Conference Session

Design and Graphics Potpourri

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William DeLuca, North Carolina State University; Nasim Lari, North Carolina State University; Jeremy V Ernst, North Carolina State University; Aaron C. Clark, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

social systems become more complex, the aptitude for data-driven decisionmaking becomes even more critical. Data made publicly available through GRIDC provide atremendous educational tool for STEM students. Rather than simply reviewing journal papers orreports, they can analyze the data visually and build models to answer relevant questions.Analysis using recorded time series data gives students the opportunity to formulate sound, datadriven judgments based on technical visualizations about the performance of renewables. An advantage of using data derived from renewable energy technologies as a content areais that undergraduate students have the prerequisite knowledge to understand the technology andrelated data because the data reflect

Conference Session

Assessment in Engineering Graphics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Niall Seery, University of Limerick; Diarmaid Lane, University of Limerick; Donal Canty, University of Limerick

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

students graphically communicate their design solution effectively?  Will students work produce evidence to suggest that they understood the conceptual approach of a DCG brief (by comparative experience)?  Is there evidence on completion of the process that the students have the capacity to reflect on the activity and derive an educational value/meaning?ApproachThis study was conducted with third year undergraduate students on the Materials &Construction and Materials & Engineering initial teacher education degreeprogrammes at the University of Limerick. The activity took place within theirEngineering Design Graphics 1 module in the first semester of year 3. The approachtaken to the graphics module was to divide the

Conference Session

Improving Visualization Skills

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy E. Study, Virginia State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

engineering graphics courses completed modules usingthe Introduction to 3D Spatial Visualization: An Active Approach workbook and software bySorby and Wysocki (2003). Topics covered in the workbook included: isometric sketching,orthographic projection, flat patterns, rotation of objects, object reflections and symmetry,cutting planes and cross sections, surfaces and solids of revolution, and combining solids. Theworkbook modules were primarily assigned as in-class work. Other class work consisted ofinstruction in CAD, dimensioning, drawing standards, and file management.The effect of the visualization instruction, regardless of the method, showed improvement in thesubjects’ visualization abilities as measured by the PSVT. The grand mean pretest score

Conference Session

Design and Graphics Potpourri

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kyle Patrick Hewerdine; James M. Leake, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; W Brent Hall, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

datums, manufacturingvariation, and geometric tolerances and their boundaries.The second laboratory unit focuses on applying geometric tolerances in order to reflect designintent. Students are given a design scenario that includes: 1) an engineering drawing with basicdimensions, 2) a description of the process where the design is used, and 3) a list of acceptablevariational requirements that the design must meet. Students then use the process description andthe variational requirements to derive tolerances for the drawing, and complete a follow upworksheet to explain which requirements drive the tolerance scheme. Through this exercisestudents learn how to reflect design intent in an engineering drawing through the use ofgeometric tolerances

Conference Session

Improving Visualization Skills

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yaomin Dong, Kettering University; Jacqueline A. El-Sayed, Marygrove College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

state and federal government. It is seen that thecompanies that sponsor Kettering University students represent a diverse cross section of U.S.industries. The changes that have been taking place in these industries and the needs andchallenges they face are immediately reflected in Kettering University’s classrooms as thestudents bring valuable experience after 24 weeks of work experience per year with theircorporate sponsor. The students and the department of Mechanical Engineering are the focus ofthis study.As part of the professional development portion of the grant, the Kettering University ENGAGEteam attended the ENGAGE conference in February 2010. A Plan of Attack in spatialvisualization was developed by Dr. Y. Dong, the Spatial

Conference Session

Design and Graphics Potpourri

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan W. Hartman, Purdue University, Computer Graphics Technology; Mitchell L. Springer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

fundamental structure of this program to change.Foremost, Boeing decided that they did not want to host an on-site laboratory session, becausethat limited access to only those people at that specific location. In addition, they wantedemployees to be able to access the PLMCP during off-hours, which meant they would not haveaccess to Boeing computing resources. At this juncture, it was determined that an online solutionwould be necessary. In addition, a change in software tools was required, so the curriculum hadto be thoroughly revised to reflect a change in the PLM toolset being used. In September 2009,the second cohort of 22 students started the program. Due to ongoing curriculum and courserevisions, the cohort number dropped to twelve students

Conference Session

Design and Graphics Potpourri

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Trivett, University of Prince Edward Island; Stephen Champion, University of Prince Edward Island

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

-engineering own knowledge and to seek advice, reflect on their own capabilities, Engineers Nova Scotia's continuing learning and development, and importance of being part of a knowledge and skills to assist in and/or undertake research, to invite peer review, benchmark Learning professional excellence commitment to undertake

Conference Session

Teaching Strategies for Solid Modeling

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek M. Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

lowest scores with highest variability. This is typical of team-based projects where some teams when members are chosen by association tend to be dysfunctional. This leads to a bad project experience that is reflected in their responses to these questions. Mean Standard Deviation 2010 2008 Both 2010 2008 Both 1 Become more skilled at using a 3D parametric CAD system. 4.526 4.529 4.528 0.612 0.514 0.560 2 Use techniques for 3D parametric CAD

Conference Session

Teaching Strategies for Solid Modeling

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek M. Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University; Jeffrey L. Newcomer, Western Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

consistency and the level of detail in custom blocks and the overall final assembly. Include Independently Graded Individual Activities in the Project: Team projects are often carried by one or two individuals who do the majority of the work. While this may be a true reflection of what happens in the real world, it is important that students are taught the importance of full participation and contribution to a project’s success. To achieve this goal several deliverables of the team project will require individual effort that will be graded for each student. These are: o Concept Generation and Sketching: Each student will be required to generate three concepts of his or her own based on the theme agreed upon by the group