Conference Session

Hands-on Materials Science and Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seung Kim, Rochester Institute of Technology; Bok Kim, Div. of Advanced Materials Engineering, Chonbuk National University

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Materials

AC 2008-18: A LABORATORY SESSION DEVELOPMENT: STUDY OFMECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF PETROLEUM-BASED PLASTIC COMPOSTBAG AND BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC COMPOST BAGSeung Kim, Rochester Institute of Technology Dr. Spencer Seung Kim is Associate Professor in Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology/Packaging Science Department and works as Associate Director in American Packaging Corp. Center for Packaging Innovation at RIT. His research areas are in composite materials synthesis and characterization. Dr. S. Kim graduated with M.S. (1989) and Ph.D. (1993) from University of Illinois at Chicago.Bok Kim, Div. of Advanced Materials Engineering, Chonbuk National University Dr. Bok H. Kim is Professor

Conference Session

Clearing up Student Misconceptions in Materials

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Heckler, Ohio State University; Rebecca Rosenblatt, Ohio State University

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Materials

AC 2010-1263: STUDENT UNDERSTANDING OF ATOMIC BONDS AND THEIRRELATION TO MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF METALS IN ANINTRODUCTORY MATERIALS SCIENCE ENGINEERING COURSEAndrew Heckler, Ohio State University Andrew F. Heckler is an Assistant Professor of Physics at Ohio State University. His original area of research was in Cosmology and Astrophysics. In the past eight years, he has focused on Physics Education Research, studying fundamental learning mechanisms involved in learning physics, the effects of representation on learning and problem solving, and the evolution of physics understanding during and after a physics course. As part of the education component of an NSF MRSEC center, he is also leading a

Conference Session

The 'Strengths' of Mechanics

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Stephen N. Kuchnicki, York College of Pennsylvania; Tristan M. Ericson, York College of Pennsylvania

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

deformations in solids. His areas of technical expertise include solid mechanics, crystal plasticity, vibration, and fluid-structure interaction. He received his Ph.D. from Rutgers University in 2001.Dr. Tristan M. Ericson, York College of Pennsylvania Dr. Tristan Ericson is an Associate Professor at York College of Pennsylvania and has been teaching there since 2013. Prior to this appointment, he was a Visiting Professor at Bucknell University. His teaching interests include solid mechanics, vibrations, materials science, and MATLAB. He advises the YC Racing FormulaSAE team. His technical research interests include vibrations of planetary gear systems, strength- ening 3D printed materials, and making things go faster. He

Conference Session

Statics and Strength of Materials

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffery S. Thomas, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Timothy A. Philpot, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Mechanics

AC 2012-4331: AN INVERTED TEACHING MODEL FOR A MECHAN-ICS OF MATERIALS COURSEDr. Jeffery S. Thomas, Missouri University of Science & Technology Jeffery Thomas is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Civil, Architectura,l and Environ- mental Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, Mo. He received a B.S. and M.S. in mechanical engineering and a Ph.D. in engineering mechanics from Missouri S&T. He is a licensed Professional Engineer. His technical interests are in mechanical characterization, construction, and the influence of force on biological systems. His artistic interests are in music.Dr. Timothy A. Philpot, Missouri University of Science & Technology

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Techniques in Mechanics

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Madhukar Vable, Michigan Technological University

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Mechanics

2006-671: STRUCTURED APPROACH IN TEACHING INTERMEDIATEMECHANICS OF MATERIALSMadhukar Vable, Michigan Technological University Page 11.1154.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006Page 11.1154.2Page 11.1154.3Page 11.1154.4Page 11.1154.5Page 11.1154.6Page 11.1154.7Page 11.1154.8Page 11.1154.9Page 11.1154.10Page 11.1154.11Page 11.1154.12Page 11.1154.13

Conference Session

Materials

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John M Mativo, University of Georgia; Siddharth Savadatti, University of Georgia

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

suggests a mechanism design to achieve higher deflection. The paper will discuss thefirst two models. In conclusion, the paper points out how engineering education could benefitfrom exposure and participation in such a design process even though students were not involvedin this study originally.IntroductionThermoelectric generators convert heat to electricity. Current geometry and materials used indesigns shown in figures 1 and 2 result to rigid devices. The geometry ensures no moving partswhile the materials provide a high figure of merit (ZT). ZT=S2σ/k, where k is thermalconductivity, σ is the electrical conductivity, and S is the Seebeck coefficient. The figure ofmerit, ZT, is dimensionless and is formed by multiplying Z with the average

Conference Session

CoED Mechanical Engineering Topics

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shahnam Navaee, Georgia Southern University; Junsuk Kang, Seoul National University

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Computers in Education

particularly be useful in cases where a physical labis not accompanying the offered course, as is the case in the authors’ institution. Several examplesof the developed simulations are provided in the paper to better illustrate the utility and significanceof the models. The simulations for example can be used to determine and display the stress anddeformation contours at various locations on the solid continuums having different geometries,boundary conditions, material properties, and loading conditions. The models are specificallydeveloped to be used by the course instructor in illustrating and explaining some of the moreimportant mechanics principles and concepts. These visual simulations help students bettercomprehend the course concepts and more

Collection

2025 ASEE PSW Conference

Authors

Iyabo Lawal, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Canek Moises Luna Phillips, Rice University; Yong Gan

undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering in 1984 from Hunan University, Changs ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Experiential problem-based learning in Mechanics of MaterialsAbstractMechanics of materials, also known as “Strength of Materials,” is a fundamental course forstudents in mechanical, civil and aerospace engineering departments. Mechanics as a discipline“…describes and predicts the conditions of rest or motion of bodies under the action of forces”.It is divided into three areas: Mechanics of rigid bodies (Statics and Dynamics), Mechanics ofmaterials and Mechanics of fluids. Mechanics courses can be challenging for engineeringstudents since for most students, this is their first

Conference Session

Materials Experiments, Labs, Demos, and Hands-On Activities

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel J. Magda, Weber State University

Tagged Divisions

Materials

demonstration is a powerful teaching strategy forengineering students. This style of teaching was incorporated into an engineering materialsselection course. Students realize that changing material properties play an important role inunderstanding why materials are selected for different design specifications. Engineeringstudents take courses in mechanics of material, machine design, finite element analysis andcapstone senior projects. These courses require students to call out and specify the best and leastexpensive material according to some type of chemical, physical or mechanical loadingconditions. Students should understand the way a material behaves in service depends upon itsalloy composition, crystalline structure, manufacturing process and

Conference Session

Outreach and Hands-on Materials

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Magda, Weber State University

Tagged Divisions

Materials

AC 2009-1685: HANDS-ON LAB DEMONSTRATION TO TEACH HOWMECHANICAL PROPERTIES CHANGE DUE TO COLD WORKING ANDRECRYSTALLIZATIONDaniel Magda, Weber State University Page 14.663.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Hands on Lab Demonstration to Teach how Mechanical Properties Change Due to Cold Working and RecrystallizationAbstractLaboratories that employ hands-on demonstration to change material properties play animportant role in understanding why materials are selected for different design specifications.Engineering students take courses in mechanics of material, machine design, finite elementanalysis and capstone senior projects. These courses require

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Xinyue (Crystal) Liu, University of Toronto; Simo Pajovic, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cheuk Yin Larry Kei, University of Toronto; Yasaman Delaviz, York University; Scott D. Ramsay, University of Toronto

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Materials

Paper ID #29934Use of a Low-Cost, Open Source Universal Mechanical Testing Machine inan Introductory Materials Science CourseMiss Xinyue (Crystal) Liu, University of Toronto Crystal Liu is a graduate student at the University of Toronto in the department of Materials Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on engineering design and education. She obtained her BASc in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Toronto in 2019. She has worked in product development and is interested in application of technology and design in engineering education research.Mr. Simo Pajovic, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kendra A. Erk, Purdue University; Jerome Jamal Nash, Purdue University; Hannah K. Woods, Purdue University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Materials

Paper ID #15426Using Mechanical Testing of Disposable Plastic Cups to Illustrate Processing-Structure-Property Relationships in an Introductory Materials LaboratoryCourseDr. Kendra A. Erk, Purdue University Kendra Erk is an Assistant Professor in the School of Materials Engineering at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.Jerome Jamal Nash, Purdue University Jerome Nash is a graduate student in the School of Materials Engineering at Purdue University.Hannah K. Woods, Purdue University Hannah Woods is an undergraduate student in the School of Materials Engineering at Purdue University. c

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhihua Xu, University of Minesota Duluth; Victor Lai, University of Minnesota - Duluth; Ping Zhao, University of Minnesota Duluth

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Materials

Paper ID #17660Group Projects to Induce Active Learning in Introductory Material ScienceCourses for Chemical and Mechanical Engineering StudentsDr. Zhihua Xu, University of Minesota Duluth Zhihua Xu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Minnesota Duluth, where he teaches Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Properties of Engineering Materials, and Chemical Reaction Engineering. His research interest includes organic semiconductors, light harvesting materials, and solution-processed photovoltaic devices. Dr. Xu received his PhD in Ma- terials Science and Engineering at

Conference Session

Materials

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamad Dyab, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Payam Matin, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Yuanwei Jin, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Pressure Split Bar for material properties characterization under high speed deformation. During the undergraduate studies, Mr. Dyab worked as a team leader for AIRSPACES Project (Air-propelled Instrumented Robotic Sensory Platform(s) for Assateague Coastline Environmental Studies) at UMES from 2010 to 2012.Dr. Payam Matin, University of Maryland Eastern Shore Dr. Payam Matin is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering and Aviation Sciences at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), Princess Anne, Maryland. Dr. Matin has received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan in May 2005. He has taught a number of courses in the areas of mechanical

Conference Session

Materials

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology ; Zelong Le, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #6755Stress concentration factors due to typical geometric discontinuities for shaftdesign by numerical simulationDr. Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology Associate Professor Xiaobin Le, PhD, P.Eng, specialization in Computer Aided Design, Mechanical De- sign, Finite Element Analysis, Fatigue Design and Reliability, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, College of Engineering and Technology, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA 02115, Phone:617-989-4223, Email: LEX@WIT.EDUMr. Zelong Le, Wentworth Institute of Technology Currently a Sophomore in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) in

Conference Session

Teaching Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Somnath Chattopadhyay, University at Buffalo, SUNY; Jerry Qu, University at Buffalo ; Adres Nuri, University at Buffalo ; Syed Ali Hasan, University at Buffalo; Nilanjan Kundu, University at Buffalo

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

Paper ID #19448Torsion Tests to Study Plastic Deformation in Ductile MaterialsProf. Somnath Chattopadhyay, University at Buffalo, SUNY Dr. Somnath Chattopadhyay teaches mechanics, manufacturing and design at the University at Buffalo. He has authored a text on Pressure Vessel s and till recently was an Associate Editor of the ASME Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology. His research interests are in the areas of fatigue and fracture of metals, carbon nanotubes, multi-scale material modeling and engineering education. He had a very successful industrial career with Westinghouse Electric where he directed and performed

Conference Session

Student Advancement in Mechanics of Materials

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ron Averill, Michigan State University; Geoffrey Recktenwald, Michigan State University; Sara Roccabianca, Michigan State University

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Mechanics

Paper ID #23572Effect of Assessment Methods on Performance in Mechanics of MaterialsDr. Ron Averill, Michigan State University Ron Averill joined the faculty at Michigan State University in 1992. He currently serves as the Associate Chair of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. His research focus is on design optimization of large and complex systems, analysis of composite materials and structures, and design for sustainable agriculture.Dr. Geoffrey Recktenwald, Michigan State University Dr. Recktenwald is a lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University where he teaches

Conference Session

What's New in Mechanics of Materials?

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adam Creuziger, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Wendy Crone, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Mechanics

2006-2670: DIFFICULTIES WITH SHEAR STRESS IN INTRODUCTORYMECHANICS OF MATERIALSAdam Creuziger, University of Wisconsin-Madison Mr. Creuziger is a PhD candidate in Engineering Mechanics at the University of Wisconsin - Madison.Wendy Crone, University of Wisconsin-Madison Prof. Crone is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Physics. She teaches courses in the Engineering Mechanics Program and is Director of Education for the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Page 11.482.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006

Conference Session

Evaluation of Teaching Methods for Mechanics Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul S. Steif, Carnegie Mellon University; Anna Dollar, Miami University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

AC 2012-3478: RELATING USAGE OF WEB-BASED LEARNING MATE-RIALS TO LEARNING PROGRESSDr. Paul S. Steif, Carnegie Mellon University Paul S. Steif is a professor of mechanical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. He received a Sc.B. in engineering from Brown University (1979) and M.S. (1980) and Ph.D. (1982) degrees from Harvard University in applied mechanics. He has been active as a teacher and researcher in the field of engineering education and mechanics. His research has focused on student learning of mechanics concepts and developing new course materials and classroom approaches. Drawing upon methods of cognitive and learning sciences, he has led the development and psychometric validation of the statics

Conference Session

Learning Mechanics Through Experimentation

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

William E. Howard, East Carolina University; Colleen Janeiro, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

Paper ID #30583Simple Lab Exercises Using Composite MaterialsDr. William E Howard, East Carolina University William E (Ed) Howard is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering at East Carolina University. He was previously a faculty member at Milwaukee School of Engineering, following industrial experience as a design and project engineer with Thiokol Corporation, Spaulding Composites Company, and Sta-Rite Industries.Dr. Colleen Janeiro, East Carolina University Dr. Colleen Janeiro teaches engineering fundamentals such as Introduction to Engineering, Materials and Processes, and Mechanics of Materials. Her

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics of Materials Classes

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Toby Boulet; Joe Iannelli; Richard Jendrucko; Jack Wasserman; Richard Bennett; Arnold Lumsdaine

above, which concepts do you find students have difficulty grasping? List any other topics or concepts in fundamental mechanics (Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials) where students consistently have difficulty. List any topics of concepts that you find students have difficulty integrating or transferring into other contexts (i.e. when they do not have a “textbook” problem or when they have to use the concept in a different course). Could you suggest some specific problems that include these concepts? Page 8.1302.3 Any other comments?Proceedings

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hirohito Kobayashi, University of Wisconsin - Platteville

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Mechanics

Paper ID #15984Development of Plane Stress-Strain Analysis Software for Mechanics of Ma-terialDr. Hirohito Kobayashi, University of Wisconsin - Platteville University of Wisconsin-Madison Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison, M.S. Waseda University, Tokyo, JAPAN, B.S. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Development of Plane Stress-Strain Analysis Software for Mechanics of Material1 AbstractAs an attempt to introduce “virtual” hands-on-material-testing experience in mechanics ofmaterial course, a video motion tracking and deformation analysis module was

Conference Session

Flipped Classrooms in Mechanics

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luke S. Lee P.E., University of the Pacific; Rachelle Kisst Hackett, University of the Pacific; Hector Estrada, University of the Pacific

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

two components: computer based video instruction outside of the classroom andinteractive learning activities inside the classroom. The intent is to create an active and engagingclassroom experience that can be tailored to meet the needs of students possessing a wide rangeof learning styles. This can potentially reduce attrition, improve knowledge retention, andenhance skill development in engineering. The main goal of this study was to compare andcontrast the effectiveness on student learning of a flipped versus a traditional lecture-basedclassroom in a first course in mechanics of materials. Two five-week summer session courses inmechanics of materials were used to conduct the study; one following traditional methods andthe second in a

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics of Materials Classes

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Paul Steif

Engineering Educationobservable phenomena through the concepts of physics, provides proof of thisproposition16. Instructors in science and engineering should help students develop theability to relate observable aspects of the everyday world to the subject they are learning.Another view of this idea is due to Laurillard17, who contends that learning at theuniversity level means, at least in part, working effectively with representations ofphenomena of interest in the world. Moreover, as she puts it, learning includes “relatingthe sign to the signified.” In engineering, this means relating the variable to what itrepresents. In mechanics of materials, displacement and deformation of bodies are themost readily observed quantities. Thus, if students can

Conference Session

Design of Lab Experiments

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Timothy Mays

Student Designed Experiments in a Traditional Mechanics of Materials Laboratory Course Timothy W. Mays, Joshua T. Boggs, Thomas E. Hill, David B. Warren, and Pongsakorn Kaewkornmaung Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering The CitadelAbstractCriterion 3 of ABET 2004-2005 Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs1 requires that allengineering programs seeking accreditation manifest that their graduates have an ability to“design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data.” The ASCE CivilEngineering Body of Knowledge for the 21st Century4 supports this requirement and expands onits

Conference Session

Materials

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Kamal Hossain, Tuskegee University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #7719Design and Analyze the Frame for the Global Sustainable Urban Transport(SUT) VehicleDr. Mohammad Kamal Hossain, Tuskegee University Mohammad Kamal Hossain is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Tuskegee University. He received his Ph.D., M.S., and B. Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (USA), Tuskegee University (USA), and Bangladesh University of En- gineering and Technology (Bangladesh), respectively. His specialization is in the areas of materials and design. Before coming to Tuskegee University (TU), he worked as a Visiting Assistant

Conference Session

Mechanics of Materials

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Magda, Weber State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

AC 2008-900: UNDERSTANDING THE EFFECT OF RESIDUAL STRESSES ONSURFACE INTEGRITY AND HOW TO MEASURE THEM BY ANON-DESTRUCTIVE METHODDaniel Magda, Weber State University Page 13.1314.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Understanding the Effect of Residual Stresses on Surface Integrity and how to Measure them by a Non-Destructive MethodAbstractIn teaching the theory of solid mechanics of metallic materials there are basically two kinds ofstresses that a component can be subjected to. The first are the applied stresses generated from aloading condition that the component experiences in service. This load can be either a static ordynamic where the

Conference Session

Mechanics of Materials

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vince Prantil, Milwaukee School of Engineering; William Howard, East Carolina University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2008-2957: INCORPORATING EXPECTATION FAILURES IN ANUNDERGRADUATE FINITE ELEMENT COURSEVince Prantil, Milwaukee School of Engineering Vince Prantil is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. Dr. Prantil received his BS, MS, and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University. His research interests lie in micro-structural material modeling, finite element and numerical analysis. He was a senior staff member at Sandia National Laboratories California in the Applied Mechanics and Materials Modeling departments for eleven years. He joined the mechanical engineering faculty at MSOE in September 2000.William Howard, East Carolina University

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanics of Materials

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez ; Aidsa I. Santiago-Román, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez ; Genock Portela-Gauthier, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

Page 24.753.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Initial Results of Implementing Design and Simulation Based Instruction in Mechanics of MaterialsAbstractThis paper describes results of the project “Leveraging Simulation Tools to Deliver Ill-StructuredProblems: Enhancing Student Problem-Solving Ability in Statics and Mechanics of Materials”,which is sponsored by the National Science Foundation and carried out in the Department ofEngineering Science and Materials at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez. In this project,design problems that require the use of relevant simulation tools are incorporated into the Staticsand introductory Mechanics of Materials (MoM

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shane Brown; Devlin Montfort; Kip Findley

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Reviewer’s Comments1. a) The manuscript is not organzied and poorly written. b) While it can be expaneded to topics other than "mechanics of material," the lack of proper presentation of the methodology makes it difficult to understand to educators outside this filed.2. a) The paper exhaustively discusses the interview process for a small group of students. It concludes with a discussion of their analysis of stresses in a member exposed to three different loading cases. b) This paper will be of interest to those involved with solid mechanics (Mechanical and Civil engineers). c) There are some grammar and spelling issues that need to be addressed. d) The abstract