Conference Session

Applications of Technology in Mechanics Education

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Riley P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology

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Mechanics

overcome issues of student conceptual understanding. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Teaching Modal Analysis with Mobile DevicesAbstractAn inexpensive system capable of performing modal analysis of laboratory models and full-scalestructures was employed in both a laboratory and field experience in a 400/500-level bridgerating elective course. The system, comprised of an electromechanical shaker and an array of 12iPods, allows for an introduction to modal testing of bridges and other structures in an active andhighly physical way. A laboratory module employing the system is described. Indirect and directassessment of student learning is reported along with student evaluation of the

Conference Session

Curriculum and Instruction in Engineering Mechanics

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Peter Michael Becker

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Diversity

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Mechanics

Paper ID #22281Teaching Mechanics in Another Country – Reflections on a Professorenaus-tauschDr. Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Brian Self obtained his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Engineering Mechanics from Virginia Tech, and his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Utah. He worked in the Air Force Research Laboratories before teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy for seven years. Brian has taught in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo since 2006. During the 2011-2012 academic year he participated in a professor exchange, teaching at the Munich

Conference Session

Applications of Technology in Mechanics Education

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phillip Cornwell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Simon Jones, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Daniel Takashi Kawano, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Mechanics

Laboratory Exercises,” Proceedings of the 2006 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Chicago, IL, June 2006.5. Sudhakar, K. V., Majewski, T., and Maus, L., “Innovative Experimental Practices in Vibration Mechanics,” Proceedings of the 2006 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Chicago, IL, June 2006.6. Elahinia, M., and Ciocanel, C., “Redeveloping the Mechanics and Vibration Laboratory: A Problem Solving Approach,” Proceedings of the 2006 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Chicago, IL, June 2006.7. Rezaei, A. G., and Davari, D., “Teaching Vibration and Control courses using Animation, Simulation, and Experimentation,” Proceedings of the 2005 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, OR, June

Conference Session

Student Advancement in Mechanics of Materials

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nick A. Stites, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Charles Morton Krousgrill, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Jeffrey F. Rhoads, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Edward J. Berger, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Angela Goldenstein, Purdue University

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Mechanics

Paper ID #23541Work in Progress: Active Learning Activities to Improve Conceptual Under-standing in an Undergraduate Mechanics of Materials CourseMr. Nick A. Stites, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Nick Stites is pursuing a PhD in Engineering Education at Purdue University. His research interests include the development and evaluation of novel pedagogical methods to teach core engineering courses and leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences. Nick holds a BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering and has eight years of engineering experience. He also has four years of experience as an adjunct

Conference Session

Dynamic Pedagogies for Engineering Dynamics

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel Vitali, University of Michigan; Noel C. Perkins, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan

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Mechanics

Science, Associate Professor of Education, and Director and Graduate Chair for Engineering Education Research Programs at University of Michigan (U-M). Dr. Finelli is a fellow in the American Society of Engineering Education, a Deputy Editor of the Journal for Engineering Education, an Associate Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Education, and past chair of the Educational Research and Methods Division of ASEE. She founded the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching in Engineering at U-M in 2003 and served as its Director for 12 years. Prior to joining U-M, Dr. Finelli was the Richard L. Terrell Professor of Excellence in Teaching, founding director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, and

Conference Session

Dynamic Pedagogies for Engineering Dynamics

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vincent C. Prantil, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Mark L. Nagurka, Marquette University

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Mechanics

Paper ID #23580Work in Progress: Connections Between First-Order and Second-Order Dy-namic Systems – Lessons in Limit BehaviorDr. Vincent C. Prantil, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Vincent Prantil earned his BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering at Cornell University. He has worked as a senior member of technical staff in the Applied Mechanics and Materials Modeling Directorates at Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore, California where he was a co-recipient of the R&D100 Award for development of Microstructure-Property Model Software in 2000. He has published 31 peer-reviewed journal