Messaoud Saïdani

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Things that will shape the future of education: What learning will look like in say 50 years?

Technology is rapidly changing, and learners are increasingly relying on learning and acquiring knowledge outside the classroom. Some educators are already worried that one day, there will be no...

02 February 2018 1,301 4 View

How do you manage classes of students with mixed-abilities?

I am interested in knowing what techniques, tools, methods etc. do lecturers/teachers use in managing classes of students with quite a spread in learning abilities. Whatever your discipline, can...

12 December 2017 2,430 42 View

Why are tin cans ribbed ?

I have read a number of suggestions as to why tin cans, that are used to store food for example, are ribbed, but I could not find a scientific/engineering convincing explanation. Some have said it...

08 August 2016 5,569 11 View

What is your experience of using the flipped classroom teaching model?

I am a firm believer in traditional teaching methods, may be because this is what I have been doing for a very long time, but also because I believe this is how generations have been taught like...

06 June 2016 7,210 6 View

With the advent of computer software, what is the future of teaching conventional methods?

In my discipline, structural analysis of structures, computer software can give the solution to your problem in no time provided you formulate the problem correctly. How does this affect the...

05 May 2016 5,778 2 View

In teaching engineering subjects, what is your experience of dealing with students struggling with the maths?

In teaching engineering subjects, what is your experience of dealing with students struggling with the maths? Do you feel the need to adjust your teaching material? or do you just ignore them?...

05 May 2016 3,670 4 View

Can those into structural engineering share some interesting MSc project titles?

I just thought it will be good to share interesting MSc project titles (I guess we all start running out of ideas and recycling is not good for research!). I'll make a start: - Structural concrete...

05 May 2016 7,240 5 View

What does engineering judgement mean to you in the context of design for example? how do you actually teach it to your students?

Often academics talk about engineering judgement and ask their students to use their engineering judgement in arriving at a solution. But how do you understand it? measure it? learn and transfer it?

04 April 2016 909 10 View

Does anyone know what is the ideal (optimum) ratio of fine aggregates to coarse aggregates in a standard concrete mix?

Any tips or pointers greatly appreciated. Papers, documents, own findings, etc. are all welcome.

11 November 2015 5,013 11 View

I am looking for resources on the plastic analysis of steel trusses. Any pointers very appreciated. Papers? Software?

Anyone researching on steel structures

10 October 2015 2,849 4 View

Are they any researchers out there with an interested in steel connections? Interested in collaborating?

- your research background on the subject - your willingness to collaborate

09 September 2015 1,317 2 View

More on this project "Energetics map tillage in Algeria"?

Please share any updates on "Energetics map tillage in Algeria". Best wishes

01 January 1970 902 0 View