Teaching practice of engineering mechanics using simulation technology to solve students’ learning problems

The problem of poor mathematical calculation ability of vocational college students has existed for a long time, which has affected the study of Engineering Mechanics. It is common for students to encounter difficult problems, which should be solved effectively. Aiming at a difficult problem raised by the students, this study has made some innovative attempts. Combined with the characteristics of the problems raised by the students, the research group proposed a solution strategy combining simulation analysis and traditional mathematical calculations. The relevant model was established and simulated on a server. Rich data and colorful stress nephograms were obtained, which facilitated the students’ learning. Subsequently, the detailed integral calculation process was sorted out by the teachers. The result of integral calculation is 0.00803 mm, which is very close to the result of simulation (0.007995 mm). These materials are applied in classroom teaching experiment to explore more effective teaching mode of engineering mechanics. Teaching evaluation shows that simulation technology can get rich digital resources, which have the characteristics of visualization. Colorful nephogram can help students better understand the traditional mathematical calculation process. The students’ problems have been solved effectively and their interest in learning has been improved. It is a good way to use simulation technology to improve the quality of teaching. Engineering Mechanics has many obscure concepts and difficult experiments, which affect the quality of teaching and students’ confidence. The application of more new technologies in teaching should be explored by more scholars.