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SED Technical Session: Applications

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angran Xiao, New York City College of Technology; Rafaela Alba, New York City College of Technology; Ozlem Yasar, City University of New York, New York City College of Technology; Andy Zhang, New York City College of Technology; Gaffar Barakat Gailani, New York City College of Technology

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Systems Engineering

structured design methodologies used in an undergraduateSenior Design project. Student learning outcomes are assessed and compared with previoussemesters. We have observed overall satisfying student learning in nearly all aspects. Hence, webelieve the multidisciplinary project helps students learn valuable knowledge of SE that isusually acquired through real world working experiences.Key Words: System Engineering, Senior Design Project, Design Methodology1. INTRODUCTIONOriginally presented in [1], System Engineering is a “way of thinking” [2] that focuses onstructuring and managing complex systems over their lifecycles. Günther and Ehrlenspiel [3]compared the design processes of designers with practice and those with education in systematicdesign

Conference Session

SED Technical Session: Applications

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Odon M. Musimbi, Metropolitan State University of Denver; Julio Proano, Metropolitan State University of Denver

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Systems Engineering

the testing should predict the behavior of the vehicle duringthe actual launch of a vehicle on a launch pad.Dynamic Testing System and Subsystems AnalysisAfter the identification of the needs and stakeholders, a discussion on the breakdown of thesystem into subsystems will describe the complexity of the dynamic testing system. Theobjective is to establish a list of all the required components, the possible alternatives and anassessment of performances leading to a decision on which components to purchase [1].Fig.1 indicates the breakdown of a dynamic testing into subsystems. The main subsystem is thesmall satellite itself or any of its component being tested. A different breakdown methodologycould well consider the small satellite as a system

Conference Session

SED Technical Session: Instructional Experiences

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul T. Grogan, Stevens Institute of Technology; Olivier Ladislas de Weck, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Systems Engineering

to record time-stamped events such as purchases or sales usingphones, tablets, or laptops. Applications focus on specific topics such as product platforms,commonality, and design for manufacturing where participants experience tradeoffs betweenspeed and quality, standardization and product variety, monotony and specialization,manufacturing learning curves, and how to identify and improve bottlenecks in production lines.1. IntroductionSystems engineering deals with abstract concepts such as requirements, architecture, designprocesses, and configuration management. These features make the discipline difficult tocommunicate to a broad audience, despite providing critical competencies for the design,operation, and sustainment of complex products

Conference Session

SED Technical Session: Instructional Experiences

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kirsten A. Davis, Virginia Tech; Alejandro Salado, Virginia Tech; Thomas A. McDermott, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Systems Engineering

Lessons Learned from a First Attempt to Teach Systems Engineering as a Studio Art ClassIntroduction System architecture can be considered both an art and a science [1], [2]. Whereas itsscientific side deals with producing actual designs, its artistic one drives the value of the systemarchitecture [3]. In fact, using elegance as a key driver in architecting engineering systems mayprovide significant benefits over following traditional processes [4]–[6]. This is in line withexpertise research, which shows that effective systems engineers exhibit strong ability on bothsides [2], [7]. However, the development and training of systems engineers tend to focus on theanalytical and methodological side. The question of how we

Conference Session

SED Technical Session: Systems Thinking

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raed Jaradat, Mississippi State University; Michael Andre Hamilton, Mississippi State University; Vidanelage Lakshika Dayarathna, Mississippi State University; Sofia Karam, Mississippi State University; Parker Jones, Mississippi State University; Emily S. Wall , Mississippi State University; Safae El Amrani; Ginnie Shih En Hsu, Mississippi State University

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, interconnectivity and integration [1]. SystemsThinking (ST) is considered an active framework to better manage complex system problemdomains. It focuses on how the constituent parts of a system pertain to the whole system and theway the systems work within larger systems over time. This holistic approach contrasts with thetraditional analysis whose aim is to study the individual pieces of a system separately. Bloom etal. [2] and Anderson et al. [3] established a taxonomy whose aim is to classify educationalobjectives in a hierarchy from less to more complex. Bloom’s taxonomy was revised later byAnderson and his colleagues to fit modern education objectives. Stave and Hopper [4] and Hopperand Stave [5] offered a system parallel to Bloom’s taxonomy of

Conference Session

SED Technical Session: Instructional Experiences

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Giulia Palma, University of Alabama in Huntsville; Bryan Mesmer, The University of Alabama in Huntsville; Amy Guerin, University of Alabama in Huntsville

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Diversity

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Systems Engineering

mathematical basis with theatre’s human and communication basis. II. BackgroundThe collaboration between the fields of engineering and theatre can be observed in technicallydemanding productions, such as shows like Cirque Du Soleil’s KA [1], and in college programs,such as theatre engineering. Shows such as KA require engineers to help bring the vision of theshow to life through technical features such as lighting, rigging, pulley systems, etc. Theatreengineering programs provide engineers with the education to accomplish those technical feats.Theatre engineering programs are offered at different universities across the United States, suchas Purdue University [2], Lafayette College [3], the University of Arizona [4], and PennsylvaniaState

Conference Session

SED Technical Session: Applications

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John M. Santiago Jr, Colorado Technical University; Jing Guo, Colorado Technical University

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Systems Engineering

guidance anddirection for students to generate innovative ideas for their projects.Given CoE’s limited experience in entrepreneurial-minded learning (EML), CoE believes thisteaching approach proved useful tool to engage students in coming up with relevant ideas forprojects and classroom activities that create market value. CoE also believes that thecombination of embedded EML ( [1], [2], [3], [4]) activities and the system engineering processprovide a rewarding learning experience for students. CoE also believes that the system thinkingfound in the entrepreneurial concept aligns well with the system engineering approach for thelast several years in making project ideas become reality ( [5], [6] [7], [8], [9]).Accreditation Board for Engineering

Conference Session

SED Technical Session: Systems Thinking

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erin Stirgus; Morteza Nagahi, Mississippi State University; Junfeng Ma, Mississippi State University; Raed Jaradat, Mississippi State University; Lesley Strawderman, Mississippi State University; Deborah K. Eakin, Mississippi State University

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Systems Engineering

increasingcomplexity, excessive information, ambiguity, emergence and high levels of uncertainty.Dealing with problems exhibiting these characteristics requires non-technological, inherentlysocial, organizational, and political knowledge [1], [2]. In response to effective problem-solvingin the domain of complex systems, systems thinking evolved to include a wide variety of acceptedapproaches and techniques. Checkland [3] described systems thinking as the thought processwhich demonstrates the ability to think and speak in a new holistic language in order to understandand deal with complex systems problems. With this new discipline, identifying potential factorsthat affect systems thinking is important in establishing more effective ways to educate studentsto

Conference Session

SED Technical Session: Instructional Experiences

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Azad M. Madni, University of Southern California; Dan Erwin, University of Southern California; Ayesha Madni, University of Southern California

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Systems Engineering

the commercial sector. The DoD and specifically the AirForce have already begun incorporating digital twin technology into their systemsand programs [1], [2].A digital twin is a dynamic virtual representation of a physical system (e.g.,product, factory) at different levels of fidelity [1], [3], [4], [5]. A comprehensivevision of a digital twin includes business, contextual factors, and sensor data whenrepresenting the physical system. Unlike a virtual system model that tends to be ageneric representation of a physical system (or component), a digital twin is aspecific instance of a system model that faithfully reflects the operational andmaintenance histories as well as the state and health status of a particular systemi.e., the physical twin

Conference Session

SED Technical Session: Systems Thinking

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karim Heinz Muci-Kuchler, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Cassandra M. Degen, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Mark David Bedillion, Carnegie Mellon University; Marsha Lovett, Carnegie Mellon University

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Systems Engineering

, stricter government safety or environmental regulations also need to bemet. There are many examples, like cars and home appliances, that reflect this challengingscenario. Consequently, industry needs mechanical engineering graduates that have the necessaryknowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to successfully participate in the design and developmentof complex products or systems.The fact that companies need engineering graduates with a good foundation in the process todesign and develop products and systems is reflected in the new ABET accreditation criteria [1]and in references such as the Engineering Competency Model that was jointly developed byAmerican Association of Engineering Societies (AAES) and the United States Department ofLabor (DOL

Conference Session

SED Technical Session: Systems Thinking

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J. Vinarcik P.E., University of Detroit Mercy

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; a United States Air Force general recently stated, “Our current defense acquisitionsystem applies industrial age processes to solve information age problems [1].”Emergent behaviors (wanted, unwanted, and unanticipated) are particularly difficult to managewith traditional systems engineering approaches. Although functional decomposition and relateddeconstructive approaches are useful, they fail to fully manage interactions. As David Cohen,Director of Naval Air Systems Command’s Systems Engineering Department, recently stated:“We have been using Newtonian systems engineering. We need quantum or string theorysystems engineering to manage modern system development [2].” Model-Based SystemsEngineering (MBSE) is one solution to this

Conference Session

SED Technical Session: Applications

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Georgios Georgalis, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Karen Marais, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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interpreting the regression coefficients, we achieve our secondresearch goal to suggest specific improvements that instructors can use to give their students morefailure opportunities during PBL.1 IntroductionABET’s Criterion 5 requires engineering programs to provide all undergraduate students a majordesign experience that entails technical knowledge and skills acquired through the curriculum andincorporates realistic standards and constraints. The major design experience mentioned in thecriterion is an example of project-based learning (PBL): the theory and practice of using real-worldprojects that have time restrictions to achieve specific objectives and to facilitate individual andcollective learning [1]. PBL is a learner-centered approach that