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Promoting Consistent Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes over Multiple Courses and Multiple Instructors in Continuous Program Improvement

Conference Session: Mechanical Engineering Assessment
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Randall D. Manteufel, University of Texas, San Antonio; Amir Karimi, University of Texas, San Antonio
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

, all engineering programs requesting accreditation for the first time or seeking re-accreditation by Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET must demonstrate thatprogram meets a set of criteria that include both the general criteria for baccalaureate andassociate degree programs and the program criteria required by the program lead society (e.g.,ASCE, IEEE, ASME) [1]. The programs must also meet all the requirements listed in theAccreditation-Policy-and-Procedure-Manual of ABET [2]. The general criteria consists of eight(8) components: (1) students, (2) Program Educational Objectives (PEO), (3) Student Outcomes(SO) (4) Continuous Improvement, (5) Curriculum, (6) Faculty, (7) Facilities, and (8)Institutional Support and Financial

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Redesign of a Graduate Seminar Course Using Active Learning for Oral Presentation Skills

Conference Session: Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Hamid Rad, Washington State University; Hakan Gurocak, Washington State University - Vancouver
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

. Typically, presenters from outside the department and/ordepartment faculty give weekly seminars and the students are in the audience4. Otherapproaches include having each graduate student present a topic of his/her selection5,community building through seminars6 and Ph.D. students collectively identifying andpresenting topics related to challenges they face in the program7.Although students get to practice oral presentation, two important components tend to bemissing: (1) Feedback to improve specific presentation skills for each student, and (2) Achance to present again after incorporating the feedback. In this paper, we present agraduate-level seminar course where the primary purpose is to give the students anopportunity to practice presentation

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Disruption in Large Classes during Active Learning Sessions

Conference Session: Teaching Methods in Mechancial Engineering
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kimberly Bernadine Catton, Colorado State University; Abril Galang, Colorado State University; Alexander T Bulk, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

, uncertainty analysis, hypothesis testing, design of experiments,statistical process control, linear and nonlinear modeling, and multivariate statistics in Excel,Minitab, and Matlab. These courses are required courses for mechanical engineering students ata large, land-grant University in the western United States. Mechanical Engineering has abachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (ME) and a bachelor’s degree in biomedicalengineering (BME) that includes coursework in mechanical engineering (9.6% BME, 1st year,and 8.3% BME in 4th year course). The only non-mechanical engineering majors in this studywere 1 physics major, and 3 engineering science majors in the 1st year course. Students in both courses were unaware of the study when they

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E-Assessment and Direct Competency Modelling in a Chemistry for Mechanical Engineering Course

Conference Session: Mechanical Engineering Assessment
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Rebecca Jo Pinkelman, Technische Universität Darmstadt; Frank Guido Kühl, Technische Universität Darmstadt; Brian Stephenson; Manfred J. Hampe, Technische Universität Darmstadt
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

a course are. When these direct competency exams are offeredthroughout the semester, they improve student learning through low stakes assessment and giveimmediate feedback to the instructor10,12-14. Mehta and Schlecht (1998) have shown that dailycompetency exams (1-3 questions) are useful in learning material and are more beneficial forstudents with a GPA less than 2.7 (American 4.0 scale), especially in large classes2.This study is the first attempt to define, measure, and assess students’ core chemistry knowledgethrough an online platform in a traditional lecture-based course blended with online material. Thespecific aims were twofold: the development of a direct competency model and an assessmentmethod through an online platform for real

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Promote Students' Understanding of Engineering Dynamics: A True/False Reasoning Practice

Conference Session: Statics and Dynamics in Mechanical Engineering
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Shaobo Huang, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; John M. Mativo, University of Georgia
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

principles in Dynamics,Physics, and/or Statics. Students mentioned that they could not develop the connections betweenspecific problems and the dynamics principles due to their superficial understanding.To apply the dynamics principles to solving engineering problems, students should be able to“recall or recognize information, ideas, and principles in the approximate form in which theywere learned” and “translate comprehend, or interpret information based on prior learning 1.”Constructivism suggested a person learns by relating things in a meaningful way and thestructure of current knowledge determines the learning process: There are two ways in which learning serves the future. One is through its specific applicability to tasks that are

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Implementation of the Manufacturing Skills in a Freshman-Level CAD/CAM Course

Conference Session: Computer Modeling/CAD in Mechanical Engineering
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Sung-Hwan Joo, Grand Valley State University
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

CNCMilling, Manual G-coding and 3D printing assignments will be discussed. Students are asked tocut a plastic keychain with their own design using CAD/CAM software and CNC milling as afirst assignment. As a second assignment, they are asked to design and cut the various shapes ofslots in a piece of plastic without any CAD/CAM software (Manual G-coding). As a thirdassignment, students design and fabricate aluminum gusset. As a fourth assignment, Studentsbring their own 3D CAD model to 3D printer and fabricate their final semester project parts.Students are given maximum 4 weeks for each assignment and present their final products to aninstructor. In this paper, following topics will be explained and discussed. 1) History of the classprojects, 2

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The Design Projects for the Simulation-Based Design Course

Conference Session: Computer Modeling/CAD in Mechanical Engineering
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Ali Reza Moazed, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Anthony William Duva P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

FEA results with the theoretical hand-calculation results. The second project was a team design project which was to baseline thestructural strength of a real device and then redesign it according to the design specifications.During the successful implementation of the two projects in spring semester 2015, the majorityof students had strong positive feedbacks about the projects based on the data collected bothdirectly and indirectly. This paper will provide details of the two projects, their implementationand the analyzed results of a student survey.1. IntroductionOne of the main outcomes of any mechanical engineering program is that mechanicalengineering students are able to develop product designs within specified constraints. One ofthe

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Lessons Learned in Teaching Heat Transfer with a Flipped Classroom

Conference Session: Flipped Classrooms in Mechanical Engineering
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Francis Wessling, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Sarah A Roller, University of Alabama in Huntsville
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

the classroom with videotechnology and uses class time to engage students in problem solving that is facilitated by theinstructor. This paper describes students’ perceptions and reactions to one college professor’sattempt to utilize a flipped classroom model with his engineering students. Further discussion isoffered in the paper analyzing the ways in which the course structure evolved and the lessonslearned.IntroductionThe “flipped class” has several variations.1 Flipped classrooms are generally structured to havepre-recorded presentations of the course materials followed by in-class activities. Theexpectation within flipped classrooms is for students to view and study the material prior toclass. For some flipped classes, students complete

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A Three-Semester Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design Sequence Based on an SAE Collegiate Design Series

Conference Session: Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University; Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University; Liping Liu, Lawrence Technological University; Andrew L. Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Selin Arslan; Kingman E. Yee, Lawrence Technological University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

class gives thestudents all of the needed project management tools to use and prepare over the summer for a rapidstartup and action-oriented subsequent Fall and Spring semester project. This is especially criticalfor competition team senior project activities.The sequence consists of three separate courses across three semesters: Introduction toEngineering Projects, Engineering Projects 1, and Engineering Projects 2. Introduction toEngineering Projects was intended to introduce students to the CDS projects while teachingmatching engineering specifications to customer requirements, prototyping, product testing &evaluation, and project management. Engineering Projects 1 was intended to cover the vehicledesign while teaching quality function

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Faculty-Coached, Team-Based, In-Class Problem Solving in a Systematic Approach Toward Undergraduate Dynamics

Conference Session: Statics and Dynamics in Mechanical Engineering
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Alan Bowling, University of Texas, Arlington; Ashley Guy; Frasier Jones, University of Texas, Arlington; Maria Adamuti-Trache, University of Texas, Arlington
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Faculty-Coached, Team-Based, In-Class, Problem Solving in a Systematic Approach Toward Undergraduate Dynamics Abstract This paper describes a new tool in active and participative learning that effectively teaches theory and practice in undergraduate dynamics using in-class problem solving. The proposed approach treats the entire class as a team while ensuring that all students participate in the problem-solving exercise. This approach addresses three key compo- nents that are known to be effective techniques in teaching and learning: 1) student engagement, 2) affective pedagogy, and 3) class

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Integrated Development of Programming Skills Using MATLAB within an Undergraduate Dynamics Course

Conference Session: Uses for MATLAB in Mechancial Engineering
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Matthew Rhudy, Pennsylvania State University - Berks; Rungun Nathan, Pennsylvania State University - Berks
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

in general. This context, whether in dynamics or other subject areas, has alot of potential for developing students’ problem solving skills using MATLAB programming.The purpose of this work is to illustrate this potential for enhancing programming instruction fora specific example of a dynamics course, however these ideas could be applied to other coursesas well.Implementation This idea was implemented within an undergraduate dynamics course that met 4 hoursper week. The structure of this course was approximately 75% (~3 hours per week) dedicated toconventional dynamics lecture instruction, with the remaining 25% (~1 hour per week) dedicatedto MATLAB programming within the dynamics context. This course is a requirement for

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Effects of Readiness Initiatives on Mechanical Engineering Retention and Success

Conference Session: Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Monika Bubacz, The Citadel; Jason Howison, The Citadel; Kevin Skenes, The Citadel
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

is used as a filter to determinewhether a student should be placed in Pre-calculus or Calculus 1. Students beginning theirpreparation for a degree in engineering at The Citadel must complete a series of math coursesthat include Calculus 1-3 and Differential Equations 1-2 for mechanical engineers. Even amongthose who declared engineering as their major, nearly 50% of students placed into the Pre-calculus math course. The results of the math placement test have serious and adverseconsequences for these students’ timely completion of lower-division courses. It becomesquickly obvious that under-prepared students will face many challenges completing themechanical engineering program.To assist in the transition of students from high school to the

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Innovative Teaching and Learning Strategies with Laboratory Courses via Capstone Design

Conference Session: Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Daniel J. Magda, Weber State University
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

learning. One effective method comes from the simple Latin Proverb “Welearn by teaching”. This process of learning from teaching is also associated with Kolb’sexperiential learning cycle.1 Kolb’s methods of learning were implemented in a senior capstonedesign class where student learning is assessed. The capstone students are required to identify aneducational need within the mechanical engineering technology program. This need is discussedwith the faculty for the development of a hands-on laboratory instrument that will facilitatelearning in the program. The results from these discussions determine the design requirementsfor the capstone project. These capstone students must also learn the design process that hasmilestones with deliverables

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A Flipped Solid Mechanics Course Designed Based on the Interactive, Constructive, Active, and Passive (ICAP) Framework

Conference Session: Flipped Classrooms in Mechanical Engineering
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Haolin Zhu, Arizona State University
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

engineering at ASU. Her interests include innovative teaching pedagogies for increased retention and student motivation, innovations in non-traditional delivery methods, as well as structured reflective practices throughout the engineering curriculum. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 A Flipped Solid Mechanics Course Designed Based-on the Interactive, Constructive, Active, and Passive (ICAP) FrameworkIntroductionAccording to Lage et al., “Inverting the classroom means that events that have traditionally takenplace inside the classroom now take place outside the classroom and vice versa”1. The wordflipped sometimes is also used for a classroom environment like this. A flipped (or

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Design of a Curriculum-Spanning Mechanical Engineering Laboratory Experiment

Conference Session: Using Laboratories for Instruction in Mechanical Engineering
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Heather Dillon, University of Portland; Nathan Schmedake, University of Portland; Karen Elizabeth Eifler, University of Portland; Timothy A Doughty, University of Portland; Ken Lulay, University of Portland
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

laboratory.To assess the effectiveness of the laboratory experiment a student survey was administered andresults indicate the new laboratory experiment has been successful in improving studentengagement.IntroductionThis paper describes a set of laboratory modules based on a low-cost toaster oven that studentsencounter throughout the mechanical engineering curriculum. The toaster oven project is part ofa larger effort by several mechanical engineering faculty to enhance the entire laboratorycurriculum. The laboratory curriculum enhancement includes two facets: 1. Modernize and improve the technical skills acquired by students in the laboratory courses. 2. Thoughtfully incorporate developmental skills (soft skills like teamwork

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All Active All the Time? What are the Implications of Teaching a Traditional Content-Rich Machine Components/Mechanical Systems Design Course Using Active Learning?

Conference Session: Design Throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum II
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: James M. Widmann, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Peter Schuster, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

most content-heavy courses in a traditional Mechanical Engineeringcurriculum by including many Active Learning teaching and learning techniques. In this practice-based research project, the authors attempted to answer the following questions: 1) Could thestudents learn the breadth and depth of the content via Active Learning, 2) How do the studentsvalue the Active Learning experience as compared to a traditional approach and 3) Is the facultyexperience such that it would motivate them to use Active Learning techniques in the future? Inorder to answer these questions, the course was redesigned to eliminate traditional lecturing andthe solving of example problems by the instructor. Instead example problems are placed online tobe reviewed by the

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Student Performance Improvement from a Student-graded Logbook Exercise

Conference Session: Teaching Methods in Mechancial Engineering
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Michael R. Maughan, University of Idaho Department of Mechanical Engineering; Joel C. Perry, University of Idaho
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

in mechanical engineering from the University of Washington, Seattle, in 2002 and 2006. During graduate and post-doctoral work at the University of Washington, Dr. Perry was involved in the development of a 7 degree-of-freedom (dof) arm exoskeleton, a 5-dof high precision po- sitioning robot, a 5-dof surgical simulator, a novel 2-dof surgical grasper, and a 1-dof powered prosthesis for early-stance gait improvements in trans-tibial amputees. Following post-doctoral work at the Univer- sity of Washington Biorobotics Lab, he spent 6 years in the Department of Rehabilitation Technologies at Tecnalia Research & Innovation in San Sebastian, Spain, where he managed R&D activities for the development of low-cost

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Successes and Challenges in the Implementation and Running of the First ME-Practice Class in the 2nd Undergraduate Year as Part of a Curriculum Revision

Conference Session: Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Paul J. Van Susante, Michigan Technological University; Nancy B. Barr, Michigan Technological University; Jason Blough, Michigan Technological University; James P. De Clerck, Michigan Technological University; Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University; Ibrahim Miskioglu, Michigan Technological University; Gregory M. Odegard, Michigan Technological University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

2016. The student evaluations and feedback has overall been positive but thelogistics have posed challenges related to the volume of students. Most all challenges have beensolved, with continuous improvement now the focus of the teaching team. Training teachingassistants and faculty is ongoing to improve uniformity in grading and quality of feedback to thestudents.IntroductionAs discussed by Miller et al.1, the curriculum revision has been planned since 2010 becauseengineering work, engineering students, and educational methods are changing. The newcurriculum content was put together by taking into account recommendations from ASME, theNational Academy of Engineering, and the Carnegie Foundation. It also looked at innovativecurricula at other

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Addition of Lab Experiences to a Course in Dynamic Systems with Vibrations

Conference Session: Statics and Dynamics in Mechanical Engineering
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Diane L. Peters PE, Kettering University; Janet Brelin-Fornari P.E., Kettering University; Sheryl Janca, Kettering University
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

discussed.BackgroundAt Kettering University, all mechanical engineering majors take two courses in dynamicsystems. In Dynamic Systems 1: Dynamic Systems with Vibrations (DSI), students learn aboutthe bond graph modeling method for deriving a system’s governing differential equations, andstudy the vibrations of mechanical systems, particularly second-order systems. In DynamicSystems 2: Dynamic Systems with Controls (DSII), students study the characteristics of dynamicsystems, given their differential equations, and learn about classical control topics. Initially, theDynamic Systems 1 class was purely lecture-based, with four hours per week of lecture time.Dynamic Systems 2 was intended to be primarily a lab-based class, with four hours of labandtwo hours of

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Model-Based Design in Mechanical Engineering: An Undergraduate Curriculum with a Coherent Theme

Conference Session: Design throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum I
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: John Carmine Vaccaro, Hofstra University; Kevin C. Craig, Hofstra University; Alexander Hans Pesch, Hofstra University
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

multidisciplinary engineering skill set towards actually solvingreal-world problems. An example of the proposed curriculum strategy, initiated during the 2015-2016 academic year, is presented. A discussion of the concept of model-based design inmechanical engineering education is first given. Then, details of the case study are presented,including a progression of five courses from freshman to senior years.1 Introduction If a young person wants to be a complete baseball player, he or she must be able to field,throw, run the bases, hit, and hit with power, and all these skills must be applied in an actualbaseball game. To achieve this goal, he or she learns all these skills at the same time, improvinggradually in each one while playing actual games and

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Using Finite Element Methods to Calculate the Deflection of an Orifice Plate Subject to Uniform Pressure Distribution

Conference Session: Computer Modeling/CAD in Mechanical Engineering
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Aneet Dharmavaram Narendranath, Michigan Technological University; Prathamesh Prashant Deshpande, Michigan Technological University; Madhu Kolati, Michigan Technological University; Datta Sandesh Manjunath, Michigan Technological University
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

plate’s transversedeflections due to uniformly distributed pressure are within set limits.To design the orifice plate, a symbolic solver (Wolfram Mathematica) is used to solve thegoverning fourth order differential equation of this problem (plate equation in polar coordinates),with appropriate boundary conditions. Results from the symbolic solver are juxtaposed withresults from a GUI/Menu driven FEM package (Altair Hyperworks suite). Both the symbolic andmenu driven solutions are compared with each other and with published relationships.Governing equations for bending of plates, in polar coordinates (for the orifice plate) have theneed to resolve mathematical singularities for “1/r”, for “r=0” type terms. This when reconciledusing symbolic

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Designing with Lessons from the Machine Design Course: A Capstone Experience

Conference Session: Design Throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum II
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Sangarappillai Sivaloganathan, United Arab Emirates University; Farag K. Omar, United Arab Emirates University
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

machine design courses, was accomplished.The paper describes in detail how the project was implemented and what lessons havebeen learned.1 IntroductionMore general field of mechanical design involves the design of several MachineElements, which are elementary components of a machine. To design mechanicaldevices and systems therefore, one must be competent in the design of individualmachine elements that comprise the system. To this effect Machine Design coursescover general topics such as the principles of strength of materials, the designproperties of materials, combined stresses, design for different types of loading, andthe analysis and design of columns and beams as well as primary machine elementssuch as belt drives, chain drives, gears

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Online Homework Assignments: Instructor’s Perspective and Students' Responses

Conference Session: Teaching Methods in Mechancial Engineering
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Claire Y. Yan, University of British Columbia, Okanagan
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

on how tomaximize the potential benefits of online homework in university educational settings.Literature reviewIt is commonly believed that learning takes place during doing. Homework assignments, as ameans of practice, remain an important instructional tool for decades in K-12 and collegeeducation.1-3 Through setting up homework assignments at a proper level of difficulty,instructors communicate expectations with students and guide students’ outside class learning;whereas by completing homework assignments, students review course material, practiseproblem solving techniques and develop analytical and critical thinking skills. Gradinghomework assignments also provides instructors an opportunity to assess students’ learningoutcomes and to

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A Design-and-Build Project for Heat Transfer Course

Conference Session: Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Mehmet Sozen, Grand Valley State University
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

in the case of stacked layers ofpolystyrene cut in circular disc shape. The filling materials also ranged from shredded paper towood shavings to cotton lint and straw simply stacked in cavities. Figures 1-4 depict some of thedevices built by the students. Figure 1. Project Example #1 Figure 2. Project Example #2 Figure 3. Project Example #3 Figure 4. Project Example #4As may be seen there was a good variety of design concepts and post-consumer materialsutilized in the projects built by the students.Testing procedure On the day of the testing of the devices built by the students each team was provided with

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A Hands-on, First-year Mechanical Engineering Course

Conference Session: Design throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum I
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Mariappan Jawaharlal, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Paul Morrow Nissenson, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Angela C. Shih, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

, thermodynamics, and numerical methods. Paul’s research interests are studying the impact of technology in engineering education and computer modeling of atmospheric systems.Dr. Angela C. Shih, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 A Hands-on, First Year Mechanical Engineering Course1 Background Cal Poly Pomona is one of the only seven polytechnic universities in the nation and its Collegeof Engineering graduates 1 of every 14 engineers in the state of California. Our engineeringgraduates are well-respected and employed by both large corporations and small businesses inCalifornia and around the country. There is a greater need today to