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Anything New in the Mechanics of Materials?

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rani Sullivan, Mississippi State University; Masoud Rais-Rohani, Mississippi State University

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Mechanics

AC 2008-1633: DESIGN AND APPLICATION OF A BEAM TESTING SYSTEMFOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN MECHANICS OF MATERIALSRani Sullivan, Mississippi State University RANI W. SULLIVAN Rani W. Sullivan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Mississippi State University. She teaches the core courses in engineering mechanics and maintains a strong interest in developing experiential education. She received her Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering in 2003, M.S. in Engineering Mechanics in 1993 and B.S. in Aerospace Engineering in 1989 from Mississippi State University. Her major technical interests are in solid mechanics, and in particular on the time-dependent deformation

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna K. T. Howard, North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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Paper ID #25895Flipped Classroom – Ten Years LaterDr. Anna K. T. Howard, North Carolina State University Anna Howard is a Teaching Associate Professor at NC State University in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering where she has led the course redesign effort for Engineering Statics. She received her Ph.D. from the Rotorcraft Center of Excellence at Penn State University in 2001. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Flipped Classroom – Ten Years LaterAbstract: The literature is full of examples of people who have flipped their classes. Fewerpapers

Conference Session

Statics - They can move at constant velocity!

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Rajnish Sharma, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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Mechanics

from Jadavpur University in Calcutta, India with a honors in Mechanical Engineering in 1983, thereafter, he worked in a multinational industry for four years before joining Tulane University as a graduate student in the fall of 1987. He received his M.S. degree from Tulane University in 1989 and Ph.D. degree from Duke University in 1992.Dr. Rajnish Sharma, University of Maryland Eastern Shore Dr. Rajnish Sharma is a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering in the De- partment of Engineering and Aviation Sciences at University of Maryland Eastern Shore.Dr. Sharma holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from Texas A&M University. He has Bachelors and Masters of Technology degrees in

Conference Session

Assessment & Grading in Mechanics

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University; John Haglund, Texas A&M University, Department of Mechanical Engineering

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Paper ID #19666Instrument for Assessing Skills related to Free Body Diagrams in a Sopho-more Engineering Mechanics CourseDr. Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University Dr. Kristi J. Shryock is an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University. She received her BS, MS, and PhD from the college of engineering at Texas A&M. Kristi works to improve the undergraduate engineering experience through evaluating prepara- tion in mathematics and physics, incorporating non-traditional teaching methods into the classroom, and engaging her students with interactive

Conference Session

Anything New in Dynamics?

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Byron Newberry, Oklahoma Christian University of Science and Arts

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Mechanics

usingmodel rocketry within a team setting to effectively introduce both the fundamental concepts ofexperimentation and key topics related to aerospace engineering5. The Boyer paper does addressthe impulse generated by the rocket engine, yet stops short of using the impulse in the subsequentflight predictions. Martin Morris and David Zietlow present using model rocketry as the basis foran upper-level design competition intended to integrate experimental and analytical modelingtechniques6. There work, which includes experimentally determining the thrust profile of theengine and the drag coefficient of the rocket, does not address impulse response predictions for therocket dynamics. Suchora and Pierson address using model rocketry as a positive first

Conference Session

Improving Student Outcomes in Mechanics

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Nicole P. Pitterson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jacob R. Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sneha Patel Davison, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David A. Dillard P.E., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Todd Patrick Shuba, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; James Lord, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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in the Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics Department at Virginia Tech. She earned her Bachelor’s of Science, her Master’s of Science, and her Doctoral degree from the Engineering Mechanics department also at Virginia Tech. Her research interests include exploring the most effective methods to teach students introductory level mechanics, especially in the large classroom environment.Dr. David A. Dillard P.E., Virginia Tech David Dillard is the Adhesive and Sealant Science Professor in the Biomedical Engineering and Mechan- ics Department at Virginia Tech. He has worked extensively in the field of adhesive bonding, having experience in structural adhesives for aerospace, automotive, and infrastructure

Conference Session

Enhancing the Statics Classroom

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna K.T. Howard, North Carolina State University

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Mechanics

Paper ID #22134Teaching Statics Using Agile MethodologiesDr. Anna K.T. Howard, North Carolina State University Anna Howard is a Teaching Associate Professor at NC State University in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering where she has led the course redesign effort for Engineering Statics. She received her Ph.D. from the Rotorcraft Center of Excellence at Penn State University in 2001. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Teaching Statics Using Agile MethodologiesAbstractStatics in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at North Carolina StateUniversity is

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching: Mechanics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David B. Lanning, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Mechanics

AC 2011-1955: A PREREQUISITE SKILLS EXAM FOR SOLID MECHAN-ICSDavid B. Lanning, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Dr. David B. Lanning is an Associate Professor in the Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University at Prescott, Arizona. Page 22.88.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 A Prerequisite Skills Exam for Solid MechanicsAbstractA prerequisite skills exam has been created and evaluated for use in a sophomore-level course insolid mechanics. The impetus for creating this prerequisite skills exam is to assist students

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Internet Delivery of Mechanics Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt Gramoll, University of Oklahoma

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Mechanics

, examples and simulation.A concerted effort has been invested in relating the theory to real world engineering applicationsthrough the case studies. Applications from different disciplines (e.g., daily experiences,mechanical, aerospace, and civil engineering applications) are included. The design approach ofthis eBook is to capture students’ interest by first presenting a case study. The theories andconcepts necessary for the students to solve the specific case study are then covered, andfollowed by a complete solution for the case study. Some additional examples are also providedfor some sections. The material of this eBook is open for any institution or student to use withoutcost or condition.I. IntroductionElectronic media has been widely used

Conference Session

What's New in Mechanics of Materials?

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Hennessey, University of St. Thomas; Luke Hacker, University of St. Thomas

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Mechanics

. Page 11.502.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Dynamic 3D Visualization of Stress TensorsAbstractSophomore and junior engineering students in majors such as mechanical, aerospace, civil, andmaterials engineering learn about the concept of the “state-of-stress” at a point within an object.Many engineering students have some difficulty in thoroughly grasping this concept, especiallythe more mathematical and visual aspects. To date, the best method we have for visualizing thestate-of-stress has been to use Mohr’s circle(s), named after the famous 19th century Germancivil engineer, Christian Otto Mohr. Mohr’s circle applies to the case where rotations of adifferential cube about a principal direction (only) are

Conference Session

Measuring Learning in Statics & Dynamics

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven David Wood, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Wade H Goodridge, Utah State University; Benjamin James Call, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Thayne L Sweeten Ph.D., Department of Biology, Utah State University,

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course specific level in engineering, conceptual and procedural knowledge interplay in novice engineering students, and entrepreneurship.Mr. Benjamin James Call, Utah State University - Engineering Education Benjamin Call graduated with his Masters of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace Em- phasis) in 2006 from Utah State University. After eight years with NAVAIR, he has returned to pursue a PhD in Engineering Education. He is funded by the Presidential Doctoral Research Fellowship. His research interests range from sophomore-level engineering curricula to spatial ability and creativity to student entrepreneurship.Thayne L Sweeten Ph.D., Department of Biology, Utah State University, Thayne Sweeten

Conference Session

Teaching Dynamics

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Hildebrand, Lake Superior State University; Wael Mokhtar, Grand Valley State University; Steve Bryan, Continental Automotive Systems

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Mechanics

prime candidates for such reinforcement in the vehicledynamics course.A philosophy of topical breadth also suggests a degree of flexibility in the composition ofthe sequence, which permits it to be open to students with differing core disciplines(Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, etc), and also more easilyaccommodates transfer students.2.2 Breadth of Vehicle CategoriesWhereas the traditional interpretation of “vehicle” is fairly restrictive (often implying“automotive”), a philosophy of topical breadth suggests a broader interpretation, inclusiveof such vehicle types as off-road, articulated, railway, maritime, and/or aerospace, as wellas automobiles.Such an interpretation lends itself to instruction addressing both unifying

Conference Session

Alternative Methods of Teaching and Learning Mechanics

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jillian Schmidt, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Nicolas Ali Libre, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Mechanics

Paper ID #30515Implementation and Evaluation of Active Learning Techniques: AdaptableActivities for A Variety of Engineering CoursesDr. Jillian Schmidt, Missouri University of Science and Technology Dr. Jillian Schmidt is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. She teaches primarily first and second- year engineering design courses, and her research interests include technology incorporation and team dynamics in project based courses.Dr. Nicolas Ali Libre, Missouri University of Science and Technology Nicolas Ali Libre, PhD

Conference Session

Potpouri - A Mix

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Franco Capaldi, Merrimack College

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Mechanics

. Davidson, "Guildelines for the development of computer-based instruction modules forscience and engineering," Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, June 22-25, 2003.[9] N. Hubing, D. Oglesby, T. Philpot, V. Yellamraju, R. Hall and R. Flori, "Interactive LearningTools: Animating Statics," in American Society for Engineering Education, Montreal, June 16-19,2002.[10] S. W. St. Clair and N. Baker, "Pedagogy and Technology in Statics," in American Society forEngineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Nashville, TN, June 22-25, 2003.[11] Capaldi, F.M., Burg, D. "Outcomes of Using an Infinitely Explorable Online Learning System"American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Atlanta, GA, June23-26, 2013

Conference Session

Using Technology to Support Learning in Mechanics

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ning Fang, Utah State University

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Mechanics

mustdemonstrate that students have “an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineeringproblems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics” [1].The importance of mathematics is no exception in engineering dynamics, a sophomore-yearfoundational undergraduate engineering course. This course is often required in manyundergraduate engineering programs, such as mechanical, aerospace, civil, environmental,mechanics, biological, and biomedical engineering programs. This course covers numerouslearning topics in Newtonian mechanics, such as Newton’s second law, the principle of work andenergy, the principle of conservation of energy, the principle of linear/angular impulse andmomentum, and the principle of conservation of linear

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna K.T. Howard, North Carolina State University

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Mechanics

Paper ID #25965Work in Progress: 3-D Models with Lesson PlansDr. Anna K.T. Howard, North Carolina State University Anna Howard is a Teaching Associate Professor at NC State University in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering where she has led the course redesign effort for Engineering Statics. She received her Ph.D. from the Rotorcraft Center of Excellence at Penn State University in 2001. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Work-in-Progress: 3D Models with Lesson PlansAbstract: Some students benefit from having a physical, hand-held model which they can holdand experiment

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What's New in the Mechanics of Materials?

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arturo Fuentes, University of Texas-Pan American; Stephen Crown, University of Texas-Pan American

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Mechanics

AC 2007-2818: IMPROVING CONCEPTUAL LEARNING IN MECHANICS OFMATERIALS BY USING WEB-BASED GAMES AND THE INVOLVEMENT OFSTUDENTS IN THE GAME DESIGN PROCESSArturo Fuentes, University of Texas-Pan AmericanStephen Crown, University of Texas-Pan American Page 12.851.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Improving Conceptual Learning in Mechanics of Materials by Using Web-Based Games and the Involvement of Students in the Game Design ProcessAbstractMany students in majors such as mechanical, aerospace, civil, and manufacturing engineeringhave some difficulty in thoroughly grasping concepts first encountered in mechanics ofmaterials

Conference Session

What's New in Mechanics of Materials?

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nashwan Younis, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

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Mechanics

approach regarding the teaching of amechanics course came from Philpot et. al 4. They presented examples of instructional mediadeveloped for the Mechanics of Materials course, utilizing computer in novel ways that offer thepotential for improved instruction.This article addresses the use of photoelastic method as a means of illustrating several basicconcepts in the introductory Mechanics of Materials course. Several images of a tensionmember with bolted connection plates are presented to illustrate the development of stresses in atwo-force member as well as reinforcing the Saint-Venant’s theory.Mechanics of MaterialsAt the sophomore level, students in an aerospace, civil, mechanical, and perhaps otherengineering programs are introduced to the

Conference Session

Addressing the Human Dimension in Teaching Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob Preston Moore, Pennsylvania State University, Mont Alto; Chris Venters, East Carolina University; Tracey Carbonetto, Penn State University, Lehigh Valley

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undergraduate courses in engineering design, statics, and fluid mechanics. He earned his Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech in 2014, and his research primarily focuses on conceptual understanding in engineering mechanics courses. He received his M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Virginia Tech and his B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from North Carolina State University.Mrs. Tracey Carbonetto, Penn State University, Lehigh Valley Joining the Penn State engineering faculty a year ago, my professional interests as an instructor of engi- neering are developing and refining methods of engineering instruction that will allow students to gain confidence and to increase their own success. Previous experiences in the

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yufeng Hu P.E., Western Michigan University; Javier Martin Montefort P.E., Western Michigan University; Matthew Cavalli P.E., Western Michigan University

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Mechanics

Michigan University Dr. Cavalli is Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Academic Affairs in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Comparing blended and traditional instruction for a Statics CourseAbstractAt Western Michigan University, Statics is a required course for students across several majorsin the College of Engineering and Applied Science. Improving the teaching and learningeffectiveness of Statics may have a major impact on student success and retention by virtue ofthe large number of students affected. Traditionally Statics has been taught

Conference Session

Teaching & Learning Dynamics, Vibration, and Mechanics More Broadly

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Tech; Michelle M Soledad, Virginia Tech, Ateneo de Davao University; David B Knight, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Scott W Case, Virginia Tech

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Mechanics

effect; if d=0.50, medium effect;and if d=0.80, large effect.18 Though this finding is meaningful, the high rate or repeatedtransfers (T credit) on two or three of the mechanics courses suggests that to investigate anyrelationships transferring mechanics credit has on future performance should focus on obtainingtranscript data for the follow-on courses for the trio of engineering mechanics courses (e.g.,Theory of Structures for Civil Engineering, Thin-walled Structures for Aerospace and OceanEngineering). Another concern in interpreting Table 5 involves how we might control for studentability differences in transferring/not transferring groups (e.g., are students who double-dip toavoid challenging courses weaker students on average). An initial

Conference Session

Innovations in Solid Mechanics

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ning Fang, Utah State University

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Mechanics

howto build a tree of dynamics and provides three representative examples of student-constructedversions. The assessments from the pre-post test results have shown that the average learninggain for all student participants was 64.2%. Compared to the average pretest score, the averagepost-test score increased 1.45 standard deviations. Seventy-one percent of the students surveyedagreed or strongly agreed that the “Tree of Dynamics” helped them understand hierarchicalrelationships among dynamics concepts and associated equations.IntroductionDynamics is a sophomore-level course that nearly all students in mechanical, aerospace, civil,biological, and biomedical engineering programs are required to take. The course is widelyregarded as one of the

Conference Session

Teaching Dynamics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University; Arun R. Srinivasa, Texas A&M University, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Jefferey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University

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Mechanics

AC 2011-1115: ALIGNMENT OF PREPARATION VIA FIRST-YEAR PHYSICSMECHANICS AND CALCULUS COURSES WITH EXPECTATIONS FORA SOPHOMORE STATICS AND DYNAMICS COURSEKristi J Shryock, Texas A&M University Kristi J. Shryock is a Lecturer and Director of Undergraduate Programs in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University. She received both a B.S. and M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Texas A&M and received her Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Engineering at Texas A&M in May 2011. Her research work focuses on engineering education.Prof. arun r srinivasa, Texas A&M University, Department of Mechanical Engineering Prof. Srinivasa received his batchelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Indian

Conference Session

Back to Basics in Mechanics

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Martinazzi, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown; Brian Houston, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

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Mechanics

University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. He received his B.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. His interests include engineering economics, management and leadership development. He has worked as project engineer for Armstrong World Industries, does engineering management and leadership consulting work and presents seminars on effectiveness and leadership at both the individual and corporate levels. He is Colonel (Ret) in United States Marine Corps Reserves. Page 11.646.1© American Society for

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Teaching Dynamics

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Self, California Polytechnic State University; James Widmann, California Polytechnic State University

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Mechanics

AC 2010-1367: DYNAMICS BUZZWORD BINGO:ACTIVE/COLLABORATIVE/INDUCTIVE LEARNING, MODEL ELICITINGACTIVITIES, AND CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDINGBrian Self, California Polytechnic State University Brian Self is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. Prior to joining the faculty at Cal Poly in 2006, he taught for seven years at the United States Air Force Academy and worked for four years in the Air Force Research Laboratories. Research interests include active learning and engineering education, spatial disorientation, rehabilitation engineering, sports biomechanics, and aerospace physiology. He worked on a team that

Conference Session

Technology in Mechanics Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Franco Capaldi, Merrimack College

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Mechanics

  Tool," Journal of Online Engineering Education, vol. 1, no. 2, 2010.  [8]   J. Lux and B. Davidson, "Guildelines for the development of computer‐based instruction modules  for science and engineering," Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, 2003.  [9]   N. Hubing, D. Oglesby, T. Philpot, V. Yellamraju, R. Hall and R. Flori, "Interactive Learning Tools:  Animating Statics," in American Society for Engineering Education, 2002.  [10] S. W. St. Clair and N. Baker, "Pedagogy and Technology in Statics," in American ociety for  Engineering Education, 2003.    Page 25.178.9

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Teaching Statics

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Masoud Rais-Rohani, Mississippi State University; Andrew Walters, Mississippi State University; Anthony Vizzini, Western Michigan University

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Mechanics

AC 2010-610: EMPORIUM BASED REDESIGN OF STATICS: AN INNOVATIVEAPPROACH TO ENHANCE LEARNING AND REDUCE COSTSMasoud Rais-Rohani, Mississippi State University Masoud Rais-Rohani is a Professor of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics. He teaches courses in aircraft structures, structural mechanics, and design optimization, and his primary research activities are in the area of structural and multidisciplinary design optimization.Andrew Walters, Mississippi State University Andrew Walters is an instructor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering. His primary area of teaching is undergraduate engineering mechanics courses such as Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials. Prior to joining

Conference Session

Hybrid and Online Teaching of Mechanics

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Carlos R. Corleto, Texas A&M University; Matilda (Tillie) Wilson McVay, Texas A&M University; Doug Beck, Texas A&M University; Ashley Schmitt, Texas A&M University

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research interest include, Deformation & Failure Mecha- nisms, Materials Science, Fracture Mechanics, Process-Structure-Property Relationships, Finite Element Stress Analysis Modeling, Failure Analysis, ASME BPV Code Sec VIII Div. 1 &2, API 579/ASME FFS- 1 Code, Materials Testing and Engineering Education. Professionally registered engineer in the State of Texas (PE).Dr. Matilda (Tillie) Wilson McVay, Texas A&M University Associate Professor of Instruction, J. Mike Walker ’66 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University from 2006 - present (2020) Undergraduate Program Director, Department of Mechanical Engineering, from January 2017 - 2019 Lecturer, Department of Aerospace Engineering

Conference Session

Teaching Statics

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Dannenhoffer, Syracuse University; Joan Dannenhoffer, State University of New York, Morrisville

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Mechanics

AC 2009-1555: DEVELOPMENT OF AN ON-LINE SYSTEM TO HELP STUDENTSSUCCESSFULLY SOLVE STATICS PROBLEMSJohn Dannenhoffer, Syracuse University Dr. John Dannenhoffer is an Associate Professor of Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering at Syracuse University. He earned BS & ME degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an ScD in Computational Fluid Dynamics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research interests include applied computational geometry, computational fluid dynamics, collaborative engineering design, and computer-assisted teaching methods.Joan Dannenhoffer, State University of New York, Morrisville Joan V. Dannenhoffer, PE, is an

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Innovative Teaching Techniques in Mechanics

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Szmerekovsky, AFIT; Brian Self, U.S. Air Force Academy

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Mechanics

2006-1114: USING JUST-IN-TIME TEACHING IN DYNAMICS AND INMECHANICS OF MATERIALSAndrew Szmerekovsky, AFIT Andrew Szmerekovsky is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Mechanics at the U.S. Air Force Academy. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree at The Ohio State University in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering in 1985. He obtained a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering at Wright State University in 1999 and a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering at the Air Force Institute of Technology. He is in his fourth year of teaching in the Department of Engineering Mechanics where he serves as Deputy for Operations and Chief of the Structures Division. His research interests