requirements of the “Ten Special Actions to Accelerate the Training of High-level Talented Person” focused on by the Ministry of Education and the Academic Degree Committee of the State Council. The research results and implementation of the current work are expected to produce pedagogical benefits for the training of postgraduate students in mechanical engineering and promote the understanding and mastery of basic and professional knowledge. At the same time, this course can also enhance students’ research ability, engineering ability, thinking ability, and innovative consciousness.

Design and Implementation of Workshop Virtual Simulation Experiment Platform Based on Digital Twin

“…However, the current experimental sessions in the course still rely on traditional on-site physical operations, which may seem somewhat outdated in the context of the relatively mature development of virtual simulation technology. The current approach faces several challenges: (1) Experimental equipment is confined to the laboratory, requiring students to be physically present for experiments, which hinders pre-class preparation and the opportunity for repeated experiments; (2) equipment resources are inflexible and challenging to upgrade. For instance, Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs) equipped with advanced sensors are continually evolving, leading to discrepancies between classroom teaching content and outdated experimental equipment; and (3) limited experimental space and equipment availability make it impossible to accommodate multiple students simultaneously for experimental teaching.…”

“…Experimental teaching holds a crucial place in student education, and the integration of information technology is pivotal for enhancing the quality of higher education through the modernization of experimental teaching [1,2]. As information technology continues to advance, traditional experimental teaching methods in colleges and universities fall short of meeting the diverse demands of society for talent.…”