Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Undergraduate Research

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Goodarz Ahmadi, Clarkson University; Suresh Dhaniyala, Clarkson University; John Mclaughlin, Clarkson University; Cetin Cetinkaya, Clarkson University; Stephen Doheny-Farina, Clarkson University; Fa-Gung Fan, Xerox Corp.

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Environmental Engineering

AC 2008-333: PARTICLE TRANSPORT, DEPOSITION AND REMOVAL- FROMRESEARCH TO CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTGoodarz Ahmadi, Clarkson UniversitySuresh Dhaniyala, Clarkson UniversityJohn Mclaughlin, Clarkson UniversityCetin Cetinkaya, Clarkson UniversityStephen Doheny-Farina, Clarkson UniversityFa-Gung Fan, Xerox Corp. Page 13.961.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Particle Transport, Deposition and Removal- From Research to Curriculum Development Goodarz Ahmadi,1 Suresh Dhaniyala,1 John McLaughlin,1 Cetin Cetinkaya,1 Stephen Doheny-Farina,1 and Fa-Gung Fan2 1 Clarkson University

Conference Session

Fostering and Assessing Effective Teaming

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diane Zemke, Gonzaga University; Steven Zemke, Gonzaga University

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Educational Research and Methods

successfully complete the task, degenerate into conflict, or both.A team’s leadership affects the team’s productivity and outcomes. 1, 2 Since student teamsfrequently operate without explicitly assigned roles or established authority their team leadershipis classed as “informal.” However, as with formal leadership, the quality of informal leadershipcan vary. LaFasto and Larson 3 noted that “a team without a formal leader eventually surfaces aleader from the available talent, but in ways that are not always predictable.” Thus, groupprocesses will generate a group leader, but not always the best leader. Since team leadershipaffects performance, the quality of the informal leader can add or detract from team success andlearning.One could argue that the

Conference Session

Preparing the Future Workforce in Aerospace

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Narayanan Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Aerospace

passengers and five crew, manyheading for the 1-hour ferry to Sri Lanka the next morning, and the railway tried to be on time.The steel bridge must have swayed in the wind, but the train got across safely, and reached theouter signal of Dhanushkodi station on the causeway – the last station before the ferry pier. Thesignal was red, and the train stopped. He had no quantitative data to indicate any danger wherehe was, but visibility was too poor and it was likely that something may have fallen across thetrack, so he held his position, and blew the whistle at intervals. He waited, lacking any otherdata. At five minutes to midnight, the tidal wave driven by the worst cyclone in 500 years roseout of the gloom and smashed the train broadside into the sea

Conference Session

Preparing the Future Workforce in Aerospace

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Narayanan Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marilyn Smith, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

. It was anticipated that manysuch students would be from under-served backgrounds that include rural and inner-cityenvironments. Basic elements (Ref. 1) are to:• introduce the most deserving and talented students to the excitement of CSEM careers,• provide access to a top-quality education, and• furnish the best guidance for their success and development.Major components of data and findings used in this paper are:• Distribution of students by academic discipline and other criteria• Their responses through summaries of what they learned there.• Graduating seniors’ suggestions to the program and to those following them in the program.• Mentor observations.The Environment of the FAST programTable 1 presents benchmark data2,3 for our present

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2008 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Experiments • John Tester, et al., Assessing the • Brian P. Self, et al., Using Model Motivational Impact of Including Rapid Eliciting in Mechanical Engineering Prototyping into a Freshman CAD Class • Edward J. Smaglik, Integrating Traffic • Paul Blowers, et al., A Toolbox for Engineering Field Hardware and Integrating Information Literacy into Research Methodologies into Engineering Courses: Helping Students Transportation Engineering Education Help Themselves12:00 - 1:00 Lunch with Speaker David N. Wormley, Immediate Past President ASEE and Dean, Coconino College

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Roy T.R. McGrann

processes whose form and function achieve clients’ objectivesor users’ needs while satisfying a specified set of constraints.” 1 Computer-aided engineering (CAE)software packages such as Pro/Engineer (Pro/E) 2 are among the modern engineering tools available toassist engineers to generate and evaluate their designs.In this paper, we begin in the Introduction with a description of the mechanical engineering curriculumat Binghamton University. The process that we have developed in the department for continuousimprovement (Departmental Course Review Process and ABET Accreditation) will be presented next.Following this will be a description of the CAE course and how it fits into the overall departmentalreview process.In the second section, the

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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end of course surveys, constituent focus groups, senior exit surveys, and facultyobservations.The current capstone design course, Civil Engineering Design (CED), was developed tomimic the civil engineering experiences students will face when they enter theengineering workforce after graduation. While this capstone course model continues todevelop with each successive semester, the Civil Engineering Faculty at CGA feel thenew course is better able to achieve the course objectives of graduating students who can“plan, design, execute, and manage a complex open-ended civil engineering project”.1 Inaccomplishing this goal, students produce engineering design documents, constructiondrawings, cost estimates, construction schedules, and any other

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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. Statistical tests were conducted and results were documented on the power of simulation.Development of Finite Element AnalysisA computer program was developed by idealizing the flexible pavement into a finite element continuum.In this investigation a layered pavement system was idealized as an axisymmetric solid with finiteboundaries in both radial and axial directions, as shown in Fig 1. The axisymmetric body was thendivided into a set of ring elements, rectangular in section and connected along their nodal circles. Thefinite elements are actually complete rings in the circumferential direction, and the nodal points at whichthey are connected are circular lines in plan view. Because of axisymmetry, the three-dimensionalproblem reduces to a two

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

M. Ali Montazer

Helping Connecticut Aerospace Parts Manufacturers Become Lean M. Ali Montazer, Ph.D. University of New Haven – Tagliatela College of Engineering West Haven, Connecticut 06516 AbstractWith funding support from the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) /National Aerospace Leadership Initiatives (NALI), a Center for Simulation Modeling andAnalysis has been established at the University of New Haven. The objectives of theCenter are (1) to bring modeling and simulation techniques and tools, through faculty andstudent teams, to the Connecticut aerospace parts manufacturers to support their efforts inimplementing Lean / Six

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

rehabilitation can ease the discomfort and difficulty associated with physical therapyexercise [8]. Music during physical exercise has resulted in increased endurance andperformance [1]. Some studies have shown improved motor performance and increased aerobicendurance with the use of music during exercise [5]. Music has been shown to reduce bloodpressure in performing potentially stressful tasks. A study measured the blood pressures ofsurgeons performing mental tasks. The blood pressures were reduced the most when they wereable to listen to music of their choice while performing the specified task [4].Computer science is no stranger to music. Music has been used to help teach computerprogramming. The inclusion of musical device control has been used to

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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. 1Open Ended Problem DescriptionA beam has been chosen as the group problem in the Strength of Materials Course5 because it has anopen-ended solution space such that there is no single solution that will fulfill all the requirements;therefore, it can be considered an ill structured problem. Two objectives are defined for this project: 1. To design and construct a maximum strength beam out of wood board to span ~30 inches and carry a concentrated load at mid-span. The beam must not exceed 8 inches in height. 2. To test the constructed beam, record its response and prepare a report describing the structural response and failure characteristics of the beam.The class was divided into groups with a maximum of three members. Students

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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wasused for both in-class demonstrations and homework assignments. Approximately 70 studentswere surveyed at the end of the term regarding the effectiveness of the software. All of thestudents describe themselves as visual learners and agree that animations, in some form, will beregularly used in engineering classes in the near future. Most students think that their overallunderstanding of particle kinematics and kinetics was significantly improved by using theprogram. They consider the software easy to use and recommended it to instructors who teachintroductory Dynamics classes.In this paper, the software functionality will be detailed. The results of the survey will beanalyzed and the pedagogical advantages will be evaluated.1. IntroductionIn

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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in the discipline, and built upon theprinciple of reciprocity”.1 This educational paradigm strongly supports the mission of the UnitedStates Coast Guard Academy (CGA) to “strengthen the nation’s future by educating, training,and developing leaders of character who are ethically, intellectually, professionally, andphysically prepared to serve their country and humanity”2.In 2004, service-learning projects with local water and wastewater treatment plants were initiatedas the semester project in Environmental Engineering II. This course is a three-credit major areaelective that includes design and analysis of sewer systems, water distribution systems, and waterand wastewater treatment systems. The course follows an introductory

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

, therefore, have to obtain complete academic records foreach student and manually compute this MSE GPA for each individual. Since we desired apredictor that was readily available, we decided to use the simpler, easily obtained, cumulativeGPA.In addition to choosing the predictive characteristic of their GPA, we desired the most accurateprediction model. In other words, we set out to determine if simply converting GPA to apercentage was as accurate as other models that considered the distribution of grades. In order toinvestigate this question, we compared the accuracy of three models: • Model 1 – “GPA to Percent”. In this model, we converted each individual’s GPA at the close of the previous semester to a percentage and used this

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

the second semester of junior year, and the second in first semester ofsenior year as shown below. Aerospace engineering students take ME387: Introduction to Aerodynamics,and ME481: Aircraft Performance and Static Stability. Students in the automotive track take ME491:Mechanical Power Plants, and ME492: Mechanical Powertrains and Vehicle Dynamics. Figure 1: Aeronautical and Automotive Systems Subdisciplines The design process is taught in ME404: Mechanical Engineering Design, which students takeconcurrently with their 2nd sub-discipline elective in their senior year. This course teaches thefundamental design methodology and is where the student design teams are formed. Partway through thesemester, the students

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2008 Northeast Section Meeting

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. Statistical tests were conducted and results were documented on the power of simulation.Development of Finite Element AnalysisA computer program was developed by idealizing the flexible pavement into a finite element continuum.In this investigation a layered pavement system was idealized as an axisymmetric solid with finiteboundaries in both radial and axial directions, as shown in Fig 1. The axisymmetric body was thendivided into a set of ring elements, rectangular in section and connected along their nodal circles. Thefinite elements are actually complete rings in the circumferential direction, and the nodal points at whichthey are connected are circular lines in plan view. Because of axisymmetry, the three-dimensionalproblem reduces to a two

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2008 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

end of course surveys, constituent focus groups, senior exit surveys, and facultyobservations.The current capstone design course, Civil Engineering Design (CED), was developed tomimic the civil engineering experiences students will face when they enter theengineering workforce after graduation. While this capstone course model continues todevelop with each successive semester, the Civil Engineering Faculty at CGA feel thenew course is better able to achieve the course objectives of graduating students who can“plan, design, execute, and manage a complex open-ended civil engineering project”.1 Inaccomplishing this goal, students produce engineering design documents, constructiondrawings, cost estimates, construction schedules, and any other

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2008 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

wasused for both in-class demonstrations and homework assignments. Approximately 70 studentswere surveyed at the end of the term regarding the effectiveness of the software. All of thestudents describe themselves as visual learners and agree that animations, in some form, will beregularly used in engineering classes in the near future. Most students think that their overallunderstanding of particle kinematics and kinetics was significantly improved by using theprogram. They consider the software easy to use and recommended it to instructors who teachintroductory Dynamics classes.In this paper, the software functionality will be detailed. The results of the survey will beanalyzed and the pedagogical advantages will be evaluated.1. IntroductionIn

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2008 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

M. Ali Montazer

Helping Connecticut Aerospace Parts Manufacturers Become Lean M. Ali Montazer, Ph.D. University of New Haven – Tagliatela College of Engineering West Haven, Connecticut 06516 AbstractWith funding support from the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) /National Aerospace Leadership Initiatives (NALI), a Center for Simulation Modeling andAnalysis has been established at the University of New Haven. The objectives of theCenter are (1) to bring modeling and simulation techniques and tools, through faculty andstudent teams, to the Connecticut aerospace parts manufacturers to support their efforts inimplementing Lean / Six

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2008 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

, therefore, have to obtain complete academic records foreach student and manually compute this MSE GPA for each individual. Since we desired apredictor that was readily available, we decided to use the simpler, easily obtained, cumulativeGPA.In addition to choosing the predictive characteristic of their GPA, we desired the most accurateprediction model. In other words, we set out to determine if simply converting GPA to apercentage was as accurate as other models that considered the distribution of grades. In order toinvestigate this question, we compared the accuracy of three models: • Model 1 – “GPA to Percent”. In this model, we converted each individual’s GPA at the close of the previous semester to a percentage and used this

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

. Statistical tests were conducted and results were documented on the power of simulation.Development of Finite Element AnalysisA computer program was developed by idealizing the flexible pavement into a finite element continuum.In this investigation a layered pavement system was idealized as an axisymmetric solid with finiteboundaries in both radial and axial directions, as shown in Fig 1. The axisymmetric body was thendivided into a set of ring elements, rectangular in section and connected along their nodal circles. Thefinite elements are actually complete rings in the circumferential direction, and the nodal points at whichthey are connected are circular lines in plan view. Because of axisymmetry, the three-dimensionalproblem reduces to a two

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

. 1Open Ended Problem DescriptionA beam has been chosen as the group problem in the Strength of Materials Course5 because it has anopen-ended solution space such that there is no single solution that will fulfill all the requirements;therefore, it can be considered an ill structured problem. Two objectives are defined for this project: 1. To design and construct a maximum strength beam out of wood board to span ~30 inches and carry a concentrated load at mid-span. The beam must not exceed 8 inches in height. 2. To test the constructed beam, record its response and prepare a report describing the structural response and failure characteristics of the beam.The class was divided into groups with a maximum of three members. Students

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

rehabilitation can ease the discomfort and difficulty associated with physical therapyexercise [8]. Music during physical exercise has resulted in increased endurance andperformance [1]. Some studies have shown improved motor performance and increased aerobicendurance with the use of music during exercise [5]. Music has been shown to reduce bloodpressure in performing potentially stressful tasks. A study measured the blood pressures ofsurgeons performing mental tasks. The blood pressures were reduced the most when they wereable to listen to music of their choice while performing the specified task [4].Computer science is no stranger to music. Music has been used to help teach computerprogramming. The inclusion of musical device control has been used to

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

end of course surveys, constituent focus groups, senior exit surveys, and facultyobservations.The current capstone design course, Civil Engineering Design (CED), was developed tomimic the civil engineering experiences students will face when they enter theengineering workforce after graduation. While this capstone course model continues todevelop with each successive semester, the Civil Engineering Faculty at CGA feel thenew course is better able to achieve the course objectives of graduating students who can“plan, design, execute, and manage a complex open-ended civil engineering project”.1 Inaccomplishing this goal, students produce engineering design documents, constructiondrawings, cost estimates, construction schedules, and any other

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

the second semester of junior year, and the second in first semester ofsenior year as shown below. Aerospace engineering students take ME387: Introduction to Aerodynamics,and ME481: Aircraft Performance and Static Stability. Students in the automotive track take ME491:Mechanical Power Plants, and ME492: Mechanical Powertrains and Vehicle Dynamics. Figure 1: Aeronautical and Automotive Systems Subdisciplines The design process is taught in ME404: Mechanical Engineering Design, which students takeconcurrently with their 2nd sub-discipline elective in their senior year. This course teaches thefundamental design methodology and is where the student design teams are formed. Partway through thesemester, the students

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

M. Ali Montazer, University of New Haven

Helping Connecticut Aerospace Parts Manufacturers Become Lean M. Ali Montazer, Ph.D. University of New Haven – Tagliatela College of Engineering West Haven, Connecticut 06516 AbstractWith funding support from the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) /National Aerospace Leadership Initiatives (NALI), a Center for Simulation Modeling andAnalysis has been established at the University of New Haven. The objectives of theCenter are (1) to bring modeling and simulation techniques and tools, through faculty andstudent teams, to the Connecticut aerospace parts manufacturers to support their efforts inimplementing Lean / Six

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

, therefore, have to obtain complete academic records foreach student and manually compute this MSE GPA for each individual. Since we desired apredictor that was readily available, we decided to use the simpler, easily obtained, cumulativeGPA.In addition to choosing the predictive characteristic of their GPA, we desired the most accurateprediction model. In other words, we set out to determine if simply converting GPA to apercentage was as accurate as other models that considered the distribution of grades. In order toinvestigate this question, we compared the accuracy of three models: • Model 1 – “GPA to Percent”. In this model, we converted each individual’s GPA at the close of the previous semester to a percentage and used this

Collection

2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

wasused for both in-class demonstrations and homework assignments. Approximately 70 studentswere surveyed at the end of the term regarding the effectiveness of the software. All of thestudents describe themselves as visual learners and agree that animations, in some form, will beregularly used in engineering classes in the near future. Most students think that their overallunderstanding of particle kinematics and kinetics was significantly improved by using theprogram. They consider the software easy to use and recommended it to instructors who teachintroductory Dynamics classes.In this paper, the software functionality will be detailed. The results of the survey will beanalyzed and the pedagogical advantages will be evaluated.1. IntroductionIn

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

in the discipline, and built upon theprinciple of reciprocity”.1 This educational paradigm strongly supports the mission of the UnitedStates Coast Guard Academy (CGA) to “strengthen the nation’s future by educating, training,and developing leaders of character who are ethically, intellectually, professionally, andphysically prepared to serve their country and humanity”2.In 2004, service-learning projects with local water and wastewater treatment plants were initiatedas the semester project in Environmental Engineering II. This course is a three-credit major areaelective that includes design and analysis of sewer systems, water distribution systems, and waterand wastewater treatment systems. The course follows an introductory

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics IV

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Niewoehner, U.S. Naval Academy

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

Christian system answers, “So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” (1 Corinthian 10:31) • A Normative Ethic demands, “What rules should we obey?” The Christian system answers: “These are the commands, decrees and laws the LORD your God directed me to teach you to observe in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess, so that you, your children and their children after them may fear the LORD your God as long as you live by keeping all his decrees and commands that I give you, and so that you may enjoy long life.” (Deuteronomy 6: 1-2)Hence, Christianity does not dispute each question’s primacy. The imitation of