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Monitoring and Controlling a Construction Project in the Classroom

Conference Session: Your Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrations of Hands-On and Virtual In-Class Teaching Aids
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Brad Wambeke P.E., United States Military Academy; Todd Mainwaring, United States Military Academy
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering

Paper ID #25200Monitoring and Controlling a Construction Project in the ClassroomCol. Brad Wambeke P.E., United States Military Academy Colonel Brad Wambeke is the Civil Engineering Division Director at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY. He received his B.S. from South Dakota State University; M.S. from the University of Min- nesota; and Ph.D. from North Carolina State University. He is a member of ASEE and is a registered Professional Engineer in Missouri. His primary research interests include construction engineering, lean construction, and engineering education.Major Todd Mainwaring, United States Military

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Longitudinal Integration of the Same Design Project in Multiple Structural Engineering Courses

Conference Session: High-Impact Teaching and Learning
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Matthew K Swenty P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Benjamin Z. Dymond, University of Minnesota Duluth; Sara Ojard
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering

Paper ID #25531Longitudinal Integration of the Same Design Project in Multiple StructuralEngineering CoursesDr. Matthew Swenty P.E., Virginia Military Institute Matthew (Matt) Swenty obtained his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Civil Engineering from Missouri S&T and then worked as a bridge designer at the Missouri Department of Transportation. He returned to school to obtain his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Virginia Tech followed by research work at the Turner- Fairbank Highway Research Center on concrete bridges. He is currently an associate professor of Civil Engineering at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI). He

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Improving Student Writing Outcomes Through Dynamic Feedback, Design Oriented Projects and Curriculum Modification

Conference Session: Your Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrations of Hands-On and Virtual In-Class Teaching Aids
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Matthew Willi Brand, University of California, Irvine; Joel Lanning P.E., University of California, Irvine
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering

Paper ID #27076Improving Student Writing Outcomes Through Dynamic Feedback, DesignOriented Projects and Curriculum ModificationMr. Matthew Willi Brand, University of California, Irvine Matthew Brand is a PhD student focusing on sediment transport and modeling coupled human-natural systems in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of California, Irvine. Matthew’s work focuses on modeling the interactions between sediment transport and the natural and built environments in coastal estuaries. More specifically, this work investigates how hydromorphodynamic processes, regulations and habitat

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Learning by Doing: Collaborative Active Learning Hands-On Project-Based Homework for a Large Gateway Engineering Class

Conference Session: Active and Out There: Labs and Active Learning
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ricardo Zaurin P.E., University of Central Florida
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering

Paper ID #25095Learning by Doing: Collaborative Active Learning Hands-On Project-BasedHomework for a Large Gateway Engineering ClassDr. Ricardo Zaurin P.E., University of Central Florida Dr. Zaurin obtained his Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering from ’Universidad de Oriente’ in Venezuela in 1985. In 1990 he earned a MSc in Information Technology. He has been civil engineering professor with teaching experience at his Alma Mater (Universidad de Oriente) from 1986 until 2002. Dr. Zaurin moves to USA and completes another MSc, this time Structural and Geotechnical Engineering. Upon completing multidisciplinary PhD on

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Call It What You Want: Blending Project-based Learning and the Flipped Classroom Model in a Civil Engineering Course

Conference Session: Tales from the Flip Side
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Angel Ari Perez-Mejia, Quinnipiac University
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering

Paper ID #27223Call It What You Want: Blending Project-based Learning and the FlippedClassroom Model in a Civil Engineering CourseDr. Angel Ari Perez-Mejia, Quinnipiac University Ari Perez-Mejia earned his undergraduate degree in civil engineering at the Universidad Tecnologica Centroamericana (UNITEC) in Honduras, and did his graduate work at the University of South Carolina. He received his PhD in 2014 and joined the engineering faculty at Quinnipiac University that same year. His interests are in the conservation of archaeological sites and in engineering education. c American Society for

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Developing a Framework for Approaching Open-ended Problems Across the Civil and Environmental Engineering Curriculum

Conference Session: Innovation and Fun in the Civil Engineering Classroom
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jennifer Mueller PE P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Michelle K. Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering

. Toaddress this, we developed a framework that helps students (1) understand the relevance ofcontent in lower-level civil engineering courses to real-life applications, (2) make connectionsthrough course content across civil engineering sub-disciplines, as well as non-engineeringcourses, and (3) understand impacts and create value in the broader, holistic perspective of theirprojects.Additionally, we created a common project platform upon which to build and further developproject objectives in selected required technical design courses. This will facilitate the synthesisof all sub-discipline components to fit together as part of the overall system. The framework wasintroduced in the freshman introduction to design course with the intent for it to be

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Lessons Learned: Applications of Sustainability Rating Systems in Civil Engineering Capstone Design Courses

Conference Session: Sustainability in Civil Engineering Education: Service Learning, Capstone Integration, Student Affect and Rating Systems
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Norb Delatte P.E., Oklahoma State University; Tricia Heather Hatley, Freese and Nichols, Inc
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering

within the Envision Rating System, present case studies, and to coachthem in how to apply it to their projects. This has led to multiple benefits. Because the materialis presented by an outside consulting firm, rather than faculty, it is possible that the studentsattach more credibility to it. The effort is also timed better, coming in the middle of the projectdevelopment stage, rather than toward the end.In response to call for papers: Applications of Sustainability Rating Systems in Civil EngineeringCurriculumIntroduction and BackgroundSustainability has been becoming increasingly important in civil engineering. Robinson andSutterer stated in 2003, “Sustainability must become a fundamental consideration in all civilengineering design and

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Board 15: Introducing Students to Engineering by Helping Them RePicture Their World

Conference Session: Civil Engineering Division Poster Session
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Lynn Mayo P.E., RePicture Engineering, PBC; Carolyn Voter, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering

Paper ID #25354Board 15: Introducing Students to Engineering by Helping Them RePictureTheir WorldLynn Mayo P.E., RePicture Engineering, PBC Lynn Mayo holds a M.S. in civil engineering from Stanford University and a B.S in civil engineering from Bucknell University. After working for over 30 years as a civil engineer, she became CEO of RePicture Engineering, PBC. RePIcture Engineering is dedicated to increasing interest and diversity in engineering by telling the stories of engineering projects, engineers, and organizations. Through the RePIcture.com site, we are helping students discover careers shaping the future and

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Exposing Undergraduates to Design, Fabrication, and Large-Scale Experimentation in a Structural Steel Design Course

Conference Session: High-Impact Teaching and Learning
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jenna Williams, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Mark William Wright LEED Green Associate, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Michael James Deigert, California Polytechnic State University; Anahid Behrouzi, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering

and BA in Spanish language & literature from North Carolina State University, and a MS/PhD in civil engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Exposing Undergraduates to Design, Fabrication, and Large-Scale Experimentation in a Structural Steel Design CourseAbstractDuring Fall 2017, Spring and Fall 2018 quarters, various hands-on design, fabrication, and large-scale experimental projects were incorporated into a 10-week undergraduate structural steeldesign course offered in the Department of Architectural Engineering at California PolytechnicState University – San Luis Obispo. Through these projects students

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Sustainability Service Learning as a Mechanism for Acquiring New Knowledge

Conference Session: Sustainability in Civil Engineering Education: Service Learning, Capstone Integration, Student Affect and Rating Systems
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Deborah Besser P.E., University of St. Thomas; Travis Welt, University of St. Thomas; Hannah Dasyam, University of St. Thomas; Tripp Shealy, Virginia Tech
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering

emerging needfor students to understand the role of sustainability in infrastructure design. Intertwining thesetwo areas with a service learning case study on sustainable infrastructure design provideslearners with access to modeling of practitioner’s ability to apply new knowledge in real time.This study reports on a pilot semester-long project, in which students develop learning skills,with a focus on sustainability by working with a non-profit developer to document Envisioncredits for a transit-based development. In this case study, weaving learning theory, sustainableinfrastructure design and service learning together provides students with 1. access to tools foridentifying new knowledge needed, 2. an understanding of the complexities of

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A Real-World Approach to Introducing Sustainability in Civil Engineering Capstone Design

Conference Session: Sustainability in Civil Engineering Education: Service Learning, Capstone Integration, Student Affect and Rating Systems
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Leslie R. Brunell P.E., Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering

Paper ID #26363A Real-World Approach to Introducing Sustainability in Civil EngineeringCapstone DesignDr. Leslie R. Brunell P.E., Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science) Leslie Brunell, PhD, PE is a Teaching Professor at Stevens Institute of Technology. She coordinates both the civil and multidisciplinary engineering senior design projects. These projects are the culmination of the undergraduate engineering experience. Students design an innovative solution to a complex problem. She has recruited professional sponsors who mentor the civil engineering design projects. The projects expose the civil

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Board 16: Work in Progress: Design of “Risk and Resilience” Focused Courses for Undergraduate Engineering Education Towards a Hazard-Resilient Built Environment

Conference Session: Civil Engineering Division Poster Session
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Lei Wang P.E., University of the District of Columbia; Pradeep K. Behera P.E., University of the District of Columbia; Sasan Haghani, University of the District of Columbia; Jiajun Xu, University of the District of Columbia
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering

integrate a set of “risk and resilience” focused coursesinto engineering education for workforce towards a hazard-resilient built environment. A set ofthree individual courses, namely, 1) Introduction to Risk and Resiliency in Engineering, 2)Reliability and Optimization Methods in Engineering, 3) Sensing and Data Analytics forInfrastructure Systems will be developed and incorporated into curriculum. These three courseshave been designed to be help address the fundamental knowledge and techniques needed forengineers to conduct the assessment, design and management of engineering systems to achievehazard resilience. The paper provides details about the rational and course objectives, coursecomponents, and sample course projects for design and

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Student Perceptions of High-Impact Learning Activities and Teaching Strategies

Conference Session: Active and Out There: Labs and Active Learning
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Veera Gnaneswar Gude P.E., Mississippi State University; Benjamin S. Magbanua Jr., Mississippi State University; James L. Martin P.E., Mississippi State University
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering

Paper ID #27685Student Perceptions of High-Impact Learning Activities and Teaching Strate-giesDr. Veera Gnaneswar Gude P.E., Mississippi State University Veera Gnaneswar Gude is a faculty member of Civil and Environmental Engineering Department in the Bagley College of Engineering at Mississippi State University. He has degrees in Chemical (B.S.) and En- vironmental Engineering (M.S., Ph.D.) disciplines with over 18 years of academic, industry, and research experiences on various Chemical and Environmental Engineering projects. He is a licensed professional engineer and a board certified environmental engineer (BCEE). He

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Work in Progress: Integrating Civil Engineering Design Software into the Curriculum to Enhance Career Readiness Skills

Conference Session: It's All About the Student: Integration, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, and Self-Efficacy
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Todd M. Brown P.E., University of Hartford; David Pines, University of Hartford; Don Quinn
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering

Paper ID #26692Work in Progress: Integrating Civil Engineering Design Software into theCurriculum to Enhance Career Readiness SkillsProf. Todd M. Brown P.E., University of Hartford Todd Brown, P.E. received his MSCE from the University of New Hampshire in 1984. He worked as an environmental engineer in the Army for 4 years and then 28 years at Tighe & Bond working on contaminated sites, industrial and municipal wastewater treatment, collection systems, water transmission mains and urban redevelopment projects. In 2016, he became an Applied Assistant Professor in the Civil, Environmental, and Biomedical Engineering

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Board 17: Design and Small-Scale Testing of 3D Printed Seismic Isolators

Conference Session: Civil Engineering Division Poster Session
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jenna Wong P.E., San Francisco State University; Lakshmipriya Lakshmipathy, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras; Panfilo Jesus Armas; Andres Ernesto Paredes; Chris Park; Jorge Antonio Campos
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering

post-doctoral fellowship at Lawrence National Laboratory focusing on developing a modern computational framework for the nonlinear seismic analysis of Department of Energy nuclear facilities and systems. This work seeks to expand the under- standing of soil structure interaction for these structures and the means of modeling this behavior both theoretically and experimentally. In addition to her research experience, Dr. Wong also has worked for the public and private engineering sectors in the areas of water infrastructure, transportation, data systems, and project management. She joined San Francisco State University in 2014 as lecturer and is currently an assistant professor of Civil Engineering in the School of

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Evaluation of a Flipped Classroom in Structural Steel Design

Conference Session: Tales from the Flip Side
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Brian J. Smith, University of Notre Dame
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering

design and demonstrating how the AmericanInstitute of Steel Construction Manual (AISC) codifies these concepts and theories for thepurpose of design (i.e., low-level Bloom’s taxonomy objectives such as remembering andunderstanding [2]). Time within the classroom typically focused on the practical application ofthese concepts and theories through examples as well as project-based learning (i.e., mid andhigh-level Bloom’s taxonomy objectives such as applying, analyzing, and evaluating [2]). Theexpectation was students would spend a similar amount of time studying for the course whencompared to the prior year (when the course format followed a “traditional” model withclassroom time dedicated to theoretical knowledge and less time allocated towards

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Strategies to Improve Engineers’ Writing of Executive Summaries

Conference Session: Writers, Experts, and the Workforce in Civil Engineering
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Cara N. Morton P.E, Washington State University; Anna Karin Roo, Washington State University
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering

department had been struggling with writingexecutive summaries for their final senior design course projects to be reviewed by an advisoryboard panel. Over the years the advisory board had been complaining about the quality andwhat was being communicated in the summaries. This led to a collaboration with a writingconsultant at the university to provide instruction on the executive summary. This paperaddresses the framework used for the intervention employed to help these students write betterexecutive summaries. It also explores the improvement of the summaries based on theintervention adapted for the course coming from a background of genre theory and employingtools from genre analysis. The study examines the writing of executive summaries from

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Creating a Library of Group Activities that Promote Active Learning in the Undergraduate Soil Mechanics Classroom

Conference Session: Active and Out There: Labs and Active Learning
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Gretchen Bohnhoff P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Kristin M. Sample-Lord P.E., Villanova University
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering

include keeping the fundamental topics (e.g.,soil classification, seepage, mechanical behavior) but limiting the theoretical derivations to allowtime to cover additional topics and incorporate active learning into the classroom. The overallgoal of the small group activities created as part of this project are to expose students to realworld concepts in geotechnical engineering and enhance student learning.The authors have both taught geology for engineers courses at their respective universities andutilized the extensive resources available for geoscience educators through the ScienceEducation Research Center (SERC website https://serc.carleton.edu/highered/index.html). Inaddition, the authors have used materials from the National Center for Case

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Curricular Changes Needed to Conform to the CEBOK3 – Three Case Studies

Conference Session: The Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge, 3rd Edition: Preparing the Future Civil Engineer
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Kevin G. Sutterer P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Derek Guthrie Williamson, University of Alabama; W. Edward Back, University of Alabama
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering

2 Explain… 3 0 0 0 & Data Analysis 3 Conduct… 3 0 0 0 Critical Thinking 1 Identify/Define… 2 0 1 0 & 2 Explain… 2 0 1 0 Problem Solving 3 Formulate… 2 0 1 0 1 Identify… 3 0 0 0 Project Management 2 Explain… 3 0 0 0Table 1. (Continued) Already Easily With Some

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The 5Ws of the Third Edition of the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge

Conference Session: The Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge, 3rd Edition: Preparing the Future Civil Engineer
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama; Decker B. Hains, Western Michigan University; Leslie Nolen CAE, American Society of Civil Engineers
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering

, engineering economics, innovation, andsafety. Additionally, the constituency input also supported significant changes were needed tothe CEBOK [13]. While other references and input also supported the need for a new edition,these were the key inputs that led to the comprehensive revision of the CEBOK.Who Should Be Interested in the CEBOK3?As stated in the preface to the CEBOK3 [3]: “All civil engineers, including students studyingcivil engineering, those who teach civil engineering, early-career civil engineers, those whomentor early-career civil engineers, those who employ civil engineers, those who design civilengineering projects, those who lead and manage groups of civil engineers and civil engineeringprojects, and those who conduct research in

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Comparison of Mentors’ and Mentees’ Perceptions of Mentees’ Research Skill Gains at The Citadel

Conference Session: Writers, Experts, and the Workforce in Civil Engineering
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Mary Katherine Zanin, The Citadel; Dena Garner, The Citadel; Deirdre D Ragan, The Citadel; Jeffery M. Plumblee II, The Citadel; Daniel B. Bornstein, The Citadel; John H. Lewis Jr, The Citadel
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering

- tivity messaging. Currently, Dr. Bornstein is leading a series of research studies investigating the impacts of physical inactivity and low physical fitness on military readiness and national security. Dr. Bornstein’s research has been featured in over 130 media outlets worldwide, including USA Today, Newsweek, Stars and Stripes, and National Public Radio. Based on his research, Dr. Bornstein has provided numerous briefings to senior military personnel and lawmakers, including briefings at The Pentagon and Capitol Hill. In addition to his research, Dr. Bornstein has held national leadership positions in the physical ac- tivity and public health field including: Project Coordinator for the U.S. National Physical Activity

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Constituent Input in the Process of Developing the Third Edition of the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge (CEBOK3)

Conference Session: The Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge, 3rd Edition: Preparing the Future Civil Engineer
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Brock E. Barry P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama; Leslie Nolen CAE, American Society of Civil Engineers; Decker B Hains P.E., Western Michigan University
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering

as a senior geotechnical engineer and project manager on projects through- out the United States. He is a licensed professional engineer in multiple states. Dr. Barry’s areas of research include assessment of professional ethics, teaching and learning in engineering education, non- verbal communication in the classroom, and learning through historical engineering accomplishments. He has authored and co-authored a significant number of journal articles and book chapters on these topics.Dr. Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama Kenneth J. Fridley is the Senior Associate Dean for the College of Engineering at The University of Alabama. Prior to his current appointment, Fridley served as Professor and Head of the

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Student-Facilitated Online Discussions to Encourage Critical Thinking in Civil Engineering

Conference Session: It's All About the Student: Integration, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, and Self-Efficacy
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Aliye Karabulut Ilgu, Iowa State University; Suhan Yao, Iowa State University
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering

education context.Following research questions guided this study: 1) How do student-facilitated asynchronous online discussions effect peer interaction in a graduate level engineering course? 2) How do student-facilitated asynchronous online discussions effect critical thinking in a graduate level engineering course?MethodologyResearch context Preconstruction Project Engineering and Management is a required course for theConstruction Engineering and Management specialization in a civil engineering department at alarge Midwestern university of USA. The goal of the course is to provide students with anunderstanding of construction complexity and change in project management skills. Main coursetasks included

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Education for Sustainable Civil Engineering: A Case Study of Affective Outcomes among Students

Conference Session: Sustainability in Civil Engineering Education: Service Learning, Capstone Integration, Student Affect and Rating Systems
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering

works… for sustainable[3] Design a system… to meet desired needs within such performance realistic constraints as… sustainability.EnvE BOK Explain the need for and ethics of integrating sustainability Design a complex system, process,AAEE 2009 throughout all engineering disciplines and the role [of] or project to perform sustainably[5] environmental engineers…. Evaluate the sustainability of Quantify environmental releases or resources consumed complex systems…. for a given engineered processABET Criterion 3, c: design a system… within realistic2015 constraints such as … sustainability.[4] CE: Include principles

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Impact of an Embedded Expert Model on Course Transformation in Engineering

Conference Session: Writers, Experts, and the Workforce in Civil Engineering
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Molly McVey, University of Kansas; Caroline R. Bennett P.E., University of Kansas; Andrea Follmer Greenhoot, University of Kansas
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering

on conservation of energy, momentum, and manyother relevant concepts. This course transformation focused on engaging students both inside andoutside of the classroom by incorporating elements of a flipped class and allotting dedicated in-class time for daily group activities. Additionally, a hands-on group project in which studentsdesigned, built, and tested a popsicle stick bridge was implemented in this course offering. Thecourse transformation also included implementation and analysis of exam wrappers. PDTF B collaborated with instructors on ME 320, a junior-level Dynamics course andEECS 140, a freshman-level Digital Logic Design course. For the Dynamics course, the PDTFworked with an experienced professor who had been

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Teaching and Assessment of Innovation and Creativity in Civil Engineering: Why? How? Now!

Conference Session: Innovation and Fun in the Civil Engineering Classroom
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Audra N. Morse P.E., Michigan Technological University
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering

advocate for methods that canincrease the creativity and innovation allowed in civil engineering projects. Performance BasedDesign (PBD) is an example where the creativity of solutions can flourish by removingconventional code-based prescriptions. PDB requires fundamental knowledge but allows thefreedom to connect and apply that knowledge in new forms. The creative idea becomes aninnovation when it is built or implemented and proven through operation. However, an innovationdoes not become disruptive and alter society without diffusion of that knowledge [7]. Other civilengineers need to hear about, form an opinion of, and either implement or reject the innovation inother projects. The creative/ innovative cycle from formulation to diffusion needs

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The CEBOK3 and ABET Accreditation Criteria: A Gap Analysis

Conference Session: The Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge, 3rd Edition: Preparing the Future Civil Engineer
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama; Decker B. Hains, Western Michigan University; Audra N. Morse P.E., Michigan Technological University; Leslie Nolen CAE, American Society of Civil Engineers
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering

: N/A semester credit hours (or equivalent) of engineering topics appropriate to the program, consisting of engineering and computer sciences and engineering design, and utilizing modern engineering tools.Project Management. Both the CEBOK3 and the CEPC outcome statements (Table 9) requirethe explanation of basic concepts of project management. As such no gap exists and theCEBOK3 outcome is fully addressed. Compliance with the ABET criteria assures attainment ofthe CEBOK3 outcome. No changes to the ABET criteria are