Conference Session

Foster Excellence

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University; Neville Parker, The City College of The City University of New York

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

AC 2007-605: FOSTERING EXCELLENCE IN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSEXPOSED TO TRADITIONAL RESEARCH IN A SUMMER TRANSPORTATIONINSTITUTE PROGRAMClaude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University CLAUDE VILLIERS is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at Florida Gulf Coast University. He received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Materials and Construction from the University of Florida in 2004. Previously Dr. Villiers was an Assistant Professor at The City College of New York. Prior to this position, he was employed by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) as a research engineer. Dr. Villiers also was employed by The University of Florida and worked on several projects

Conference Session

Innovations for the Senior Year of the ME Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Trimble, Arizona State University; Ronald Bengelink, Arizona State University; Valana Wells, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Tempe, Arizona 85287-6106AbstractThis paper describes the development and implementation of a new required course called “TheEngineering Profession” for senior mechanical and aerospace engineering students at ArizonaState University. Based on the needs of industry and the ABET guidelines, this course providesa bridge between engineering coursework and industrial application. The course preparesstudents to be global leaders by emphasizing the skills of communications, teamwork, integratedproduct development, systems engineering, project management, business acumen, professionalethics and life-long learning.IntroductionIndustry demands graduating engineering students who have abilities in addition to traditionalanalytical and design skills. The

Conference Session

Laboratory and Internship Innovations in IT/IS

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaoxi Martin, Western Carolina University; Brant Price, Western Carolina University; James Zhang, Western Carolina University; Duane Dunlap, Western Carolina University; Robert Adams, Western Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

for transportation of laboratoryequipment, reduce the cost of software licensing, and provide flexible scheduling for studentlaboratory exercises.The overall project involves four major components: remotely controllable lab equipment,information transfer over the networks, student knowledge assessment tools, and a relationaldatabase and user interface design. Our paper focuses on the design and educational values of arelational database and user interface.IntroductionThrough the use of teleconferencing, a relational database and user interface can be used to linktwo or more sites together for instruction [3]. For operations such as distance learning, arelational database and user interface is critical for effective communication

Conference Session

Utilizing On-Line Technology in Entrepreneurship Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Larry Richards, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

traditional course has continued to evolve, and it has beenadapted to different audiences and contexts. There are now three versions of Creativityand New Product Development, but they all share common goals and objectives.Class objectivesWe have three general goals for this course: (1) to provide an overview of the basicprocesses in new product development in a competitive marketplace by simulating themin class, (2) to acquire the skills for successfully creating and developing a new productthrough hands-on, team-based projects, and (3) to become more creative individuals andmore effective team members.The topics covered in this class fall into four categories: technical skills, creativethinking, business strategies, and people skills. Technical

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cottrell, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

discipline specific lab equipment 2. Demonstrate effective skills in the development and presentation of team projects. i. Exhibit effective team skills. ii. Present oral reports. iii. Produce a written reports. iv. Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner. 3. Exhibit knowledge and skills consistent with the expectations of a practicing engineering technologist. i. Take part in continued education and/or training. ii. Participate in appropriate activities or organizations, or obtain employment in a relevant position. iii. Perform tasks in a professional manner. 4. Generate creative and realistic solutions to defined problems and projects. i

Conference Session

Bioengineering laboratories: Bringing research into the classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rupa Iyer, University of Houston (CoE)

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

technologies haveprofoundly transformed the way scientists design, perform and analyze experiments. Asbiological concepts and models become more quantitative, biological research is increasinglydependent on concepts and methods drawn from other scientific disciplines. Thus as biologybecomes more quantitative and systematic, it will become a foundational science for engineeringsimilar to physics, chemistry and mathematics.The long term goal of this project is to design and disseminate interdisciplinary teaching materialthat will bridge different disciplines and provide an increasing understanding of the relevance ofconcepts of chemistry, engineering, and computing in biology. The objectives are to: (1)Develop an interdisciplinary biotechnology

Collection

2007 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Graham Walker

process project.2 Background Several efforts have been made over the years to improve the experimental experience thatstudents obtain at the undergraduate level. With respect to teaching students about mathematical design ofexperiment concepts and statistical analysis Gleixner, et al.2 and Munson-McGee4 both introduced theseelements into a laboratory course in chemical engineering. Equally, Lyons, et al.3 has introduced theteaching of instrumentation and experimental practices into a mechanical engineering laboratory, whileCyr, et al.1 has exposed students to open ended experimental process projects to promote creativity andinnovation. However, there is no documented case of where all of the material and practices necessary toaddress a

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronny Veljanovski, Victoria University; Alex Stojcevski, Victoria University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

well as infrastructure development. During the initial phases of the curriculumdevelopment, many PBL models were analysed and evaluated. The electrical engineering team Page 12.1127.2was provided with significant input from Aalborg University, Denmark and Central QueenslandUniversity, Australia. Their models and practices were evaluated and those that would bebeneficial to VU and its cohort of students were adapted.Aalborg University’s Project Oriented Problem Based Learning7-9 was determined by academicstaff in electrical engineering to be the most suitable model for the electrical engineeringprograms. The structure of the first year, as

Conference Session

International Case Studies:Collaborations, Exchanges & Interactions

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alec Simcock, Victoria University; Robert ives, Victoria University; Paul Bronson, Victoria University; Charles Mphande, Victoria University; Juan SHI, Victoria University

Tagged Divisions

International

staff in each of the designteams, and were open to all staff interested in PBL across the university. A challenge presentedto all those delivering the training sessions was to simultaneously satisfy both those with regularattendance and those with no prior knowledge of PBL.From July 24th to 28th 2006 Associate Professor Moesby delivered a PBL based workshop “Pre-planning for a change towards Project Oriented Problem Based Learning (POPBL)”. It hadoriginally been intended that this workshop be conducted during December 2005, but itspostponement was necessary because of staff workloads and other commitments at that time.Although delayed until after the completion of the first semester of PBL based program delivery,this workshop again proved to be

Conference Session

Innovative Techniques in Graphics

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priti Bhatnagar, Daniel Webster College; Christopher McInnis, Daniel Webster College; Chad Hebert, Daniel Webster College; Sonja Crowder, Daniel Webster College; David Guo, Daniel Webster College; Nicholas Bertozzi, Daniel Webster College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

-world applications, and communication skills. Theformation of the CDIO Initiative was a response to feedback from industry surveys whichcommunicated that although today’s engineering graduates are technically competent, theygenerally need one to two years of additional training before they are ready to function asengineers. Some of the common weaknesses cited are communication skills, including graphics,the ability to work in teams, and design skills. This paper will present a plan for a five-semesterconcurrent engineering design sequence, as well as an expanded use of design experiences incore engineering courses. Students will present an aerodynamics CDIO project that enhancestheir understanding of the effect of planform shape on finite wing

Conference Session

Writing and Communication I: Innovative Models for Curriculum and Assessment

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

April Kedrowicz, University of Utah

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

thesenior projects lab sequence. Students are briefly introduced to the importance of communicationto engineering in the freshman class and receive minimal instruction in writing in a junior class.This takes the form of one lecture on the basics of technical writing. If students choose, they canreceive in-depth feedback on their writing in the form of a one-on-one consultation with theCLEAR writing instructor. Few students take advantage of this. As a result, the bulk of students’oral communication, teamwork, and writing instruction occurs in the senior lab. This two-semester sequence emphasizes the “experimental and theoretical solution of realistic problems inheat transfer, fluid flow, mass transfer, chemical-reaction kinetics, and process

Conference Session

Laboratories and Computer Simulation in BME

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Allen, University of Virginia; Brett Blackman, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

culture, microscopy, RNA and protein extraction, western blotting, RT-PCR, biomaterials and tissue engineering, ultrasound, EKG, biomechanics, microfluidics,biofluid dynamics, and quantitative clinical measurement methodologies. The end of this courseconsists of a four-week project which empowers the students to integrate the skills andknowledge accumulated throughout the year towards independently addressing a relevanthypothesis or question in BME. Student lab proficiency and analytical ability were assessed viadetailed group lab reports on each module, weekly quizzes, in-lab observation by the instructorsand TAs, and a final written practicum exam. Additionally, feedback on the course was gatheredfrom: 1) student evaluations, surveys, and

Conference Session

Engineering in Middle Schools

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Reid, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Christine Floyd, Brownsburg East Middle School

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Floyd has been teaching in Brownsburg for 7 years, with the past 5 years at the middle school level. She has been instrumental in piloting and promoting the Project Lead the Way Gateway to Technology program for Brownsburg. In addition to serving as Technology Education Department head, Chris is currently a member of the TECCA (Technology Education Curriculum Crosswalk Activity) project working with the Indiana Department of Education to develop technology activities for the State, and is the IEEE Pre-College Engineering Committee K-12 Liaison. Page 12.1476.1© American Society for

Conference Session

Engineering in Elementary Schools

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kate Hester, Museum of Science, Boston; Christine Cunningham, Museum of Science, Boston

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2007-8: ENGINEERING IS ELEMENTARY: AN ENGINEERING ANDTECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM FOR CHILDRENKate Hester, Museum of Science, Boston Kate Hester is the Content Development Director for the Engineering is Elementary project. Prior to assuming this position was a teacher for eight years. Kate received her Bachelors degree in Environmental Science from the University of New Hampshire and her MAT degree from Cornell University.Christine Cunningham, Museum of Science, Boston Dr. Christine Cunningham works as the Vice President of Research at the Museum of Science, Boston. In her work, she oversees research and evaluation efforts related to engineering and science learning and teaching in

Conference Session

Partnerships in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Tulenko, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Nuclear and Radiological

mechanicalproperties, fission-gas bubble formation and evolution and its effect on thermo-mechanical properties and finally various aspects of cascade evolution. The team (fielaboratories and one school) for subtask-3 will utilize front-tracking combined with phasefield and finite element to study a variety of subjects ranging form models of free energy Page 12.136.3of phases and calculation of phase stability, simulation of phase transformation includingnucleation, growth and species segregation, to interfacial chemistry effects of irradiation.The success of the this project is measured in several ways. One obvious measure is theadvancement of knowledge in the

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching and Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Cardella, Center for the Advancement of Scholarships on Engineering Education (CASEE); Cynthia Atman, University of Washington

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

mathematics is considered to be a fundamental element of engineering education, littleempirical research has been conducted to understand how engineering students actually usemathematics. This project takes a research- informed approach towards understanding the role ofmathematics in engineering design by combining two studies of engineering students’ use ofmathematical thinking: a study of engineering students’ use of mathematics during an industry-based senior design project and a study of engineering students’ use of mathematics during alaboratory based design problem.The capstone study used a combination of qualitative methodologies to investigate engineeringstudents’ use of mathematics during one of their first real- world design projects. For

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alka Harriger, Purdue University; Kyle Lutes, Purdue University; Jack Purdum, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

projects give them practical experience in userrequirements definition and working with agents who are external to the educational process.This paper describes CIT’s software development curriculum at Purdue and shares what aspectsof each course contribute to increased employability for summer internships and for part-timejobs during the school year.Department OverviewThe Department of CIT was established in 1978 under the name Computer Technology. Sincethat time, CIT has grown to include about 600 current majors and over 3,100 alumni. Currently,the Department offers one degree at the main campus, the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computerand Information Technology. The BS degree provides a foundation for continued education (e.g.,graduate education

Conference Session

EMD Program Design

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ertunga Ozelkan, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; S. Gary Teng, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Thomas Johnson, Besam Entrance Solutions; Tom Benson, Pass and Seymour-Legrand; Dean Nestvogel, Pass and Seymour-Legrand

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

AC 2007-709: A COLLABORATIVE CASE STUDY FOR TEACHING“ACHIEVING LEAN SYSTEM BENEFITS IN MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLYCHAINS” TO ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT STUDENTSErtunga Ozelkan, University of North Carolina-Charlotte Ertunga C. Ozelkan, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Management and the Associate Director of the Center for Lean Logistics and Engineered Systems at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Before joining academia, Dr. Ozelkan worked for i2 Technologies, a leading supply chain software vendor in the capacity of a Customer Service and Global Curriculum Manager and a Consultant. He also worked as a project manager and a consultant for Tefen Consulting in the area of

Conference Session

Developing New Instrumentation

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford; Greg Cloutier, University of Hartford; Matthew Brown, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

the University of Hartford with a Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering Technology. He enjoys experimenting with electronics and microcontrollers.Matthew Brown, University of Hartford Matt Brown is a senior at the University of Hartford. He is expected to Graduate in the Summer of 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Technology. He is currently working on his senior project involving designing a control system for a robotic arm. Page 12.469.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Determining Surface Roughness by Laser Light BackscatterAbstractThe University of

Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roger Owensby, Bluefield State College; Akhtar Safder, Bluefield State College; Bruce Mutter, Bluefield State College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, and assorted forms. Classdiscussions, conferencing, forums and real-time project reviews will utilize current “chat-room”technology and newly emerging conference software applications. Testing opportunities will bedevised through models similarly employed by our own CART CMS allowing online mine sitevignettes and projects. The research will determine the extent and volume that portfoliomaterials will be allowed to be used as submissions for program requirements.The research will analyze the hardware needs required by the institution for the delivery of theprogram and by students taking the individual courses. Cost analysis will include the cost ofdelivery of the program, individual courses, and impacts on faculty resources. Research

Conference Session

Teaching Emerging Energy Technologies

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gene Liao, Wayne State University; Chih-Ping Yeh, Wayne State University; James Sawyer, Macomb Community College

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

automobile manufacturers are training their HEV engineers and techniciansentirely “in-house,” which limits the number of engineers and technicians available for thegrowing hybrid market. There is a clear need for a systematic training program on HEV. Thispaper describes a funded project whose goal is to fill this need by developing an integratedlearning environment for HEV technology. This project targets engineering/engineeringtechnology students in 4-year universities, automotive technology students in communitycolleges, automotive engineers and technicians in industries, and K-12 technology teachers.1. IntroductionThe U.S. spends about $2 billion a week on oil imports, mostly for transportation fuel 1. Thisneed for oil affects our national

Conference Session

Design of Lab Experiments I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Atin Sinha, Albany State University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

a series of hands-on projects in a multidisciplinary laboratorysetup established from a grant from the Department of Education. The LEGO Mindstorm robots,FLOTEK 1440 wind tunnel, PC TURN 55 CNC machine, SolidWorks 3D software withDimension 3D Printer rapid prototyping machine are primarily used in the laboratory componentof the “Principles of Engineering Analysis and Design” course taught at the sophomore levelwhich carried 30% of the final course grade. The laboratory class introduced in 2001 has become astrong motivational tool for our engineering students inspiring them to continue with the upperlevel courses. Apart from exposure to multiple equipment and software, students gain an insightinto how a task can be accomplished by first

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gunnar Lucko, Catholic University of America; Michael Madden, United Space Alliance; Justin Molineaux, Catholic University of America

Tagged Divisions

Construction

for the Construction Industry Institute and the National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Allicance. His e-mail address is and his web address is .Michael Madden, United Space Alliance Michael G. Madden, M.S.T.M. has over 24 years of experience at United Space Alliance, the space shuttle operations contractor for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. He has planned and scheduled the ground processing operations for both OV-105 Endeavour and OV-104 Atlantis as Senior Vehicle Engineer. More recently, as Project Leader III he is team leader for developing simulation models and decision support systems for the orbiter processing facility. As Senior Engineering Liaison

Conference Session

Ocean, Marine, and Coastal Engineering Topics

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Brown, Virginia Tech; Owen Hughes, Virginia Tech; Leigh McCue, Virginia Tech; Wayne Neu, Virginia Tech; Betsy Tretola, Teaching and Learning,

Tagged Divisions

Ocean and Marine

ofsoftware via video was also very difficult due to the low resolution. With the advent of enablingsoftware, delivery of this type of material via the internet became possible. At first, computersand computer projection equipment at the remote sites were used as a sort of electronicblackboard. Later, delivery was directly to individual desktops.In the Fall of 1999, a third site was established at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, MS (now, Page 12.554.3Northrop Grumman Ship Systems’ Ingalls Operations). At this point, the success of the programhad led to a taxing administrative load. The University did not yet have support services in placefor

Conference Session

Computer-Assisted Lab Studies

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julio Garcia, San Jose State University; Patricia Backer, San Jose State University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

evidence suggests that ethnic minorities and womenwork best when the material is organized so that students work in teams and have a high levelof hands-on experimentation and problem-solving. We developed our materials to maximizethese aspects since in our institution the “minority” constitutes the majority of our student body.This project created online lecture and laboratory materials for Tech 167—Control Systems, anupper division electronics course using Multisim and LabVIEW.The laboratory content of the course Tech 167 “Control Systems” has been revised. As a result,ten lab experiments were completed and pilot tested using Multisim, a computer simulationprogram. If the observations of the students who have tested these lab experiments in fall

Conference Session

Emerging Technologies in Manufacturing Education II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

jack danziger, Rochester Institute of Technology; David Street, Rochester Institute of Technology; William Leonard, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

environment and provide industrial and educational outreach to neighboringcolleges. Allowing students access to state of the art technology gives them an advantage inproduct development and manufacturing. This boosts interest in academic and personalentrepreneurial projects while at the same time offers exposure to multiple fields of study. Page 12.1186.2The CPIC currently houses two fully-functional RP machines. One is Z-Corp.’s Spectrum Z510color system which uses a gypsum-based powder and liquid binder. This machine is the focalpoint for current experimentation. The center offers students hands-on experience withtechnology that is becoming as

Conference Session

How to Effectively Teach Using Teams

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Subhi Bazlamit, Ohio Northern University; Farhad Reza, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Learning through Work Study Opportunities in Civil EngineeringAbstractPavement management systems are used by many agencies as a tool for making informeddecisions about pavements in the area of construction, design and maintenance. Since funds arelimited, it is only possible, in many instances, to rehabilitate a limited number of pavementprojects. Hence, the need for priority allocation of funds to projects and the appropriate timing ofsuch allocations becomes a challenge that has to be dealt with. In this country, preserving andmanaging existing pavements is a task that needs to be undertaken to preserve a vital componentof the nation’s infrastructure.The Pavement Management Center for Counties, Cities and Villages (PMC-CCV) at OhioNorthern

Conference Session

Optical and Wireless Communication Systems

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Caverly, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

increase in undergraduate student interest in thevarious RF disciplines. Over the last several years, Villanova University, with the help of an NSF CombinedResearch and Curriculum Development grant, has developed a novel RF and MicrowaveEngineering track that introduces undergraduates to principles of this important technology. Thecurriculum path provides a look at the theoretical and design underpinnings and CAD tools usedin a course that uses a number of design projects to reinforce the student’s understanding. Thispaper will focus on two major points that describe our approach that addresses the education ofelectrical engineers in this area of contemporary interest: • details of an undergraduate electrical engineering curriculum in RF

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Techniques In Mechanics

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kyu-Jung Kim, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Amir Rezaei, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Angela Shih, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Mariappan Jawaharlal, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Michael Shelton, California State Polytechnic University

vector resolution and decompositionand force equilibrium of a particle. A second apparatus is a universal force and momentequilibrium tester for students to learn physical natures of the 3-D force and moment vectors,rigid body force and moment equilibrium, and equivalent force-couple system. The thirdapparatus is a reconfigurable metal truss model with strain gauges attached to the criticalmembers for online monitoring of the resulting member forces over the Internet. The studentscan conduct a truss design project in conjunction with custom MATLAB computational tools foroptimum design configuration and then test the constructed model under physical loadingconditions for prediction of failure. High-end multi-and uni-axial force transducers

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jianxin Tang, Alfred University

classical DC motor control as primary examples and laboratory projects. On the other hand,many new and challenging control systems are emerging and one of them is the magneticlevitation (maglev) system. Maglev train systems have been built in Japan, Germany, and recentlyin Shanghai, China. The one in China can reach a speed of 430km/h (268mi/h) [1]. At this speed,a maglev train could match gate-to-gate air-travel time on routes of less than 1000 km.Compelling advantages of maglev train include susceptible to weather delays (than flying), quietride since it is a non contact system, and environmentally friendly. The Shanghai maglev line is Page