Conference Session

Professional Issues in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Chou, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Deborah Nykanen, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

significantly different from the first author. In this paper, the authors willsummarize the benefits of their experience which have been used to enhance students’ learning,from the freshmen introduction to civil engineering class to the senior capstone design project.In addition, the authors will offer their perspective as a faculty-engineer and the factorsinfluencing the effectiveness of this “dual” position. “Publish and perish” is not the only reasonwhy so few faculty members are interested in this “dual” position. The support from engineeringprofessionals is also very important. The owners of the firms must have genuine interest inhaving the faculty member incorporate his/her professional experience into the classroom toenhance student learning

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Debarati Basu, Virginia Tech; Vinod K. Lohani, Virginia Tech; Kang Xia, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

been regarded as avariable that is difficult to measure even utilizing LMSs [31]. Figure 7. The user-tracking system compared to the earlier Google Analytics-based system. 6. ConclusionIn this paper, the authors have presented the following: a) the functionalities of a secureindividualized user-tracking system developed within a cyberlearning system, b) the design of anOWLS-based environmental monitoring task implemented within a classroom environment forin-class field site visit and laboratory experience, c) the pilot study to investigate the relationshipbetween individualized students’ behavioral engagement and learning for the specific OWLS-based learning task, and d) the efficiency of the custom user-tracking system in comparison

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Laboratories I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; Tony Lee Kerzmann, Robert Morris University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

CAEfeatures. The flexibility of the mechanical systems kit allows for almost infinite possibilities inthe construction, experimentation and design of mechanisms. The future goals of this initiativeare to develop the mechanical systems kits, laboratory exercises and to introduce the kits to theDynamic Systems classroom for initial testing. Results from the initial testing will be provided infuture publications. Page 22.893.7References 1) Dunn, R., & Carbo, M. (1981). Modalities: An Open Letter to Walter Barbem Michael Milone and Raymond Swassing. Educational Leadership , 381-382. 2) Kolb, D. A. (1984). Experiential Learning: Experience as

Conference Session

Novel Upper-Level Materials Curricula

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Henry; James Bandstra

MechanicalEngineering Technology (MET) in its Engineering Technology Division. While focused onmechanical design as a prime educational outcome, the mechanical engineering faculty recognizethat a fundamental understanding of engineering materials and related manufacturing processesis critical for the engineering technology graduate to be able to effectively function in today’sconcurrent engineering paradigm. Most curricula in mechanical engineering and engineeringtechnology offer courses in materials and manufacturing and many include lab experiences alongwith these courses. Adequate facilities must be provided for these laboratories as required byABET criteria: EAC criteria: “Classrooms, laboratories, and associated equipment must be adequate to

Conference Session

Multimedia Engineering Education,Distance, Service, & Internet-Based Approaches

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Reza Sanati-Mehrizy; Afsaneh Minaie

robots. Students apply computer-controlled robots in manufacturing and programmable automation. CSC455, CSC655: Computer-aided Design and Drafting - Three hours lecture and lab; 3 credits. Introducing the concepts, principles and applications of CAD. A CAD software system, Pro/Engineer, is used to support laboratory experiences and the projects. Graduate students prepare a research paper for presentation to the class. CSC475: Computer Integrated Manufacturing - Three hours lecture and lab; 3 credits. Introducing the use of CIM systems to improve productivity, information flow and management of resources. Students design and operate a pilot-scale flexible manufacturing system. Emphasis is on hardware

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Shy-Shenq P. Liou; Peter Leung; James Kang; Hans Soelaeman

this laboratory is to enhance students’understanding of power electronics circuits by conducting a series of laboratory exercises, designexercises, and computer simulation exercises using PSPICE or SABER©. In order to finish allassigned lab projects, students must be able to use various measuring equipment such as CurveTracer, Spectrum Analyzer, Digital Storage Oscilloscope, Voltage and Current Transducers, etc.Familiarity with PSPICE, SABER©, LABVIEW and MATLAB are also required in order forstudents to carry out all assignments. One laboratory exercise, DC Motor Speed and Torque Controlusing Single Phase Controlled Rectifier Circuit, is designed for distance learning such that studentscan conduct this experiment through Internet using a

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Moujalli Hourani

their graduates have the ability to design and conduct experiment, as well as toanalyze and interpret data”. The innovative approach is a project consisting of designing,constructing, and testing of structural systems made of different materials, and subjected todifferent loading and support conditions. The paper presents the detailed description of theproject, all the steps performed by the students, and the difficulties faced by the students in theirfirst attempt of this project. In addition, the paper concentrates on the Outcomes and theAssessments of the project according to criterion 3.of ABET 2000.Introduction In the fall of 2002 the school of engineering programs at Manhattan College have gonethrough the accreditation process

Conference Session

Laboratory Innovations

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Aflaki, Christian Brothers University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Society for Engineering Education, 2012Engineering SqueezoMeter and HuggoMeter Page 25.555.2 Engineering SqueezoMeter and HuggoMeterAbstract: This paper discusses the design of two experiments developed to serve two primarypurposes. The first one is to expose students to the application of strain gages and dataacquisition system to measure stresses in a beam due to particular loading conditions andcompare them with the results obtained from theoretical analysis. The second one is to use theseexperiments in engineering recruiting events and engage prospect engineering students in hands-on experiments so that they can envision great times while studying engineering. The first experiment is

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cole C McDaniel, California Polytechnic State University; Graham C. Archer P.Eng, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Foundation Piersall come to life when the full-scale structure is excited.Student Vibration LaboratoryThe vibration laboratory challenges students to assess the Bridge House dynamic responsethrough multiple avenues: 1) Hand calculations 2) Computational models 3) Site visit, Forced Vibration Testing 4) Post-Experiment evaluation of computational modelsStudents began by performing hand calculations based on the Bridge House drawings to estimatethe building natural frequencies and mode shapes to provide a reality check for thecomputational model. Multiple modeling decisions ensued, challenging students to consider avariety of issues related to design, construction and building behavior. The first issue for thestudents to address was

Conference Session

CoED: Embedded Systems and Robotics

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ying Lin, Western Washington University; Todd D. Morton, Western Washington University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

inspired by theneeds of creating meaningful hands-on DSP lab experiments in the allotted one term period (tenweeks) and by the goal of improving student success in implementing DSP-based culminatingprojects that meet desired goals within realistic constraints. The benefits of integrating the MCUtools in the DSP course are very promising. It permits more practical DSP laboratories and DSP-based capstone projects that render richer design experiences and makes meeting realistic designconstraints feasible. Furthermore, it provides an integrated laboratory curriculum structurebetween embedded microcontroller and DSP courses which reduces students’ unnecessary effortof learning new tools in different courses. Consequently, students can focus more on

Conference Session

COED: IOT and Cybersecurity

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abul K. M. Azad, Northern Illinois University; Veysel Demir, Northern Illinois University; Hemanth Kumar Kachadimangalam Ramakrishnan, Northern Illinois University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

to the remote server tomonitor performance.1. IntroductionThe Internet of Things (IoT) has added a new element to the world of engineering andtechnology. With the advent of IoT, a large number of devices are now being connected tothe web for data collection, management, and control [1, 2, 3, 4]. As a subset of IoT, remotelaboratories allow to access laboratory equipment over the web to perform experiments. Atraditional remote laboratory system involves a full-scale computer system along withassociated interfacing and web hosting technologies, but sometimes there is significantoverhead for the initial commission and subsequent maintenance of a remote laboratorysystem [5, 6]. To address this issue, this paper reports the design

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary and Project-based Experiences in Manufacturing

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Culler, Oregon Institute of Technology; Noah Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology; Stanley Ames, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

AC 2009-2230: DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A RAPID PROTOTYPINGMACHINE: A BREAKDOWN OF THE MACHINE SUBSYSTEMS USED TOLEARN MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENGINEERING SKILLSDavid Culler, Oregon Institute of Technology Dr. Culler has more than 20 years experience in CAM systems and is currently an Associate Professor at the Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, OR. He has worked with Sandia National Laboratories, the Army Research Organization and most recently spent 4 years teaching at the Costa Rica Institute of Technology. He has published some of his work in the RCIM journal and at the 2004 Frontiers in Engineering Education Conference in Savannah GA.Noah Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology Noah

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angel Martinez, Kansas State University; Steve Warren, Kansas State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

experiences. While open laboratories have been proposedas a means to insert hands-on analysis and design into traditional lecture courses, this approachrequires that students return to campus to complete their assignments. In addition to resourceallocations associated with maintaining equipment laboratories, open laboratory traffic can beproblematic, e.g., in instances where classes are offered as service courses for large numbers ofstudents in other departments. This paper addresses the creation of a hands-on learning toolkitcalled the Rapid Analysis and Signal Conditioning Laboratory (RASCL), a portableanalog/digital prototyping unit that provides a student with the capability to attend to hands-onassignments at home. While a few semi-portable

Conference Session

BME Laboratories and Skills-Based Projects

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shahin Sirouspour, McMaster University; Pawel Malysz, McMaster University; Ali Shahdi, McMaster University; Ryan Leslie, Quanser Inc; Mahyar Fotoohi, Quanser Inc; Paul Karam, Quanser Inc

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

describing the hardware setup and software architecture, aswell as the laboratory experiments that have been developed based on this platform.4. System Description4.1. HardwareThe experimental setup, shown in Fig. 1., consists of two robot units mounted on a base plate, ahardware-in-the-loop data acquisition board, a linear current amplifier, and a desktop computer.4.1.1. Quanser 2DOF PantographThe 2-DOF Planar Pantograph robot is designed for research and education in haptics as well asrobotics. The interface has two degrees of freedom allowing for planar translation. This isachieved by using a Pantograph arrangement, as shown in Fig. 1. Parallel arms in thePantograph arrangement are capable of applying large force while bearing simple structure

Collection

Middle Atlantic ASEE Section Spring 2021 Conference

Authors

David RB Kraemer, The Johns Hopkins University

Generator / Variable Power SupplyOne piece of equipment that was pivotal to the remote laboratory experiments was the EspotekLabrador USB oscilloscope / function generator / variable power supply. This device hassignificant limitations, but at USD$30, it enables assembling kits for non-trivial experiments at asurprisingly affordable cost. This device uses an open-source hardware design, with open-sourcecross-platform software.Figure 6. USB Oscilloscope / Function Generator / Variable Power Supply, mounted on abreadboard.The oscilloscope shows significant noise even on a signal generated by its own generator; seeFigure 7. One of the main limitations of the USB oscilloscope is its sampling rate. At 750ksamples per second, it is suitable only for

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

W. Doyle St.John

assignal conditioning and computer interfacing. This paper discusses the different types ofsensors and the experiments which were developed to study them.1. IntroductionThe Engineering Physics (EP) program at the University of Wisconsin - Platteville began in theFall of 1996. The EP program was born out of a traditional physics program. Little of thephysics curriculum was completely removed in this transformation, although a small numberof credits were taken from existing upper level physics courses and replaced with novel EPcourses. Three such courses were developed, the engineering physics laboratory (formallyadvanced physics laboratory), sensors laboratory (formally two credits of advanced modernphysics), and senior design (a new capstone

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Eric A. Stueber; Chiang Lin; Susan M. Morgan

data for all the experiments. Each experiment has a specially designed table.“tblGrades” is set up to store the grade information for all the users. Any user can obtain his orher up-to-date course grades from this table but cannot view any other student's grades.The ASP FilesASP allows the presentation of dynamically-generated web pages to users. Serving ASP webpages to a client requires a web server running Windows NT Server 4.0 and Internet Information Page 5.717.3Server 4.0 2. ASP pages are text files that can contain a combination of HTML, VBScript, andJavaScript. In this project, only HTML and VBScript were used to create the necessary

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Timothy Cameron; David W. Russell

of the experiments are designed to demonstrate physical principles. Several are also designed todemonstrate applications or to give experience with widely-used tools and techniques in sound and vibration 1engineering. In another paper we present more detailed discussions of laboratories 3 and 8 which demon-strate the value of coupling computer simulations with experiments to avoid mistakes, improve quality, andenhance confidence in both the computer model and test results. In this paper we describe the laboratoryexercises, explain the objectives and learning outcomes expected of each exercise, and discuss how the se-quence of exercises enhances comprehension. Full laboratory procedures (in TeX or Postscript

Conference Session

Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Experiments and Labs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

B. Terry Beck, Kansas State University; Brian Anderson, Kansas State University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

and hence also mechanical energy losses in the stream tube comprising the windtunnel region. This readily shows that the major source of these losses is associated with thediverging section, in obvious contrast to the converging inlet section. Identification of theselosses represents an important component to be considered in the design of the wind tunnel itself,as they are directly related to the power requirements to drive the flow. Introducing students tothe strengths as well as the limitations of analytical tools such as Beronoulli’s equation, isextremely important to a meaningful experience in both aerodynamics and fluid mechanicslaboratory settings.Wind Tunnel FacilityFigure 1 shows the existing Educational Wind Tunnel associated with

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Eric Leung; Cathy Godbois; Richard Ciocci

chemical properties of a spring and the affect of each onthe displacement of the spring in the text, students are expected to identify the physical andchemical properties of a wire that could affect the resistance through it. After identifying severalproperties, students are expected to design a series of experiments to determine how theseproperties, e.g., diameter and length, affect resistance. Upon completion of each experiment inthe series, students are asked to develop a scatter plot of the data, test the data to determine anappropriate model, verify the model with a residual plot, and use a graphing calculator toconstruct the best-fit model for the data. Students should be able to identify the linearrelationship between length and resistance

Conference Session

Assessment in Laboratory and Project-based Courses: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Bradley Lane Kicklighter, University of Southern Indiana

Tagged Divisions

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

paper covers the assessment methods used and the results to date.New Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) trainers have been introduced in SCADA(Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) Systems Design. The labs for this course have eitherbeen modified or new ones created to work with the new equipment. To objectively assess theeffectiveness of the equipment and laboratory activities, pre- and post-lab surveys areadministered to the students. Students are surveyed about their understanding of the variousobjectives of the labs. The survey results, along with direct assessment data in the form of labscores, are used to identify areas of improvement for the equipment and the labs.IntroductionIn the fall of 2020, a new PLC trainer was introduced to

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Donald L. Buchwald

* Edge Detection and Binary Effects Using Back Lighting * Investigate & Design Lighting Configurations for Industrial Parts & Tasks * Use of Strobe Lighting to Image Features on Moving Parts * Laser and Fiber Optic LightingDue to the interdisciplinary nature of vision systems, these laboratory experiences include basicconcepts in related fields such as: electronics, computers, production control, axis transformation,algorithms, pattern recognition, optics, lighting, and much more.A final project for the first course is to develop a robotics program to incorporate the robot arm,sensors, and/or vision sensor to perform tasks with subroutines and decisions. Machine visionsystems are used to let the robots identify

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Christopher Hall

laboratory is the “design, build, and fly”project. Virginia Tech has extensive experience in student-centered projects of this type for air-craft, and is now involved in designing and building a small satellite. This satellite project, theVirginia Tech Ionospheric Scintillation Measurement Mission27 (VTISMM), is sponsored by theAir Force Research Laboratory, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, and NASA’sGoddard Space Flight Center through the University Nanosatellite Program.28 The 10 kg satelliteis being designed by undergraduate students in aerospace, computer, and electrical engineering,and will be launched on the shuttle in late 2001. The “HokieSat” will fly in formation with twoother university “nanosats” being built by students at

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Brian D. Storey, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Bradley A. Minch, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Linda Vanasupa, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

self-directed learning for a diversity of learners, with anaim to strengthen their sense of mastery and agency. The design elements include: Textbook;video lectures; instructions that incorporate recommended current practices for neuro-diversity,instructional design, and visual navigation. The materials have been piloted and refined over aperiod of 7 years with approximately 500 students. Course materials can be downloaded at nocost; future development includes low-cost, supporting hardware. The course was rated apositive experience (39/74) approximately twice as frequently than it was rated either negative(3/74) or not rated (14/74) by first year students in the Fall 2019 offering of the course (85students) at a small residential engineering

Conference Session

Energy Projects and Laboratory Ideas

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Sarah Leach; Heather Cooper; Bill Hutzel

unsuccessful experimental outcomes. 4. Recognize the scale and sophistication of mechanical and electrical systems. Objective 2 recognizes that experiments should teach students to collect, analyze, andinterpret data. This objective was helpful in determining how a remote lab should representnumeric information. The graphic interface in Figure 2 was modeled after a commerciallyavailable building automation system. The visual layout may seem like a minor point, but theability to navigate and interpret data from web-based systems has become an important job skill.The remotely accessed energy laboratory was consciously designed so that students collect,analyze, & interpret data as they will during their career. Course objectives

Conference Session

Design Through the Curriculum

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Chris Kobus

senior-level undergraduatestudents with a minority of graduate students. The course is a four-credit class, and involvesboth a lecture and a laboratory component. The lectures, however, do not introduce any newfundamental principles in the fluid and thermal sciences. Instead, the lectures serve to reviewand apply principles that have already been taught in introductory classes in thermodynamics,fluid mechanics and thermal energy transport. The laboratory component is strictly gearedtoward design, synthesis and evaluation, utilizing knowledge, and comprehension learned inprevious courses.The Fluid and Thermal System Design course was instituted in the 1970’s to be the primary fluidand thermal design experience for graduating seniors. As a four

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

David Schmidt; Gregory Plett

taken.I. Background and GoalsThe control-systems laboratory at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS) hadnot been paid much attention for years. One major deficiency was that it had not a single device tocontrol! All lab experiments were accomplished via simulation, either on a Comdyna GP-6 analogcomputer,2 or on one of the lab’s digital computers using Matlab and Simulink by MathWorks. 3Simulation using either method has limitations. The need to control real hardware, and not justsimulations, is known to all who design and build real control systems. How this applies tocontrol-systems education is emphasized in a paper by Bernstein. 4 Modeling and simulationrarely capture the complete picture—physical system identification is

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Ajay Mahajan; David McDonald

developed in house). Integrated Learning EnvironmentThe new laboratory will use an Integrated Learning Environment model that involves a paradigmshift in the design of laboratory instruction. Typically, laboratory instruction suffers fromisolated learning which results from a focus on short term solutions instead of long range goals.In the Isolated Learning model, the instructor develops laboratory exercises, experiments, andstudent materials based upon the immediate demands of a specific course. This results inoptimizing the instruction in one course without regard to other laboratory courses.The Integrated Learning Environment approach redefines the way laboratory instruction isdesigned. The integrated approach

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lauren Sefcik Anderson, Lafayette College; James K. Ferri, Lafayette College; Ashley Danielle Cramer, Lafayette College

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #16947Flipped Laboratories in Chemical & Biomolecular EngineeringDr. Lauren Sefcik Anderson, Lafayette College Dr. Anderson is Associate Professor and Acting Head of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at Lafayette College. She received a BS in Chemical Engineering from Lafayette College in 2004 and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Virginia in 2009. She is the recipient of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. Dr. Anderson teaches courses in transport phenomena, experimen- tal design, biomolecular engineering, and material science, including biomaterials. Her research area combines

Conference Session

Web-Based & Distance Instruction

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Yolanda Guran-Postlethwaite; David N. Pocock; David Dutton

of a variety of electronic components and a proto-board,and they are required to assemble and interconnect the components on their proto-boardsto perform some specified electronic function. They are then requested to make a varietyof experimental measurements on the circuit that they have built. While in the electronicslaboratories, students have access to such instruments as DC power supplies, functiongenerators, digital multi-meters (DMM’s) dual-channel oscilloscopes, and curve tracers.We tried to design the web-based laboratory experiments as close as possible to the in-class experience.II. System DescriptionII.A Hardware DescriptionFive hardware systems were purchased and installed, four on the main campus inKlamath Falls and one