Conference Session

Evaluation of Teaching Methods for Mechanics Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul S. Steif, Carnegie Mellon University; Anna Dollar, Miami University

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Mechanics

AC 2012-3478: RELATING USAGE OF WEB-BASED LEARNING MATE-RIALS TO LEARNING PROGRESSDr. Paul S. Steif, Carnegie Mellon University Paul S. Steif is a professor of mechanical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. He received a Sc.B. in engineering from Brown University (1979) and M.S. (1980) and Ph.D. (1982) degrees from Harvard University in applied mechanics. He has been active as a teacher and researcher in the field of engineering education and mechanics. His research has focused on student learning of mechanics concepts and developing new course materials and classroom approaches. Drawing upon methods of cognitive and learning sciences, he has led the development and psychometric validation of the statics

Conference Session

Statics and Strength of Materials

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffery S. Thomas, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Timothy A. Philpot, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Mechanics

AC 2012-4331: AN INVERTED TEACHING MODEL FOR A MECHAN-ICS OF MATERIALS COURSEDr. Jeffery S. Thomas, Missouri University of Science & Technology Jeffery Thomas is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Civil, Architectura,l and Environ- mental Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, Mo. He received a B.S. and M.S. in mechanical engineering and a Ph.D. in engineering mechanics from Missouri S&T. He is a licensed Professional Engineer. His technical interests are in mechanical characterization, construction, and the influence of force on biological systems. His artistic interests are in music.Dr. Timothy A. Philpot, Missouri University of Science & Technology

Conference Session

Mechanics Concepts II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olufunmilola Atilola, Texas A&M University; Francisco Vides, Texas A&M University; Erin M. McTigue, Texas A&M University; Julie S. Linsey, Texas A&M University; Tracy Anne Hammond Ph.D., Texas A&M University

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Mechanics

. Julie S. Linsey, Texas A&M UniversityDr. Tracy Anne Hammond Ph.D., Texas A&M University Page 25.244.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Automatic Identification of Student Misconceptions and Errors for Truss AnalysisAbstractThe use of concept inventories in mechanics education has great potential to identify areas whereinterventions are either working or not working for particular concepts. Concept inventories arevalidated measures and easy to implement. Where intended interventions are not working, thereis potential for enhancing student learning

Conference Session

Innovations in Solid Mechanics

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Wolfsteiner, Munich University of Applied Sciences

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Mechanics

: d ∂T ∂T ∂V − + = uT . (1) dt ∂ q˙ ∂q ∂qThe kinetic energy T may be derived for one beam element i with respect to the center ofgravity Si with Equation 2: 1 1 (Si) Ti = m v TSi v Si + ω Ti I i ω i , (2) 2 2 (S)with the mass mi , the inertia tensor I i , the velocity v Si and the angular velocity ω i .The potential energy of the weight forces (index i) and the spring moments (index j) withEquation 3

Conference Session

Innovations in Solid Mechanics

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ning Fang, Utah State University

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Mechanics

hierarchical ornetwork form, with labeled nodes (in circles or boxes) denoting concepts, and linking words orphrases specifying the relationships among concepts. Two or more concepts that are connectedby linking words or phrases form a proposition (i.e., a meaningful statement). Figure 1 showsthe structure and characteristics of concept maps 8.Since its development in 1972 by Joseph Novak and his colleagues 7, 8, who sought to follow andunderstand changes in children‟s knowledge of science, concept mapping has been adopted innearly every discipline ranging from STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics),psychology, and medicine to business, economics, accounting, history, and literature by

Conference Session

Mechanics Concepts I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shawn P. Gross, Villanova University; David W. Dinehart, Villanova University

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Mechanics

example, if the mainerror being made is related to switching the x and y components of a force due to sine and cosineconsideration. A non-graded worksheet could be prepared that focuses on that specific non-conceptual error. Some thought has been given to developing a booklet of problems thatspecifically identify the common errant paths; however, there is still a lot of data to analyze priorto the execution of that thought.Bibliography 1. Newcomer, J. L. and Steif, P. S. (2008) “What Students ‘Know’ About Statics: Specific Difficulties Common Among Students Entering Statics”, Proceedings – 38th Annual Frontiers in Education Conference, ASEE/IEEE. 2. Newcomer, J. L. (2010) “Inconsistencies in Students’ Approaches to Solving

Conference Session

Mechanics Concepts II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert E. Efimba P.E., Howard University; Tori Rhoulac Smith, Howard University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

MechanicsAbstractA recurring problem for teachers of engineering mechanics is that many students sign up to starttheir courses when they are not quite ready for them. This situation of unreadiness may be due tolack of adequate preparation. At first, it is easy to want to ascribe the problem to lack of coverageof pertinent material in the prerequisite course(s). However, the more likely cause is an amazingamnesia that leaves the students with very few of the important concepts learned in theprerequisite courses that are needed for the mechanics course that they are about to start. Thisphenomenon is observed even among some of the best students who get top grades in theprerequisite courses by demonstrating mastery of the material, but then “draw a blank” when

Conference Session

Technology in Mechanics Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Franco Capaldi, Merrimack College

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Mechanics

 Classroom Learning," Assessment in Education, vol. 5, no.  1, pp. 7‐73, 1998.  [2]   J. Kolodner, "Educational Implications of Analogy: A View from Case‐Based Reasoning," American  Psychologist, vol. 52, no. 1, pp. 1‐10, 1997.  [3]   J. Dannenhoffer and J. Dannenhoffer, "Development of an on‐line system to help students  successfully solve statics problems," in American Society for Engineering Education, 2009.  [4]   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: web.umr.edu/~bestmech/preview.html. [7]   E. Anderson, R. Taraban and S. Roberstson, "M‐Model: A Mental Model based Online Homework

Conference Session

Technology in Mechanics Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Mechanics

investigationsare planned to determine if the audio commentary (as compared to written parentheticalcomments) adds significantly to the student benefit. Finally, detailed studies of the extra timerequired to develop annotated video solutions are planned to help understand the cost/benefitratio of developing this resource for students. Page 25.1491.7References[1] Steif, P. S., and Dantzler, J. A. (2005). “A Statics Concept Inventory: Development and Psychometric Analysis.” Journal of Engineering Education 94 (4): 363-71.[2] Steif, P. S., and Hansen, M. (2006). “Comparisons Between Performances in a Statics Concept Inventory and Course

Conference Session

Innovations in Solid Mechanics

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University; Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University

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Mechanics

Devices and Systems”, 3rd ed., publisher Marcel Dekker, New York, 1998. 6. J.G. Skakoon, “The Elements of Mechanical Design”, ASME Press, New York, 2008.7. R. S. Figliola, D. Beasley, “Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements” 5th ed., Wiley and Sons Inc.2011,8. A.J. Wheeler, A. R. Ganji, “Introduction to Engineering Experimentation”, 3rd ed., Prentice Hall, 20109. J. P. Holman, “Experimental Methods for Engineers”, 7th ed., McGraw Hill, 200110. Hibbeler, R., “ Statics and Mechanics of Materials”, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall, 201111. Cornwell, P., Fine, J., “Mechanics in the Rose Hulman Foundation Coalition Sophomore Curriculum”12. Borghi, L., Ambrosis, A., Mascheretti, P., Massara, C. I., “Computer simulation

Conference Session

Mechanics Concepts II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sinead C. Mac Namara, Syracuse University

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Mechanics

CreativeInstinct through Cultural Interpretations. Journal of Engineering Education. 96(2) pp 89-90 Page 25.1283.122 Court, A. W., 1998. Improving creativity in engineering design education. European Journal ofEngineering Education, 23(2) 141-153.
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3 Blicblau, Aaron S., and Steiner, Joseph M. 1998. Fostering creativity through engineeringprojects. European Journal of Engineering Education, 23(1) 55-65.4 Atman, C. J. Adams, R. S. Cardella, M. E. Turns, J. Mosborg, S. Saleem, J. 2007 EngineeringDesign Processes

Conference Session

Innovations in Solid Mechanics

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Birdsong, California Polytechnic State University

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Mechanics

, “Applying Dynamics to the Engineering of the Perfect Bounce,” ASEE Annual Conference Page 25.1419.12& Exposition, AC 2011-16911 Ludwigsen, D., 2011, “Crash Safety in the Introductory Physics Lab,” ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition,AC 2011-165112 Duffy, J. Lord, S. M., Tsang, E., 2000,”Service Learning In Engineering: What, Why, And How?” ASEE AnnualConference13 Beer, Ferdinand P., Elliot R. Eisenberg, and E. Russell Johnston, 2007, “Vector Mechanics for Engineers,”Boston: McGraw-Hill Higher Education14 Varat, M. S., Husher, S. E., “Crash Pulse Modeling for Vehicle Safety Research,” 18th ESV Conference

Conference Session

Mechanics Classroom Demonstrations

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brianno D. Coller, Northern Illinois University

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Mechanics

Spumone Page 25.1055.7Swingline challenge. The remaining 16 items correspond to concepts cover in the course, but notdirectly covered by either of the Spumone exercises.Other DataIn addition to the concept test data, we collected a considerable amount of demographic andsurvey data for these students. Also, we logged all their actions as they played Spumone. Thesedata are not analyzed in this article.Impact on Learning: ResultsPretest and posttest results are presented in Figure 4 in terms of Cohen effect size:Here and represent the average scores of students in the experimental (Game) and control(Non-game) groups respectively. Symbol S

Conference Session

Statics and Strength of Materials

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zachary Vick, University of Oklahoma; Kurt C. Gramoll, University of Oklahoma

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Mechanics

responsible for keeping track of units. As can be seen in Figure 2,the object domain is in the unit of inches. Note the Papervision3D library was used for 3Drendering purposes. As a result, all 3D rendering is done in a left-handed coordinate system as isdefault in the Papervision3D library15.2. Selecting boundary and loading conditionsOnce the geometry is loaded, the user is able to select any faces which are fixed and any faceswhich have a uniform pressure applied to them. Fixed faces are fixed in all three directionsincluding all nodes on the selected face(s). Faces selected to have no displacement will behighlighted in red. The user is able to select multiple faces which are fixed or which are loaded.Loads are applied as a uniform pressure to

Conference Session

Evaluation of Teaching Methods for Mechanics Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob Preston Moore, Virginia Tech; Robert Scott Pierce, Sweet Briar College; Christopher B. Williams, Virginia Tech

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Mechanics

Displays on Information Recall,” The Journal of Experimental Education, vol. 68, no. 4, pp. 293-308, 2000.[10] J. D. Novak and D. B. Gowin, Learning how to learn. Cambridge University Press, 1984.[11] D. J. Martin, “Concept mapping as an AID to lesson planning: A longitudinal study,” Journal of Elementary Page 25.1365.12 Science Education, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 11-30, Oct. 1994.[12] K.-E. Chang, Y.-T. Sung, and S.-K. Chiou, “Use of Hierarchical Hyper Concept Map in Web-Based Courses,” Journal of Educational Computing Research, vol. 27, no. 4, pp. 335-353, Feb. 2003.[13] J. W. Coffey, “LEO: A Concept Map Based Course

Conference Session

Mechanics Concepts I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luciano Fleischfresser, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná; Mariana Nascimento Casarin, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná; Evandro Eizo Roncaglia Yabushita, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná

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Mechanics

learning – A systematic and critical review. Learning and Skills Research Centre, 2004.3. Felder, Richard M., Woods, Donald R., Stice, James E., and Rugarcia, Armando. The Future of EngineeringEducation II. Teaching Methods That Work. Chemical Engineering Education, 34(1), 26-39, 2000.4. Kipper, Hants, and Ruutmann, Tiia. Teaching Strategies for Direct and Indirect Instruction in TeachingEngineering. International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy – Volume 1, Issue 3, October 2011. Available athttp://www.i-jep.org.5. Peercy, Paul S. and Cramer, Steven M. Redefining Quality in Engineering Education through HybridInstruction. Guest Editorial. Journal of Engineering Education. October 2011, Vol. 100, No. 4, pp. 625-629.American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Mechanics Classroom Demonstrations

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Josué Njock-Libii, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Mechanics

(including access toscientific and engineering equipment)”. A project such as the one described in this paper adds allthree things to teaching[29].8. References[1] B. Self and R. Redfield, New approaches in teaching undergraduate dynamics, Proceedings of the 2001 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Albuquerque, NM, June 24-27, 2001.[2] R. A. Streveler, T. A. Litzinger, R. L. Miller, and P. S. Steif, Learning conceptual knowledge in the engineering sciences: overview and future research, Journal of Engineering Education, 97, 2008, pp. 279- 294.[3] P. J. Cornwell, Dynamics evolution – change or design, Proceedings of the 2000 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, St. Louis, MO, June 18-21, 2000.[4] G

Conference Session

Statics and Strength of Materials

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ing-Chang Jong, University of Arkansas

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Mechanics

feature and capability of the CBM, refer to the paper by Jong.13 Both of the MoMF andthe CBM are suitable for learning by sophomores and juniors; and they have been taught andtested in the course Mechanics of Materials at the author’s institution for several years.References1. H. M. Westergaard, “Deflections of Beams by the Conjugate Beam Method,” Journal of the Western Society of Engineers, Vol. XXVI, No. 11, pp. 369-396, 1921.2. S. Timoshenko and G. H. MacCullough, Elements of Strength of Materials (3rd Edition), Van Nostrand Company, Inc., New York, NY, 1949.3. S. H. Crandall, C. D. Norman, and T. J. Lardner, An Introduction to the Mechanics of Solids (2nd Edition), McGraw-Hill, New York, NY, 1972.4. R. J. Roark and W. C

Conference Session

Technology in Mechanics Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Marie Grau, Stanford Univeristy; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Stanford University

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Mechanics

)Summer Undergraduate Research Program. Another author (SB) was supported by a StanfordVice Provost of Graduate Education (VPGE) Graduate Fellowship.Bibliography[1] Mazur, E. (1996) Peer instruction: a user’s manual. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.[2] Smith, K., Sheppard, S. D., Johnson, D., Johnson, R. (2005). "Pedagogies of engagement: Classroom-basedpractices" Journal of Engineering Education, 94 (1): 87-102.[3] Bucciarelli, L. L. (1999). Design delta design: Seeing/seeing as. Presented at the Design Thinking ResearchSymposium 4, Boston, MA, April 23-25.[4] Prudhomme, G., Boujui, J. F. O., and Brissaud, D. (2003). Toward reflective practice in engineering designeducation. International Journal of Engineering Education, 19 (2): 328-337