Conference Session

Explorations in Mechanics Pedagogy

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

Paper ID #13464Flexible Periods Allow for Combined Analytical and Laboratory ExperiencesWithin an Introductory Mechanics CourseDr. Shawn P Gross, Villanova University Dr. Shawn P. Gross is an associate professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Villanova University. He has as M.S.E. and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, and a B.S.E. degree from Tulane University. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on mechanics and structural design (reinforced concrete, structural steel, masonry, and wood).Prof. David W Dinehart, Villanova University Professor and

Conference Session

Dynamics

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob Michael Wild, James Madison University; Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University; Robert J. Prins, James Madison University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

Paper ID #13054A Student-developed Rotational Mechanics Laboratory Exercise to Link En-gineering Design and ScienceMr. Jacob Michael Wild, James Madison UniversityDr. Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University Dr. Robert Nagel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering at James Madison University. Dr. Nagel joined the James Madison University after completing his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering at Oregon State University. He has a B.S. from Trine University and a M.S. from the Missouri University of Science and Technology, both in mechanical engineering. Since joining James Madison University, Nagel has

Conference Session

Dynamics

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hirohito Kobayashi, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

Laboratory (VML), was developed based on Matlab® Graphic-User-Interface. VML was created as the kinematic information measurement tool to be used ina class project environment. In the project with VML, first, the student will capture a digitalvideo image of an object subjected to the complex motion with a high frame rate digital camerathat is widely available today. As the second step, the student will evaluate the kinematics,position and angle, of the object with digital motion tracking algorithm within VML. Thekinematic information deduced from the motion tracking can be exported as the data inMicrosoft® Excel format. The data can then be used to evaluate other kinematic informationsuch as velocity, acceleration, angular velocity, and angular

Conference Session

Mechanics of Materials

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathon E. Slightam, Marquette University; Mark L. Nagurka, Marquette University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

Paper ID #12625Machine Design Experiments Using Gears to Foster Discovery LearningMr. Jonathon E. Slightam, Marquette University Mechanical Engineering Department Jonathon E. Slightam received his B.S degree in mechanical engineering and M.Sc. in engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering in 2012 and 2014, respectively. Jonathon is currently a PhD stu- dent in mechanical engineering at Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI. From 2009 to 2014, he was a research assistant in the Rapid Prototyping Research laboratory at the Milwaukee School of Engineer- ing. In 2013 he was an engineering intern at Parker Hannifin’s

Conference Session

Computer Tutors, Simulation, and Videos

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward J. Berger, Purdue University; Edward A. Pan, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

and specific learning outcomes. Much of the worked example literatureused a fairly controlled laboratory setting rather than an actual higher education classroom. Someof that literature focuses quite closely on mechanics related learning outcomes. Recent workusing controlled eye gaze experiments examined how students learn physics concepts fromworked examples[10], with the conclusions supporting the central tenets of both the workedexample effect (via cognitive load theory[11]) and effective multimedia design that leveragesspatial contiguity principles[12]. Quite a bit of work in similar laboratory settings has focused onquantifying specific aspects of physics or mechanics problem solving using eye gazetechnologies and other instruments to

Conference Session

Computer Tutors, Simulation, and Videos

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Moe Tajvidi P.E., Utah State University; Ning Fang, Utah State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

more interest in computer-assisted problem-solvingchallenges7. Several computer tools have been developed to maintain student involvement inengineering mechanics, combining lab activities with CSA in an authentic project15, 28, 29, 30. Themain educational advantage of using computer-based labs is the real-time display ofexperimental results and graphs, facilitating a direct connection between the real experiment and Page 26.221.5the abstract representation19. Nevertheless, acquisition of laboratory skills is often a learning goalin itself which cannot be completely replaced by simulations.It is a common pedagogical practice to use analogies. In

Conference Session

Explorations in Mechanics Pedagogy

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek James Lura Ph.D., Florida Gulf Coast University; Robert James O'Neill, Florida Gulf Coast University; Ashraf Badir P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

Teaching Strategies in a Laboratory Exercise. Advances in Physiology Education. 2012; 36: 147-53.6. Hibbeler RC. Engineering Mechanics: Statics & Dynamics 13 editon. 13 ed. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2013. Page 26.849.6

Conference Session

Statics Online

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carisa H. Ramming, Oklahoma State University; John J. Phillips, Oklahoma State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

at an offcampus location was in place. However, in this first course offering, no separateaccommodations were requested.Discussion labs are where the online course and on-campus course differ in that the onlinecourse did not have a discussion lab. The discussion lab is a time when students in smallergroups of 24 students review additional example problems, take check-point quizzes, andparticipate in hands-on laboratory experiments with the teaching assistants. The decision not tohave a discussion lab for the online course was one that was made with much reservation. Thedriving factor was the dilemma of how to schedule a time when all 39 students would be able toCourse Format On-campus Statics

Conference Session

Flipped Classrooms in Mechanics

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keri Ryan, University of Nevada, Reno; Adam Kirn, Univeristy of Nevada, Reno

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

classroom sessions.The following elements of the re-designed course were consistent with previous semesters. Theinteractive response system was used during lectures. However, the questions in the re-designedcourse were largely conceptual and less calculation-based questions were incorporated. The sametextbook has been used since Fall 2013; individual homework assignments were dueapproximately semi-weekly and incorporated online exercises for concept mastery and problemsrequiring multi-step solutions with detailed calculations. The exam style (discussed previously)and difficulty was consistent with previous semesters, to the extent possible. Since Fall 2013, thecourse has incorporated laboratory demonstrations and required student lab reports with

Conference Session

Mechanics of Materials

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William E. Howard, East Carolina University; Rick Williams, Auburn University; Sarah Christine Gurganus, NAVAIR Fleet Readiness Center East

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

facilitation tool, AM can be thought of as another piece of laboratory equipment that allowsstudents to explore engineering topics without the constraints that may be imposed by the use ofother manufacturing processes. In these cases the AM capability is simply a tool that can savestudents time and effort and allow more focus on other course content; however, in the processof making the part, the students may learn little or nothing about the AM process. Often all thestudents may know or care about is that they can send a CAD file of a desired part to the AMmachine and within a day or so, they are holding the part in their hands. Examples of utilizingAM as a facilitation tool include the fabrication of wind tunnel test models,3,4 parts for