Conference Session

Manufacturing and Machine Component Design

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott F. Kiefer, York College of Pennsylvania

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Mechanical Engineering

complete understanding of proper dimensioning and tolerancing. They often do not evenrealize how they can affect cost and production time. These two areas of suggested improvementare mentioned far more frequently than any other response by both students and employers at theco-op interviews.2.2 Feedback from Alumni Feedback about the engineering program is collected from alumni in several differentways at York College of Pennsylvania. First, as part of the ABET assessment plan, formalalumni surveys are conducted to collect data from alumni five years after graduation. Thesesurveys include questions about improving the program. Alumni are also invited back to campusseveral times throughout the year. An Industrial Advisory Board dinner brings

Conference Session

Manufacturing and Machine Component Design

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert L. Mott, University of Dayton; Ronald J. Bennett F.ASEE, F.ABET P.E., University of St. Thomas; Mark J. Stratton, SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers); Scott Danielson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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Mechanical Engineering

spectrum of engineering and technologyconcepts, knowledge areas, skills, and abilities that affect the planning, implementation,operation, continuous improvement, and management of the industrial functions required todevelop, produce, and improve products of all kinds. The practical design and implementation ofmanufacturing systems includes the integration of materials science, materials processing,engineering sciences, product design, and process design along with the operational aspects ofmanufacturing, supporting the premise of the importance of manufacturing to mechanicalengineering curricula.Recent work by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers through its Center for Education and theManufacturing Education and Research community have

Conference Session

Mechanical Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matt Gordon P.E., University of Denver; Bradley S. Davidson, University of Denver; Corinne Shirley Lengsfeld, University of Denver

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Mechanical Engineering

. Page 24.137.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Adding Flexibility and Hands-On Experiences while Minimizing Sequential Gaps in the ME CurriculumAbstractThe Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at the University of Denver recentlyundertook a strategic planning process to identify critical changes to the program needed toaddress how the modern BSME degree is applied or will be utilized in the future. Threeinitiatives were implemented as a result of this process: (1) increase the number of hands-onexperiences to differentiate from online curricula, (2) add flexibility in general and in technicalelectives to allow students to tailor their educational

Conference Session

Capstone Courses and Project Based-Learning

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John-David S. Yoder, Ohio Northern University

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Mechanical Engineering

. 2) Similarly, the course projects allow students to demonstrate a testing and validation plan. This plan must be executed, and performance compared to expectations. The difference between the actual result and the expected result must then be explained and may lead to further redesign. 3) Because of the wide range of capstone projects, some students have limited exposure to identifying customer needs in their capstone projects – particularly projects related to national competitions, or where an industry sponsor already has a complete job specification. Having an ambiguous project description requires all student teams to demonstrate the ability to carefully define the design problem

Conference Session

Capstone Courses and Project Based-Learning

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vincent Wilczynski, Yale University; Corey S. O'Hern, Yale University; Eric R. Dufresne, Yale University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #9822Using an Engineering Design Center to Infuse Design Experience into a Me-chanical Engineering ProgramDr. Vincent Wilczynski, Yale University Vincent Wilczynski is the Deputy Dean of the School of Engineering & Applied Science at Yale Univer- sity. As the Deputy Dean, Dr. Wilczynski helps plan and implement all academic initiatives at the School. In addition, he manages the School’s teaching and research resources and facilities, including establishing the Yale Center for Engineering Innovation and Design. Previously Dr. Wilczynski served as the Dean of Engineering at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Dr

Conference Session

Attracting, Developing and Retaining Talented ME Students

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marius D Ellingsen, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Cassandra M Birrenkott, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Mark David Bedillion, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Karim Heinz Muci-Kuchler, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

each team is provided in Appendix A.This workshop focused on submarines and submersibles because they embody many engineeringconcepts. Submarines must withstand significant repeated pressures under water, whilemaintaining normal pressure on the inside and without material fatigue setting in. They have towithstand corrosion on both the inside and outside. They must maintain reasonable airtemperatures and sustain an atmosphere compatible with life on the inside. They have to be ableto make controlled movement in three dimensions, and continuously keep track of their positionas they do so. Finally, to make a submarine that does these things well requires not just soundengineering, but also well-thought out plans for design and manufacture.One

Conference Session

Programming, Simulation, and Dynamic Modeling

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Anthony William Duva P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Michael Jackson, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

plan &summary and both student and faculty experiences when the balance of theory, simulation andprojects was implemented in the course. Valuable information from students’ survey will bepresented and analyzed. According to the students’ survey in our three classes, the majority ofstudents strongly agreed with that the teaching approach “the balance of theory, simulation andproject” was the best one for teaching the course “Design of Machine Elements”.1. IntroductionThe trend in engineering education is swinging from an emphasis on theory to a balance betweentheory and applied design activities [1-4]. There are certainly some gaps or differences betweenthe academic settings and the industrial settings for mechanical engineering programs

Conference Session

Manufacturing and Machine Component Design

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven W. Beyerlein, University of Idaho, Moscow; Edwin M. Odom, University of Idaho, Moscow; Jay Patrick McCormack, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Dan Cordon, University of Idaho, Moscow

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Mechanical Engineering

projectlearning, (b) early prototyping that accelerates and improves the quality of final designs, (c)formal communication (oral and written) that allows clients to easily integrate design projectresults, and (d) cadre of graduate student mentors with exceptional technical leadership skills.Program operation outcomes include: (a) annual planning, oversight, and assessment thatproduces yearly improvements, (b) project results that delight all stakeholders, leading to follow-on projects in subsequent years, and (c) minimal cost to produce results, leading to increasedfinancial resources for infrastructure.Infrastructure development outcomes include: (a) locally produced, web-based design tools,rubrics, and quick references for just-in-time professional

Conference Session

Mechanical Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vladimir Gurau P.E., Kent State University, Tuscarawas

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Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Technology Department with a major inmechanical or electrical engineering technology.The objectives of the Engineering Technology Project class are: i. To introduce the students to CNC programming including programing G-code for milling and turning operations; ii. To introduce the students to industrial robotics and robot programming; iii. To understand the fundamentals of fuel cells, fuel cell components, materials and manufacturing processes used in the fuel cell industry; iv. To be knowledgeable with the computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) process; v. To acquire experience in project planning, team work, design and creative thinking; vi. To learn how

Conference Session

ME Curriculum and Assessment

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Howard N. Shapiro, Iowa State University; Gloria Starns, Iowa State University

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Mechanical Engineering

patterns of activities, students come to understand that responses to questions from the instructor for example will occur within a certain timeframe. Patterns in assignments and submission dates soon become evident so students can plan and dedicate the time to a task accordingly. 4. “Plan for the Unplanned”. Short and long term communication strategies should be thought through in the event that the course is interrupted by extenuating or unforeseen circumstances and the strategies should be made clear to students. 5. “Response Requested and Expected”. Students should be made aware that responses from the instructor will be provided within a “reasonable” time period. Class size, content

Conference Session

New Teaching Pedagogies: Methods and Assessments

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan B. Swithenbank, US Coast Guard Academy; Thomas William DeNucci, U.S. Coast Guard Academy

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Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics

videos. Since most professional academics are not savvy at improvisation, having a plan is important in terms of both cost and personal comfort. One successful approach involves scripting from a set of well-written notes. 3. Do not be a perfectionist when recording or editing the videos. When we lecture in class, there are always unexpected errors or goofs that occur. These things will undoubtedly happen in the videos, so do not worry. You can fix nearly anything with editing; and most everything else is probably just okay. 4. You need to find the right incentive for getting your students to watch the videos. There

Conference Session

Attracting, Developing and Retaining Talented ME Students

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashland O. Brown, University of the Pacific; Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin; Joseph J. Rencis P.E., Tennessee Technological University; Ella R. Sargent, University of the Pacific; Brock U Dunlap, University of Texas, Austin; Rachelle Kisst Hackett, University of the Pacific; Kathy Schmidt Jackson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Kyle A. Watson, University of the Pacific; Ismail I Orabi, University of New Haven; Jiancheng Liu, University of the Pacific; John J Wood, U.S. Air Force Academy; Christopher Allen Wejmar, University of the Pacific; Paul Henry Schimpf, Eastern Washington University; Chuan-Chiang Chen, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Mechanical Engineering

L. Meriam Service Award, and the 2010 ASEE Mid- west Section Outstanding Service Award. Rencis is a fellow of ASEE and ASME. He received a B.S. from Milwaukee School of Engineering in 1980, a M.S. from Northwestern University in 1982, and a Ph.D. from Case Western Reserve University in 1985.Ella R. Sargent, University of the PacificMr. Brock U Dunlap, University of Texas, Austin Brock Dunlap is currently a graduate student at the University of Texas at Austin studying active learning and prototyping methodology. He plans to graduate in May 2014 with a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus in design and manufacturing. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young

Conference Session

ME Curriculum and Assessment

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University; Jeffrey Allen, Michigan Technological University; Jason Blough, Michigan Technological University; James P. De Clerck, Michigan Technological University; William J. Endres, Michigan Technological University; Scott A. Miers, Michigan Technological University; Ibrahim Miskioglu, Michigan Technological University; Gregory M. Odegard, Michigan Technological University; Charles D. Van Karsen, Michigan Technological University; Paul J. Van Susante, Michigan Technological University

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Mechanical Engineering

. working on each course.Develop implementation plan. Small group of CRC members, administrators and student advisors are working on this.Pilot test new course activities. Takes place in Spring and Summer 2014.Implement new courses; gather student feedback, Begins in Fall 2014.assess, and improve.The CRC faculty had numerous discussions about identifying the problem. Many drew on theirfirst-hand experiences in advising capstone design and other student project teams. Most agreedthat students have difficulty applying engineering knowledge and skills to real-world projects.The CRC also studied the literature about projected changes in engineering work and

Conference Session

Manufacturing and Machine Component Design

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harold L. Stalford, University of Oklahoma

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Mechanical Engineering

: “Our group found that some people are better than others at specific parts of the project and by everyone using their strengths we were able to teach others the necessary skills to understand the full analysis. As a team we definitely plan to take advantage of the knowledge of others.” “I learned a great deal about how to work with a group as well. Certain people have their own strengths and weaknesses and if you can play on those strengths the project will work much smoother.” “On a personal note, I learned that teamwork does trump individual talent.” “For the next project, I have learned to work ahead. I cannot let the work pile up until the very last minute to submit the final report

Conference Session

ME Laboratories and Undergraduate Research

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven P Marra P.E., Johns Hopkins University

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Mechanical Engineering

. Six sections were offered in 2014 in order to limit the number of students in eachsection to no more than 12. Each lab section was scheduled for 1 hour and 20 minutes in 2012.This amount of time was found to be too short to complete all of the activities planned for eachlab, so the lab times were increased to 1 hour and 50 minutes in 2013.Students receive a handout at the start of each laboratory which guides them through the variousactivities they must perform. Each laboratory session includes three activities, and the studentsrotate through them in groups of 3-4 students. As they work through each activity, they must fillin sections of the handout with measurements, calculations, drawings, short answers, andcomments. The completed handouts

Conference Session

ME Laboratories and Undergraduate Research

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sriram Sundararajan, Iowa State University; James Dautremont

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Mechanical Engineering

students. The experience suggests that anin-lab support person is important and the ability for that individual to communicate with theremote student groups via an audio-visual interface can enhance the student experience. Inaddition to the above, future development of this project includes provision of a means to controlthe PTZ camera, adding an audio feed to give students additional feedback when useful (e.g.fluid flow labs) and developing pre-labs for students to better understand the equipment beingused. We are also considering various means to allow students to conference among separatelocations in and out of lab. Our plan is to refine the remote setups and redeploy for the comingyear and also develop/adapt laboratory experiences in our other

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment in ME

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles E. Baukal Jr. P.E., John Zink Hamworthy Combustion; Lynna J. Ausburn, Oklahoma State University

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Mechanical Engineering

previously measured for engineering students.Through a complex and lengthy process, Conti and his associates developed and validated theinstrument known as Assessing The Learning Strategies of AdultS or ATLAS. An importantadvantage of this instrument is that it is simple to administer and is currently the generally-accepted method for measuring learning strategy preferences.18 Three distinct learning strategygroups were identified: Navigators, Problem Solvers, and Engagers.26 Navigators plan theirlearning and focus on completing the necessary activities to achieve their goals. Order andstructure are important to these learners, who tend to be logical, objective, and perfectionists.They want clear objectives and expectations at the beginning of a

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment in ME

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark F. Schar, Stanford University; Sarah L. Billington, Stanford University; Sheri D. Sheppard, Stanford University

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Mechanical Engineering

analysis Product planning Cost model Business risk Interpersonal relationships Profit model Business uncertainty Vendor relations Moveable weights, meter sticks, Material samples, angle brackets, Bicycle, blue tape, paint stir stick, Page 24.996.6Lab jeweler’s scale tube scale tube scalesAs used in the pilot deployment, each case study was accompanied by a three-page worksheetthat

Conference Session

Mechanical Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig J. Gunn, Michigan State University; Pavel M. Polunin, Michigan State University

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Mechanical Engineering

in which they handle the writing tasks. Students should alsobe required to begin the process of oral presentation early in their academic careers. Professorsshould give their students every chance available to speak of the technical knowledge that theyare learning. As interest grows, planned seminars and workshops can be provided that willemphasize the importance of the engineering faculty as the catalyst for improvement.The structure of unified technical knowledge and communication skill can be accomplishedthrough a concerned engineering faculty speaking about communication, not preaching about it.By involving students in the work that they themselves do, the faculty of every engineeringdepartment can stimulate a massive movement in the

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Shepard, University of St. Thomas

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

mistakes or fill in any gaps fromthe review.Quality control is a critical for the success of this assignment. Many teams were found toprocrastinate to the detriment of their review when they did not leave time for adequateinstructor feedback. Procrastination also led to some teams spending lots of time just beforepresenting to develop a problem, only to learn that their problem was incorrect. In the future it issuggested that the team meet with the instructor two weeks prior to the review and be required toturn in a short report stating what they are planning to do, who will be doing what, and when thegroup will be meeting. It would also be useful for the instructor to meet with the team in the lastminutes of class roughly a week before the

Conference Session

ME Curriculum and Assessment

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher E. Larsen, University of Missouri; Rose M. Marra Ph.D, University of Missouri, Columbia; Nai-En Tang; David H. Jonassen, University of Missouri, Columbia; Robert Andrew Winholtz

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Mechanical Engineering

questions included: [1.] Which instructional scaffolds andtechnological affordances do students perceive as helpful when collaborating through onlinetools? [2.] How do student perceptions differ from the instructor’s perceptions? The plan is to tell a story in its natural setting; to explore what transpired over twosemesters of research involving a single engineering materials course in which multiple onlinecollaborative tools were employed, and one in which the engineering professor welcomed theresearch team into the learning environment.Context, Participants and Collaborative Tools This study took place at a large university in the American Midwest and involved a totalof 144 student participants from an undergraduate mechanical

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David C. Zietlow, Bradley University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

iii Page 24.958.12 Therefore, the thermal resistances are a function of the convective heat transfercoefficients, and the conductivity and geometry of the channels and fins. For this systemanalysis, it is assumed the fin and channel geometries, except for the length of the channels, andflow rates have been optimized. Geometry and flow optimization is beyond the scope of thispaper but is planned for a future work. With these geometries and flows, the convective heattransfer coefficients, conductivity of the channels and the fin efficiency are fixed. This in turnfixes the overall heat transfer coefficient. For the area of the

Conference Session

Mechanical Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane L. Peters, Kettering University; Joy Arbor, Kettering University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

a title.Purpose:The purpose of this assignment is for students to reflect on how the facts, techniques, and skillslearned in MECH 210 can be useful in their co-op job, and/or how their co-op job impacts theirview of the material learned in class.Structure:The essay should contain the following elements. These are not separate questions; there shouldbe a logical flow and transitions between the paragraphs.  A description of your co-op assignment, with sufficient detail so that a reader could understand what industry the company is in, what they do in general, and what your specific role is. You may also include information on what you plan or hope to do in future co-op terms, if this is different than what you’ve done