Conference Session

Integrating Computer-based Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Chajes, University of Delaware; Glen Loller, University of Delaware; Frank Conforti, Bentley Systems; Scott Lofgren, Bentley Systems; Laura Meier, Bentley Systems

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Civil Engineering

. Page 14.284.2© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Blended Learning to Enhance Computer Application InstructionAbstractThe University of Delaware’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (UD-CEE)curriculum has a required Freshman Design Class that includes a Computer-Aided Drafting(CAD) lab. Due to growth in enrollment, the class has to accommodate approximately 100students. To effectively teach CAD in computer classrooms, class sizes need to be limited. Inorder to provide adequate and efficient instruction to this large number of students, the spring of2008 course instructor utilized blended learning, an approach that uses a mix of traditionalclassroom teaching and online training. In this case, the blended

Conference Session

Enhancing CE Learning Through Use of Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luis Godoy, University of Puerto Rico

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Civil Engineering

AC 2010-184: STORY-CENTERED LEARNING IN A COMPUTER-BASEDSIMULATED ENVIRONMENTLuis Godoy, University of Puerto Rico Prof. Luis A. Godoy graduated as a Civil Engineer at the National University of Córdoba, Argentina, and received his Ph. D. from University College London (University of London, UK) in 1979. He is Professor at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez since 1994. Godoy has published three books: Thin Walled Structures with Structural Imperfections (Pergamon Press, 1996), and Theory of Elastic Stability (Taylor and Francis, 2000), and Stability of Structures: A historical perspective (CIMNE, 2009). His research interests include engineering education, structural stability

Conference Session

Use of Technology to Provide Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jakob Bruhl, United States Military Academy; James Ledlie Klosky; Elizabeth Bristow, United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

AC 2008-1282: WATCHING VIDEOS IMPROVES LEARNING?Jakob Bruhl, United States Military Academy Major Jakob Bruhl is an Instructor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the United States Military Academy at West Point. MAJ Bruhl received his B.S. and in Civil Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (1996). He earned a M.S degree in Engineering Management from the University of Missouri at Rolla (2000) and a M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign (2006). He is a registered Professional Engineer in Missouri.James Klosky, United States Military Academy Led Klosky is an Associate Professor and Director of the Mechanics Group in

Conference Session

Communication Across the Divisions I: Communication in Engineering Disciplines

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alyssa Catherine Taylor, University of Washington; Stephanie Pulford, Center for Engineering Learning and Teaching (CELT)

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Civil Engineering, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Paper ID #12333Visual Communication Learning through Peer Design Critiques: Engineer-ing Communication Across DivisionsDr. Alyssa Catherine Taylor, University of Washington Alyssa C. Taylor is a lecturer in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Washington. She received a B.S. in biological systems engineering at the University of California, Davis, and a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering at the University of Virginia. Taylor’s teaching activities are focused on develop- ing and teaching core introductory courses and technical labs for bioengineering undergraduates, as well as coordinating the capstone design

Conference Session

Mechanics, Music, Meaning, and Mohr

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hayden William Fennell, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Genisson Silva Coutinho, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia da Bahia; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette ; David Restrepo, Purdue University; Pablo D. Zavattieri, Purdue University

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Civil Engineering

often have trouble internalizing the concepts in consistently applicable ways1 . Mohr’s circle diagrams are often used as an important tool for visually representing therelationship between stresses and strains within a material. Indeed, Mohr’s Circle has beenidentified as a “threshold concept” in engineering: a critical concept that integrates multipleimportant modes of thinking within a discipline 2, 3. However, because these threshold conceptsare often complex and difficult to learn, they require careful teaching approaches to ensure thatstudents are able to combine ideas and navigate the complexity effectively. Computational toolsare sometimes employed to help teach or illustrate the Mohr’s circle technique through computersimulation, but

Conference Session

Flipped, Blended, Online, Oh My

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Cora Martinez, Florida International University, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Lili Steiner, Florida International University

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Civil Engineering

- Venezuela. After several years working in the field of K-12 Informational Technologies in Education, I competed a M.Sc program in Instructional Technologies and Distance Education at Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, US. Five years later I started to work in higher education, and completed a doctoral degree in Instructional Design and Technology (Ed.D) at Nova Southeastern University in 2017. If you want to learn more about my work, go to http://www.lilisteiner.com/ c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of an Online Computer Course for Engineering Problem Solving Cora

Conference Session

Integrating Computer-based Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harry Cooke, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

student comprehension of the behavior and static load capacity of spread footingand pile foundations, which are commonly used in civil engineering to support structures on soil.The purpose of the study presented in this paper is to evaluate the impact of computersimulations on reinforcing and improving undergraduate students’ computational abilities andunderstanding for spread footing and pile design. The investigation is motivated by theobservation that although undergraduate students in civil engineering learn the theories andcomputational approaches for evaluating the load capacity of these foundation types, they oftendo not fully appreciate how the foundation interacts with the soil and how load-carrying capacityis developed from that

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert L. Mokwa, Montana State University; Zachary Lee Morris, Montana State University; Whitney A. Lutey, Montana State University

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Civil Engineering

semester. After exchanging for a year, I decided to focus my studies on Civil Engineering and I transferred to Montana State University-Bozeman (MSU). I will complete my B.S. in Civil Engineering at MSU in May, 2011.Mrs. Whitney A Lutey, Montana State University Page 22.1717.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 X-Ray Computed Tomography: A New Pedagogical Tool for Studying Micro and Macro Geomaterial PropertiesAbstractCivil engineering students learn about basic geomaterial properties in the introductorygeotechnical engineering or soil mechanics course, which is

Conference Session

Learning by Doing

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Tito-Izquierdo, University of Houston, Downtown; Alberto Gomez-Rivas, University of Houston, Downtown

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Civil Engineering

. The class is divided into four working groups. Each group makes theevaluation of the same project, sharing information for comparison purposes, but working Page 15.1108.3separately. The schedule for partial delivery of the project tasks are clearly defined by theinstructor beforehand. The following tasks are scheduled for completion by the end of theacademic semester:1. From the TX-DoT documents, select the drawings related to the superstructure of the pedestrian bridge and make new CAD drawing. Include any field detail observed during the visit.2. Compute the materials required to construct the superstructure of the pedestrian bridge

Conference Session

Learning by Doing

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Morgan, Texas A&M University; Luciana Barroso, Texas A&M University

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Civil Engineering

level capstone experience. This newcapstone course is coupled with two other required graduate courses: 1) a newly developedapplied finite elements (analysis) course, and 2) a pre-stressed concrete design course. Thisstructure requires the students to be a cohort through these courses and allows them to developlearning communities, to gain experience on high stakes teams, and to work on a larger projectthan normally available in an academic setting. These integrated projects allow for leveraging ofresources and just-in-time teaching and learning. The capstone design course is designed tofunction as a small structural engineering design office, where the class as a whole is developingalternative design solutions for a common client. A detailed

Conference Session

Learning by Doing

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James O'Brien, Villanova University

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Civil Engineering

AC 2010-1419: SERVICE LEARNING IN THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING ATVILLANOVA UNIVERSITYJames O'Brien, Villanova University Professor Jim O’Brien is a tenured Faculty member in the College of Engineering of Villanova University. At Villanova he has won numerous awards for teaching including the Lindback Award, the Farrell Award, and the Engineering Teacher of the Year Award. He has served as the Director of the Computer Aided Engineering Center, Director of Villanova PRIME Program (engineering community outreach), and Chairman of many department and college committees. His areas of specialization are in Hydraulics and Hydrology, Water Resources Management, Computer Aided Design, Engineering

Conference Session

Learning by Doing

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Welker, Villanova University

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Civil Engineering

computed results never exceeds that of a crude estimate, and the principle functionof theory consists of teaching us what and how to observe in the field.”1 This quote drives homethe point that civil engineers, and anyone else that works at the interface of the natural and builtenvironment, needs to understand geology. Because of the importance of geology to civilengineering, GLY 2805 Geology for Engineers is a required sophomore-level course in civilengineering at Villanova University. Although the course is predominately civil engineeringstudents, often environmental studies and geography students enroll as well.Villanova University is the largest Catholic university it the state of Pennsylvania with over10,000 undergraduate and graduate

Conference Session

Accreditation and the BOK

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel; Tara Hornor, The Citadel; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Kevin C. Bower P.E., The Citadel

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Civil Engineering

privacy, intellectual property, and truth in software as they relate to computer ethics and reflect on them using a vignette; and practice application of an ethical decision-making process through vignettes. 3. Juniors – apply the ASCE and the NSPE ethical canons to an engineering vignette. Each student submits this requirement into Taskstream, the institution’s accountability management system and learning portfolio platform, as part of their writing and ethics portfolio. 4. Seniors – Design a system or process to meet desired needs within a realistic ethical constraint. This is done in the context of a two semester capstone experience.Mechanical Engineering (MECH) was a new program at The Citadel in 2014

Conference Session

Going Viral: Effective Instructional Techniques in an Online Environment

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Blair J. McDonald, University of Texas, Pan American

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Civil Engineering

Mentored Learning EnvironmentThe first step to establishing the Civil Engineering Mentored Learning Environment was takenwhen the program administration recognized that unused lab space could be utilized for a studyhall and unlocked the door to the lab. The open room was advertised to Civil Engineeringstudents in classes and by word of mouth as available to study groups and individuals. The roomwas immediately utilized by a cadre of students who then requested dry erase markers so theycould use the 12' whiteboard in their discussions. The lab has Wi-Fi connectivity to the campusnetwork; the students bring in their own laptops and print using a nearby campus computer lab.During the term several informal groups developed. Some of these requested use

Conference Session

Attracting and Retaining Students in Civil Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sameer Hamoush P.E., North Carolina A&T State University; Ellie H. Fini, North Carolina A&T State University; Mahour Mellat Parast, University of North Carolina, Pembroke; Sanjiv Sarin, North Carolina A&T State University

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Civil Engineering

International Conference on Computer Science & Education (ICCSE 2010), 652-5, 2010; ISBN-13: 978-1- 4244-6002-1; DOI: 10.1109/ICCSE.2010.5593527.4. Martinez, F., L. C. Herrero, S. De Pablo, Project-Based Learning and Rubrics in the Teaching of Power Supplies and Photovoltaic Electricity, IEEE Transactions on Education, March 25, 2010; ISSN: 00189359; DOI: 10.1109/TE.2010.2044506.5. Kilmartin, L., E. McCarrick, A Case Study of Enhancing Learning Outcomes for Undergraduate Electronic\Computer Engineering Students through a Service Learning Based Project Module, 2010 IEEE Transforming Engineering Education: Creating Interdisciplinary Skills for Complex Global Environments, 18 pp., 2010; ISBN-13: 978-1

Conference Session

Viewpoints, Perspectives, and Creativity in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abbie B Liel P.E., University of Colorado - Boulder; Timothy J Clarkin, University of Colorado - Boulder

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

by Lima and Oakes14 – “What?” “So what?” and, “What now?” –utilizing models of previously successful reflection activities.15Service Learning in a Probability and Statistics CourseDesignThe probability and statistics course has three primary objectives for student learning. By thecompletion of the course students should be able to: (1) explain concepts, methods and modelsrelated to probability applications in civil engineering and compute event probabilities; (2) applystatistical methods to (a) summarize properties of a data set, (b) fit probability distributions orregression models to data and (c) conduct hypothesis testing; and (3) critically evaluate data andstatistics from applications in civil engineering and identify design situations

Conference Session

Hey You: Effectively Engaging Students in the Classroom

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glenn W. Ellis, Smith College

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Civil Engineering

AC 2012-4267: CREATING A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT SUP-PORTS INNOVATION AND DEEP LEARNING IN GEOTECHNICAL EN-GINEERINGDr. Glenn W. Ellis, Smith College Glenn Ellis is a professor of engineering at Smith College who teaches courses in engineering science and methods for teaching science and engineering. He received his Ph.D. in civil engineering and oper- ations research from Princeton University. The winner of numerous teaching awards, Ellis received the 2007 U.S. Professor of the Year Award for Baccalaureate Colleges from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. His research fo- cuses on creating K-16 learning environments that support the

Conference Session

Direct Measures of Student Performance

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Carpenter, University of South Florida

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Civil Engineering

challenge was how toincrease student competence in a number of topics to the appropriate level of proficiencywithout expending a great deal of class time on actual remediation. The approachfollowed was to briefly review the most important topics from Statics and Mechanics ofMaterials and then to employ The Proficiency Exam Protocol in order to ensure thatstudents had a true mastery of the material. Indeed, the use of The Proficiency ExamProtocol worked quite well in this remediation effort. Subsequently, the authordiscovered that, whenever basic material is taught, The Proficiency Exam Protocol canbe a powerful aid to student learning and has used the approach in Mechanics ofMaterials, Structures I, and Numerical and Computer Tools in

Conference Session

Implementation of the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge and Recent ABET Experiences

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Welker, Villanova University

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Civil Engineering

program at Villanova University, graduates areprepared to: 1. Use their broad-based civil engineering backgrounds to perform as entry-level engineers in general civil engineering or in environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation, or water resources engineering. 2. Enter graduate schools in the disciplines listed above or closely related disciplines, as well as other areas such as business and law. 3. Continue the process of life-long learning as required for long-term personal and professional growth. 4. Recognize their professional and ethical responsibilities to society as members of the engineering professional community. 5. Use communication, computer, and teamwork skills to help themselves

Conference Session

How to Effectively Teach Using Teams

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Subhi Bazlamit, Ohio Northern University; Farhad Reza, Ohio Northern University

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Civil Engineering

AC 2007-2603: LEARNING THROUGH WORK STUDY OPPORTUNITIES INCIVIL ENGINEERINGSubhi Bazlamit, Ohio Northern University Subhi M Bazlamit is a Professor in the Civil Engineering Department at Ohio Northern University. Dr. Bazlamit is the Director of Pavement management Center for Cities Counties and Villages (PMC-CCV)Farhad Reza, Ohio Northern University Farhad Reza is an Associate Professor in the Civil Engineering Department at Ohio Northern University. Dr. Reza's research interests include pavement management,design and maintenance. Page 12.1012.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007

Conference Session

Notable Topics in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek G. Williamson, University of Alabama; Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama; W. Edward Back, University of Alabama

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Civil Engineering

Alabama c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Student Portfolios for Assessment and Self-LearningIntroductionA well-conceived process for robust assessment has become an expected, if not required,component of academic programs in higher education. Most agree that a strong assessmentprogram must include an evaluation of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs). Since the advent ofABET2000, assessment of SLOs has become a critical component of program assessment inengineering, technology, and computer science programs. Moreover, regional accreditationbodies, e.g., Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and Western Association ofSchools and College (WASC), have continued and broadened the

Conference Session

Capstone and Collaborations in Civil Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin G. Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; John Aidoo, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Jeremy R. Chapman, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; James H. Hanson P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Kyle Kershaw P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Matthew D. Lovell P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Michelle Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Jennifer Mueller PE P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Michael Anthony Robinson P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

from the Univer- sity of Missouri-Rolla. Michelle is interested in developing opportunities for undergraduate students to learn through research, and in developing active and place-based teaching methods for environmental engineering courses.Dr. Jennifer Mueller Price PE P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyDr. Michael Robinson P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Michael Robinson is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Shared Capstone Project Mentoring for Improved LearningAbstractThe Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (RHIT) Department of Civil Engineering has

Conference Session

Using Student Competitions to Enhance Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brock E. Barry PE, U.S. Military Academy; Karl F. Meyer, U.S. Military Academy; Kevin P. Arnett P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Berndt Spittka P.E., Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, West Point, NY

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Civil Engineering

. in ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 20, 2010 - June 23, 2010. 2010. Louisville, KY, United states: American Society for Engineering Education.3. Burguillo, J.C., Using game theory and Competition-based Learning to stimulate student motivation and performance. Computers and Education, 2010. 55(2): p. 566-575.4. Lowman, J., Mastering the techniques of teaching. 2nd ed. The Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series. 1995, San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers. xxiv, 344 p.5. Pinski, S.D., J.N. Berry, S.F. Barrett, and D.G. Leupp. Competition in senior design projects. in ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, June 23, 1996 - June 26, 1996. 1996. Washington, DC, United states: American

Conference Session

Tech Tools and Tips

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sotiria Koloutsou-Vakakis, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Eleftheria Kontou, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Christopher W. Tessum, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Lei Zhao, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Hadi Meidani, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #32681Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California (USC) in 2012. Prior to joining UIUC,he was a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineeringat USC in 2012-2013 and in the Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute at the University of Utahin 2013-2014. He is the recipient of the NSF CAREER Award to study fast computational models forenergy-transportation systems. He is also the recipient of the student paper award in probabilistic methodsat the ASCE Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference in 2012. His research interests are uncertaintyquantification, scientific machine learning, and decision making under uncertainty. American

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James D. Bowen, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Peter Thomas Tkacik, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Kimberly Warren, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Civil Engineering

AC 2011-1366: COMBINING HANDS-ON DESIGN, ENGINEERING ANAL-YSIS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAMMING IN A FRESHMAN CIVIL ANDENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING COURSEJames D. Bowen, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental EngineeringPeter Thomas Tkacik, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Peter Tkacik is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering within the Motorsports focus area. His largest area of research is in the engagement of High School Students and early career Engineering College Students through Hands-On learning activities and exciting visual and experiential research programs. Other research activities are related to the details of the visual and experiential

Conference Session

Communication Across the Divisions I: Communication in Engineering Disciplines

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mike Ekoniak, Virginia Tech; Molly Scanlon, Virginia Tech; M. Jean Mohammadi-Aragh, Mississippi State University

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Civil Engineering, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

joint appointment in the Bagley College of Engineering dean’s office and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Mis- sissippi State University. Through her role in the Hearin Engineering First-year Experiences (EFX) Pro- gram, she is assessing the college’s current first-year engineering efforts, conducting rigorous engineering education research to improve first-year experiences, and promoting the adoption of evidence-based in- structional practices. In addition to research in first year engineering, Dr. Mohammadi-Aragh investigates technology-supported classroom learning and using scientific visualization to improve understanding of complex phenomena. She earned her Ph.D. (2013) in Engineering

Conference Session

Approaches to Virtual Learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrian Hadipriono Tan, The Ohio State University; Fabian Hadipriono Tan P.E., The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA; Michael Parke, The Ohio State University; Tarunjit Singh Butalia, The Ohio State University

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Civil Engineering

, smooth surface. The second possible alternative for the Colosseum simulation, virtual reality (VR),specializes in presenting the subject matter of the simulation in an immersive, wholly digitalenvironment, which can be important for educational purposes such as recreating theconstruction process of an ancient monument. The computer, software, and equipment render theconcept of the simulation, and the student generates the experience, namely learning about thesubject matter (the Colosseum in this case), based on feedback from the concept – therebygenerating a feedback loop between the interface and the user. Though certain elements of theexperience will be invariably lost (in this case, the material texture, weather conditions, andmiscellaneous

Conference Session

Approaches to Virtual Learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alec Maxwell, San Francisco State University; Zhaoshuo Jiang P.E., San Francisco State University; Cheng Chen, San Francisco State University

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Civil Engineering

and Figure 4b) are provided throughout the module to assist students asneeded. Figure 4c shows the hints when the “Help” link under “Damping Ratio (𝜉)” in Figure 4bis tapped. (a) (b) (c) Figure 4. Vibration – Analysis ComponentThe objectives of the Analysis component are as following, which are targeted to fulfil courseobjectives 1 and 4:• To identify and compute the characteristics of the structural components on a SDOF structure.• To analyze and determine the system equation of motion and transfer function of a SDOF structure numerically.Simulation ComponentAfter learning the necessary theory, students are given the opportunity to verify the

Conference Session

Approaches to Virtual Learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmine C. Balascio P.E., University of Delaware

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

/instructor interaction, andincreased motivation for students to engage actively with the material and complete assignmentssuccessfully. Online problem set characteristics promote these results through immediatefeedback, support of problem-based and collaborative learning, and facilitation of mastery-basedlearning and grading.Keywords: Online problem sets, active learning, collaborative learning, immediate feedback,pedagogyIntroduction and BackgroundLON-CAPA (Learning ONline – Computer Assisted Personalized Approach) 1 is web-basedopen-source course management software that has features comparable to those of well-knownproprietary software packages such as Canvas 2, Sakai 3, or Blackboard 4, but with additionalcapabilities in the form of

Conference Session

High-Impact Teaching and Learning

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenna Williams, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Mark William Wright LEED Green Associate, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Michael James Deigert, California Polytechnic State University; Anahid Behrouzi, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Civil Engineering

overcome these challenges by developing a virtual sculpturewhere each connection is accompanied by a description of failure modes, sample capacitycalculations, in-field applications, and a 3-D finite element model that illustrates internalstresses. Student feedback has been positive related to the virtual sculpture as a learning aid.At the University of Tennessee, a computer application developed by Williams et al. [7]illustrates the failure modes (tensile yield, tensile fracture, and block shear rupture) and patterns(failure path) of steel tensile members. The instructors provided students with a number of steeltest specimens illustrating the original and failure state of steel members, similar in nature to thesteel tension connections and static