Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shalin Mehta, Arizona State University; Jayaraman Jayaraman Thiagarajan, Arizona State University; Photini Spanias, Arizona State University; Karthikeyan Ramamurthy, Arizona State University; Andreas Spanias, Arizona State University; Robert Santucci, Arizona State University; Susan Haag, Arizona State University; Mahesh Banavar, Arizona State University

interfaceinteractive and helpful for improving their learning.AcknowledgementsThis work is supported in part by NSF CCLI Phase 3 Grant # 0817596.Bibliography1. A. Clausen, A. Spanias, A. Xavier, and M. Tampi, “A Java signal analysis tool for signal processingexperiments,” in Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing,ICASSP, vol. 3, pp. 1849-1852, May 1998.2. A. Spanias et al “Development of a web-based signal and speech processing laboratory for distance learning,”ASEE Computers in Education Journal, pp. 21-26, vol. X, no.2, April-June 2000.3. A. Spanias, F. Bizuneh, “Development of new functions and scripting capabilities in Java-DSP for easy creationand seamless integration of animated DSP simulations in

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Dana L. Wake; Craig J. Scott

in groups, they were asked to simulate andcreate animations to illustrate various important performance characteristics. In mostcases the physical characteristics are plotted as a function of applied bias. The simulationscould have been implemented by the instructor. However, this would result in a passivelearning mode experience. When the students are actively engaged in the technology as agroup, (both device and computer related) they can learn more from each other andappreciate the dynamics of group participation. The GaAs MESFET Example In this exercise the students were charged with developing 2-D illustrations of thepotential, electric field, charge carrier, and how this information relates to pinch

Conference Session

We Love our MOMs (Mechanics of Materials)

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reihaneh Jamshidi, University of Hartford

illustrate and explainsome of the complex and important mechanics principles and concepts, and facilitate buildingtechnical skills. Students also provided feedback on how to enhance the assignments for thefuture.References[1] N. R. Council, How people learn: Brain, mind, experience, and school: Expanded edition. National Academies Press, 2000.[2] M. Tajvidi and N. Fang, "Application of computer simulation and animation (CSA) in teaching and learning engineering mechanics," in 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2015, pp. 26-221.[3] W. Reffeor, "Using FEA as a Pedagogical Tool for Teaching Machine Component Design," in 2018 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June, 2018, pp. 24-27.[4] S. Navaee and J. Kang

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Weizhao Zhao, University of Miami

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

picture,” by using Adobe Flash Playeror Media Player, i.e., the component of “to see”. Furthermore, we leverage the new expression,“An interactive moving picture is better than a simple moving picture,” by adding interactivities,i.e., the component of “to do”. The hypothesis for our research project is that interactiveanimation- or simulation-featured online course materials increase teaching efficiency andpromote effective leanring. The objective of the project is to design and implement an onlineuser-interactive teaching/learning system, featuring animation and simulation for physicalprinciples, mathematical derivations and engineering implementations, so as to fulfill themedical imaging education tasks optimally.Advanced DesignMedical imaging

Conference Session

Web-Based & Distance Instruction

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Mukasa Ssemakula

important to buildinteractivity into the course materials. Since an online course will inherently be accessedvia computer, using computer-based animations and simulations becomes almost anecessity. The successful online course, like any distance education course, should be amultimedia presentation including a mix of the following characteristics:• Active involvement by all students• Multiple presentation media to help engage and retain student interest• Animations and simulations where appropriate• Actual physical models of reasonable size if possible Page 10.877.2• Multiple examples of practical applicationsThese principles were implemented in

Conference Session

Electrical ET Labs

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

William Conrad; Marvin Needler

site 6, PLCtrainer 7, LogixPro 8, and RSLogicEmulation 5009. The software selection was made using two criteria: (1) the namingconvention should be similar to the Allen Bradley SLC 500. The naming conventioncriterion was used because the lab is equipped with SLC 500 PLCs. We saw no reason toteach one naming/numbering convention for the simulation software and another for theactual SLC500 hardware. (2)The software should cost less than $50. This would allowthe students to purchase the software and run the simulation problems on their ownpersonal computers outside of the scheduled laboratory time. After the evaluation, LADSIM, PSIM 2000, TriLogic PLC, and the PLC tutor sitewere eliminated because they were not compatible with the Allen

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

S. Hiranniah; N. W. Scott; B. J. Stone; M. A. Mannan

needs to be carried forward then it may be necessary toreturn to the previous page to check the first equation. The yellow trail arrows easily allow thiseven when the page was not the one previously being viewed. As an illustration of level twomaterial, Appendix B shows what happens when the shown link in Figure 5 is selected. Thispaper in fact uses the same strategy as the WWW pages. Detailed maths is "relegated" fromthe main body of the text. As a colleague who peer reviewed [6] the pages commented,I looked at the web address and like it. I would much prefer that treatment to that of a textbook(except that an equation editor would be helpful). The animations help but also theconcise economical manner of presentation. A general comment on the

Conference Session

BME Courses and Learning Activities

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Weizhao Zhao, University of Miami; Xiping Li; Fabrice Manns, University of Miami

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

universities or colleges and found that 80 of themoffer graduate level medical imaging courses, and 68 offer undergraduate level medical imagingcourses. There are 51 institutions that have Internet-available medical imaging teaching materials;most of them have one or two imaging modalities, and among them 15 institutions have Internet-active (but not interactive) animation or simulation (Figure 1 right panel). Comprehensivediscussion for undergraduate medical imaging education has been published33. We mustacknowledge that the survey (in 2009) was based on the Internet available and accessibleinformation and it may not be the most accurate or updated. However, it clearly presents aprogressively increasing signal of the BME program and its key component

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Bruce R. Dewey; Raymond Jacquot

Annual Conference, June 24-28, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, pp.1302 –1305.2. Matthews, J.H., Using MATLAB to Obtain Both Numerical and Graphical Solutions to Hyperbolic PDEs, Computers in Education Journal, vol. 4, no. 1, Jan./Mar., 1994, pp. 58-60.3. Jacquot, R.G. and J.C. Hamann, Visualization of PDE Solutions Using Implicit Methods and MATLAB, Computers In Education Journal, vol. 7, no. 3, July/Sept., 1997, pp. 2-5.4. Watkins, J., G. Piper, K. Wedeward and E.E. Mitchell, Computer Animation: A Visualization Tool for Dynamic Systems Simulations, Proc. 1997 ASEE Annual Conference, June 15-18, 1997, Milwaukee, WI, Paper 1620-4.5. James, M.L., G.M. Smith and J.C. Wolford, Applied Numerical Methods for Digital Computation; 3rd Ed

Conference Session

Lean Manufacturing and Integration

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Hyejeong Kim; Sheng-Jen Hsieh

home page. The Line Balancing I, Line Balancing II, and Line BalancingMethods links lead to tutorials. The Cycle Time link leads to the simulation game. Figure 2shows a sample screen from the tutorial on methods of line balancing. This tutorial presents aheuristic method called the large candidate method by using an animated, step-by-stepdemonstration of the numerical process of assigning work elements to workstations.Figure 3 shows the cycle time simulation game in its initial state. The boxes labeled PartsFeeder, Welding, Assembly, and Packaging represent four separate workstations on an assemblyline. Learners may use the spin buttons located beneath each station to set the service time (i.e.,processing time) at each workstation. They can

Collection

2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Alex Peebles

of a into programs such as Excel to plot the slider linear velocity, 𝑣,mechanism and results obtained. This paper presents the coursestructure, provides example problems and student submission,and presents survey data obtained from students who took thecourse in the fall semester of 2024. Keywords—Dynamics; Computer-Aided Design; Simulation. I. INTRODUCTION Analysis and Synthesis of Mechanisms is a core course inthe mechanical engineering curriculum at the University of theDistrict of Columbia, typically taken in the junior year after thecourse pre-requisite Engineering Mechanics II (Dynamics).Students work to understand the function of various mechanisms(e.g., four bar linkages, slider cranks, and cam

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Chih-Ping Yeh; Mulchand Rathod

that effectiveness is achieved without credit hours or time change.• Improve the existing rotating machine laboratory by adding modern power electronic drives and devising real time data acquisition for measurement.• Develop, enhance, adapt and implement animation, computer simulation and visualization to enhance student’s learning.• In the future, use enhanced courseware for delivery over the WWW or through distance.III. Enhanced Course StructureThe content of the ‘Electric Machines and Power’ course (EET 3500) has been revised to retain majorconcepts while reducing topics to achieve effectiveness without credit hours or time change. Thisrevision involves a structure attempt to include real time data acquisition, visualization and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dmitriy Garmatyuk, Miami University

), which is supposed to be under 1.6 W/kg as per FCC requirements for cell phones (clearly satisfied in this example)MATLAB Test-BenchesMATLAB is used extensively in teaching EM nowadays – in fact, it is used as a primarysimulation engine by authors of several textbooks on the subject, including the textbook3 used inteaching our introductory EM course at Miami University. One example below is a simulation ofa well-known problem of static electric field computation due a metallic rod (wire) with a linearcharge distribution. The “twist” on it is using arbitrary charge distribution instead of constant andusing animation capabilities of MATLAB to present a more visually appealing solution. A. E-field Animation in Electrostatics

Conference Session

Teaching Dynamics

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benson Tongue, University of California, Berkeley; Daniel Kawano, University of California, Berkeley

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

thechanging nature of our technological world. Cars that are computer controlled are not ones thatlend themselves to “tinkering.” Likewise, the microelectronics that runs through most all moderntechnological artifacts present our nascent engineers with little of the opportunity for hands-onlearning that so typified the pre-college experience of their counterparts in years past.On the other hand, students are very comfortable with videos and, hopefully, reasonably welloriented toward simulation/animation software. Their inclinations can be used [1], in a properlydesigned course, to enhance learning [2], [3], [4].What the authors have tried to do is add a new component to what have traditionally been pureanalysis courses as a way of addressing this

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Raffaello D'Andrea

graphical simulation component in the dynamics and control curriculum, and to expose the students to the interplay between simulations and experiments 1 . This is being achieved by incorporating control experiments from Quanser Consulting, MATLAB control software from the Mathworks, and the Working Model 2D and 3D multibody code software from Knowledge Revolution. The benefits of this approach are both economical and pedagogical; only a limited number of control experiments needs to be purchased and maintained, and it exposes to the students to computer simulation and the relationship between simulations and reality.1 IntroductionDue to the great advances in computing power, simulation has become an

Conference Session

Virtual and Distance Experimentation

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Osman Akan; Fredrick McKenzie; Sushil Chaturvedi

Engineering and Technology at Old Dominion University hasdeveloped a vision to transform its undergraduate curricula through computer-based learningmodules that utilize simulation and animation. Also, the University has recently launched the e-Dominion initiative, a bold strategy that proposes to educate distance-learning students throughweb-based courses. Consistent with the College vision and recent University initiatives, wepropose the creation of a web-based virtual experiment module as a test bed for further Page 9.886.1development using a computer software and an animation technique. Initially, this and other Proceedings of the 2004

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mert Bal, Miami University; Reza Abrishambaf, Miami University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

purchases one or given one by theuniversity in order to do the labs at a distance location. These methods have been found veryuseful for delivering the labs of the courses that do not require bulky and costly laboratoryequipment such as industrial robots, trainers, test instruments, manufacturing machines etc. 2In order to deliver effective laboratory sessions, many institutions have adopted the use ofcomputer software which can simulate the laboratory equipment including all of the requiredparameters so that their distance learning students could interact with them using a realisticvirtual environment throughout their computers3. With the recent advances in computer graphics,the realistic visualization systems such as Virtual Reality (VR) has also

Collection

2005 GSW

Authors

Roop Chanda; Mohammed E. Haque

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Copyright  2005, American Society for Engineering Educationframed structure virtually. The model also makes it possible for viewing steel joints by rotating itor zooming into it in a real-time virtual three-dimensional environment. Considering the interestof youths in computer games these days the use of a 3-D computer animation model will developa lot of interest amongst them and will motivate them to try to better understand and retainimportant concepts of design and construction of steel structutre.All the techniques that were used in this research employed a generic programming architecture,which was discipline independent and could be adapted to any other similar domain

Collection

2005 GSW

Authors

James R. Morgan; Brian P. Janak

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Copyright  2005, American Society for Engineering Educationframed structure virtually. The model also makes it possible for viewing steel joints by rotating itor zooming into it in a real-time virtual three-dimensional environment. Considering the interestof youths in computer games these days the use of a 3-D computer animation model will developa lot of interest amongst them and will motivate them to try to better understand and retainimportant concepts of design and construction of steel structutre.All the techniques that were used in this research employed a generic programming architecture,which was discipline independent and could be adapted to any other similar domain

Conference Session

Learning about Electric Energy Conversion

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilya Grinberg, Buffalo State College; Carl Spezia, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Herbert Hess, University of Idaho

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

equipmentusually contains exercises, which allow students to obtain speed-torque characteristicsexperimentally6. Both simulation and laboratory experiments provide students with basicvisualization of speed-torque characteristics. Recent advancements in computer simulation anddata acquisition make it possible to enhance visualization and provide a broader and deepercoverage of material7-8. The MathCAD® E-book concept provides an easy to use method forintegrating these topics and promotes student learning9. Page 13.476.2Integrated Approach to SimulationThe approach taken for this work was to combine the interactive capabilities of the E-book witha computerized

Conference Session

Web-Based Instruction

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Mukasa Ssemakula

should remain actively engaged with the learning materials. The successful onlinecourse, like any distance education course, should be a multimedia presentation including a mixof the following characteristics: • Active involvement by all students • Multiple presentation media to help engage and retain student interest • Animations and simulations where appropriate • Actual physical models of reasonable size if possible • Multiple examples of practical applicationsThese principles were implemented in several of the author’s courses as reported elsewhere 5,6.This paper discusses how these ideas have been implemented in our fully online course inEngineering Economic Analysis. Being an online course, computer-based

Conference Session

NSF Funding for Educational Scholarship

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Venkatraman Atti; Andreas Spanias

processing experiments,” in Proc. of IEEE ICASSP-98, Vol. 3, pp. 1849-1852, May 1998 [2] A. Spanias, S. Urban, A. Constantinou, M. Tampi, X. Zhang, M. Tampi, C. Stilianou, “Development and evaluation of a web-based signal and speech processing laboratory for distance learning,” in ASEE Computers in Education Journal, Vol. X, pp. 21-26, Apr-Jun 2000. [3] A. Spanias and F. Bizuneh, “Development of new functions and scripting capabilities in Java- DSP for easy creation and seamless integration of animated DSP simulations in Web courses,” in Proc. of IEEE ICASSP-01, Vol. 5, pp. 2717-2720, May 2001 [4] A. Spanias, V. Atti, Y. Ko, T. Thrasyvoulou, M.Yasin, M. Zaman, T. Duman, L. Karam, A. Papandreou-Suppappola, K. Tsakalis, “On

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Methods in Industrial Engineering

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Ford; Denise Jackson

to provide enough interaction between the studentand the computer so that the students would become engaged in the learning experience andwould desire to learn more about each of the concepts until they understood the ideas wellenough to apply them as needed.We found that a great deal of programming is required to make full use of the multimedia tools.Developing graphics, animations, video, and sound consumes a great deal of time, especially forus faculty who are new to this mode of presentation and delivery. As a result, we developed thecontent, while a graduate student from the College of Education’s Department of InstructionalTechnology, Curriculum, and Evaluation (ITCE) developed the presentation. The ITCE graduatestudent served as our

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Mechanics

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Muthukrishnan Sathyamoorthy

., Computer Animation: Avisualization Tool for Dynamic System Simulations, 1997 ASEE Annual Conference,Session 1620, June 1997.6. Joe King., Engineer’s ToolKit, MATLAB 5.0 for Engineers, Addison-Wesley SelectEdition, 1998.M. SATHYAMOORTHYM. Sathyamoorthy is Professor and Dean of Engineering at West Virginia University Institute ofTechnology in Montgomery, West Virginia. He has published over 120 research papers in internationaljournals and conference proceedings and is the author of a recently (1998) published book on NonlinearAnalysis of Structures. He has lectured internationally, and has been a consultant to industries andgovernment laboratories. He plays a leading role in ASME at the local, regional and national levels andis an active member of

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Techniques in Mechanics

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Louis Everett, University of Texas-El Paso; Arunkumar Pennathur; Elsa Villa, University of Texas-El Paso

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

little to do with solving dynamics problems.17. The computer animations given in class have helped me to solve dynamics problems.24. After looking at the computer animations I can better understand the drawings on problems andexams. Modules and the Questioning that Took Place2. The questions that were asked while viewing the simulations/demonstrations helped me understandthe lecture material. Page 11.1280.92 The instructor believes in the KISS principle of design; that is, “Keep It Simple Stupid”.7. The questions that were asked while viewing the simulations/demonstrations made me think moreabout dynamics

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Akihiko Kumagai; Mukasa Ssemakula

applications.This was the foundation for the detailed learning objectives used throughout the course. Thecourse was divided into modules, each of which first introduces candidates to observablepractical applications of kinematics in a manufacturing setting. After these practical examplesare investigated, students extend their learning to the more theoretical and analytical concepts.The complete curriculum has been implemented in computer based multimedia form, allowingfor individualized self-paced learning. This includes numerous animations and simulations thatallow the student to interact with the computer, ask "what if" questions, and get perspectives thatwould be difficult to show in the absence of a computer. The course also includes a computer-based

Conference Session

Mid Atlantic Papers

Collection

2017 Mid-Atlantic Section Fall Conference

Authors

Ge Jin, Purdue University Northwest; Michael Tu, Purdue University Northwest; Tae-Hoon Kim, Purdue University Northwest; Justin David Heffron, Purdue University Northwest; Jonathan Kakahiaka White

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Mid-Atlantic Section Fall Conference

, virtual reality, computer animation, medical visualization, and educational game development.Michael Tu, Purdue University Northwest Michael Tu, Ph.D. in Computer Science, associate professor of Computer Information Technology, Direc- tor of the Center of Excellence for Cyber Security and Infrastructure Protection, and the Point of Contact of the NSA/DHS Designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education at Purdue University Northwest. Dr. Tu’s areas of expertise are information assurance, digital forensics, cybersecurity education, and cloud computing. His research has been supported by NSA and NSF and published over 40 peer reviewed papers in prestigious journals and peer reviewed conference

Conference Session

Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amir Rezaei, West Virginia University Inst. of Tech.; Marco Schoen, Idaho State University; Gurdeep Hura, West Viginia University Inst. of Tech.

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

computer screen. Itis the intent of this paper to present some of these computational tools capability and theireffectiveness during the classroom to the audience in ASEE conference. These software includebut not limited to: 1. Working Mode©, which is a general purpose Simulation/ Animation package. 2. MathCAD©, which is a comprehensive design environment that enables one to combine formulas, text and interactive graphics in a single worksheet. 3. ANSYS©, which is a Finite Element Analysis software. 4. Etc.These simulation demonstrations will prepare the students to understand and better visualize thefundamental concept being taught in the classroom.In the next sections a few concepts in engineering has been chosen to apply the

Conference Session

Automation Subjects in Manufacturing Education II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lie Tang, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Robert Landers, Missouri University of Science and Technology

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

, France.IntroductionA Rapid Development System (RDS) for a Linear Axis was developed in [1]. A RDS is asoftware environment that allows students to rapidly integrate their controller and analyze it viasimulation, emulation, and implementation. In the simulation mode the student simulates a linearaxis system that includes their controller and detailed models of the interface hardware and linearaxis. In the emulation mode, the simulation is performed on the computer hardware that willimplement the controller. In this mode the student can ensure their algorithm will run in real time(i.e., the algorithm’s execution time is less than the sample period). In the implementation mode,the controller is deployed on the hardware system and experimental data is gathered

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Warren D. Seider; J. D. Seader; Daniel R. Lewin

decades.Although, we believe strongly in the use of a process simulator throughout the course, much ofthe instruction for their use is provided in Appendices I-IV, as seen in Table 1. Theseappendices, which are referenced in the chapters, give many examples of computer input andoutput, and discuss in some detail the nature of the models provided for the processing units,with several example calculations presented as well. However, by far, the most completecoverage is provided in the multi-media CD-ROM that accompanies the textbook. The CD-ROM uses voice, video, and animation to introduce new users of steady-state simulators to thespecifics of the systems, especially for ASPEN PLUS and HYSYS. Several tutorials provideinstruction on the completion of input