Conference Session

Teaching Statics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey L. Newcomer, Western Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

, and even the measurementscale.2,4 Preliminary work on this project, completed with Yokomoto, examined students’ abilityto assess their performance in Statics and Engineering Ethics.5 In the case of the preliminarystudy, however, students were asked to rate their performance in Statics prior to taking the finalexam and no other factors were considered. This study indicated that there were mild correla-tions between performance and self-assessment (enough to warrant further study).The present study looks to see if comparing students’ self-assessments to performance acrossmultiple problems shows any more correlation than was found in the one question to oneproblem work of Sarin and Headley.1 The analysis is based upon data collected in the

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Spenko, Illinois Institute of Technology; Jamal S. Yagoobi, Illinois Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

classes and engineering. That is, it is important to create linksbetween non-technical courses and the engineering thought process in order for the student tounderstand how non-technical topics (economics, entrepreneurship, business modeling, ethics,political science, psychology, and global competitiveness) affect an engineer’s job. For example,an engineer can use a basic knowledge of psychology to learn how to empathize with the end userof a product. This in turn will help the engineer become more creative by understanding how hisdesign is perceived by other people. The downside is that the introduction of non-technicalcourses is constrained by credit hours. If a department wishes to pursue this option, it must decidewhat portions of its current

Conference Session

IE Technical Session II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jo Min, Iowa State University; Wenbo Shi, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

Multidisciplinary Engineering Capstone Design. Proceedings of the 2010 American Society for Engineering Education Conference, Louisville, KY.[5] Stern H. P. E., Marcus, A. B. (2002). Short, Instructional Modules for Teaching Ethical and Societal. Proceedings of the 2002 ASEE Southeastern Section Annual Meeting, Gainesville, FL.[6] Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs: Effective for Evaluations during the 2010-2011 Accreditation Cycle, Retrieved Dec. 24, 2010 from: http://www.abet.org/Linked%20Documents-UPDATE/Criteria%20and%20PP/E001%2010-11%2 0EAC%20Criteria%201-27-10.pdf[7] Learning Outcomes for the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering at Iowa State University. Retrieved Dec. 24, 2010 from: http

Conference Session

Developing International Engineering Research, Course Enhancement, Leadership of, and Online Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Mehrabian, Daytona State College; Walter W. Buchanan, Texas A&M University; Alireza Rahrooh, Daytona State College

Tagged Divisions

International

, G (2003). Effective teaching with technology in higher education : Foundations for success. SanFrancisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.[6] Colwell, J. L. and Jenks, C.F., (2005). “Student Ethics in Online Courses: Some Case Histories,” ASEE IL/IN SectionalConference, DeKalb, IL.[7] Mehrabian, A., Buchanan, W.W., Rahrooh, A., “Course Transformation from Live/Synchronous to Remote/Asynchronous using Technology”, X International Conference on Engineering and Technology Education -INTERTECH'2008, Santos, Brazil, Mar. 1-5, 2008.[8] Wild, I., “Moodle Course Conversion: Beginner’s Guide,” PACKT Publishing, 2008. Page 22.726.6

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hui-Hui Wang, University of Minnesota; Tamara J Moore, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Gillian Roehrig, University of Minnesota; Mi Sun Park, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

schools is in its early development. The report, Engineeringin K-12 Education, recently released by the National Academy of Engineering and NationalResearch Council6 provided a very insightful view of engineering education in K-12. The reportclaimed three principles for K-12 engineering education. First, it believed K-12 engineeringeducation should emphasize engineering design. Second, K-12 engineering should incorporateimportant science, mathematics, and technology concepts and skills. Finally, K-12 engineeringshould align with 1) systems thinking, 2) creativity, 3) optimism, 4) collaboration, 5)communication, and 6) attention to ethical considerations to promote engineering “habits of mind”(pp. 4-6). In summary, the report concluded there is no

Conference Session

Capstone Courses and Design Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nihad Dukhan, University of Detroit Mercy; Mark Schumack, University of Detroit Mercy

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

to determine a program’s compliance with many ABET criteria. ABET’s Criterion 3states, in part, that a student should be able to design a system, component, or process to meetdesired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political,ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.5There has been at least one conference solely dedicated to the scholarship of capstone design inengineering. It was first convened at the University of Colorado in June of 2007 under the nameNational Capstone Design Conference. There were over 170 participants from industry anduniversities throughout the United States and a few other countries. This conference was focusedon improving the capstone or senior

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rafic Bachnak, Texas A&M International University; Runchang Lin, Texas A&M International University; Rohitha Goonatilake, Texas A&M International University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

entrepreneurs instead of just workers, the outlook of engineering could bepromising and rewarding. The last cause that should be addressed to make sure that engineeringgraduates know what exactly it means for them to practice engineering throughout the realworld. The university faculty need to instill not only book smarts, but also working under timeconstraints, correcting problems without assistance, dealing with the increasing amount ofpolitical pressures, ethical training, and understanding their obligation to the general public asprofessional engineers. Each course should have its own practical contents in place to helpstudents grow in each one of these categories and help them become well-rounded graduates.Due to this, it is only natural for the

Conference Session

Accreditation and Assessment in SE Programs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Massood Towhidnejad, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Thomas B. Hilburn, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Salamah Salamah, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Constituent Committee

in computing ethics, software project planning, software requirements analysis, teambuilding, design patterns, and software processes analysis. These cases were helpful in teaching“small-scale” software and computing topics, and students were motivated and seemed to enjoythis type of learning activity. However, the case studies addressed issues ranging over a disparateset of problem domains, software engineering practices, and scenario elements; this resulted instudents learning about software engineering practices in bits and pieces - there was very littlecoupling between the case studies and hence no accumulation of scenario experience thatallowed progress toward more substantial and complex problems.The SRS Inspection Case Module (and

Conference Session

Developing Systems Engineering Curriculum, Part I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Guerra, NASA Headquarters; Wallace T. Fowler, University of Texas, Austin; Martin James Brennan, University of Texas, Austin, Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering

twice per week basis. Thecourse modules developed for the SSED course are Introduction, Teamwork, Project Life Cycle,Scope and Concept of Operations, System Architecture, System Hierarchy and Work BreakdownStructure, Analytical Hierarchy Process, Requirements–Basics, Requirements–Writing,Requirements-Configuration and CM, Functional Analysis, System Synthesis, Design,Interfaces, Margins, Technical Performance Measures, Cost, Risk, Technology, Trade Studies,Reliability, Verification, Technical Reviews, Schedule, Management, and Ethics. All modulesare available to the students on the course website and remain available to them in the capstonedesign course.Space Systems Laboratory (SSL) The SSL is a one semester-credit-hour laboratory course

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia M. D'Angelo, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Naomi C. Chesler, University of Wisconsin, Madison; David Williamson Shaffer, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Golnaz Arastoopour, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees

presentations,engineering ethics, and teamwork. But it does so in the context of a simulation of realengineering processes and practices. As such, it covers important supplementary topics that oftenare not covered in introductory courses such as keeping a design notebook, time management,and interacting professionally with clients and employers.Game Mechanics Game play is conducted in a computer simulation of the Nephrotex professional office. Thesimulation follows the workflow of an introductory engineering design course in which studentswork in design teams with a design advisor and meet with real clients to develop and propose asolution to a real design problem. Game play takes place face-to-face during class time, butstudents are able to access

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pratibha Varma-Nelson, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis; Stephen Hundley, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis; Terri Tarr, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees

inengineering; (2) engineering faculty insights into planning professional development programs;and (3) how engineering faculty/CTL partnerships can facilitate supportive learningenvironments for students.1. Student learning issues in engineeringContent issues which could be addressed in the classroom include the need for students to beable to: solve open ended interdisciplinary problems; engage in deep learning that leads toretention and transfer of knowledge; apply design skills; integrate knowledge and transferknowledge across different courses; work on diverse teams; and develop ethical frameworks fordecision-making.Structural issues inherent in engineering undergraduate education include the adequacy of labs,facilities, infrastructure, and space

Collection

2011 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

B. Zhang; H. Misak; P.S. Dhanasekaran; D. Kalla; R. Asmatulu

benefit to society andimprove the environment in various ways. Nanoscale materials will make the products better interms of functionality, weight savings, less energy consumption and a cleaner environment.Shortcomings always exist when new unproven technology is released. Nanomaterial may helpclean certain environmental wastes, but contaminate environment in other ways. Choosing theright nanoscale materials is one of the key parameters for the future direction of nanotechnology.Engineering ethics need to be defined before the commercial use of nanotechnology. Riskassessment on new nanomaterial based application is important to evaluate potential risk to ourenvironment when the products are in use. Full life cycle evaluation and analysis for

Collection

2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Jessica L. Buck; Bertiel Harris; Elizabeth Y. McInnis

service-learning.However, it is a well established fact that we learn through combinations of thought andaction, reflection and practice, theory and application (Kendall, 1988). Effective learningcan be achieved while discussing intellectual, civic, ethical, moral, cross-cultural, career, orpersonal goals (Kendall, 1990; Lisman, 1998). “Students from middle schools are mastering 149academic content standards while immersed in hands-on, technology-integrated projectsthat provide learning experiences that are not usually possible within the confines of thetraditional classroom” (Bradford, 2005, p.1). This emphasized that service learning isintegral in school learning process. This process becomes more

Collection

2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Ashraf Ghaly

roadmap for the civil engineering profession, ASCE defines civil engineers as individualsentrusted by society to create a sustainable world and enhance the global quality of life1. Also,in its Vision 2025 for the profession, ASCE stipulates that civil engineers serve competently,collaboratively, and ethically as master:  Planners, designers, constructors, and operators of society’s economic and social engine—the built environment;  Stewards of the natural environment and its resources;  Innovators and integrators of ideas and technology across the public, private, and academic sectors;  Managers of risk and uncertainty caused by natural events, accidents, and other threats; and  Leaders in

Collection

2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Barrie Jackson

thesis work of the students and the thesis work of our students. Engineering has been defined as a profession that works at the margins of a number ofpure disciplines, a gloriously marginal profession. What is it that we in the colleges andUniversities offer that is unique? The college system is based primarily of the potential areas foremployment of their graduates. It is a quite nimble system where courses can be instituted ordropped depending on the potential for graduates to find employment. I would like to think that “Professional Skills” is the area where a University degreeshould offer a significant difference. There is no question that a practising professional engineertoday is likely to be confronted with ethical

Collection

2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Fani Zlatarova; Pavel Azalov

& R. Lucas. Software Engineering Ethics in a Digital World. IEEE, Computer, May 2009, pp. 34- 41.[12] Rhodes, D. H. Systems engineering: an essential engineering discipline for the 21st Century. ICSE, Proceedings of the 24rd International Conference on Software Engineering, 2002.[13] Sendlinger, S. C., D. J. DeCoste, T. H. Dunning, D. A. Dummitt, E. Jakobsson, D. R. Mattson & E. N. Wiziecki. Transforming Chemistry Education through Computational Science. IEEE Computer Society, Computing in Science and Engineering, September 2008, pp. 34-39.[14] Welch, H.L. Teaching a service course in software engineering. IEEE, 37th Annual Frontiers In Education Conference - Global Engineering: Knowledge Without Borders

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Daniel Schmalzel

. Students work on projects that address engineering measurement and reverseengineering. An exemplar task would be to perform systematic testing of existing products withthe goal of possibly illuminating areas for improvement [3]. During this year students are alsolectured on professionalism and engineering ethics [4]Sophomore Engineering Clinics (SEC I and SEC II)By the second year students have an understanding of the basic composition of an engineer; theirnext area of development is communication. The first semester focuses on written communication,while the second emphasizes oral communication. During both of these clinics the engineeringstudent takes a separate course that teaches the fundamentals of each communication type, awriting/literature

Collection

2011 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Kalyan Mondal

multiple such laboratory exercises.In the spring 2010 when the course was first presented, we used EAC-ABET specified outcomeC to assess the learning outcome of this course. Outcome C specifies assessing an ability todesign a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such aseconomic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, andsustainability. The rubric developed for this outcome partially measured learning 2 and 3mentioned above. Basic rubric and assessment result are included herein to outline the processused in 2010.Rubric Based on the Lab: RTI Driven Display System of a MicrocontrollerThe student explores the software and hardware input/output interfacing aspects of

Collection

2011 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Fariborz M. Tehrani

ideas under“supporting” leadership. High relationship behavior is the key concept in this stage. The facultyshould expect substantial feedbacks from students. This is an opportunity to encourage studentsto be innovative and creative through class discussions. Asking questions about constructability,sustainability, and ethics will encourage students to participate in learning process beyondtraditional frameworks. Carefully-designed quizzes and class projects are typical assignments toreinforce the outcomes of this stage. The importance of relationship behavior requires faculty toemploy soft human skills rather than just technical skills to lead students in the second and thirdstages. The diverse environment in engineering classrooms requires

Conference Session

Sustainability, Diversity, and STEM in Contemporary Energy Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John M. Robertson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Slobodan Petrovic, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

, in this case the cost of batteries. Until the new technology can approach the market cost-per- Page 22.15.3 function, benchmark comparisons will be poor 4 and there will be a natural reluctance to move away from the familiar technology. The commodity market is the hardest for any emerging technology to penetrate. Energy is a commodity. 3. International standards relating to quality, safety, environment, ethical applications and warranty have to evolve and be met. It can be a slow process but if standards are not met, the evolution of the technology will be curtailed 5.These three constraints are a formidable ‘catch

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum Innovations.

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

units through class lectures and individual study during team project execution. 4. Develop students’ skills for technical communications/presentations in a team environment. 5. Provide a learning environment that stimulates students' curiosity and interest in addressing important engineering problems through practical solutions. 6. Provide a learning environment that encourages students to conduct their professional activities in a manner consistent with the engineering code of ethics. Page 22.30.3with the expectation that the student taking this course will learn to: 1. Apply engineering principles to

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ding Yuan, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Jude L. DePalma, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Jane M. Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

State University – Pueblo is a regional comprehensive university. All freshmanstudents who are interested in engineering are welcomed to take a broad-based preliminarycourse Introduction to Engineering at the Department of Engineering. It was initially offeredonce a year in fall. Later, due to increasing enrollment, it has been offered in both fall and springsemesters since the 2009-2010 academic year. It meets for two 50-minute sessions each weekduring a 15-week semester. Roughly, the content is divided into two parts: lectures and labs. Theprimary goals of the course are fostering strong study skills, learning about the variousengineering disciplines, and introducing the concepts of engineering ethics in the lecture sectionwhile introducing

Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie M. Little-Wiles, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Linda L. Naimi, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

AC 2011-1266: A STUDY OF TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE STU-DENT ENGAGEMENT IN BLACKBOARD LEARNING MANAGEMENTSYSTEMJulie M Little-Wiles, Purdue University, West Lafayette Doctoral Student, College of Technology, Purdue UniversityDr. Linda L Naimi, Purdue University Dr. Naimi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation at Purdue University and an attorney at law. Her research interests focus on leadership and innovation, in which she examines ethical, legal and global issues in leadership and explores the unintended consequences of technology innovation on culture and the quality of life

Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie M. Little-Wiles, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Linda L. Naimi, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

AC 2011-1264: AN EXAMINATION OF FACULTY PERCEPTIONS ANDUSE OF BLACKBOARD LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMJulie M Little-Wiles, Purdue University, West Lafayette Doctoral Student, College of Technology, Purdue UniversityLinda L Naimi, Purdue University Dr. Naimi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation at Purdue University and an attorney at law. Her research interests focus on leadership and innovation, in which she examines ethical, legal and global issues in leadership and explores the unintended consequences of technology innovation on culture and the quality of life. Page

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Linda C. Schmidt, University of Maryland, College Park; Noe Vargas Hernandez, University of Texas, El Paso

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees

; • formulation of design problem statements and specifications; • consideration of alternative solutions and their feasibility considerations; • production processes and detailed system descriptions; and • concurrent engineering design.ABET also indicates that the design experience should5, 6: • include a variety of realistic constraints, such as economic factors, safety, reliability, aesthetics, ethics, and social impact; • be a meaningful, major engineering design experience that builds upon the fundamental concepts of mathematics, basic sciences, the humanities and social sciences, engineering topics, and communication skills; • be taught in section sizes that are small enough to allow interaction between teacher and

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Laboratories I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory J. Michna, South Dakota State University; Stephen Gent, South Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Spring 2010 students. Althoughthe sample size was small, the comparison of the survey results shows that the changes improvedthe course significantly.1. IntroductionIn the National Academy of Engineering’s The Engineer of 2020: Visions of Engineering in theNew Century1, strong analytical skills, practical ingenuity, creativity, good communication skills,mastery of the principles of business and management, leadership, high ethical standards, a senseof professionalism, dynamism, agility, resilience, flexibility, and an attitude of lifelong learningare identified as attributes that will be required of successful engineers in the 21st century. Manyof these attributes, including practical ingenuity, creativity, and communication skills, are

Conference Session

IE Technical Session II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dean Walton Pichette, Wayne State University; Darin Ellis, Wayne State University; Walter Bryzik, Mechanical Engineering, Wayne State University; Kyoung-Yun Kim, Wayne State University; Ming-Chia D. Lai, Wayne State University; Yun Seon Kim, Wayne State University

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

Detroit, MI Senior Lecturer Full-time IE 4850 Engineering Economics, IE 6840 Project Management, IE 6490 and IE 7490 Sys- tems Engineering, IE4800 Senior Design, and BE1200 Design in Engineering instructor. Support EMMP (Engineering Master’s Management Program) Leadership Projects. Serve on Faculty Review Commit- tee. Co-Author for MINDSET (High School Math textbook) Critical Path Method chapter. Author for Value Added Decision Making (Master’s level Engineering Decision & Risk textbook) Ethical Decisions Chapter. Project Manager / Launch Leader for Global Executive Track PhD in Industrial Engineering. Member, ISE Lecture Capture Task Force, ISE Undergraduate Program Committee, College of Engineer- ing Climate

Conference Session

Information Literacy Programs for First-Year Engineering Students

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meagan C. Ross, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michael Fosmire, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ruth Wertz P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

• Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose • Understand the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information, and access and use information ethically and legally vShuman’s analysis also reflects the thinking of the self-directed learning community, vi and Cervaro vii , forexample, found that engineers engage in ‘informal learning’ activities, i.e., self-directed learning, much morefrequently than formal learning activities, such as seminars and workshops.In an instructional setting, one would like to understand the skills and attitudes of students, so appropriatecontent can be provided. Assessing these skills and attitudes often is time consuming, time that librarians don’thave in a curricular

Conference Session

Collaborations, Accreditation and Articulation Issues for International Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morteza Sadat-Hossieny, Northern Kentucky University; Elizabeth Leibach, Northern Kentucky University

Tagged Divisions

International

2010-2011 Not Transferred 3.00EGT 320 Robotic Systems and Material Handling 2010-2011 Not Transferred 3.00EGT 340 Applied Dynamics 2010-2011 Not Transferred 3.00ENGD080 Writing Lab 2010-2011 Not Transferred 1.00ENGD090 Writing Workshop 2010-2011 Not Transferred 3.00PHI 194 Global Ethical Viewpoints 2010-2011 Not Transferred 3.00AELP000 Non-Credit/American English Lang 2010-2011 Not Transferred 0.00CHE 120 General Chemistry I 2010-2011 D Transferred 3.00CHE 120L General Chemistry I Lab

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Technical Session II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Leigh Wolfe, Virginia Tech; Nicholas M Holden, University College Dublin; Demetres Briassoulis, Agricultural University of Athens; Francisco Ayuga, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, BIPREE Research Group; Giacomo Scarascia Mugnozza, University of Bari, Italy

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

. Ramírez, UPM animal or plant housing proposed above. Materials used in the construction, type of energy supplied, management of waste produced…instrumentation – Measurement: Strain G. Vox, UBbasic measurements (stresses and pressures Á. Ramírez, UPM inference) temperature. Device: Strain gauges, semiconductors, RTDs, thermocouples, thermistors. Application: Structural (animal or plant housing)engineering ethics