Conference Session

We Love our MOMs (Mechanics of Materials)

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrian Rodriguez, University of Texas at Austin

interdisciplinary courses [4].Additional examples of service-learning projects and courses, including elective, capstone, andcore courses across more than 30 universities can be found in the literature, and is strongevidence that it works [5]-[7]. The Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)standardizes the requirements for engineering courses and service-learning is setup well to meetsome of those requirements [8]. For example, the Solid Mechanics course (also known asMechanics of Materials) taught within the Mechanical and Aerospace Department at TheUniversity of Texas at Arlington (UTA) highly supports ABET outcomes 1 and 7. Theseoutcomes cover a students’ ability to identify and solve complex engineering problems and applytheir knowledge

Conference Session

We Love our MOMs (Mechanics of Materials)

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adrian Rodriguez, University of Texas at Austin

Arlington. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.comA simplified instructional methodology for a Mechanics of Materialscourse with EFL studentsAbstractA simplified methodology was developed for teaching Mechanics of Materials to English as aforeign language (EFL) students. The methodology is built on reduced question sets forhomework, a guided mapping of key technical terms, and alternative text explanations forproblem figures. Foreign exchange student programs comprise a student population that strugglewith weak English skills (both speaking and writing), cultural barriers (perception of teacher-student hierarchy and a vocal leader of the class

Conference Session

We Love our MOMs (Mechanics of Materials)

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarira Motaref, University of Connecticut

at the School of Engineering and Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) to enhance teaching and learning effectiveness of engineering courses. She is the winner of 2021 University Teaching Fellow award, 2019 Distinguished Engineering Educator Award, and recipient of 2016, 2017, and 2018 Klewin Excellence in teaching award. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Strength-Based Projects in the Mechanics of Materials Course to Enhance Inclusivity and EngagementAbstractThe Mechanics of Materials course is an entry-level class required for several engineeringmajors such as Civil

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering: Assorted Topics

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Raghu Echempati, Kettering University

Paper ID #36700Multi-Material Optimization of a Simplified Railcar TruckStandRaghu Echempati (Professor) Raghu Echempati is a senior professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University, Flint, MI with expertise in Mechanisms Design, Applied FEA, Mechanical Engineering Design, Metal Forming Simulation and Automotive Lightweighting and Joining Technologies. He has over 3 decades of academic teaching, industrial consulting and applied research in the areas of expertise mentioned earlier. He worked as a faculty intern at Bosch, General Motors and GEMA (Chrysler Div). He established several study abroad

Conference Session

We Love our MOMs (Mechanics of Materials)

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Reihaneh Jamshidi, University of Hartford

Paper ID #37919Work in Progress: Sustained Implementation of FEA in anUndergraduate Solid Mechanics CurriculumReihaneh Jamshidi (Assistant Professor) Reihaneh Jamshidi is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Hartford. She has received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University in 2018. Her primary research interests are the development and analysis of soft materials, and structure-property relation in soft materials. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Work

Conference Session

We Love our MOMs (Mechanics of Materials)

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Casey Kidd, Louisiana Tech University; Ethan Hilton, Louisiana Tech University

, hands-on applications of that theory. Additionally, it gives the opportunity to learn skills in design,manufacturing, electronics, controls, and prototyping.This study looks at a mechanics of materials course project that has the students build a tensile-testing device from course-supplied kit to evaluate mechanical properties of a chosen material.Traditionally, this course was mainly taught using a problem-based pedagogy with the additionof a few basic labs and one project in the last few weeks of the course. The project detailed inthis paper is an updated version of projects used in previous iterations of this experimentalcourse. Despite the changes, all of these projects share a commonality of requiring the studentsto combine knowledge from

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 2

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jayanta Banerjee, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus

Paper ID #36424WIP: Problems and Promises of Online Lectures for theMechanics of Materials related Courses during and afterCOVID-19Jayanta K. Banerjee (Professor) Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Puerto Rico in Mayagüez (UPRM). © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.comWIP: PROBLEMS AND PROMISES OF ONLINE LECTURES FOR THE MECHANICS OF MATERIALS RELATEDCOURSES DURING AND AFTER COVID-19ABSTRACT Since March 2020, when the COVID-19 problems started in teaching at the university level, I havebeen offering three

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division - Mechanics Applied and the Best in Five... Get Ready!

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harry Cooke, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET)

Paper ID #36690Fifteen-Plus Years of Strength of Materials with Pool Noodlesand More!Harry G Cooke (Associate Professor) Harry Cooke is an associate professor in the civil engineering technology program at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), where he has taught since 2005. He primarily teaches undergraduate mechanics and geotechnical engineering courses. Research interests of Dr. Cooke include the pedagogy of teaching in higher education and ground improvement methods. He has nine years of prior experience in geotechnical engineering consulting and is a registered professional engineer

Conference Session

Remote and Flipped Instruction in Mechanics

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hayden Richards, United States Air Force Academy

Paper ID #37649Comparing the Effects of In-Person and Remote Learning onStudent Performance in an Undergraduate IntroductoryStatics and Mechanics of Materials CourseHayden Richards Hayden Richards is an instructor of mechanical engineering at the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Comparing the Effects of In-Person and Remote Learning on Student Performance in an Undergraduate Introductory Statics and Mechanics of Materials

Conference Session

ERM: Instruction and Engagement

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachel Sangree, The Johns Hopkins University

Paper ID #37251Student performance, engagement, and satisfaction in aflipped Statics and Mechanics of Materials classroom: A CaseStudyRachel H Sangree (Associate Teaching Professor) Rachel Sangree is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Civil and Systems Engineering, serving as the department’s Director of Undergraduate Studies and the Program Chair for Johns Hopkins' Engineering for Professionals (EP) program in Civil Engineering. Sangree earned her BS and MS degrees in Civil Engineering from Bucknell University, her PhD in Civil Engineering from Johns Hopkins University, and she worked as a design

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Holly Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Tashia Lewis

Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information (HS- • Students present on their final dishes for two Science and PS2-6) minutes, focused on scientific concepts Engineering Practices Constructing Explanations and • Students design edible dishes within design Designing Solutions (HS-PS3-3, constraints set by client taste profiles HS-ETS1-2) • Students discuss mechanics of materials Types of Interactions (HS-PS2-6) principles of elastic modulus as a function of

Conference Session

Pedagogy in Chemical Engineering Education

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Ford, The University of Tulsa; Janie Brennan, Washington University in St. Louis; Kevin Dahm, Rowan University; David Silverstein, University of Kentucky; Lucas Landherr, Northeastern University; Christy West, University of South Alabama; Jennifer Cole, Northwestern University; Stephen Thiel, University of Cincinnati; Bruce Vaughen, American Institute of Chemical Engineers; Marnie Jamieson, University of Alberta

Paper ID #38212How We Teach: Material and Energy BalancesLaura Ford Dr. Laura P. Ford is an Associate Professor in the Russell School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Tulsa. She teaches engineering science thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, separations, mass transfer, senior labs, and applied controls. Dr. Ford advises the Engineers Without Borders - USA chapter and the refining technologies joint industry project. She has three degrees in chemical engineering: BS from Oklahoma State University and MS and PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.Janie Brennan Janie is a Senior

Conference Session

ETD - A Technology Potpourri III

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmad Fayed, Southeastern Louisiana University

Paper ID #37053Acquiring Testing of Materials Experience Through 3DPrinting (WIP)Ahmad Fayed (Dr.) Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology, Southeastern Louisiana University. Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Acquiring Testing of Materials Experience Through 3D Printing (WIP)AbstractIn a multidisciplinary Engineering Technology (ET) program with 5 different concentrations, itis not possible to cover the detailed theory and applications of all high-level classes. For thisreason, many

Conference Session

Assessment in Mechanics Courses

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amie Baisley, University of Florida; Keith Hjelmstad, Arizona State University; Efhalia Chatziefstratiou, Arizona State University

better way to close the feedback loop between themastery assessment, self-assessment, and graded results. This feedback is important for studentsto see the value in the exercise and to learn how to be better self-assessors and reflective learners.ConclusionThis study showed that even with an explicit rubric and practice at grading, it is still challengingfor students to accurately determine their assessment achievement. The accuracy of student scorescompared to instructor scores was around 40% for all assessments in the three mechanics courses.This low correlation could be due to both conceptual errors with the course material ormisconceptions about the assessment grading, but the act of completing the SA was still a usefulexercise for the

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 1

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claes Fredriksson; Boel Ekergard

Paper ID #37740Material selection in Electric Vehicle Engineering ProgramsClaes Fredriksson Currently working as Lead Academic Development Manager at Ansys Academic Program, Cambridge UK (Formerly known as Granta Design). Also, part-time Associate Professor of Materials Science at University West, Sweden, where he was Director of a Master’s Program in Manufacturing Engineering before moving to the UK nine years ago. He has over 20 years of experience teaching materials-related subjects to undergraduate and post graduate students in Sweden, Canada, Belgium and the U.S.A, mainly in Mechanical Engineering, still

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division - Integration of Engineering and/or Technical Rigor with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ)

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Manish Roy, University of Connecticut; Maria Chrysochoou, University of Connecticut; Connie Syharat, University of Connecticut

and learning standards were based primarily on UDL [19] and other best practicesfor teaching and learning that are found in the literature. Some of these standards were related toinstructional design (such as alignment of course components), accessibility of course materials,personalization via choice and flexibility, and incorporation of active learning and real-worldapplications in regular class activities. Finally, the standards related to communication andsupports encouraged instructors to build in mechanisms to receive and provide feedback inmultiple modes, build in supports for underperforming students, and building connections withstudents within and outside of the classroom.2. Preparation stageIn January of each year, the I-Team

Conference Session

Pedagogy in Chemical Engineering Education

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sidney Stone, The University of Toledo; Breanne Crockett; Kevin Xu, The University of Toledo; Matthew Liberatore, The University of Toledo

://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--10367.[16] T. A. Philpot, D. B. Oglesby, R. E. Flori, V. Yellamraju, N. Hubing, and R. H. Hall, "Interactive learning Tools: Animating mechanics of materials," 2002, doi: https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--10366.[17] R. Moreno and R. Mayer, "Interactive multimodal learning environments," Educational psychology review, vol. 19, no. 3, pp. 309-326, 2007, doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648- 007-9047-2.[18] M. W. Liberatore, "Reading analytics and student performance when using an interactive textbook for a material and energy balances course," in ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Columbus, OH, 2017, pp. 1-13, doi: https://peer.asee.org/28780.[19] A. M. Lesgold, "The nature and

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering: Adjusting Course Content

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Kiefer, York College of Pennsylvania

studentproject work, instructor observations, and industry and student feedback.1. Introduction This paper provides the history of how and why a required freshman course wasdeveloped to introduce mechanical engineering students to machining. It begins with thehistorical reasoning behind the development of the course. This is followed by a description ofthe implementation strategy and the philosophy behind the course material development. Thecourse material that was developed is then presented. Finally, assessment of the effectiveness ofthe machining activities is included.2. Historical Background The York College of Pennsylvania Mechanical Engineering Program has alwaysrecognized the importance of including hands-on experiences and problem

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 3: Best of ELOS

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Shepard, University of St. Thomas; Charles Mossey; Jacob Swanson, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Colin Huntington, University of St. Thomas; Mary Murphy

, lessons learned, and examples of final products.First IterationThe first attempt at having students make their own fluid art was conducted in spring 2021.Students taking fluid mechanics were offered up to 0.5% extra credit towards their final grade ifthey made a painting and completed a short assignment. This iteration focused solely ondrip/splatter painting and spray painting and students could use one or both techniques whenpainting. Materials were provided for the students. The engineering faculty were asked todonate extra house and spray paints from home and this supply was supplemented by paintsstored by the department (including some paint balls) and a small number of store-bought paintsin order to increase the color options. Instead of

Conference Session

Miscellaneous Mechanics

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Devin Berg, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Anne Schmitz, University of Wisconsin - Stout

examined student perceptions of different delivery modalities used in two sections of acourse in machine component design. This undergraduate course is required for mechanicalengineering and engineering technology students. Anecdotally, these two populations do notdiffer meaningfully in preparation, i.e. prerequisite knowledge. The course curriculum coversstress analysis of various machine components along with multiple failure models: gears,pulleys, chains, bearings, clutches, impact loading, fatigue, etc. This course is taken during astudent’s junior or senior year. Therefore, a mechanics of materials course is a prerequisite.These machine component design sections have been taught by the same instructors over the lastthree years and both

Conference Session

Miscellaneous Mechanics

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua Wyrick, York College of Pennsylvania; Emine Foust, York College of Pennsylvania

practice those skills impact their grades and evaluation ofthe course? A variety of teaching strategies exist to facilitate student learning and have been extensivelyassessed and implemented, but these strategies are rarely directly compared under similar academicconditions.In this study, a comparison of students’ performance, engagement, and knowledge retention is madebetween four sections of Fluid Mechanics taught in the same semester by two professors (two sectionseach) that utilized different methods for weekly assessments and applications of the fundamentalconcepts. Lesson material for all sections was delivered in a similar manner – typically incorporatingdirect lectures, problem-solving, and contextual demonstrations/activities. All four

Conference Session

Computers in Education 6 - Best of CoED

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elma Hernandez, Texas Tech University; Venkatesh Uddameri, Texas Tech University; Ameri Gurley, Texas Tech University

provides the questions on the online quiz and identifies whether the information was presented in the laboratory or online via interactive dashboards. The quiz questions were randomized during the testing and administered to 60 students who enrolled in the Spring 2022 Mechanics of Fluids Laboratory class. Table 2: Quiz Questions for the Fluid Properties Lab. (Note: LAB indicates the material was presented in the laboratory and DB refers to information presented on the interactive dashboards).Information Presented in Quiz QuestionLAB The density of a fluid is slightly higher at the poles than at the equator under similar conditionsLAB The specific gravity of a fluid can be ascertained using:LAB

Conference Session

Assessment in Mechanics Courses

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiehong Liao, Florida Gulf Coast University; Galen Papkov, Florida Gulf Coast University; Ashraf Badir, Florida Gulf Coast University; Robert O'Neill, Florida Gulf Coast University

confidence in prerequisite material was not significant (p=0.1242), whereascourse involvement (p=0.0053) and perceived level of preparedness for Exam 2 (p=0.0044) wereimportant factors in the model. Specifically, a 1-unit increase in a student’s course involvementresults in an increase of about 3.3 points on the exam, 95% CI (1.0, 5.7). A 1-unit increase in levelof preparation results in an expected gain of about 4.8 points on the exam, 95% CI (1.6, 8.0).DiscussionEngineering Mechanics is a problem-solving course that relies on application of concepts fromphysics, often requiring geometry/trigonometry as well as algebraic manipulation of systems ofequations to find a solution. As such, it was not surprising to learn that students

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 3

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University; Laetitia Khlat, Northeastern University

Paper ID #36514Self-Charging Heated Gloves: Physics of Mechanical Motiontowards Energy GenerationBala Maheswaran (Professor) Bala Maheswaran is currently a senior faculty in the College of Engineering, Northeastern University. He has contributed and authored over one hundred publications consisting of original research and education-related papers, and conference proceedings. He has over twenty years of experience in teaching at Northeastern University. He is the Chair of the Engineering Physics Division, ASEE, Chair and executive board member, ASEE NE Section; the co-chair of TASME Conference (Technological

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering: Thermodynamics

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emmanuel Glakpe, Howard University

scientific principlesin which one is expected to 1. appreciate and understand the basic laws of science; 2. deriveappropriate equations (integral, differential, etc.) that describe the laws, and 3. apply the derivedequations, considering appropriate properties of materials and the environment to design/analyzein an exercise to realize a functional system. It is expected that a student who has pursued andobtained a degree in Mechanical Engineering must be able to, among others, develop “an abilityto identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles ofengineering, science, and mathematics” as expected in the accreditation of engineering programs[2]. Most mechanical engineering programs achieve this goal and obtain

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Manning, Clemson University; Catherine Mobley, Clemson University; Marisa Orr, Clemson University; Catherine Brawner; Rebecca Brent; Michael Tidwell, Clemson University

Paper ID #37229GPA Patterns of Black Mechanical Engineering Students(Work in Progress)Jessica Manning Jessica Manning is a PhD student in the Department of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University. She is also a Graduate Administrative Assistant for the Bioengineering Department and assists with advising students throughout their academic careers. Her primary research focuses on women and minorities in multiple engineering disciplines. She earned her BS from North Carolina State University, Raleigh, and her MS from Clemson University, Clemson, both in Mechanical Engineering.Catherine Mobley (Dr

Conference Session

ETD - A Technology Potpourri II

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmad Fayed, Southeastern Louisiana University; Genesis Alegria Aguilar, Southeastern Louisiana University

Paper ID #36994Using Shaking Table Experiments for MaterialCharacterization and Vibration Analysis (WIP)Ahmad Fayed (Dr.) Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology, Southeastern Louisiana University. Ph.D. in Mechanical EngineeringGenesis Alegria Aguilar © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Using Shaking Table Experiments for Material Characterization and Vibration Analysis (WIP)AbstractIn a multidisciplinary Engineering Technology (ET) program with 5 different concentrations, itis not

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 3

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicole Johnson-Glauch; Mohsen Kivy, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Emily Haykoupian, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

millimeters, and minimize cost and environmental impact.Students had three hours to come up with at least three prototypes before selecting a final design.Students evaluated their prototypes by analyzing the load vs elongation curve obtained from aASTM F1306 puncture test.Student handouts for the lab are given in Appendix 1.A sample design produced from this project and its mechanical test results is shown below inFigure 2.Figure 2: Sample design with a) picture of prototype and b) the prototype’s mechanical testresults from the materials for a shoe insole project.Materials for a plaster-based compositeStudents were tasked with designing strong plaster-based composite brick to be used in low coststructural applications. The brick needed to withstand

Conference Session

Miscellaneous Mechanics

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicolas Libre, Missouri University of Science and Technology

main research questions in this study are: ● Does the data collected from students' performance during the first few weeks of the semester provide sufficient information for predicting at-risk students? ● What is the accuracy of the model in predicting students' grades and identifying at-risk students? ● Is the developed model capable of predicting grades in different teaching modalities?3. Research method:3.1 Course setting and collected data: The data used in this study for training the model wascollected during two semesters of offerings of the Mechanics of Materials course at a largepublic research-based university in the U.S. Midwest. After the development period, the modelwas tested and verified in four consecutive

Conference Session

Statics and Dynamics Topics

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Saul, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Anna Howard, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Zo Webster, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Dan Spencer

with the goal of having NC State become a KEEN partner school.Zo WebsterDan Spencer © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com An Adaptive Learning Engineering Mechanics Curricular SequenceAbstractAdaptive learning (AL) is a personalized learning approach that dynamically adjusts content,assessment, and feedback based on algorithms that monitor student progress, pace, orperformance. The engineering mechanics introductory sequence (Physics I, Statics, Dynamics) isa gateway sequence that requires strong foundational knowledge, but students present withvariable prerequisite knowledge and skills. Our goal was to develop AL materials that