Conference Session

Digital Methods in Mechanics: Teaching with Digital Tools

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rick Hill, University of Detroit, Mercy

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

Paper ID #37645Employing Live Scripts for Implementing Virtual Laboratories andActivitiesDr. Rick Hill, University of Detroit, Mercy Dr. Richard Hill is a Professor and Assistant Dean in the College of Engineering & Science at Univer- sity of Detroit Mercy. Dr. Hill received a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern California in 1998, and an M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cal- ifornia, Berkeley in 2000. He joined the faculty of Detroit Mercy in 2008 after receiving a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering and an M.S. degree in Applied Mathematics from the

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanics: Modes and Methods

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

Paper ID #39879Mechanics in Rome: First Time for a New Study Abroad ProgramDr. Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Brian Self obtained his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Engineering Mechanics from Virginia Tech, and his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Utah. He worked in the Air Force Research Laboratories before teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy for seven years. In 2011-12, Brian did a professor exchange in Munich, and in 2017 an exchange in Karlsruhe Germany. Additionally, he established a Mechanics in Rome study abroad program that ran for the first time in Fall 2022

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanics: Modes and Methods

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

. and Brent, R. (2016). Teaching and Learning STEM: A Practical Guide, Jossey Bass. Jossey Bass. https://educationdesignsinc.com/bookKoretsky, M. D., Brooks, B. J., & Higgins, A. Z. (2016). Written justifications to multiple-choice concept questions during active learning in class. International Journal of Science Education, 38(11), 1747–1765. https://doi.org/10.1080/09500693.2016.1214303Leydens, J. A., & Lucena, J. C. (2017). Engineering Justice: Transforming Engineering Education and Practice. Wiley. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118757369Mahmoud, A., & Nagy, Z. K. (2009). Applying Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle for Laboratory Education. Journal of Engineering Education, 98(3), 283–294. https

Conference Session

Miscellaneous Mechanics: Covid and Free Body Diagrams

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sridhar S. Condoor, Saint Louis University; Bryan MacGavin, Saint Louis University; Raja Shekar P. V.

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

Science and has published more than 20 papers in reputed international journals. His research interests includ ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Teaching the concept of tipping in statics:Pedagogy, potential activities, and practical examplesAbstractThe concept of tipping and stability are closely related and have several practical implicationsand applications. For example, tipping is the reason behind several accidents and recalls and theresulting injuries and deaths. For instance, 200+ fatalities were caused by furniture tippingbetween January 2000 and April 2022. Improper loading can also cause the tipping of airplanes,cranes, and other products, resulting in significant financial

Conference Session

Digital Methods in Mechanics: Teaching with Digital Tools

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diana Arboleda, University of Miami; James Giancaspro, P.E., University of Miami; Max Cacchione, University of Miami; Mert Okyay, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

systems for the civil infrastructure, engineering education, and technology transfer through education and community outreach.Dr. James Giancaspro, P.E., University of Miami James Giancaspro, Ph.D., P.E. is an associate professor of civil engineering with an emphasis on struc- tures and mechanics. He has two years of industry experience and 17 years of teaching and research experience at the University of Miami, where he is also currently a graduate program director. His current engineering education research interests include instructional technology in mechanics, undergraduate student retention, and graduate student support.Max Cacchione, University of Miami Agile technology executive with 20 years of experience

Conference Session

Digital Methods in Mechanics: Teaching with Digital Tools

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael P. Hennessey, University of St. Thomas; Amir Ahmad Naqwi

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

abilities within the mechanical engineering student population.Introduction Mechanical oscillators, such as the second-order translational “mbk” system have been aclassic topic in undergraduate mechanical engineering (ME) education for many years. Typically,students are first exposed to them in their introductory ordinary differential equations (ODEs)course and in either a “rigid body dynamics” [1] and/or a “system dynamics” [2] course, all ofwhich are required courses, vs. an elective course, such as Vibrations. Coverage in a lecture settingis common and in some cases simulation software is used, such as MATLAB/Simulink [3]. Thatsaid, based on the first author’s experience teaching at multiple institutions and from examiningthe academic

Conference Session

Keeping It Real: Real World Examples and Systems Thinking

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley J. Earle, York College of Pennsylvania; Stephen N. Kuchnicki, York College of Pennsylvania; Scott F. Kiefer, York College of Pennsylvania; Stephen Andrew Wilkerson, P.E., York College of Pennsylvania

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

Paper ID #37981Modifying a Junior Year Machine Design Project to Break Down KnowledgeSilos in the Mechanical Engineering CurriculumDr. Ashley J. Earle, York College of Pennsylvania Ashley is an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical and Civil Engineering department at York College of Pennsylvania. She received her B.S in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and B.A. in Interna- tional Studies from Lafayette College. She then pursued her Ph.D in Biomedical Engineering at Cornell. During her Ph.D. she discovered her love of teaching and decided to pursue a future at a Primarily Un- dergraduate Institution, bringing her to

Conference Session

Learning Mechanics through Visual and Tactile Modalities

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brandon Clumpner, United States Military Academy; Kevin Francis McMullen, United States Military Academy; Elizabeth Bristow, United States Military Academy

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Pull, Twist, and Break: Helping Engineering Students Visualize Material FailuresAbstractThe materials tested in basic engineering mechanics courses, such as steel and aluminum, havebeen well studied and have consistent material properties. Experimentally testing these materialsin a laboratory setting helps students visualize the difference between the failure behavior ofductile and brittle materials. However, there are thousands of other materials which arecommonly used in industry and academia which exhibit different behaviors or are moreinconsistent between samples. These materials may behave differently when subjected todifferent loading conditions such as tension

Conference Session

Understanding the Student Experience in Mechanics Courses

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milad Rezvani Rad, University of Southern Indiana; Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

significantly impactsvarious aspects of society, including lifestyle, communication, and education [2]. Artificialintelligence (AI) holds a pivotal role in the education sector. It facilitates access to abundantinformation resources, like online learning and virtual laboratories, expanding students' learningopportunities. Furthermore, technological advancements have led to innovative teaching tools suchas multimedia courseware and intelligent teaching systems, improving classroom management,and fostering student engagement. Simultaneously, progress in technology has introduced morethorough and objective assessment methods, including data analysis and intelligent evaluation.These methods aid teachers in providing prompt guidance to students and

Conference Session

Understanding the Student Experience in Mechanics Courses

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; James M Widmann, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

Paper ID #42873Dynamics for D’s: Avoiding Multiple Failures in a High Risk CourseDr. Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Dr. Brian Self worked in the Air Force Research Laboratories before teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy for seven years. Brian has taught in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo since 2006. Dr Self’s engineering education interests include collaborating on the Dynamics Concept Inventory, developing model-eliciting activities in mechanical engineering courses, inquiry-based learning in mechanics, and design projects to help promote

Conference Session

Problem- and Project-based Learning in Engineering Mechanics

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn Hasz, Carthage College

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

, many lab experiments are still divorced from what worklooks like as an engineer. To encourage student engagement with engineering technical contentin a realistic manner, a set of laboratories is in development for a sequence of two coursescovering statics, solid mechanics, and material properties. These courses are part of a non-disciplinary engineering program and start second semester sophomore year and continuethrough first semester junior year. The labs are inquiry-based and meant to be completed in oneto two 100-minute lab periods, providing students with multiple distinct problems to addressthroughout the courses.The labs are motivated by design briefs providing a real-world problem. Students must apply thecontent learned in class to

Conference Session

Will This Be on the Mechanics Test? Concept Inventories and Understanding Exams

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College; Jean Carlos Batista Abreu, Elizabethtown College; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Dominic J. Dal Bello, Allan Hancock College; Kurt M. Degoede, Elizabethtown College; Anna K. T. Howard, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Azize Akcayoglu; Hadas Ritz, Cornell University; William A. Kitch, Angelo State University

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Diversity

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

B.S. and M.S. degrees in Engineering Mechanics from Virginia Tech, and his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Utah. He worked in the Air Force Research Laboratories before teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy for seven years. Brian has taught in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo since 2006. During the 2011-2012 academic year he participated in a professor exchange, teaching at the Munich University of Applied Sciences. His engineering education interests include collaborating on the Dynamics Concept Inventory, developing model-eliciting activities in mechanical engineering courses, inquiry-based learning in mechanics, and design projects to help promote adapted

Conference Session

Keeping It Real: Real World Examples and Systems Thinking

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waterloo Tsutsui, Purdue University, West Lafayette ; Daniel DeLaurentis, Purdue University

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

engineering, mission engineering, energy storage systems, multifunctional structures and materials design, and the scholarship of teaching and learning.Prof. Daniel DeLaurentis, Purdue University Dr. Daniel DeLaurentis is a Professor at the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Purdue University, where he also serves as Vice President for Discovery Park District (DPD) Institutes. His research centers on design and system engineering methods for aerospace systems and systems-of-systems. Dr. DeLau- rentis is Chief Scientist in the DoD Systems Engineering Research Center (SERC) and a Fellow of both INCOSE and AIAA. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 A System-of-Systems

Conference Session

Assessing Conceptual Thinking about Engineering Mechanics

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine E. Welsh, United States Air Force Academy; Lorena S. Grundy, Tufts University; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

M.S. degrees in Engineering Mechanics from Virginia Tech, and his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Utah. He worked in the Air Force Research Laboratories before teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy for for seven years. Brian has taught in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo since 2006. Dr Self’s engineering education interests include collaborating on the Dynamics Concept Inventory, developing model-eliciting activities in mechanical engineering courses, inquiry-based learning in mechanics, and design projects to help promote adapted physical activities. Other professional interests include aviation physiology and biomechanics. He is a Fellow of the American Society

Conference Session

Problem- and Project-based Learning in Engineering Mechanics

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seyed Mohammad Seyed Ardakani, Ohio Northern University; Josh Wiseman, Ohio Northern University

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

Teaching Award.Josh Wiseman, Ohio Northern University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Testing an EML Activity in StaticsAbstractEquilibrium of a rigid body in 3D is one of the most important, yet challenging topics forengineering students in Statics. It includes knowing supports and free-body diagrams (FBD) in3D, having the ability to visualize vectors in 3D, and understanding moments in 3D. Theconcepts of moment and FBD in 3D are widely used from bridge design in civil engineering toanalyzing the aerodynamic forces on plane wings in aerospace engineering. To help studentsunderstand the concepts and connect to a real-world scenario, an intuitively designed, hands