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Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Sudarshan Krishnan, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering

can bring architectural values and creative problem-solving skills to solve engineering problems in complex building structures.Learning objectivesExercises or projects on designing for unique extreme environments would enhance designthinking considering new and unforeseen factors. In fact, such exercises bring a sense of reality toprojects that is not possible when you design with fewer and milder constraints. Through designsfor outer space, students would learn about design for similar extreme environments and conditionson earth. The knowledge they take away may shape their life and careers in humanitarianarchitecture such as disaster-relief structures, pop-up clinics, among others. Students will learnabout:(1) Space architects, space

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Andrew Richard Kline, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Fernanda L. Leite, University of Texas, Austin; Eduardo Luis Isatto, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

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Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering

three universities. This information may assist Construction Management and Engineering programs that are interested in integrating BIM into an existing curriculum. Key Words: BIM, Engineering, Construction, CurriculumIntroductionBuilding information modeling (BIM) has increased at an exponential rate over the past decadein the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. BIM adoption has steadilyincreased since 2007; according to McGraw-Hill Construction’s Smart Market Report [1], 17%of AEC industry utilized BIM software systems in 2007, 49% in 2009, and 71% in 2012. A morerecent McGraw-Hill Construction survey conducted in 2019 states that mechanical and plumbingsubcontractors are responsible for producing

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University; Bobbi J. Spencer, Texas State University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

represent 38% of astudent’s time in the degree, the expected proportion of pre-construction students to allconstruction students is approximately 40% of the population. Figure 1 presents the program’senrollment trends over the last nine years, which shows the unexpectedly high proportion of pre-majors to matriculated majors.The pre-construction program was introduced when the degree was modified from an IndustrialTechnology major to an Engineering Technology/Construction Management major, it wasinitially implemented as a series of pre-requisites to take upper level courses. When the pre-construction program was modified to be a pre-major program in the Fall 2014 Catalog (so thatstudents enrolling in the Construction - Matriculated

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University; Bobbi J. Spencer, Texas State University; Guntulu S. Hatipkarasulu, Texas State University ; Krishna Prasad Kisi, Texas State University

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Construction Engineering

being to put their own safety back in their hands and motivate workersto supplement company training with their own targeted focus.Research QuestionsWhile examining the effectiveness of the baseline scenario, other existing safety programs, anddeveloping a new AR/VR safety training module, the research team is guided by the followingresearch questions: 1. To what extent does playing a game that simulates a construction site improve student scores on the OSHA fall prevention questionnaire? 2. To what extent does playing a game that simulates a construction site improve student retention of fall prevention knowledge over time?MethodologyThe first phase of the research program is establishing the baseline efficacy of the

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 6 - Technology & Simulation

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Long Duy Nguyen P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Robert O'Neill P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Simeon J. Komisar, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Construction Engineering

of locating, discovering, and studying local, state, and federal regulations/codes. The curriculum is integrated with laboratory exercises that emphasize blueprint reading, quantity takeoff and learning software packages used in cost estimating and project scheduling and controls.”Table 1 summarizes major course parameters that may affect student engagement and learningfor falls 2017 and 2018. Except not using poll (2017) and using poll (2018), both semesters weresimilar for most of the parameters. The course content consisted of three parts: (i) projectmanagement concepts and cost estimating; (ii) project financial evaluation; and (iii) projectscheduling and controls. As the summative assessments of these three parts, three

Conference Session

Construction Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

students’ SL skills and better prepare themfor careers in the construction industry. In the long-term, a more SL Built Environmentworkforce will have improved abilities and be better prepared to make evidence-based decisionsthat will transform global built environments.IntroductionUndergraduate education should provide students with knowledge and experiences that willshape their capability and confidence in scientific reasoning and making evidence-baseddecisions that will advance progress made by organizations engaged in engineering,construction, infrastructure, and the built environment [1- 4]. The United States is one of thenations that believes that it is important for its leaders and citizens to be scientifically literate. Ascientifically

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 6 - Technology & Simulation

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey M. Otey, Texas A&M University; Jorge D. Camba, Purdue University; Nicholas Danney, Texas A&M University

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Construction Engineering

using BIM to complete land development-based projects. Figures 1 and 2show common example assignments for this version of the class. Projects included a ruralairport redesign, an RV park, and a shopping center. These were team-based projects, requiringdesign presentations, technical reports, fully dimensioned construction drawings, andconstruction budgets. The instructors observed that in a team dynamic, some members wouldfocus on their areas of strength, so not all participants performed CAD tasks (a main learningoutcome of the course).Figure 1. Plan-Profile drawing of proposed Figure 2. Site layout and utility legend createdroadway created in AutoCAD. using AutoCAD.Second VersionAs AutoCAD is undergoing replacement by

Conference Session

ConstDiv Technical Session 4 - Pedagogy & Accreditation I

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bashar Haddad, Western Kentucky University

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Construction Engineering

of experience, company size and percent ofself-completed work and the contractor’s risk premium for each identified risk. Results shown inthe paper are based on real bids obtained from U.S. contractors. This will help contracting partiesto better understand the effect of the concept of risk-sharing on controlling project costIntroductionRisk identification and management are inherent practices in the construction industry. Typically,risks are shifted from one party, who has the more bargaining power, to another through the useof exculpatory clauses [1]. However, for a project to be successful, risks must be correctly allocatedbetween the contracting parties. As such, the party assuming the risk is expected to have therequired expertise to

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 6 - Technology & Simulation

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tom Michael Leathem, Auburn University; Lauren W Redden, Auburn University; Jeffrey Kim, Auburn University; Wesley Collins, Auburn University; Ishmael Boynton Preer

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Construction Engineering

the United States. As an academic, he has published papers at national and international conferences, and in academic journals.Mr. Ishmael Boynton Preer c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Student Perspectives on the use of iPads for Navigating Construction Drawings: A Case StudyIntroductionThe rate of educational technology integration continues to increase as faculty become moreagreeable to the positive impact that it has on student learning [1]. Pilgrim, Bledsoe & Reily(2012) [2] in their research, New Technologies in the Classroom state that "integratingtechnology into instruction means students are utilizing technology to enhance higher-levelthinking

Conference Session

ConstDiv Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Accreditation II

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas Tymvios, Bucknell University; Eliana Christou, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Construction Engineering

first introduced the tenure process in 1915, whenthey formed the American Association of University Professors [1], after observing the dismissalof economist Edward Ross by Mrs. Leland Stanford from Stanford University, who did not likehis views on immigrant labor and railroad monopolies. The AAUP was organized to ensureacademic freedom for faculty members, which at the time was considered an innovative concept[2]. Tenure is often misunderstood as a job-guarantee for life, but it is not the case, since it doesnot provide protection from dismissal, but it is a measure of protection from colleagues, and anyspecial problems that arise in an academic democracy [3].The tenure process throughout the years has faced both criticism and praise, with

Conference Session

ConstDiv Technical Session 2 - Safety

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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George D. Ford, Western Carolina University; Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University

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Construction Engineering

industrial advisory board or committees. This paper discusses the implementation of a safety course in a four year, technical,academic program. Instructor training required to teach the safety course, curriculum providedto students and other benefits of a 30-hour OSHA safety course are discussed.IntroductionConstruction safety is a critical consideration for all construction project managers. Anoutstanding safety program can increase the “productivity and competitiveness of a firm. Anyfirm that invests in safety practices is going to experience a positive return on their investment(ROI).” [1] Other benefits include a smooth running job, increased job satisfaction amongemployees and fewer potential court cases and legal liabilities. [2] Safety

Conference Session

ConstDiv Technical Session 4 - Pedagogy & Accreditation I

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University; George D. Ford, Mississippi State University; Tori Thompson, Mississippi State University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

university grade pointaverage (GPA) and transfer credit as well. Their ACT scores and sectional scores were recorded alongwith the construction studios grades. A data model was created by compiling all data and grouping theminto two groups of students who 1) took or 2) did not take studios A and B in the summer. Studio A is atwelve hours laboratory which presents an introduction to construction materials and methods,construction drawing and modeling, building systems, project life cycles and management, andprofessional thinking and action. Studio B is also a twelve hours laboratory in which the development ofbuilding assemblies and construction sequencing, drawings and computer applications, projectmanagement skills, and professional thinking and

Conference Session

ConstDiv Technical Session 3 - Social & Leadership

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dong Zhao, Michigan State University; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., University of Florida; Meltem Duva, Michigan State University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

gender, race, ethnicity, and academic grade through cross-validation while beingsensitive to different classes. Results reveal that white students often have a higher sense of classbelonging than their African American classmates. Results also identify a significant relationshipbetween a student’s class-level belonging and his/her group-level network centrality. The findingsimply that a student who has a more central position in a study group may not have a higher senseof class belonging. Further, the findings suggest that SNA-based measurement is able to assess astudent’s sense of class belonging.Keywords:Construction engineering, social networks, social engagement, engineering education.1 IntroductionSocial interactions with peers have long

Conference Session

ConstDiv Technical Session 3 - Social & Leadership

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University; Victor Ofori-Boadu, Penuel Consult Inc.; Iyshea Borders-Taylor; Lewis Waller; Paul Akangah, North Carolina A&T State University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

2016 to 2026 makingthe severe workforce shortages of the construction industry a nationwide crisis [1] [2][3][4].Coupled with workforce shortages, lack of diversity and challenging student transitions into theconstruction profession remain a huge concern. These emphasize the need for constructioneducators to attract and prepare minority students who persist into construction professional (CP)roles towards a more competent and diverse construction workforce for improved 21st centurybuilt environments [4]. CPs play a critical role in the design, engineering, planning,development, management, operation, maintenance, sustainability, deconstruction, anddemolition of built environments. The dynamic and competitive construction industry is

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Didier M. Valdes, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Carla Lopez Del Puerto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Alberto M. Figueroa-Medina, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez; Benjamin Colucci, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Rocío Juliana Sotomayor-Irizarry, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez

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Construction Engineering

) arerequired to provide positive guidance for motorists to safely traverse the work zone as well as toprotect workers from serious injuries or fatalities [1]. Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) plans aredesigned for highway work zones to provide optimal functionality of the roadway as well as asafe and effective movement to road users when the normal function of the road is temporarilysuspended. TTC plans also must protect workers, incident responders, and equipment.Highway work zones fatalities in the United States amounted to 809 in 2017, of which 132 wereworkers [2]. Poorly planned work zones can result in excessive delays to motorists and othersocial impacts associated with the lives lost and serious injuries. Engineering students mustunderstand the

Conference Session

Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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James B. Pocock, U.S. Air Force Academy; Patrick Charles Suermann P.E., Texas A&M University

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Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering

across the United States and much of the world areaccredited by ABET, formerly the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. ABETgeneral criteria for these programs include Student Outcomes. The seven Student Outcomes forcivil engineering programs, are: 1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics 2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors 3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences 4. an ability to recognize

Conference Session

Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Scott Walbridge P.E., University of Waterloo; Rania Al-Hammoud P.Eng., University of Waterloo

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Diversity

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Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering

desired program outcomes will also be outlined.2.0 Curriculum OverviewFigure 1 presents an overview of the new architectural engineering program. Highlights of thisprogram include the following: 1) the students alternate between academic and coop work terms,with the exception of having two back-to-back academic terms in their fourth year; 2) each termfeatures a studio course – as mentioned earlier, each of these courses will involve the planningand execution of a series of design projects that integrate and put into practice concepts coveredin the other courses the students will be taking; 3) the core courses in the first two years are builton the established civil, environmental, and geological engineering programs at the sameinstitution, and

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Mostafa Namian, East Carolina University; Sharareh Kermanshachi, University of Texas, Arlington ; Mohammad Khalid, East Carolina University; Ahmed J. Al-Bayati, Lawrence Technological University

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Construction Engineering

Paper ID #31779Construction Safety Training: Exploring Different Perspectives ofConstruction Managers and WorkersDr. Mostafa Namian, East Carolina University Dr. Mostafa Namian is an Assistant Professor of Construction Management at East Carolina University. Mostafa completed his Ph.D. in 2017 from North Carolina State University (NC State). He worked in the construction industry for several years before joining academia. His research interests include 1) Construction Safety Management, 2) Hazard Recognition and Safety Risk Perception, 3) Human Behavior in Construction, and 4) AI in Construction. He is also an OSHA

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 4: Capstone, Safety and Beyond

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dorail F. Porter, Associated General Contractors; Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

. Under her mentorship, Dr. Ofori-Boadu’s students have presented 10 research posters at various NCAT Undergraduate Research Symposia resulting in her receiv- ing a 2017 Certificate of Recognition for Undergraduate Research Mentoring. She was also selected as a 2018 National Science Foundation - NC A & T ADVANCE IT Faculty Scholar. Her primary research en- gagements have been in bio-modified cement pastes, sustainable construction, and STEM education. She has received over $170,000 to support her teaching, research, and outreach projects. Overall, Dr. Ofori- Boadu’s research work has resulted in 1 book publication, 13 publications in peer-reviewed journals, 5 conference proceedings, 2 accepted manuscripts (in-press

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 3: Case Studies

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anthony Perrenoud, University of Oklahoma; Juvenal Huizar, University of Oklahoma

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Construction Engineering

, currentand future talent needs, potential employment opportunities for students, and transparency withthe local FM career path. The findings provide direction for the University of Oklahoma to addresseducation opportunities valuable to the regional FM industry.Key Words: Facility Management, Facility Management Education, Higher EducationIntroductionThe facility management role has long been viewed as a maintenance-focused position with littleentry-level requirements. However, the profession is beginning to be viewed more as a criticalrole within today's businesses [1]. The International Facility Management Association (IFMA)defines Facility Management (FM) as “A profession that encompasses multiple disciplines toensure functionality of the built

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 3: Case Studies

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jing Wen, Ohio State University; Jin Rong Yang, Ohio State University; Michael Parke, Ohio State University; Adrian Hadipriono Tan, Ohio State University; Fabian Hadipriono Tan Dr.Eng., Ohio State University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

-experience system.The NWDP warrants this case study because of Nanwang’s unique location and thesophistication of the construction involved. Nanwang is a town located in Shandong Provinceand it is the highest location on China’s Grand Canal with an elevation of 38 m [1]. Consideringelevation differences along the canal, the first challenge in the design of this sectional canal ishow to overcome the influence of gravity, in order to allow the water to flow smoothly. Thesecond challenge is the water shortage in northern China due to an uneven precipitationdistribution. To solve both of these problems, the ancient engineers in the Ming Dynastypresented the following three solutions [2].The first solution was to construct artificial watercourses to lead

Conference Session

Construction Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gad M. Ghada, California State Polytechnic University; Jinsung Cho; Yasser Salem

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Construction Engineering

wasconducted on a six-year cycle, in which both direct and indirect measures were used by the CETprogram. Direct measures included Performance Indicators (PIs) that are drawn from both thesenior project and the coursework. Indirect measures included senior exit surveys, alumnisurveys, and industry advisory council surveys. The framework presented enabled the CETprogram to implement continuous improvement measures into the program, and thus, could beimplemented by other construction engineering programs nationwide, both as a generalassessment tool and/or to achieve ABET accreditation.IntroductionWith today’s competitive educational environment, assessment has become one of the maindrivers of excellence for most educational institutions [1], giving

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 4: Capstone, Safety and Beyond

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Alan Bugg P.E., Auburn University; Wesley Collins, Auburn University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

referred to as the OSHA 10-Hour card.The minimum required content for the construction-based OSHA 10-Hour Course is containedbelow in Table 1. OSHA has recently changed the training requirements by reducing theminimum time for covering “Introduction to OSHA” from two hours to one hour, and the timefor “Optional Subjects” was increased from one hour to two hours. However, at the time thetraining was conducted for the Honors College, the minimum content requirements in Table 1were still in effect. Table 1. Minimum content for OSHA 10-Hour Course Mandatory Subjects (7 Hours) Minimum Time (Hours) Introduction to OSHA 2.0 Focus Four Hazards

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 3: Case Studies

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lauren W. Redden, Auburn University; April E. Simons P.E., Auburn University; Scott William Kramer, Auburn University; Trenton Huffines

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

skillset and knowledge to build a sound structure, this process can be extended to other areasof Panama and other parts of the world.Literature ReviewCommunity Driven Development (CDD) forms the basis for this and previous research atAuburn University focusing on the Ngobe people in Panama. CDD is a way to provide social andinfrastructure services, organize economic activity and resource management, empower peoplewith limited financial resources, enhance security of these people, and improve governance [1].The goal behind CDD is to work with the community rather than for the community andproviding them with the skills and confidence needed to prosper on their own. Experience hasshown that, given clear rules of the game, access to information, and

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 2: K-12 through Adult Learning

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University

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Construction Engineering

, 93% reported as male respondents. The average workexperience of the sample was reported 21 months which can be divided into 10, 15, and 27months of experience for sophomore, junior, and senior students, respectively. Students werealso asked to report their overall GPA and the average of their studio grades. On average, theoverall GPA reported was 3.06; the studio average GPA was 3.46. It should be noted that, basedon the department regulation, each studio includes a prerequisite that the students’ institutionalGPA must be at least 2.00. Students with an institutional GPA less than 2.0 are not allowed totake a studio until they have raised their institutional GPA. Figure 1 shows the percentage ofeach letter grade for overall and studio GPA

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 2: K-12 through Adult Learning

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert B. Austin, Bowling Green State University

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Construction Engineering

with construction management students’instructional preferences, including having instructors solicit input from students and tailoringinstruction to student interest, readiness, and willingness to engage in the classroom [1, 19, 24].In adult education theory, individual maturation steadily increases a person's need and capacityto be self-directing and an individual's self-concept moves from dependence to autonomy [21].Knowles [22] and others [6, 8, 9] noted that the teacher is the most important factor influencingthe nature of the learning climate and that a collaborative approach is most effective andappropriate for teaching adults.Using adult learning practices with traditional students may promote achievement of programlearning goals as

Conference Session

ConstDiv Technical Session 2 - Safety

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhen Shuai, Ohio State University; Michael Parke, Ohio State University; Fabian Hadipriono Tan P.E., Ohio State University

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Construction Engineering

entering and working in storm drainagesystems, which are considered to be confined spaces, and step-by-step instructions are provided.Unlike the traditional training related to entering confined spaces, which is paper-based trainingin compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) standard1910.146, the newly-developed, visual program allows learners to get involved safely with theactual process of entering and working in storm drainage systems through a 3D simulationmodel. The main purposes of the model are to educate learners by helping them (1) understandthe dangers of entering and working in storm drainage systems and any associated risks, (2)evaluate hazardous conditions, and (3) make safe and accurate decisions

Conference Session

ConstDiv Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Accreditation II

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ihab Mohammad Hamdi Saad P.E., Northern Kentucky University

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Construction Engineering

transition and provide a strong foundation for the change.Keywords: Construction education, change management, construction leadership.IntroductionThe construction industry is one of the major contributors to the national US economy. In 2016,the industry employed 10.328 million people in the United States alone, with a payroll ofapproximately $792.5 Billion. AGC estimates that an extra $1 billion in nonresidentialconstruction spending adds about $3.4 billion to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) (AGC 2018).Preparing a qualified and well-trained workforce to manage construction projects is theresponsibility of academic and vocational institutions. This effort is supplemented by the on-the-job-training provided by the industry. Currently, the industry is

Conference Session

ConstDiv Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Accreditation II

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tom Michael Leathem, Auburn University; Eric M. Wetzel, Auburn University

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Construction Engineering

National Architectural AccreditationBoard (NAAB) to investigate the nature in which CM programs are using this connection inaddressing SLO #9.Introduction and BackgroundConstruction education is seeing an increased emphasis in demonstrating student achievement oflearning outcomes. The recent move to outcomes-based accreditation by the American Councilfor Construction Education (ACCE) requires programs to utilize assessments to demonstratestudent achievement of specific student learning outcomes [1]. The standard dictates that at leastone of these must be a direct assessment. This has caused many construction programs toconsider different types of assessments to meet accreditation requirements. In order to executethe student learning outcomes for a

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 6 - Technology & Simulation

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fadi Castronovo, California State University, East Bay; Dragana Nikolic, University of Reading; Silvia Mastrolembo Ventura, Politecnico di Milano & University of Brescia; Vrinda Shroff, California State University, East Bay; Anh Nguyen; Nguyen H.P. Dinh, Mission College; Semih Yilmaz, California State University, East Bay; Reza Akhavian, California State University East Bay; Cristian Gaedicke, California State University East Bay

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Construction Engineering

virtual reality educational simulation game. The learning objectives of thegame are to support students in developing evaluation and reviewing skills of mistakes inconstruction projects through the use of virtual reality. We used a five-phase instructional designframework – A.D.D.I.E. – to analyze, design, develop, implement and evaluate the DRS game.Currently, the authors have performed the first three phases of the A.D.D.I.E. process. In the (1)analysis phase, the team evaluated literature, the future users of the games, and defined learningobjectives. We then (2) designed and (3) developed the DRS in the Unity 3D game engine. Thedesign proposal used as a test bed for this project was a residential townhouse in the heart of theSan Francisco Bay