Conference Session

Design and Graphics Potpourri

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kyle Patrick Hewerdine; James M. Leake, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; W Brent Hall, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Engineering Design Graphics

. Engineering programs have difficulty teaching GD&T due to its complexrule based nature, as well as the time needed to do the subject justice. Page 22.1017.2The focus of this paper, then, is the development of a hands-on, visually based method forteaching geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. In order to be successful, the program mustprovide an ample introduction to GD&T, while presenting the subject in a stimulating andsuccinct manner. To attain these goals two laboratory units are developed; one unit focuses onthe fundamentals of GD&T and the other focuses on its application.In the first laboratory unit a portable coordinate measuring

Conference Session

Design and Graphics Potpourri

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William DeLuca, North Carolina State University; Nasim Lari, North Carolina State University; Jeremy V Ernst, North Carolina State University; Aaron C. Clark, North Carolina State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

) concepts. Cur- rently, Dr. DeLuca is the Principle Investigator of the GRIDc: Green Research for Incorporating Data in the Classroom project (Phase 1, 0737180; Phase 2, 0920268). The purpose of this NSF CCLI project is to develop curricula to teach STEM concepts associated with renewable energy technologies by provid- ing a living laboratory of performance data from numerous renewable energy systems. The overarching goal of the project is to develop undergraduate students’ higher-order thinking skills in the context of a data-rich learning environment. In addition, he is Co-PI of the NSF ITEST funded project GRADUATE: Games Requiring Advanced Developmental Understanding and Achievement in Technological Endeavors

Conference Session

Design and Graphics Potpourri

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan W. Hartman, Purdue University, Computer Graphics Technology; Mitchell L. Springer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Design Graphics

current work assignments taking priority, change in work scope orassignment, personal reasons, and a lack of continued interest int eh program. Eventually, twelvepeople finished the entire three-course sequence to earn the PLM certificate. The laboratoryelement of the courses was delivered onsite at a Boeing training facility using a Boeinginstructor. The university faculty member was online at that time to provide assistance and to aidin facilitating the connection between the conceptual topic matter and the laboratory contentusing PLM tools. The first cohort of students finished their version of the PLMCP in March2008. However, between the end of the first cohort and the beginning of the second cohort, anumber of things happened that caused the

Conference Session

Improving Visualization Skills

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yaomin Dong, Kettering University; Jacqueline A. El-Sayed, Marygrove College

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Engineering Design Graphics

Engineering Graphics course, severalimprovements were implemented. The enhancements to the existing Engineering Graphicscourse are discussed.1. IntroductionFor the past 75 years, Kettering University has provided its students with top quality classroominstruction, state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and career-oriented work experience in industry.Kettering offers Bachelors Degree programs in engineering, science, mathematics, andmanagement. Kettering students begin a unique five year cooperative education program in theirfreshmen year by alternating 12-week period of classroom studies with related work experiencein over 600 corporate affiliates. The corporate sponsors of Kettering University students includeover 600 other companies as well as the

Conference Session

Design and Graphics Potpourri

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Trivett, University of Prince Edward Island; Stephen Champion, University of Prince Edward Island

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

. elements, for purposes of analysis tackling technical problems. a solution. quantify their significance to the and wide-ranging and conflicting or design. conclusions drawn. technical and non-technical factors. Ability to perform research and Proficiency in a range of laboratory Ability to make appropriate

Conference Session

Design and Graphics Potpourri

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Holly K. Ault, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

author has developed a two-credit senior/graduate level course for mechanical engineeringstudents covering topics in computer aided design and geometric modeling. As stated in thesyllabus, the course is not intended as a CAD training course, but includes learning themathematical foundations for creating complex geometric objects, investigating how thegeometric database may affect analytical or manufacturing applications, and learning howgeometric objects are manipulated in typical CAD systems. The course is structured with two 2-hour lectures/week for seven weeks; there is no laboratory component.The project-based course attracts full- and part-time graduate and undergraduate students withdiverse academic and CAD backgrounds, and therefore the