Conference Session

Alternative Methods of Teaching and Learning Mechanics

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Keith D. Hjelmstad, Arizona State University; Amie Baisley, University of Florida

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Diversity

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Mechanics

dividedinto seven modules, each of which covers two weeks. The anatomy of a typical module showsthe main features: Three recitations (Rec. n), one lecture (in the middle of the module), onerehearsal exam (RE), and one module assessment (MA). The recitations and rehearsal exams are75-minute sessions held in smaller rooms. The lecture and module assessment are 50-minutesessions held in a large lecture hall.Recitation. In the recitation periods, the students work through the “problem(s) of the day” ingroups, with the instructor and undergraduate teaching assistants (UGTAs) providing support,asking probing questions, giving advice, and generally activating the learning environment, asneeded. The recitation problems advance the learning objectives of the

Conference Session

Curriculum and Instruction in Engineering Mechanics

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter H. Carnell P.E., University of Georgia; Nathaniel J. Hunsu, University of Georgia; Davis F. Ray, University of Georgia; Nicola W. Sochacka, University of Georgia

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Diversity

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Mechanics

, pp. 14.119.1 - 14.119.10, 2009.[3] B. C. James, W. H. Goodridge, and C. Green, “Strategy, Task Performance, and Behavioral Themes from Students Solving 2-D and 3-D Force Equilibrium Problems,” in 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Seattle, Washington, 2015, pp. 26.1405.1 - 26.1405.15: ASEE, 2015.[4] P. S. Steif and M. Hansen, “Comparisons Between Performances in a Statics Concept Inventory and Course Examinations,” International Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 22, no. 5, pp. 1070-1076, 20 November 2005 2006.[5] K. Higley, T. Litzinger, P. Van Meter, C. B. Masters, and J. Kulikowich, “Effects Of Conceptual Understanding, Math And Visualization Skills On Problem Solving In

Conference Session

Active Learning & Laboratories in Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin David McPheron, Roger Williams University; Joseph D Legris, Roger Williams University School of Engineering, Computing and Construction Management; Charles Flynn; Aidan James Bradley, Roger Williams University; Ethan Thomas Daniels, Roger Williams University

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Mechanics

@jo&V = s (Eq. 13) r N(.@-(trNq?.@@which is second order. Comparing this result to Equation 2, the identified coefficients agree withthe expected form. The identified parameters correspond to a value of 𝐵 ≈ 0.0688Ns/m, usingthe known values of 𝑀 = 0.57kg and 𝑘 = 15N/m.The identified transfer function for the two-cart system is j(.??(-r w Nq@.(pr s j@?.qqrN-@-q 𝐺-jo&V = x (Eq. 14) r N(.@yqqr w N@(yr s Np.zAprN-@?@which is fourth order, and appears similar to the expected form. The consistency of

Conference Session

Mechanics Education Programs and Projects

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Hennessey, University of St. Thomas

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Mechanics

: x ? rh , rFr ? I rh%%, rF f ? I f h%% (3) and: / F - W sin s ? m%x% (4) where F ? Fr - F f and Page 13.1095.9 Fig. 7 Vehicle coasting down an incline. W cos s ? Wr - W f ? mg cos s .Substitution and rearrangement yields the fundamental equation describing the vehicle’s motion: g sin s %x% ? »C (5) iwhere i ? 1 - I

Conference Session

New Teaching Methods in Mechanics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah L. Billington, Stanford University; Sheri D. Sheppard, Stanford University; Robert C Calfee, Graduate School of Education, Stanford University; Peggy C. Boylan-Ashraf, Stanford University

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Mechanics

topic of free-body diagrams (Week 4 and Week 5), and (4) in-class individual and pair work on creating free body diagrams (Week 4).Our primary research focus is to investigate under what conditions (e.g., student background andinterests, prior experience, course content) do variation in the substance and style of web-basedexercises during the introductory course in mechanics impact student self-efficacy andachievement? Is there variability among our observed variables? Furthermore, can we removeredundancy or duplication from our set of correlated variables? Thus we used Factor Analysis topotentially identify latent independent variable(s) associated with the Self-Efficacy Confidenceand Difficulty measures in Figure 4. We will explore how

Conference Session

Concept Inventories in Mechanics

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana; Sara L. Arena, Virginia Tech

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Mechanics

., vol. 15, no. 2008, pp. 15–18, 2012.[4] D. Hestenes and I. Halloun, “Interpreting the FCI:A Response,” The Physics Teacher, vol. 33. pp. 502–506, 1995.[5] P. S. Steif and M. Hansen, “Comparisons between performance in a statics concept inventory and course examinations,” Int. J. Eng. Educ., vol. 22, no. 5, p. 1070, 2006.[6] P. S. Steif, A. Dollar, and J. a. J. Dantzler, “Results from a Statics Concept Inventory and their Relationship to other Measures of Performance in Statics,” Proc. Front. Educ. 35th Annu. Conf., pp. T3C-5-T3C-10, 2005.[7] P. S. Steif and J. A. Dantzler, “Statics_Concept_Inventory,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 94, no. 4, pp. 1–9, 2013.[8] P. S. Steif, “Initial data from a

Conference Session

Internet Delivery of Mechanics Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt Gramoll, University of Oklahoma

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Mechanics

. Huang, Meirong and Kurt Gramoll, “Online Interactive Multimedia for Engineering Thermodynamics,” ASEE Annual Conf. Proc., Salt Lake City, UT, 20-23 Jun 20045. Ngo, Chean Chin and Kurt Gramoll, “A Web-based Electronic Book (eBook) for Fluid Mechanics,” ASEE Annual Conf. Proc., Salt Lake City, UT, 20-23 Jun 2004.6. Homsy, G. M., Aref, H., Breuer, K. S., Hochgreb, S., Koseff, J. R., Munson, B. R., Powell, K. G., Robertson, C. R., and Thoroddsen, S. T., Multi-Media Fluid Mechanics, Cambridge University Press, 20007. Liggett, J. A. and Caughey, D. A., Fluid Mechanics: An Interactive Text, American Society of Civil Engineers Press, 19988. Philpot, T., "MDSolids," Introduction to Mechanics of Solids, http://www.mdsolids.com/9

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanics of Materials and General Mechanics Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ing-Chang Jong, University of Arkansas; William Springer, University of Arkansas

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Mechanics

) 6EClearly, the distortion energy per unit volume is ud= u − u vWe obtain that 1 +ν  (σ 1 − σ 2 ) 2 + (σ 2 − σ 3 ) 2 + (σ 3 − σ 1 ) 2  ud =   (10) 3E  2 Note that ud = 0 if σ= 1 σ= 2 σ 3 ; i.e., no distortion exists in hydrostatic state of stress.For simple tensile test of a ductile material, we have σ 1 = S y , σ= 2 σ

Conference Session

Enhancing Instruction in Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. Austin Creasy, Purdue Polytechnic Institute, West Lafayette

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Mechanics

Statics Homework Tools, Journal of Online Engineering Education 4.6. Bonham, S. W., Deardorff, D. L., and Beichner, R. J. (2003) Comparison of student performance using web and paper‐based homework in college‐level physics, Journal of Research in Science Teaching 40, 1050-1071.7. Cheng, K. K., Thacker, B. A., Cardenas, R. L., and Crouch, C. (2004) Using an online homework system enhances students’ learning of physics concepts in an introductory physics course, American Journal of Physics 72, 1447-1453.8. Dillard-Eggers, J., Wooten, T., Childs, B., and Coker, J. (2008) Evidence on the Effectiveness of On-Line Homework, College Teaching Methods & Styles Journal 4, 9-16.9. Al-Masoud, N. (2006

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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Diversity

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Mechanics

the FBD instrument to be given in fall of 2017.Bibliography1. Gentner, D, & Stevens, A. L. (1983) Mental models, Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.2. Reference (added once final information is included)3. Duit, R. (2009). Bibliography – Students' and teachers' conceptions and science education (STCSE), Retrieved January 17, 2011, from http://www.ipn.uni-kiel.de/aktuell/stcse/stcse4. Hestenes, D., Wells, M., & Swackhamer, G. (1992). Force concept inventory. The Physics Teacher, 30(3): 141- 151.5. Danielson, S., Kadlowec, J., Mehta, S., Masters, C., Magill, M., and Steadman, S. (2005). Work in progress – A statics skills inventory. Proceedings of the 2005 Frontiers in Education Conference.6. Steif, P. (2004

Conference Session

Measuring Learning in Statics & Dynamics

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ning Fang, Utah State University

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Mechanics

Teaching International, 45(4), pp. 375-387.[12] Pierre-Antoine, R., Sheppard, S. D., and Schar, M., 2014, “Utilizing Concept Maps to Improve Engineering Course Curriculum in Teaching Mechanics,” Proceedings of the 2014ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Indianapolis, Indiana, June 15-18, 2014.[13] Triplett, J., Kelly, J. E., Krause, S. J., 2011, “Development and Use of Concept Context Maps to Promote Student,” Proceedings of the 2011ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Vancouver, BC, Canada, June 26- 29, 2011.[14] Daugherty, J. L., Custer, R. L., and Dixon, R. A., 2011, “The Use of Concept Mapping to Structure a Conceptual Foundation for Secondary Level Engineering Education,” Proceedings of the

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Techniques in Mechanics

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shanzhong (Shawn) Duan, South Dakota State University

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Mechanics

study has been utilized for teaching and research in varioussubject areas. Newberry17 used a double pendulum for students to learn and understandHamilton’s principle. Gulley found that a double pendulum was a useful case in learning the S-function of Matlab18. Swisher et al19 mentioned to use a double pendulum as a case study in anintegrated vibrations and system simulation course. Romano20 applied a double pendulum toresearching a modular modeling methodology in real-time multi-body vehicle dynamics. 2. Use of the case in ME 592-30/492-03 AMD In the fall of 2005, the double pendulum case was repeatedly used in teaching and learning AMD. The case and its variation were integrated with various teaching and learning scenarios. The first use of

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Kadlowec, Rowan University; Andrew D. Rosenthal, Rowan University; Patrick C. Leung, Rowan University, Undergraduate Student; Alexander Vincent Redfield, Rowan University

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Mechanics

thebone was calculated approximating it as a triangle. A parametric study was performed where thepercentage of bone loss was varied based on the Winquist classification. Page 22.1608.4Due to the cyclic nature of the testing, fatigue would be the expected form of failure. Becausethe sample undergoes fluctuating stresses, fatigue can occur at significantly lower stresses thanthe yield strength of the titanium alloy.[10] An S-N curve shows when fatigue failure will occurat a particular stress for a given number of cycles. An S-N curve was estimated (figure 2) usinga method similar to what is called “Four point correlation”.[11]Figure 2: Estimated S

Conference Session

Homework, Learning, and Problem Solving in Mechanics

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana; Thomas McDonald, University of Southern Indiana

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Mechanics

theSolution Grade of a statics or dynamics problem. Fitted Line Plot Solution Grade = 0.1539 + 0.6828 P-Grade S 0.141391 1.0 R-Sq 54.4% R-Sq(adj) 54.4% 0.8 Solution Grade 0.6 0.4 0.2 0.0

Conference Session

Assessment & Grading in Mechanics

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda E. Craugh P.E., United States Naval Academy

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Mechanics

(s) despite the shortened timeline. Second attempts (or firstre-takes) were administered in the immediate post-class window mentioned above. Frequently,students were able to leave those sessions knowing if their work that day met the standard or ifthey would need a third attempt. Between a first and second attempt, students were left to theirown devices to determine how to remediate their understanding. They were welcome to seekextra instruction, but not required to do so. Between the second and third attempt, however, theywere required to discuss their particular issues with the instructor before continuing the examcycle. Institutional administrative constraints prevented dis-enrolling students from the course fornot demonstrating required

Conference Session

Teaching Dynamics

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sherrill Biggers, Clemson University; Marisa Orr, Clemson University

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Mechanics

Conference Session

Bringing a Different Perspective

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Andrew R. Sloboda, Bucknell University

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Mechanics

, determine an expression for the skydiver’s acceleration x ¨.(b) After falling for awhile, the skydiver will approach terminal velocity: the velocity at which they areno longer accelerating. Starting with the expression from part (a), determine this terminal velocity x˙ ⇤ .Exercise 2After free-falling near an initial terminal velocity x˙ ⇤0 , the skydiver deploys a parachute which increases theirdrag coefficient Cd . Determine the distance travelled s until the skydiver is within 10% of the new terminalvelocity x⇤ due to the parachute. Assume that x˙ ⇤0 = 55 m/s, Cd = 40 kg/s, and that the skydiver has yourmass.Exercise 3Express the di↵erential equation for the

Conference Session

Engaging the Online Classroom

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nicolas Ali Libre, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Mechanics

Testing lab at Missouri S&T, teaches mechanics of materials and develops digital educational resources for the engineering students. He had the opportunity of leading several scientific and industrial research projects and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. Over the span of his career, Dr. Libre authored and co-authored 3 chapter books, 17 peer-reviewed journal articles and over 60 conference papers. He has advised and co-advised 8 gradu- ate students and mentored over 30 undergraduate students. He has collaborated with scholars from several countries, including Iran, China, Slovenia, Canada, and the US. He also served as a reviewer for 6 journals and a committee member of 5 conferences. He is the

Conference Session

Anything New in the Mechanics of Materials?

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Mechanics

demonstrate to students that their education is the process of buildingan integrated knowledge base that will ultimately prepare them for applying that knowledge intheir career.Bibliography1. Bransford, J. D., Brown, A. L., & Cocking, R. R. (Eds.). How people learn: Brain, mind, experience,andschool. Washington, DC: National Academy Press (1999)..2. Schwartz, D. L., Brophy, S., Lin, X., & Bransford, J. D. Software for managing complex learning: Examplesfrom an educational psychology course. Educational Technology Research and Development,47(2): 39-59,1999.Every reference must be listed and numbered.3. Watai, L. L., Brodersen, A. J., & Brophy, S. Challenge-based Lab Instruction Improves Interaction in PhysicalElectronic Circuit Labs, 2005

Conference Session

Dynamics

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brianno Coller, Northern Illinois University

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Mechanics

particularly satisfactory response toconcept question 1. The amount of time each student spent on the first question is tabulated inTable 1. Students’ approaches are outlined below. Table 1. Amount of time that students spent on concept question 1, all three parts. Student P Q R S T U V Time (min:sec) 1:20 5:20 8:30 1:33 2:20 9:00 8:50Student S and Student T had similar approaches to the concept question. Neither of them drew afree body diagram (FBD), even though they always drew FBDs on problem-solving questionsthey encountered on their midterm and final exams. For parts A and B, they simply observed thattension from the string creates

Conference Session

Mechanics Classroom Demonstrations

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joel Alejandro Mejia, Angelo State University; Wade H Goodridge, Utah State University; Benjamin James Call, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Steven David Wood, Utah State University

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Diversity

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Mechanics

., & Rogers, C. (2010). The benefits of model building in teaching engineering design. Design Studies, 31(3), 288-309. 3. Steif, P. S., & Dantzler, J. A. (2005). A Statics Concept Inventory: Development and Psychometric Analysis. Journal Of Engineering Education, 94(4), 363-371. 4. Steif, P. S., & Hansen, M. A. (2006). Comparisons between performances in a statics concept inventory and course examinations. International Journal Of Engineering Education, 22, 1070-1076. 5. Steif, P. S., & Hansen, M. A. (2007). New practices for administering and anlyzing the results of concept inventories. Journal Of Engineering Education, 96(3), 205-212. 6. Dollár, A., & Steif, P. S. (2006). Learning

Conference Session

Teaching Dynamics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew D. Lovell P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Mechanics

presented in this paper are those of theauthors and do not necessarily represent those of the NSF.References[1] Lovell, M. D., Brophy, S. P., and Li, S. (2013). “Challenge-Based Instruction for a Civil Engineering DynamicsCourse,” Proceedings, 2013 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Atlanta, June 23-26, 2013.[2] CTGV, Cognition and Technology Group at Vanderbilt (1997). The Jasper project: Lessons in curriculum, Page 24.1273.10instruction, assessment, and professional development, Mahwah, NJ, Erlbaum[3] R. J. Roselli and S. P. Brophy, “Effectiveness of challenge-based instruction in biomechanics,” J. Eng. Educ.,vol. 93, no. 4, pp

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amir Danesh-Yazdi, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Yi Wu, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Oladipo Onipede Jr., Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

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Mechanics

with Coulomb frictionData collection methodology: All the ISMs were posted on the online course managementsystem, which is Canvas at this institution, at the beginning of the semester to allow the studentsto download and run any of the ISMs at their time of choosing. When the lecture arrived at atopic that is animated in an ISM, the instructor would run that ISM in class to explain keyconcept(s). The students were told that the ISM was developed by one of the authors.The surveys, which were deemed to be IRB-exempt at the institution where the course is taughtsince they fall under the category of “anonymous surveys or interviews”, were developed withthe intent of covering the key concepts that each ISM demonstrates. Students were told that

Conference Session

Potpouri - A Mix

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Franco Capaldi, Merrimack College

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Mechanics

Analogy: A View from Case-Based Reasoning," AmericanPsychologist, vol. 52, no. 1, pp. 1-10, 1997.[3] J. Dannenhoffer and J. Dannenhoffer, "Development of an on-line system to help students successfullysolve statics problems," in American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference andExposition, Austin, TX, June 14-17, 2009.[4] M. DeVore, Statics Tutor, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, 2000.[5] J. Iano, Shaping Structures: Statics, New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1998.[6] ISDC, "BEST Statics," [Online]. Available: http://web.mst.edu/~bestmech/preview_statics.html.[7] E. Anderson, R. Taraban and S. Roberstson, "M-Model: A Mental Model based Online HomeworkTool," Journal of Online Engineering Education, vol. 1, no. 2, 2010.[8] J. Lux and B

Conference Session

Building Success in the Online Classroom

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Reihaneh Jamshidi, University of Hartford; Eoin A. King, NUI Galway

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Mechanics

define online learning? A systematic literature review of definitions of online learning (1988-2018)," American Journal of Distance Education, vol. 33, no. 4, pp. 289-306, 2019.[2] R. Scherer, S. K. Howard, J. Tondeur, and F. Siddiq, "Profiling teachers’ readiness for online teaching and learning in higher education: Who’s ready?," Computers in Human Behavior, p. 106675, 2020.[3] R. M. Cutri and J. Mena, "A critical reconceptualization of faculty readiness for online teaching," Distance Education, vol. 41, no. 3, pp. 361-380, 2020.[4] S. Palvia et al., "Online education: Worldwide status, challenges, trends, and implications," ed: Taylor & Francis, 2018.[5] L. Mishra, T. Gupta, and A. Shree

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

Figure 1. A disk rotates about its centerStudents’ initial responses are shown in Fig. 2. As can see from Fig. 2, only 57% of the studentschose correct answer D. In other words, 43% of the students chose wrong answers. Figure 2. Students’ initial responsesTherefore, the instructor provided further instruction on the difference between scalars andvectors, emphasizing the parallel but opposite directions of normal acceleration vector an andposition vector r. Moreover, students were asked to use numerical numbers (r = 5 m and ω = 3rad/s) shown in Fig. 1 to calculate the values of an and r and then determine the relationshipbetween an and r.After the above activities, the instructor posed the exactly same multiple

Conference Session

Mechanics and the Internet

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Siamak Faridani, University of Oklahoma; Kurt Gramoll, University of Oklahoma

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Mechanics

AC 2008-2116: ONLINE INTERACTIVE MEMS EXPERIMENTS ANDWEB-BASED CURRICULUMSiamak Faridani, University of Oklahoma S. Faridani is a PhD student at the University of Oklahoma.Kurt Gramoll, University of Oklahoma K. Gramoll is the Hughes Centennial Professor of Engineering and Director of the Engineering Media Lab at the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Gramoll received his B.S. degree in Civil Engineering and M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, both from the University of Utah and received his Ph.D. in Engineering Science and Mechanics from Virginia Tech. He has developed and published several CDs and web-based sites for engineering education

Conference Session

What's New in Statics?

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University

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Mechanics

because they have the final result. Changing the inputs and monitoring theirinfluence on the output will definitely help inspire students desire to answer the “what if”question, hence helping them to think out of the box and become a better designers who look atthe problem from all perspectives analyzing all possible scenarios. The impact of using this toolwill be monitored through regular surveys among the students, and through statistical analysis ofstudent’s performance.References1 R. C. Garcia and B. S. Heck, (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., Piscataway, NJ, USA, Nashville, TN, USA, 2000), p. 515.2 C. T. Merke, in ASEE 2004 Annual Conference and Exposition, "Engineering Researchs New Heights

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicolas Ali Libre, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Mechanics

-through examples are presented in each chapter that can be used to reinforce students’ learning.3 - Results and discussion The eBook has been utilized in three consecutive semesters as a supplementary ALS inMechanics of Materials, a course offered at Missouri S&T. Missouri S&T is one of four collegesin the University of Missouri system. In total, there are 76,000 students in the system; MissouriS&T is the campus with the most emphasis on science and engineering. There are about 9000students studying at this campus, 77% of which are pursuing undergraduate degrees, with mostof them majoring in engineering. Mechanics of Materials is a core introductory course for many engineering disciplines,including civil, mechanical

Conference Session

Statics - They can move at constant velocity!

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean Moseley, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Shannon M. Sipes, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Mechanics

, no statistically significantdifferences are found. However, the low overall utilization of the resource may be masking thepotentially significant difference between the two treatments seen in the high-access group.This investigation into homework solution format, as well as best-practices with regards toencouraging student use of the resource, will continue. Specifically, investigations are planned tostudy if providing students with a worked-out-homework solution (from a similar but notassigned problem) before the assignment is due is a more effective intervention than providingsolutions after the due date.Bibliographic Information[1] Steif, P. S., and Dantzler, J. A. (2005). “A Statics Concept Inventory: Development and Psychometric