Abstract:

To improve and accelerate the acquisition of a wealth of new knowledge and skills, new ways are constantly being sought around the world. In addition to theoretical knowledge, practical skills and routines are for students of technical fields of study unbelievably valuable and irrecoverable. The use of tangible material resources intended for a visual representation of taught matters is really beneficial in education of future specialists in construction. The teaching process at the Faculty of Civil Engineering (FCE) in Košice is increasingly benefiting from technologies that allow for the innovation of teaching forms, teaching methods and teaching aids. The 3D printing also referred to as additive manufacturing is one from these progressive technologies. By the technology, it is possible to create any tangible three-dimensional (3D) model in a short time. The printed 3D model can serve as a practical teaching aid allowing students relatively quickly and much easier to get a better idea of spatial context of building components and segments included in architectural, engineering and construction models that are part of their learning. The paper deals with the 3D model of construction site and its adoption as a visual teaching aid in the teaching process in the courses centred on planning of construction site layout. It points out the benefits of 3D printing technology for development of technical skills and knowledge of FCE graduates.

Keywords:

3D model, teaching aid, 3D printing, technical skills.