Conference Session

Enrollment, Instruction and Pedagogy - Focus on Classroom Practices

Collection

2017 FYEE Conference

Authors

Hamid Rad, Washington State University

Tagged Topics

FYEE Division - Paper Submission

. This course has been offered for our program in Fall 2006. This course was intended tothe past ten years with various teaching approaches. It is introduce what the mechanical engineering discipline is andmostly a project-based course combined with lectures what mechanical engineers do once they join the work-force.across the mechanical engineering topics, such as The course was developed as a group effort, then rotatedforce/stress analysis, material properties, motion, fluids, among ME faculty with diverse research interests [8].etc. In the first few offerings, ME faculty members were In the first few offerings, more emphasis (up to 50% ofinvited as guest speakers to present their areas of the

Conference Session

Computer Tutors, Simulation, and Videos

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Colin Engebretsen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Paul S. Steif, Carnegie Mellon University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

field of engineering education and mechanics. His research has focused on student learning of mechanics concepts and devel- oping 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 Concept Inventory – a test of statics conceptual knowledge. He is the co-author of Open Learning Initiative (OLI) Engineering Statics, and he is the author of a textbook Mechanics of Materials, published by Pearson. Page 26.384.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015

Conference Session

New Teaching Methods in Mechanics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ruben Pierre-Antoine, Stanford University; Sheri D. Sheppard, Stanford University; Mark Schar, Stanford University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. Besides teaching both undergraduate and graduate design and education related classes at Stanford University, she conducts research on engineering education and work-practices, and applied finite element analysis. From 1999-2008 she served as a Senior Scholar at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, leading the Foundation’s engineering study (as reported in Educating Engineers: Designing for the Future of the Field). In addition, in 2003 Dr. Sheppard was named co-principal investigator on a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to form the Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education (CAEE), along with faculty at the University of

Conference Session

Using Technology to Support Learning in Mechanics

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Anna K. T. Howard, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

Paper ID #33966Gamification Design for Engineering StaticsDr. Anna K. T. Howard, North Carolina State University at Raleigh Anna Howard is a Teaching Professor at NC State University in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering where she has led the course redesign effort for Engineering Statics. She received her Ph.D. from the Rotorcraft Center of Excellence at Penn State University in 2001. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 2021 ASEE Annual Conference Gamification Design for Engineering Statics: 4

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Vince Prantil; Joseph Musto; William Howard

been redesigned to takeadvantage of PC-based FE and solid modeling software, while providing a solid introduction tofinite element theory. The course covers element formulations for 1-D spring and 2-D truss,beam, and triangular structural plate elements by direct equilibrium and energy methods. Asimple heat transfer element is also considered. Lab exercises are designed to complement thelecture material, and the project culminates in a design project. Solid modeling software isintroduced during the course, and is used by the students to make quick design iterations for theirprojects.This course will be required for all mechanical engineering students at Milwaukee School ofEngineering within two years. Therefore, topics typically included in

Conference Session

Embedded Computing

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Holden, California Maritime Academy

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

AC 2008-1513: THE UBIQUITOUS MICROCONTROLLER IN MECHANICALENGINEERING: MEASUREMENT SYSTEMSMichael Holden, California Maritime Academy Michael Holden teaches in the department of Mechanical Engineering at the California State University Maritime Academy. Page 13.1275.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 The Ubiquitous Microcontroller in Mechanical Engineering: Measurement SystemsIntroductionThis paper will describe a project aimed at integrating microcontrollers in several classesthroughout the mechanical engineering curriculum at the California State University MaritimeAcademy (CMA). The goal is to give our

Conference Session

Teaching with Technology

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Caleb H Farny, Boston University; Sean B Andersson, Boston University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

, particularly with regards to Mechanics-based problems1-4. Providing real-timefeedback on the steps the students follow to solve a problem was identified as an importantaspect to improving comprehension of the course concepts. The bulk of the course materialrequires extensive graphical analysis through the drawing of a Free Body Diagram (FBD), andone drawback to the previous course format was that the students were not equipped with amethod to graphically describe and question the concepts during lecture. An additional issue withunderstanding the course material was the long delay time for receiving feedback that moststudents face when submitting assignments for grading

Conference Session

What's New in Statics?

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

-dimensional spaces. In addition to visualization,GUI approach allows users to modify input data and observe the effect on the solution, thusproviding students with additional insight to predict the behavior of structures under differentloading scenarios.IntroductionStatics is a branch of mechanics which deals with the study of forces on objects at rest. It is acore course and the foundation for many subsequent courses in mechanical and civil engineeringcurriculum such as strength of materials, dynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design andstructural design courses. This group of courses forms the basis of engineering design andpractice. In many engineering courses, students have difficulty visualizing some of thetheoretical concepts presented

Conference Session

Enhancing Instruction in Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. Austin Creasy, Purdue Polytechnic Institute, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

student is able to draw the shear andmoment diagram, using a stylus or mouse, on the computer screen and submit the drawn diagramfor immediate grading. The GUI informs the student if the diagram is correct and allows thestudent to try again after an incorrect solution. GUIs with try-again feedback were used in aStrength of Materials course where shear and moment diagrams are a part of the learningobjectives. The development of the GUIs, results from this course, and the effectiveness of usingGUIs to provide try-again feedback are presented.IntroductionTry-again feedback is a feedback method that informs a student during assessment if an answeris correct and allows the student to repeat the assessment exercise if the answer is incorrect.1The

Conference Session

Making Mechanics Courses Fun and More Effective

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sarah Wodin-Schwartz P.E., Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Caitlin A. Keller, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kimberly Lechasseur, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

Instructorships in Mechanical Engineering, the Romeo L. Moruzzi Young Faculty Award, and the KEEN Rising Star Award.Ms. Caitlin A Keller, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Caitlin Keller is the Instructional Designer for Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Her primary role involves partnering with faculty to create and develop courses in the online, blended, and face-to-face environ- ments with a focus on inclusive teaching practices and using active engagement as a vehicle for effective student learning. In addition, Caitlin serves as the designer, facilitator, and instructional design consultant for a variety of faculty development initiatives at WPI. Caitlin holds a Master of Science degree in Learn- ing Technologies and

Conference Session

Teaching Dynamics

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Josue Njock-Libii, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

hysteresis loops it traces change and material fatigue sets in slowly but progressively. Withrepeated usage, then, a new ball loses much of its initial ability to store and restore the energy that is Page 15.1331.15given to it. The explanation for this loss is ultimately related to material properties of the tennis ballas a partially elastic shell that undergoes hysteresis and fatigue [10].Our principal goal in teaching mechanics is to present the subject as an intellectual exercise inunderstanding the behavior of phenomena; and one that uses accepted principles of mathematicsand physics in getting answers to important questions that are

Conference Session

Statics - They can move at constant velocity!

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sirena C. Hargrove-Leak, Elon University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

engineering mechanics is to solve problems. To be successful at this, it is important to always present the work in a logical and orderly manner…6” This methodical problem solving approach is a conceptual space of engineers.  Re-constitutive: “In short, there is no simple passage in learning from „easy‟ to „difficult‟; mastery of a threshold concept often involves messy journeys back, forth and across conceptual terrain7”. Experience, both as a student and as a teacher, has taught me that learning to solve problems is a messy process marked by periods of success and failure. This quote from a student captures the prevailing sentiment:  Discursive: “It is hard to imagine any shift in perspective that

Conference Session

Anything New in Dynamics?

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Self, California Polytechnic State University; Charles Birdsong, California Polytechnic State University; Eileen Rossman, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

State University at San Luis Obispo in the Department of Mechanical Engineering teaching dynamics, vibrations and controls and is involved in several undergraduate and master’s level multidisciplinary projects. His recent research area is in active automotive safety.Eileen Rossman, California Polytechnic State University Page 13.73.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A New Spin on Teaching 3D Kinematics and Gyroscopic MotionAbstractStudents typically struggle with sophomore level dynamics – this difficulty is compounded whenthe material is extended to three dimensions. Coriolis acceleration can be

Conference Session

Materials and Manufacturing Processes

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Min Jou

by machining manufacturing features “a”, “b”, “c”, and “d”, asshown in Figure 5. In order to let students learn and practice the machining methods for basic manufacturingfeatures, a module called Basic Machining Skill was developed, as shown in Figure 3. This module providescourse material that allows students to study the basic skills (Turning, Milling, and Drilling) of machining basicmanufacturing features. Usually, the geometry of desired parts is not as simple as depicted in Figure 4 & 5, which can be machinedby turning or milling process only. Complex parts contain various manufacturing features. Therefore, asystematic way to identify manufacturing features from mechanical graphics is needed. In this system, group

Conference Session

Homework, Learning, and Problem Solving in Mechanics

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert O'Neill, Florida Gulf Coast University; Ashraf Badir P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Long Duy Nguyen P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Derek James Lura PhD, Florida Gulf Coast University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

Paper ID #16553Homework Methods in Engineering Mechanics, Part TwoDr. Robert O’Neill, Florida Gulf Coast University Dr. ROBERT (BOB) J. O’NEILL is Professor and Chair of the Department of Environmental and Civil Engineering, U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering, Florida Gulf Coast University. He received a B.S. from the United States Military Academy in 1975, an M.S. in Structural Engineering and an M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering from Stanford University in 1984 and a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from Kansas State University in 1993. Prior to his coming to FGCU he was a Professor of Engineering at Roger

Conference Session

Hands-On in the Online Classroom

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Mohammad Shafinul Haque, Angelo State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

, Salt Lake City, Utah. DOI:10.18260/1-2--13872[7] P. Avitabile, T. Van Zandt, J. Hodgkins, and N. Wirkkala, Dynamic systems teachingenhancement using a laboratory-based project (RUBE), In Proceedings of 2006 ASEE AnnualConference, 2006, Chicago, Illinois. DOI: 10.18260/1-2--414[8] B. P. Self, J. Widmann, M. J. Prince, J. and Georgette, Inquiry-based learning activities indynamics, In Proceedings of the 2013 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 2013, Atlanta,Georgia. 10.18260/1-2--19775[9] D. A. Kolb, Experiential learning: Experience as the source of learning and development, FTpress, 2014.[10] T. Nakazawa, M. Matsubara, S. Mita, and K. Saitou, “Teaching materials and lesson plansfor hands-on mechanics education,” Experimental Techniques

Conference Session

Anything New in Dynamics?

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Nordenholz, California Maritime Academy

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

textssuch as 5 can be consulted regarding these procedures. It is important to note that whenintegration is performed, the uncertainties generally increase with time. Thus, the uncertaintiesin all of the results obtained from (3)-(6) increase with time. This establishes a limitation on theaccuracy of this type of motion measurement but also provides an instructive lesson to be gainedfrom it.IV Application: A Remote Controlled CarAs an example application, consider the following experiment which has been conducted in theauthor's Material/Mechanical Laboratory course. This is a junior year capstone laboratory coursein mechanical systems.The goal of the experiment is to measure the motion of a remote controlled car with the

Conference Session

Teaching Statics: What and How?

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

David Allen Evenhouse, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Charles Morton Krousgrill, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jeffrey F. Rhoads, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Edward J. Berger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

dynamics of parametrically-excited systems and coupled oscillators; the thermomechanics of energetic materials; additive manufacturing; and mechanics education. Dr. Rhoads is a Member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and a Fellow of the American Society of Mechan- ical Engineers (ASME), where he serves on the Design Engineering Division’s Technical Committees on Micro/Nanosystems and Vibration and Sound, as well as the Design, Materials, and Manufacturing (DMM) Segment Leadership Team. Dr. Rhoads is a recipient of numerous research and teaching awards, including the National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award; the Purdue University School of Mechanical

Conference Session

Teaching Methods for Engineering Mechanics Courses

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashraf Badir P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Jiehong Liao, Florida Gulf Coast University; Tanya Kunberger P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Galen I. Papkov, Florida Gulf Coast University; Long D. Nguyen, Florida Gulf Coast University; Robert O'Neill P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

is a civil engineering program evaluator for the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology (ABET). He is an American Society of Civil Engineering Fellow (ASCE), amember of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), and Phi Kappa Phi National HonorSociety. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Exam Wrappers, Reflection and Student Performance in Engineering MechanicsAbstractThis paper presents the authors’ continuing study in investigating the efficacy of quizzes andhomework in an engineering mechanics (Statics & Dynamics) course, starting from academicyear 2013-2014. With these longitudinal data, our previous papers on this study

Conference Session

Dynamics - Wow! They accelerate

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University; James M Widmann, California Polytechnic State University; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; Jeffrey Georgette

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

Paper ID #7412Inquiry-Based Learning Activities in DynamicsDr. Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University Dr Self has taught in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo since 2006. Prior to that, he worked in the Air Force Research Laboratories before teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy for seven years. During the 2011-2012 academic year he participated in a professor exchange, teaching at the Munich University of Applied Sciences. His engineering education activities include collaborating on the Dynamics Concept Inventory, developing model-eliciting activities in mechanical

Conference Session

The "Education" in Experiential Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nashwan Younis, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

stress and deformation analysis to members subjected to centric, torsional, flexual, and combined loading. Introduction to theories of failure, buckling, and energy methods, Crystal structure, imperfection in solids, mechanical properties of metals, dislocation and strengthening, failure, phase diagrams and transformations, metal alloysTextbook J. T. Black and Ronald A. Kohser, DeGarmo's Materials and Processes in Manufacturing, current edition.Course Objectives 1. To gain an understanding and appreciation of the breadth and depth of the field of manufacturing

Conference Session

Teaching Statics

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rungun Nathan, Pennsylvania State University, Berks

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

ideas and concepts from previous work listed here, the authorundertook a redesign of his mechanics classes (statics and strength of materials) toinclude interactive engagement, cooperative learning and peer instruction. The idea of“teaching-notes”1 was modernized by the faculty’s use of current technology consistingof a media projector and a tablet-pc with ink technology. Digital ink-technology is theterm used for writing on a tablet-pc screen using free hand writing. The students in theclass did not use tablet-pc. Page 15.1323.2BeginningsTo begin the process, the concept of mini lectures based on informal cooperative learningexperiences of Johnson, et

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashraf Badir P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Jiehong Liao, Florida Gulf Coast University; Galen I. Papkov, Florida Gulf Coast University; Robert O'Neill P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

engineering program evaluator for the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). He is an American Society of Civil Engineering Fellow (ASCE), a member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), and Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Exam Wrappers, Reflection and Student Performance in Engineering Mechanics – Part IIAbstractThis paper presents the authors’ continuing study in implementing a metacognitive exercisecalled exam wrappers. Although a previous study of a sophomore-level engineering mechanics(statics and dynamics) course found that exam wrappers did not have a significant

Conference Session

Teaching about New Materials

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Tadeusz Majewski; sudhakar vadiraja

all materials of biologic composition or forbiologic application. For purposes of this chapter, however, the designation "orthopedicbiomaterials" will be synonymous with "materials used for internal fracture fixation." Excellentreviews tracing the history of biomaterials development and describing state-of-the-arttechnology have been published and should be consulted for more in-depth information on thissubject 1-7.The introduction of Vitallium-2000 Plus material provides physical and mechanical propertiesnever before attainable in chrome cobalt alloys. Vitallium-2000 Plus incorporates a controllednitrogen addition during the con-cast process, which results in a yield and tensile strength andelongation higher than any other chrome cobalt

Conference Session

Enhancing the Statics Classroom

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna K.T. Howard, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

interaction between faculty and students in the last 15-20 years, a period thathas coincided with a technological revolution allowing high quality materials to be available forstudents at any moment. Everything from high-definition video to clickers to online quizzinggives students just-in-time access to whatever they need to learn at the moment [2-5].Engineering Statics at NC State University in the Mechanical and Aerospace EngineeringDepartment is taught as a flipped class to maximize student engagement. Traditional lectures arereplaced by short videos of content explication and example problems for students to absorboutside of class so that in-class time can be spent with students working together in teams tosolve problems while TAs and

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Techniques in Mechanics

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rungun Nathan, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

AC 2007-1256: DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTIONS IN STATICS LEARNINGRungun Nathan, Villanova University Dr. Rungun Nathan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical engineering at Villanova University. He got his BS from University of Mysore, DIISc from Indian Institute of Science, MS from Louisiana State University and PhD from Drexel University. He worked as a post-doc at University of Pennsylvania in the area of Haptics. His research interests are in the areas of ornithopters, mechatronics, robotics, MEMS, virtual reality and haptics, and teaching with technology. He is an active member of ASEE and ASME

Conference Session

Dynamic Pedagogies for Engineering Dynamics

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven C. Zemke, Whitworth University; Diane L Zemke

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

Paper ID #21104Learning to Read and Take Notes in DynamicsDr. Steven C. Zemke, Whitworth University Steven Zemke, Ph.D., has been involved in engineering design and teamwork for 40 years as a professional engineer, university professor, and researcher. He is a Professor of Engineering and Physics at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash., and teaches physics and engineering courses. His current research is in how students learn engineering with a focus on creating more effective pedagogies. Prior to teaching, Dr. Zemke was a professional product designer for 20 years with an emphasis on mechanical packaging of

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment in ME

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott L. Post, Bradley University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

wide range of answers from different instructors on how many points to deductfor each mistake. Among other objectives, Standards-Based Grading aims to establish aframework that provides more consistent evaluation of student achievement from instructor toinstructor.Siniawski et al.11 report on the use standards-based grading in a sophomore mechanics ofmaterials course. Since this was the first published use of SBG in a university engineeringcourse, they had the goals to:1) obtain insight in how to best implement standards-based grading in an undergraduate STEM course2) obtain a sense of how students respond to standards-based grading.A total of 12 specific objectives were used in the Materials course. Example of these objectivesinclude:1

Conference Session

Enhancing Instruction in Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna K. T. Howard, North Carolina State University; Matthew T. Stimpson, North Carolina State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

Engineering Education, 2017 Online-Only Statics Compared to a Flipped ClassroomAbstractEngineering Statics at NC State University (NCSU) in the Mechanical and AerospaceEngineering Department (MAE) is taught as a flipped class where lecture materials are onlineand class time is spent working problems in groups. The flipped format, though effective formost students, is not ideal for every student: a pathway is needed for students where English is aforeign language, where social interactions are difficult or impossible, or where thrice-weeklyclasses are an obstacle. As an attempt to meet that need, an online-only section was taught(sometimes called distance education) using all the materials from the flipped class to help thepopulation of

Collection

2004 ASEE North Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Chris Papadopoulos; Adeeb Rahman; Josh Bostwick

itself to establishing well-defined categories that may be used to characterize variouselements of a given problem. It is well accepted that a given mechanics problem comprisesthree basic elements: (1) Kinematics (geometrical properties), (2) Laws of Mechanics (balancelaws, such as Newton’s Laws), and (3) Constitutive Laws (material properties). In their textbookAn Introduction to Statics and Dynamics, Ruina and Pratrap refer to these elements as the“Three Pillars of Mechanics” [2]. They present the pillars as a fundamental concept in theintroductory chapter, and repeatedly refer to them throughout the text5. The three pillarsconstitute a useful, consistent, and philosophically grounded framework with which to