Learning object for structural engineering education: A simulation of different models of beams

The main objective of this work is to demonstrate how to explore learning objects - LO which is a simulation of different models of beams, using Flash applications. From this LO s student can explore math and physical relations in the diagrams of bending moments and shear. The theoretical framework of this work are the constructivist learning principles, as active participation of the student, the importance of a prior knowledge and collaborative learning.