Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Ray Adams; Paul Duesing; Ajay Mahajan; David McDonald

fundamental courses,in technical specialty courses, and finally it is used for design and/or control in senior levelcourses. By using modern instrumentation in several courses, students’ develop confidence andproficiency with this new technology. This paper reports on the method for improving thelearning experience in electrical and mechanical laboratories at Lake Superior State Universitywith grant support from the National Science Foundation and the Society of ManufacturingEngineers Education Foundation. IntroductionModern instrumentation and control systems are becoming increasingly dependent on computer-based systems. These systems cover the spectrum from data acquisition to design and control ascited by

Conference Session

Unique Laboratory Experiments & Programs Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Jr., Donald Mueller; Hosni Abu-Mulaweh

transfer laboratory is to familiarize thestudents with different experimental methods, techniques, and devices that can be employed tostudy heat transfer problems. One important experiment in this laboratory, which is the subjectof this paper, is the measurement of the thermal conductivity of liquids and gases.Physical properties of liquids and gases, such as thermal conductivity, play an important role in Page 10.1366.1 Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Educationthe design of a wide variety of

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ying Zhang, Texas A&M University; Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University; Monish S. Mamadapur, Alcon Research, Ltd.

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

parts on-demand, 6,7 AM education is ofcritical importance. Engineering and engineering technology students need to understand theperformance of parts manufactured from AM processes.The Strength of Materials course is a critical course in typical engineering and engineeringtechnology curricula where students acquire the fundamental principles and develop problemsolving skills for stress analysis and mechanical design of structural and machine elements.8,9Often, laboratory exercises are designed to demonstrate the basic principles and abstractconcepts through a series of experiments. Students perform experiments to characterize thetensile behavior of steel, aluminum, or plastic samples. They also test the mechanicalperformance of specimens

Conference Session

Biomedical Engr. Design and Laboratories

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Wayne Christianson; Paul King

a discussion of case studies from texts suchas “Set Phasers on Stun” or “Medical Device Accidents”, and/or through a discussion of clinicalconsulting cases. A review of methods for hazard analyses and fault tree analysis for hazardidentification is useful if time permits, otherwise a more limited discussion and use of one or twotechniques is recommended. The use of a structured safety analysis software package to providestudent experience with safety analyses on both homework and on student design projects will bediscussed in this paper.Introduction: ABET requirements for design state that “Students must be prepared forengineering practice through the curriculum culminating in a major design experience based uponthe knowledge and skills

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2005 GSW

Authors

Mary Mary; Emee Ermel

Session F1C1 PVT Simulation: An Innovative Approach to the Traditional Laboratory Experience Emee Ermel and Mary Crawford The University of Texas at Austin AbstractPetroleum engineering is based on the complex relationship between fluids and reservoirs, sounderstanding the behavior of reservoir fluids is fundamental for every petroleum engineer.Pressure-volume-temperature (PVT) measurements on hydrocarbon mixtures provide crucialinformation that aids engineers in evaluating reservoirs and designing oil recovery

Conference Session

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Pedagogy of Lab-Oriented Courses

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bridget M. Smyser, Northeastern University; Gregory J Kowalski, Northeastern University; Andrew F. Carbonar, Northeastern University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Pedagogical Best PracticesAbstractThe pedagogy of laboratory courses has been well discussed in the literature, but the extent towhich these best practices are incorporated into laboratory experiment design varies wildly. AtNortheastern University, various capstone design teams over the years have been tasked withdesigning new experimental apparatus for the undergraduate teaching laboratories along withappropriate lab handouts and other instructional material. In many cases, the students involved inthese projects have taken the lab class for which they are designing the experiment and havereported negative experiences, and therefore are motivated to try to improve the class for futurestudents. Student designed labs have the potential to reduce burden

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Alexander Kaiser, Utah Valley University; Reza Kamali, Utah Valley University; Paul Weber, Utah Valley University; Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics and Physics

paper has been written to discuss a Size and Scale laboratory experiment that wasdeveloped, in conjunction with lecture and virtual reality simulations, to help studentsunderstand the physical meaning of a nanometer. Born from the predictions anddiscoveries of many scientists like Feynman, Eigler and Zsigmondy, nanotechnology deals indimensions from 1 to 100 nanometers [5]. A size that can be difficult to conceptualize. Tohelp students with this task a laboratory experiment was designed as of an associate levelcourse in nanotechnology. This experiment merges three common experiments into a singleexercise to help students comprehend the physical size of nanoparticles, and introduce tothem a few unique properties these particles may possess.3

Conference Session

Computers in ME

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Sushil Chaturvedi

physical engineering laboratories. Following thevision, we have designed a virtual venturimeter experiment module as part of the proposedthermo-fluids virtual lab which permits students to perform the experiments interactively bymanipulating an e-valve on the computer screen. A special feature of the module is the hands-onexperience which is often missing for distance learning students who passively view video or CD-ROM of previously recorded physical experiments. The collaborative work environment,generally encountered in laboratories is not included in the present study but will be reported in afuture publication.Methodology Page 8.925.3

Conference Session

Laboratory Experiences in Electronics and Circuits

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Bonnie H. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

allow flexibility in circuit designs, and tosupport independent exploration of concepts. In Figure 2: Student working on hands-addition, students will use a circuit simulation software on activity in an open classroom.package such as OrCAD PSpice and a computationalsoftware program such as MATLAB. The students perform the experiments in any location thatthey chose – in their dorm rooms or apartments, study lounges on campus, empty classrooms(Figure 2), on-campus cafeterias, off-campus coffee shops, or anywhere else that has sufficientspace for the breadboard and a laptop computer.The design of the laboratory experiments are structured so that no more than two new simulationand/or experimental techniques are presented in each experimental

Conference Session

Introduction to Engineering and More

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Craig Gunn; Craig Somerton

Session 2653 An Engineering Laboratory Experience for a Freshman Engineering Class Craig W. Somerton, Craig J. Gunn Michigan State UniversityIntroductionEngineering laboratory experiences are different from science laboratory experiences in that theyare more focused on problem solving rather than discovery. Hence, it would seem important tointroduce freshmen engineering majors to this difference by giving them an exposure to anengineering laboratory. The mechanical engineering section of the Residential Option forEngineering

Conference Session

Innovations in Power Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dale S.L. Dolan, California Polytechnic State University; Taufik Taufik, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

. For example according to the Power Supply Design guideissued by Server System Infrastructure forum, the active PFC is a requirement for Server SystemInfrastructure (SSI) compliance: “The power supply modules shall incorporate universal powerinput with active power factor correction, which shall reduce line harmonics in accordancewith … standards.”11 Due to the increasing importance of active PFC, there is then the need toeducate future electrical engineers to understand the operation and benefits of active PFC. At CalPoly, we have addressed this issue by having one laboratory experiment on boost-converteractive PFC in the second course of our power electronics series. This paper illustrates the contentof the lab experiment as well as the

Collection

2007 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Stephan A. Durham; W. Micah Hale; Seamus Freyne

compressive strength reinforce topics discussed inclass lectures. Teaching aids and laboratory experiments are an effective method ofdemonstrating important concepts and can be used to enhance the learning of structuralmaterials.IntroductionMany civil engineering curriculums require at least one course in materials and materials testing.These classes provide students the basic knowledge and understanding of the production,properties, testing, and behavior of common structural materials. A large emphasis is placed onconcrete, steel, and wood due to their wide use and availability in the design and construction ofstructures. This paper presents teaching aids and laboratory experiments that have been used bythe authors in their respective classes. These

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2005 GSW

Authors

Jose Amieva; Apolinar Zapata

accommodate for students that are visual learners,auditory learners, and kinesthetic learners. It is a fact that the students learn better whenthey participate in the learning process, instead of just playing a passive roll. Usingpresent technology, there is the possibility to visualize the abstract calculus concepts byperforming virtual experiments that will permit the active participation of the student inthe learning process. This paper presents two virtual electronic laboratory experiments tobe used as an aid in the visualization of two of the main calculus concepts: Integrationand Differentiation. These experiments were designed using electronic simulationsoftware and contain, as main elements: operational amplifiers, resistances, andcapacitors

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priscilla J Hill, Mississippi State University; Yaroslav Koshka, Mississippi State University; Tonya W. Stone, Mississippi State University; Brenda Lee Kirkland; Rani W. Sullivan, Mississippi State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

applications.Preparations were made for the new nanotechnology laboratory course including procuringlaboratory space, ordering some of the equipment and supplies, and performing preliminarytesting of some of the experiments. Two undergraduate students performed preliminary testingof the silver nanoparticle synthesis experiments during 2014. The preliminary experiments werebased on an existing technique for creating silver nanoprisms5, and were designed to use one labperiod to synthesize the silver nanoprisms and characterize them using spectrophotometry and asecond lab period to characterize the particles using a transmission electron microscope (TEM).Nanotechnology ModulesA nanotechnology module was developed for the split level technical elective ECE 4283-01

Conference Session

Innovative Ideas for Energy Labs

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Vinod Yedidi; Brian Johnson; Joseph Law; Herbert Hess

Session XXXX Creating Power Engineering Laboratory Experiences for Distance Education Students Vinod K. Yedidi, Brian K. Johnson, Joseph D. Law, Herbert L. Hess University of IdahoAbstract:A virtual laboratory for outreach (or off-campus) electrical power engineering students using thepersonal edition of PSCAD/EMTDC, a time domain electromagnetic transients program, ispresented. The lab experience starts out with a video tour of the lab the on-campus students willuse, including a description of the equipment in the lab. Five lab experiments covering: threephase

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Scott Morton; Donald Smith

laboratory exercises in education leads tothe supposition that the combination of the two can be a highly effective teaching method.However, this combination is not widely reported. Indeed, only one reference was found thatspecifically dealt with using a computer application to both conduct a laboratory experiment andinteract with the laboratory hardware. D’Souza, Scott, and Stone11 describe “. . a computercontrolled vibration laboratory that is inherently safe and does not need an instructor. Thelaboratory is controlled through the computer which protects both it and the student. Results arecollected and analysed by the computer. Most importantly the laboratory has been designed tobehave in a different manner from the theoretical models developed

Collection

2024 ASEE-GSW

Authors

Oscar L Delgado, Texas A&M University

understanding and learning outcomes.In conclusion, following the development and implementation of the interaction in the laboratoryclassroom, valuable insights have emerged. These insights highlight the effectiveness of VRinteraction in actively engaging students in the exploration of complex concepts within agamified-like environment. Both Instructional Designers and Programmers acknowledged thecapability of Unreal Engine to enhance and complement the laboratory learning experience. Theintroduction of the VR application as a supplementary resource significantly increased studentengagement. Students were not only prompted to critically assess the interaction's alignment withexperimental insights but also encouraged to express their opinions on the

Conference Session

Remote Sensing and Telemetry

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Mihaela Albu; Keith Holbert

accomplished in a “web-ring”. Each institution provides specificexperiment(s), for which laboratory equipment is shared together with experimental data andprotocols. The bandwidth and number of users from each institution is “paid” in proportion totheir contribution in terms of equipment and accessibility time. This is very good for overseascooperation since the time differential favors extended use during periods when the homeinstitution students are otherwise asleep. The diversity of electrical engineering topics taughtand practically performed can be extended in this way.4. ApplicationIn this section an experiment designed for students enrolled in electrical engineering is presented.The particular hardware employed here is organized around a

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ning Fang, Utah State University; Gary Stewardson, Utah State University

at Utah State University. His PhD is in technology education. His areas of interests include manufacturing, automation and control systems; curriculum development; and instructional strategies. His current research and creative endeavors focus on the development of innovative curriculum in the areas engineering and technology education utilizing problem solving and design instructional strategies. He is a member of ASEE, ITEA, and CTTE. Page 12.852.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Improving Engineering Laboratory Experience Through Computer Simulations and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mehmet Ozturk, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

course.A detailed description of the software design methodology including signal generation andcommunication between different virtual instruments can be found in a previous publication bythe author2. In this paper, all of the applets included in the suite are reviewed with examples ofvirtual experiments included in the homework assignments.VIRTUAL LABORATORY APPLETS:The virtual laboratory suite consists of the nine applets as shown in Figure 1. Two of theseapplets are just intended to teach the measurement instruments, hence, they do not have an SUT.Oscilloscope and Function GeneratorThe first applet shown in Figure 2 introduces the function generator and the oscilloscope. Theoscilloscope includes a digital meter, which measures the frequency

Conference Session

Efficient Authenticity: Modeling, Labs, Real-World Applications in Aerospace

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Melnyk, U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

Paper ID #17789A Helicopter Flight Laboratory Experience in an Undergraduate HelicopterAeronautics CourseLt. Col. Richard Melnyk, U.S. Military Academy LTC Rich Melnyk is an Army Aviator and Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the United States Military Academy, West Point. He developed and implemented the first course offering of Thermal-Fluid Systems I in 2005. He was an Instructor and Assistant Professor from 2004-2007 and returned to teaching in 2015. He has a PhD in Aerospace Engineering, a PE in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA in Technology Management and recently commanded a

Conference Session

Distance, Remote, and Virtual Experiments

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Yongjin Kwon, Drexel University; Shreepud Rauniar, Drexel University; Horacio Sosa, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2007-1363: INTERNET-BASED ROBOTICS AND MECHATRONICSEXPERIMENTS FOR REMOTE LABORATORY DEVELOPMENTRichard Chiou, Drexel UniversityYongjin Kwon, Drexel UniversityShreepud Rauniar, Drexel UniversityHoracio Sosa, Drexel University Page 12.952.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Internet-Based Robotics and Mechatronics Experiments for Remote Laboratory DevelopmentAbstract This paper describes a series of laboratory experiments in Internet-based roboticsand mechatronics, as well as the design, development, and evaluation of an Internet-based laboratory facility to be used to deliver an undergraduate laboratory course forengineering and

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Laboratory Systems

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xueshu Song, Northern Illinois University; Abul Azad, Northern Illinois University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

taskssatisfactorily and also gain sufficient experience through the process 1, 2. To address these issues, there are a number of initiatives that have been made to provideexperimentation facilities over the Internet 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. None of these facilities are designed todeliver a laboratory course that is a part of a regular educational program. In addition to these,all these suffer from one or more of the three main drawbacks. These are: a) complexity indevelopment; b) higher cost; and c) single server can provide access to only one experiment at apoint in time. Although the Internet-based laboratory facilities have a number of potentialbenefits, these drawbacks hinder the process of gaining their popularity. The paper will describe the

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Anthony Brizendine

: Page 3.152.2 A) CIV 220 - Construction Materials and Methods (Sophomore) 2 B) CIV 340 - Soil Mechanics & Environmental Geotechnics (Junior) C) CIV 470 - Advanced Soil Mechanics & Foundation Design (Senior)Generally, the equipment and concepts are introduced and demonstrated in the constructionmaterials and methods course. Students begin to use the equipment in the junior level soilmechanics course. An advanced treatment and use of the data acquisition equipment andsoftware is required in the advanced soil mechanics segment of the senior course. Experiments Utilizing Data Acquisition Laboratory experiments

Conference Session

Fluid Mechanics Experiments and Laboratories

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Calvin Hsieh, Portland State University; Gerald Recktenwald, Portland State University; Robert Edwards, Pennsylvania State University-Erie

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2008-1351: IMPLEMENTING INQUIRY-BASED EXPERIMENTS IN A FLUIDSCIENCE LABORATORY CLASSCalvin Hsieh, Portland State University Calvin Hsieh is a graduate student in Mechanical Engineering at Portland State University. He works in the Hydroelectric Design Center Branch of the US Army Corps of Engineers in Portland, Oregon. He is a teacher for the Lego Robotics program at Buckman Elementary School in Portland, Oregon.Gerald Recktenwald, Portland State University Gerald Recktenwald is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department at Portland State University. He is a member of ASEE, ASME, IEEE and SIAM. His research interests are in fluid mechanics, heat

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Nam Kim

chart recorder. There are over 800 icons available in the program, and more icons can be created for use in specific cases. Processes Three processes have been designed and fabricated by the in-house master mechanic of the department: Two-air pressure tanks in series or parallel Two-liquid storage tanks in series or parallel Model house with a window and a chimney. Figure 1 shows a flow sheet for two liquid storage tanks. A digital snapshot is shown in Figure 2. A wiring diagram illustrating the power source is shown in Figure 3 for those who are interested in implementing a current signal (mA).4. ExperimentsOld ExperimentsFrom 1985 through 1993 the laboratory experiments for the course were updated yearly as ourlimited budget

Conference Session

ECE Online Courses, Labs, and Programs

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Nathan Chao

-mediated learningtechnologies with cognitive advantages of the hands on laboratory experience. Instructionalmodules integrate seamlessly subject material, tutorials, structured online questions andfeedback, calculations and verification of theory, graphing tools, laboratory preparationtemplates with questions that require independent and collaborative feedback, and integratedassessment tools for evaluating module effectiveness. The cycle of continuous improvement builtinto the structure of this e-learning environment anticipates ABET’s latest requirements.A successful proof-of-concept project, a web-based, hands-on course designed for freshmanengineers at VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University) was conducted this year. Students areled through the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Mariano Savelski

Session 1526 Non-traditional Laboratory Experiments: Olive Oil Manufacturing and Testing. Part I: Freshman Engineering Experiments M. P. Gifford, E. G. Cervo, M. J. Savelski, S. Farrell, R. P. Hesketh and C. S. Slater. Rowan University. College of Engineering. Glassboro, NJ 08028AbstractOlive oil manufacturing and processing involves the application of many fundamentalchemical engineering principles and unit operations. These operations are not, however,traditionally explored in the chemical engineering curriculum. This paper presents thefirst set of experiments created as part of an NSF funded project whose goal is

Conference Session

Web-Based Laboratory Experiments

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas Olsson; Lars Håkansson; Johan Zackrisson; Ingvar Gustavsson; Henrik Åkesson

traditional laboratories must berestricted to ensure that instructors can be present. Simulators are based on the physical laws andcannot be used to ascertain if mathematical models correspond with nature; simulators are,however, excellent tools for analysis and design when the limits of the laws are known.The traditional way of conducting physical experiments is to participate in lab sessions inuniversity laboratories where students work in teams and receive tutorial help from instructors.Models for using information technology to enhance the learning experience for students whoare asynchronous in time and/or space and which are also suitable for on-campus students havebeen presented earlier3. Many academic institutions provide web-based

Conference Session

ECE Laboratory Design

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kain Osterholt, Belcan Corp.; Adam Vaccari, Caterpillar Incorporated; Joe Faivre, Caterpillar Incorporated; Gary Dempsey, Bradley University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

earthmoving equipment 7. A sabbatical researchproposal was developed for the workstation design and was approved in Fall 2004 for the Spring2006 semester. The primary goal of the sabbatical research period was to complete the virtualcontrol workstation for the first undergraduate control theory course EE431 8. In addition, courselecture material and homework problems would be modified to incorporate use of theworkstation. An outline of the completed project tasks leading up to and including the first partof the sabbatical period are shown below.• Fall 2004: Start the first phase of the workstation design as an undergraduate senior project 9.• Spring 2005: Develop a new Simulink-based modeling experiment for the Fall 2005 senior laboratory course