Jinru Ma’s scientific contributions

Mechanics course in vocational colleges faces challenges such as a lack of physical equipment, insufficient hands-on experience, difficulty in visualizing abstract concepts, and cost and safety concerns associated with physical experiments. This paper explores the application of finite element technology (FET) in overcoming these challenges and improving mechanics course teaching in vocational colleges. FET is a simulation-based method that can provide extensive hands-on experience, enhance visualization of abstract concepts, and offer a cost-effective and safe learning environment. The effectiveness of FET-based mechanics education has been demonstrated in numerous studies, and the outlook for FET-based mechanics education in vocational colleges is promising.