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Mohammad Shafinul Haque; Anthony Battistini; Soyoon Kum; Azize Akcayoglu; William Kitch

(RUBE). In Proc. 2006 ASEE Annual Conference.11. Self, B. P., Widmann, J., Prince, M. J., & Georgette, J. (2013, June). Inquiry-based learning activities in dynamics. In Proceedings of the 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition.12. Kypuros, J. A., Vazquez, H., Tarawneh, C., & Wrinkle, R. R. (2011). Guided discovery modules for statics and dynamics. American Society for Engineering Education.13. Kolb, D. A. (2014). Experiential learning: Experience as the source of learning and development. FT press.14. Nakazawa, T., Matsubara, M., Mita, S., & Saitou, K. (2014). Teaching materials and lesson plans for hands-on mechanics education. Experimental Techniques, 38(6), 72-80.15. Vernon, J., Finelli, C. J

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Eleazar Marquez; Samuel Garcia Jr.

Illustrating Engineering Concepts by Employing an Inclusive Pedagogy in Mechanical Engineering Eleazar Marquez, Ph.D. Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Samuel Garcia Jr., Ph.D. College of Education Texas State University AbstractStudies have identified visual cuing as an effective instructional method with the capacity ofelevating academic performance in engineering education, engaging students in the classroom, andcultivating an

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Luo Li; Tariq Khraishi; Yu-Lin Shen

. Thesimulations propose a separation distance between indents, based on the indent size, to avoidinteraction between plastic zones. A change in the size of the plastic zone can be found, andquantified, as the hardening modulus is varied. IntroductionIndentation tests are commonly used to measure mechanical properties of materials. For instance,mechanical properties of a thin film cannot be assessed by tensile testing which is extensively usedin engineering to measure material’s properties, but they can be measured by micro-indentationtests. Different indentation hardness tests standardized by indentation geometry, indentation size andother indentation parameters have been performed by different investigators

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Joseph Erwin; Laith Alqawasmi; Tariq Khraishi

1 Elastic-Plastic Behavior of Threaded Fasteners Under Multi-Axial Loads Joseph Erwin, Laith Alqawasmi, Tariq Khraishi Mechanical Engineering Department University of New Mexico AbstractFasteners play an essential role in securely connecting separate components in practically anyproduct. Since these components are generally made of ductile metals, their behavior under non-yielding loads should predictably follow the relationship between stress and strain defined by theYoung’s Modulus of the material. To better understand the behavior of fasteners under multi

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Choong Lee; Justin Cooper; Matthew Carl; Marcus L. Young

piston valve: hardness, smoothness, andstability after finishing [12]. High hardness is necessary to avoid mechanical damage due to normaluse. The hardness of both Nickel Silver and Monel are high relative to stainless steel. The nickel-plating of the Nickel Silver is added to increase the hardness at the surface but can wear off duringuse over time. The surface should be relatively smooth, but also ridged preferably in the transversedirection to motion, such that lubrication can create a film pressure, which improves the overall sealand air pressure of the piston valve [8]. The final condition of the material determines thesmoothness, which is dependent on grain size and orientation and final finishing processes, such allthe surface treatments

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Luis Hernandez; Hua Li; Oscar Garcia

Session XXXX Design of An Unmanned Surface Vehicle for Oil Spill Sampling Luis Hernandez Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department Texas A&M University Kingsville Hua Li, Ph.D. Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department Texas A&M University Kingsville Oscar Garcia, Ph.D. Water Mapping

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Shadi Balawi; Abdelrahman Youssef; Youssef Elmasry

. Balawi is an instructional associate professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Texas A&M University.His research interests are in engineering design for disciplinary stem educational research, team formation and team skilleducation, and project-based learning.ABDELRAHMAN YOUSSEFMr. Youssef is currently a doctoral student in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Texas A&M University. Hisresearch interests are in mechanics and material behavior areas, including biomechanics. He has worked as a teachingassistant for six full term semesters and has an interest in pursuing a career in education and research.YOUSSEF ELMASRYMr. Elmasry currently serves as an Instructor of Systems Engineering at Texas A&M International

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Jake Simmons; Andrew Lovelace; Daniel Tucker; Aaron Mendoza; Aaron Coates; Julian Alonzo; Danrui Li; Xinpeng Yi; Steven Potter; Ian Mouritzen; Mac Smith; Caden Banta; Ryan Hodge; Anne Spence; Scott Koziol

Approved, DCN# 0543-82-22 1    Session 2023 Design and Construction of a Lighter than Air Robot Blimp Jake Simmons, Andrew Lovelace, Daniel Tucker, Aaron Mendoza, Aaron Coates, Julian Alonzo, Danrui Li, Xinpeng Yi, Steven Potter Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Baylor University Ian Mouritzen, Mac Smith, Caden Banta, Ryan Hodge, Anne Spence Mechanical Engineering Department

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Mehmet Emre Bahadir; Yumi Domangue

information from computer-aided design (CAD) software. The effects of printing parameterson the mechanical characteristics of 3D printed parts are documented in the literature. This researcharea is evolving continuously as new materials and technologies are developed. The focus of thisstudy is to investigate the effects of printing parameters on the shape memory recovery properties of3D printed parts with the stereolithography (SLA) vat polymerization process. In this research, aFormlabs SLA 3D printer with FLGPCL02 material was used. The FLGPCL02 is a commerciallyavailable liquid polymer that shows good shape memory characteristics when cured with a lasersource. For analysis purposes, the effects of print orientation and layer thickness on the

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A. Anil Kumar

electrical circuit analysis.Project:(i) An RC circuit is used in estimating the speed of a horse running a 6 km racetrack. The circuitis a series connection of a 80 V source, a switch, a 25 MW resistor and a 25 µF capacitor. Theswitch closes when the horse begins to run and opens when the horse crosses the finish line.Assuming that the capacitor charges to 65.5 V, calculate the speed of the horse.Observation: At first sight, the students had no idea of how to address the problem. While theyhad a strong foundation in mechanics, capacitor charging and discharging, and general circuitbehavior, they lacked an ability to connect the various concepts. This would be an example of theUnconscious Incompetence, a lack of awareness of what the skill gap is

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Joaquin Haces-Garcia; Yemboado Brayan Yonli; Hua Li; Yuhao Xu

soaps, ketchup bottles, and other viscous liquid containers. Theyare made of a synthetic material using polystyrene. This flexible yet durable solid offers flexibility,allowing for softer valves that can hold viscous liquids in place until pressure is applied. Theyspecialize in allowing for a calculated amount of liquid to flow out of the nozzle with the applicationof pressure through any method, the most common being that of squeezing a bottle. The dropletgenerator system uses a similar mechanic that could theoretically function the same. However, thenew objective is to create a no-spill system on the droplet system.There were two options for manufacturing the silicone valve needed for the system. The first was tohave an official manufacturer

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John Steven Aiken

neodymium magnets, and/or superconductors, and/or exotic high temperatureelectromagnetic materials, and/or advanced innovative cooling systems. Those learned scholarscould not see any way to overcome the basic fundamental laws of pure physics that were limitingtheir ability to make such a significant improvement in electromagnetic motors performance.Thus, they decided as one mind, to close that Book of Knowledge, as their work was deemed to befully complete. As they were closing that great book, a tiny little voice in the distance yelled, “Wait, Wait, I have an idea!”.As the Book of Knowledge continued to close, they heard the voice get louder in the distance, “Wait,Wait, I have an idea!”. As the Book of Knowledge was almost closed, they heard a

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Juan Zambrano; Patrick Gutierrez; David Espalin

1 Session 2023 An analysis of Ultrasonic Wire Embedding Data and Waveform Congruency to Identify Process Quality in Additive Manufacturing Juan Zambrano Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Texas A&M University Kingsville Patrick Gutierrez M.S., David Espalin Ph.D. University of Texas El Paso AbstractThe University of Texas El Paso has developed a method for embedding

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Maurizio Manzo; Huseyin Bostanci

1 Session XXXXAn Outreach Program for Introducing Nuclear Power through Training STEM Educators Huseyin Bostanci, Maurizio Manzo Department of Mechanical Engineering University of North Texas AbstractThis paper describes a collaborative outreach effort that involved developing and conducting anuclear-themed workshop for STEM educators in North Texas. The goal of the workshop was tointroduce nuclear power, emphasize related energy conversion

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Huseyin Bostanci; Nourredine Boubekri

1 Session XXXX An Experiential Education Framework to Train Next-Generation Energy- Conscious Engineers through UNT Industrial Assessment Center Huseyin Bostanci, Nourredine Boubekri Department of Mechanical Engineering University of North Texas AbstractThe mission of the newly established UNT Industrial Assessment Center (UNTIAC) is to assistsmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in manufacturing sector in North Texas region (a)increase energy efficiency

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Anne-Marie Ginn-Hedman

; this approach oftenleaves students questioning the practical application of the subject and how it relates to theirdiscipline.1-3 Many students then ask, “Why do we even need to learn this material?” and quickly loseinterest in learning.1 This was the case for the students enrolled in our junior-level Biosolid Mechanicscourse at Texas A&M University within the department of Biomedical Engineering. As such, wedevised an interactive learning module where students could practice their static mechanic skills in aclinical context.In the activity, students virtually performed hip implant surgery and compared how changes in femoraloffset (moment arm) affected resulting hip abductor force and subsequent patient pain after surgery.Studies have

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Nelson Fumo

1 Session 2023 The JUMP into STEM Experience Dr. Nelson Fumo Mechanical Engineering Department The University of Texas at Tyler AbstractThe JUMP into STEM is an online building science competition for undergraduate and graduatestudents at U.S. colleges and universities launched by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Theprogram recognizes the need of increasing the number of graduates from building science programsto cover

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Akila Ravichandran; Kiran Katira; Tariq Khraishi

in theoretical, computational and experimental solidmechanics and materials science. He has taught classes in Dynamics, Materials Science,Advanced Mechanics of Materials, Elasticity and Numerical Methods. For the last several yearshe has engaged himself in the scholarship of teaching and learning. Proceedings of the 2023 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference University of North Texas, Denton, TX Copyright © 2023, American Society for Engineering Education

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Krishna Kumar

building deforms under the action of forcesprovides a concrete example of how the abstract concept of linear equations is used in a real-worldstructural design. Learning through concrete examples of forces-displacements instead of abstractvariables enables the students to apply these concepts to other areas of study. I have realized theimportance of grounding abstract concepts in real-world applications. Students appreciate thepractical aspects and the links to real-world examples as reflected by student comments such as“Loved that you used real life examples to teach the material, I learned really well because of theexamples”.In thinking about how to approach the geotechnical engineering course, I hoped to apply some of thestrategies of using

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Eleazar Marquez; Samuel Garcia Jr.

Communicating Academic Success: Shaping an Inclusive Learning Environment to Promote Student Engagement in Engineering Education Eleazar Marquez, Ph.D. Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Samuel Garcia Jr., Ph.D. College of Education Texas State University AbstractClassroom environments that involve and encourage active student participation havedemonstrated positive impact on student learning, engagement, and overall academic success.Studies reveal

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M. Ginger Scarbrough

Soc Sci 1, 287 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43545-021-00286-49. Pucha, R., Dunbar, T., and Yow, R., August 2022, “Role of diverse teams and socio-cultural aspects on students learning in freshman design course” Paper presented at 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, MN. https://peer.asee.org/4182010. Jawaharlal, M., Nissenson, P.M., and Shih, A.C., June 2016, “A Hands-on, First-year Mechanical Engineering Course,” Paper presented at 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, New Orleans, Louisiana. 10.18260/p.2633111. Polmear, M., and Simmons, D.R, June 2020, “Defining Workforce Development: Launching a Career from CAREER,” Paper presented at 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Randy Brooks; Shana Shaw; LaTasha Starr

• Computational Thinking • Engineering Mechanics • Engineering Electricity/Magnetism • Engineering EconomicsThe professors have the freedom to tailor their course content to be more inclusive of what theirstudents bring to the course. The professors also teach the lab sections, which are taught byTeaching Assistants on main campus, which provides the professor with a different perspectiveon student engagement with the curriculum materials and physical student practices.Following are some professor observations regarding their EA experiences:“The professor actually prefers teaching at the EA due to the increased diversity among thestudents. A much larger age range, mix of socio-economic status, and family status can be seenin the EA two-year