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constructed as two componentsin parallel, each with reliability p2. Each of these alternatives has roughly the same constructioncost.a) If p1 = 0.95 and p2 = 0.90, which of the two alternatives should be chosen? (Systems with higher probability of being operational are preferred.)b) If p1 = 0.95, for what range of values of p2 is the single component preferred to the system with two components?c) Below is a picture that shows all the possible pairs of values of p1 and p2. These values are divided into two regions, region I and region II. For p1 and p2 that lie in one of these regions, the single component is preferred. For p1 and p2 in the other region, the system with two components is preferred. Which is which? Justify your answer. (The

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Matthew Hayes; David Pittner; Bryon Formwalt; Daniel J. Pack

. Page 2.451.11 References[1] D.J. Pack, S. Stefanov, G. York, and P. Neal, “Constructing a Wall-Follower Robot for a Senior Design Project,” to appear in Proceedings of 1996 American Society for Engineering Educators Conference, Washington D.C., June 1996.[2] B. Formwalt and D. Pack, “A Second Order Iterative Method of Approximation,” in preparation.BYRON FORMWALTByron Formwalt has twelve years of programming experience to include BASIC,Pascal, assembly language, FORTRAN, and C++. He is currently earning hisBSEE from the US Air Force Academy in his senior year. Mr. Formwalt hasalso been an active participant in many community service projects andrecreational sports.MATTHEW HAYESMatthew Hayes was

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Robert J. Radin; Joan Dannenhoffer

to the x-axis from the head of the arrow aright triangle is formed. Using the Pythagorean theorem, with the sides of the triangle representing the x-and y-components of the vector, the algebraic equations, Ax = A ⋅ cosθ , Ay = A ⋅ sin θ and A = Ax2 + Ay2 are self evident. x And of course, it follows that if you are adding two vectors, A and B, you can add the x- components of the two vectors to find the x-component of the resulting vector , Rx = Ax + Bx, and likewise, the y-component of the resulting vector, Ry = Ay + By. Again, using the Pythagorean theorem, the resultant vector is R = Rx2 + Ry2 . The students with strong mathematical intelligence will be able to follow this long

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Tom Mase

Education,” Engineering Education, vol.80 no. 5, 1990, p. 5264 Wilczynski, V. and Douglas, S. M., Integrating Design Across the Engineering Curriculum: A Report From theTrenches,” J. of Engineering Education, v. 84, No. 3, 1995, p.2355 Black, K. M. “An Industry View of Engineering Education,” J. of Engineering Education, vol. 83 no. 1, 1994, p.26 Page 2.245.10 106 Olds, B. M., Pavelich, M. J., and Yeats, F. R., Teaching the Design Process to Freshman and Sophomores,”Engineering Education, vol. 80 no. 5, 1990, p. 5547 Ridgway, K

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Nicholas Tsoulfanidis

to fulfill our educational objectives, my personal opinion is thatour effort should be directed towards cultivating and increasing the ability ofstudents to think. That the ability to think is more important than the simpletransfer of knowledge is obvious: Even if a student learns everything by the timethe B.S. degree is awarded, a short time after graduation that engineeringprofessional (a) will have to obtain new knowledge, probably on their own (b) it is very probable that a few years after graduation, the young engineer will be the head of a group that involves persons from various disciplines; in that capacity simple, dry knowledge of facts will not be at all helpful; the ability to think, however, will be

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Tracy S. Tillman

. Planning and Evaluation for Concurrrent Engineering A key to making this project work is the combined use of (a) concurrent engineeringtechniques and (b) a team-based management by objective (MBO) and peer review technique forplanning and evaluation of performance. Evaluation of personnel performance in concurrentengineering projects is a difficult task in industry, as well as in the classroom. However, thecombined use of concurrent engineering and team-based MBO planning and peer reviewevaluation techniques has enabled realistic and effective planning of activities and evaluation ofperformance related to those activities.Concurrent Engineering Turino (1992) defined concurrent engineering as "a systematic approach to the integrated

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James P. Blanchard

, y + k2 / 2) k4 = dt * f(t + dt, y + k3) rk = y + (k1 + 2 * (k2 + k3) + k4) / 6 End Function Function f(t, y) f = 2 * t * y End FunctionThis macro solves the particular case of f(t,y)=2ty. To use this macro, one merely opens ablank worksheet, inputs chosen values for the time step and initial values for t and y, andrepeatedly calls this function to generate values for y. A simple spreadsheet using thismacro might look like: A B C D 1 dt t y 2 0.1 0 1

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used to adjust the instructor’s group grade for each student. For example,suppose the instructor assigns a grade of B (85%) to the group project. Based on the students’evaluations, the global average for the group is 90%. If student Y’s individual average is 80%,this variation of -10% (80%-90%) is applied to the group grade of 85%, and student Y receives agrade of 75%. This method allows for individual differences to be accounted for, but relies onthe instructor’s experience as a basis for the grade.OVERVIEW OF THE CURRENT COURSEThe last year has led to a few new developments related to the course. One is that two excellentbooks were found that are much more relevant to the overall course. One is Design for Societyby Nigel Whiteley.10

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Thomas G. Boronkay; Janak Dave

: Page 2.264.3• Introduction to finite element analysis• Demonstration of sample problem solutions by the instructor• Hands on tutorial, pertaining to the beam experiments performed in the laboratory• Interpretation of resultsVishay pregaged test beams and strain indicators are used in our laboratory experiments. Thefollowing three test beams are used for our finite element integration. 1. A rectangular beam with a hole, to determine stress concentration factor (Fig. 2). Three gages, are mounted on the beam at various distances from the edge of the hole along the width of the beam. 2. A constant stress beam with two tapered sections for constant stress (Fig. 3). Two segments are segment A and segment B in

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below.EquipmentThis experiment uses an acoustic impedance tube (P. A. Hilton, B-400)4 for the determination ofthe sound absorption properties of different materials. The apparatus consists of a transparentplastic tube fitted at one end with a twin loudspeaker enclosure, and at the other with a heavysample holder on which the sample material is mounted. A small microphone may be movedaxially along the length of the tube and its position measured.The loud speakers are fed with a variable common pure tone (single frequency) from a functiongenerator and the sound waves produced pass along the tube sample. According to the type ofmaterial and frequency, part of the sound energy is absorbed, and the remainder reflected backalong the tube. The latter is detected by

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Eric W. Tisdale

Session 1663 Instrumentation of ASTM Tools Eric Tisdale Ball State UniversityAbstractThis paper will focus on a laboratory experience using a chip level pressure sensor that will bepresented as both a force gauge and a level meter. The goal is to present sensors to the studentswith enough information to allow them to see how sensors can be adapted to collect differentdata parametersBackgroundLaboratory experiments often seem disconnected from the “real world”. Examples ofinstrumentation used in commercial enterprise are used to stimulate conversation

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Richard Gilbert; Andrew M. Hoff

s i s t o r u s i n g th e L O C O S P r o c e ss ∆ ∆ Scru b Clea n Grow th Depo s it Pho to ∆ Etch Strip Clean Gro w th Etch Cl ean ∆ Im p l an t Clea n Grow th Ph oto Etch Strip Clea n Sp utte r Pho to Etch Strip ∆ Ann e a lyet another icon group to learn the details necessary to make another attempt at building thefunctional device. Hence, the course proceeds through this iterative process using everincreasing levels of sophistication to accomplish the task. Over the course of this iterativeexperience, the

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Henry G. Ansell

, Iss. 14, July 15, 19962. “Some Consequences of the ‘Engineering 2000 Criteria’ On Liberal Education”, LanceSchachterle, Session 3661, 1996 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings3. Engineering Education for a Changing World; A Joint Project by the Engineering DeansCouncil and Corporate Roundtable of the American Society for Engineering Education, ASEE,October 19944. Teaching Engineering, P. C. Wankat and F. S. Oreovicz, McGraw-Hill, 19935. “Special Education and Engineering Education: An Interdisciplinary Approach toUndergraduate Training”, W. B. Hudson and B. S. Hudson, Proceedings ASEE/IEEE Frontiersin Education Conference, IEEE, 19916. Active Learning: Cooperation in the College Classroom, D. W. Johnson, R. T. Johnson, K. A.Smith, Interaction

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M. N. Borges; F. H. Vasconcelos; M. Lewis

to teach in a particular course structure andresources for laboratories, are examples of factors which demand fewer staff-student contacthours and less practical (hands-on) learning experiences. On the other hand: (a) the continuousexpansion of the content to be covered (with a soaring number of new topics and techniquesbrought into the curriculum); (b) the flexibility of the curriculum and options to be madeavailable to students and (c) also a more student-centered approach being recommended in highereducation requiring more staff time and more physical resources to run courses. Coursedevelopers are consequently responsible for designing a structure which takes account of bothsets of pressures. They are also urged to change the pedagogical

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Mulchand S. Rathod; Joella H. Gipson

,”Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, 1990.9. Howard, D.C., Howard, P.A., “Learning Technology, Implications For Practice,” Journal of Technology andTeacher Education, 2(1), 1994, pp 17-28.10. Means, B., Olson, K., “The Link Between Technology And Authentic Learning,” Education Leadership, 51(7),1991, pp 15-18.11. Pabbati, P.V., Rathod, M.S., “A Study of Curriculum Models That Integrate Mathematics, Physical Sciences,Computer, and Communication In Technical Courses,” ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, 1995.12. “Skill Trades And Engineering: Explore The Possibilities,” UAW-GM Film, Troy, MI, 1996. Table 1. SMARTE Enrichment Workshop Orientation for 8th Grade Students and Parents Place: OCC Auburn Hills Campus, Room T1 Time: 7:00 pm Date

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Herbert Hess

] There exists no general agreement on the content nor structure for a second powerelectronics course, one that has the introductory power converters course as a prerequisite. Suchsecond courses are invariably graduate courses intended to prepare the student for researchappropriate for the graduate program at hand.[4,5] A typical introductory power converters course addresses the topics identified in thefollowing outline.[5] This outline is similar to one compiled by Akagi in his survey of Japaneseinstruction in power electronics.[10].I. Introduction A. Overview B. Applications of Power ElectronicsII. Review Material A. Modern Switching Semiconductor Devices B. Switching Characteristics C. The Ideal Switch

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Jian Edward Zhang; Lucy King

science, engineering andtechnology.IV. Description of CIM on Wheels The CIM on Wheels rides in a 16' x 8' trailer ( see Figures 1(a)&(b) in Appendix B). Thetrailer has two side concession doors measuring 12’ x 4’ that swing up, and two doors in the rear.It includes a FlexLink conveyor loop. Surrounding it are two workcells each containing a PUMA560 robot and one of them includes a DENFORD NC machine. A SUN SPARCstation 20 and anIPX are the integrators for design-manufacturing information flow, work sequence, feed-backcontrol and material handling. Space is tight within the trailer. All controllers and computers arestacked into two 6’ racks. Figure 1 shows a schematic trailer layout. Students and instructorsstand around the trailer on

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Manufacturers”, Rutgers University Press, 1996[3] Kirsch, W., Muller, M.R.,” Annual Report for the Industrial Assessment Center Program”, Rutgers UniversityPress, 1996[4] Brockschmidt, K., “Inside OLE”, Microsoft Press, 1995[5] Kruglinski, D., “Inside Visual C++”, Microsoft Press, 1995[6] Matteson, B., ed., “Microsoft Word Developer’s Kit”, Microsoft Press, 1995Appendix A-1 REPLACE STANDARD FLOURESCENT LIGHTING WITH ENERGY EFFICIENT TUBESRecommended ActionReplace all standard fluorescent tubes with high efficiency tubes. Page 2.67.5Anticipated SavingsThe present lighting in the office and the plant consists

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P. Jayanetti; J. Olcott; J. Johnson; J. Patton

Session 2533 A Java-based Authoring Tool for Developing Power Systems Labware P. Jayanetti, J. Olcott, J. Johnson, J. Patton Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Maine This paper describes our efforts in developing Java class libraries to provide multi-media authoring capability similar to many high level commercial programming environ-ments while also providing a rich mathematical simulation capability. The tools are beingused to develop multimedia based simulation labware to augment junior and senior powersystems

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Duane Brown; Dennis Krumwiede; Jerome P. Lavelle

in research. All datacollection sessions involving the subjects were conducted on campus in a classroom setting.Experimental Procedure: The following list delineates the process used to collect KBTStest/retest data from the subject pool. This data is analyzed for reliability. 1. Conducted Session #1 — Collection of “Test” Data a. Orientation to experiment, signed consent form b. Subjects provided answers to 70 questions on KBTS. Subjects were given 15 minutes to complete the 70 questions 2. A Re-test interval of 6 Weeks Elapsed 3. Conducted Session #2 — Collection of “Re-test” Data a. Re-orientation to experiment b. Subjects provided answers to same 70

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Valerie L. Young; Peter L. Silsbee; Joseph W. Newkirk; Bradford L. Snowden; Anu Maria; Jerry W. Samples

? - Does a facilitator help -- or can this whole thing be accomplished without one? - What rules need to be established to make peer assessment work? - List 3 things about yourself that made you go to the short course and 3outcomes that you carried away that will help you in the future. How did any of thesegood things develop during the team events?Their responses are shown below, attributed to persons A, B, C, D. This assignment israndom, actually selected out of a hat. Not every question was addressed by eachparticipant but, through their comments grows the message of the short-course: teachingtechniques can be improved and the improvement is best accomplished through actualhands-on teaching

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fundingplayed a role in forming that relationship. A rating continuum was employed to allow forexpressing some degree of strength for the conviction expressed. Questions were worded tocheck for some degree of consistency in the answers. The length of the questionnaire wasdeliberately kept short to increase participation. The rate of response from the questionnaire was42.7% (88 responses) with the returns being highest for the first phase which had the mostpersonal contact with the respondents.Responses to the Participant/Company profile are shown in Figures 3a, b, and c. The intent ofthe survey was to elicit a response from the highest possible qualified level within the company.It can be seen that small companies (less than 100 employees) form a

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D. Raj Raman

. A Swift Kick Toward DesignBetween the second and third year offerings of AE 243, I had the opportunity to co-teach a seniorlevel design course with Dr. Ronald Yoder (see Raman and Yoder, 1997a & b for details). Ourexperiences during the first semester of this course profoundly influenced my goals for AE 243:Specifically, incorporating design, independent learning, and computer use were prioritiesbecause our senior engineering students were uncomfortable with all these activities. Therefore,in the spring of 1996, AE 243 was taught with a significant emphasis on design and teamlearning. Third Year’s ExperiencesSix students were enrolled in AE 243 in the spring 1996 offering of the course. The

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, “ Digital Filtering - a computer laboratory text book “ John Wiley.8. P. Papamichalis, “ A practical approach to speech coding”, Prentice Hall.9. Ralph Chassiang, “ DSP with C 30 “ John Wiley.10. Digital control applications with TI TMS 320 processors, Texas Instruments11. Applications books Vol. 1, 2, 3 for TMS 320 by Texas Instruments12. Ahmed and R. B. Kline, “ Recent advances in DSP systems “ IEEE communication Magazine, May 1991.13. Takahashi et. al, “A Simple Engine Model for Idle Speed Control,” SAE 850291, 1985.14. Woods, Robert, Et. Al, “Development of an Idle Speed Control System for Spark Ignition Engines,” Proceedings of the 31st Conference on Decision and Control, 1982.15. Sans Mariano, “A Second Order Idle

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Derek Morrison; Mohammad Zahraee; Gregory Neff

/Fby; 2.756234792 Figure 5Actual Section Modulus at Root is Ix/y = bh2/6:b:=7; b := 7h:=1.2; h := 1.2(bh^2)/6; 1.680000000Bending Stress at Root:fb:=BM/((b*h^2)/6); fb := 86309.5237 Figure 5 Page 2.59.4The next step was to calculate deflection. thecriterion for deflection first comes from the deceleration load imposed on the strut (see figure 5).The following calculations determined the deflection on the strut due to landing the aircraft.FAA design conditions require each main wheel to carry a vertical load at least equal to the airplanegross weight per Federal Aviation

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Craig Hoff; Lisa Anneberg; Ece Yaprak

sizedrectangles representing the chips, and wires representing the pins as well as the circuit Page 2.461.2connection wires.Further, the steps were explained as follows:1. Hand draw the circuit, accounting for each pin that will be utilized in the design, specifying Vcc and ground for each chip.2. Create the AutoCAD drawing in the CAE laboratory room. The circuit is basic, so a subset of 2D AutoCAD commands will be utilized.3. Two printouts will be created from this AutoCAD exercise: A. The overall two chip plus one seven segment LED circuit showing all connections B. Enlarge one chip section of the circuit

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listed below Fall Fall 1995 1996 Overall course rating D B- Instructor rating C- B+ Workload 6.5 6.7Note: workload is on a 0-10 scale, with 10 heaviest, and 5 just right (in the student’s mind).Students evidently evaluated the course more highly in the new format. In general, comments ofstudents were supportive of the active-learning format with the exception of a small minority thatfound the group workshops difficult to adjust to. Also, the workshops placed a premium onattendance in class, and a few students objected to losing their “inalienable” right

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, Robert L. and Stemkoski, Michael J., "Reality-based Learning and Interdisciplinary Teams: AnInteractive Approach", Journal of Engineering Technology, Fall 1995.4. Social Science Research Lab, " Student Perception of Teaching Effectiveness II", Wichita State University, 1996. Page 2.341.6JAMES L. OTTER, RLS, AIC, received a B.S. in Construction Engineering Technology, an M.S. in Technologyand an M. B. A. from Pittsburg State University. He is an Associate Professor and Chair in the Department ofEngineering Technology at Pittsburg State University. He is a licensed surveyor in the State of Kansas and hasresidential, commercial

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, companies thatdo not qualify for the IAC evaluations will now be able to benefit from an IAC-like energyassessment. The development of servers also provides valuable educational experience forstudents in terms of programming, software engineering, and also energy efficiency in theindustrial and business communities.5. References[1] Muller, M.R., Simek, M., Mak, J., “Modern Industrial Assessments: A Training Manual”, Rutgers UniversityPress, 1996[2] Muller, M.R., “A Self-Assessment Workbook for Small Manufacturers”, Rutgers University Press, 1996[4] Brockschmidt, K., “Inside OLE”, Microsoft Press, 1995[5] Kruglinski, D., “Inside Visual C++”, Microsoft Press, 1995[6] Matteson, B., ed., “Microsoft Word Developer’s Kit”, Microsoft Press, 1995Appendix

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craig evers

doing as well as our students. Without suchinformation, it is difficult to continuously improve our teaching abilities. F D C B A x Page 2.468.2Figure 1 -- Normal curve theory of grades distributionStatistical research tells us of a wonderful device called a “normal curve”. We often speak of thiscurve to our students. The words “I grade on the curve” can strike terror into the hearts of eventhe bravest undergraduate hopefuls. As shown in Figure 1, the curve represents the knowledgedistribution found in a typical class of