generation of design-oriented exercises and development of laboratory apparatus and experiments in the areas of me- chanics of materials and dynamics of machinery for undergraduate engineering programs. Sepahpour did his undergraduate studies at TCNJ and has degrees from New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). He has served as the Chair of ASEE divisions of Experimentation and Laboratory Oriented Studies (DELOS) in 2006-07 and Mechanical Engineering in 2007-08. Sepahpour is an active member of ASME and ASEE. Page 25.100.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 A REVISED
illumination system has recently been improved over the prototype shown in Figure 6.Flap Rotation Mechanism and Wing ModelA wide variety of test section geometries can be implemented for visualization of flows using theabove system. For the present honors project work, a simplified rotating flap system wasdesigned and constructed so as to provide adjustable periodic rotation of the trailing edge flap.Figure 7(a) shows a schematic diagram of the mechanism used to rotate the wing trailing edgeflap, and Figure 7(b) is a photograph of the actual prototype mechanism attached to the flap ofthe wing model. It was constructed from simple inexpensive materials available from mosthardware stores, and was driven by a small DC electric motor with a gear reduction
Paper ID #24851Efficacy of Social Media Communications for Enhancing Student SuccessDr. Louis J. Everett, University of Texas, El Paso Dr. Everett is the MacGuire Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas El Paso. Dr. Everett’s current research is in the areas of Mechatronics, Freshman Programs and Student Engagement. Having multiple years of experience in several National Laboratories and Industries large and small, his teaching brings real world experiences to students. As a former NSF Program Director he works regularly helping faculty develop strong education proposals.Dr. Norman
Paper ID #30436Evaluation of evidence-based teaching techniques in a graduate fluiddynamics courseDr. John Palmore Jr, Virginia Tech John Palmore Jr is an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Virginia Tech. He specializes in multiphase thermo-fluid flows. Dr. Palmore’s technical research focuses on developing numerical algorithms for simulating these flows using high performance computing. His educational research focuses upon incorporating technology into the classroom. Dr. Palmore is an active member of several professional societies including the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
theUniversity of Memphis beginning with the Fall 1998 semester. Among other things, thesecourses serve as an introduction to Mechanical Engineering and will hopefully aid our retentionefforts. One of the ideas tried in Fall 2001 and carried through to Fall 2004 was to get thefreshmen involved with the seniors. Seniors can provide valuable insights to the freshmen andprovide them with a perspective about the University that faculty cannot provide. The seeminglyideal way to do this was to have the senior design teams take on freshmen as part of theircompanies. Thus, the design “companies” were assigned “co-op” students.Certainly freshmen are not expected to be able to size pumps or to make engineering-baseddecisions on materials to use for specific jobs
Paper ID #10253An Inventory to Assess Students’ Knowledge of Second Law ConceptsDr. Timothy J. Jacobs, Texas A&M University Dr. Timothy J. Jacobs is an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University. His research interests include thermodynamics, internal combustion engines, and ped- agogical improvements to content and integration of design in engineering science courses. His teaching interests include thermodynamics, internal combustion engines, and experimental design.Dr. Jerald A. Caton, Texas A&M University
begun to revamp undergraduate course material contents, especially on understanding classical mechanics. However, it is very challenging for undergraduate students to visualize classical mechanics outcome solutions. A simple-quick-portable experiment in a classroom would create an ideal setting that allows students to connect classical mechanics knowledge with the physical responses of objects. Students, more importantly, get a chance to compare their analytical solution with an experimental solution. Due to the relative ease of implementation and use, Digital image correlation (DIC) techniques may be an excellent candidate to develop a simple-quick-portable experimental setup. This study shows
engineering at Lawrence Technological University. He is actively involved in ASEE, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the Engineering Society of Detroit. He serves as Faculty Advisor for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Student Chapter at LTU and is the Thermal-Fluids Laboratory Coordinator. He is on the ASME PTC committee on Air-Cooled Condensers.Bruce Cain, Mississippi State University Bruce L. Cain is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Mississippi State University. He teaches courses in laboratory techniques and experiment design, and traditional courses in energy conversion, system dynamics and automation, and materials engineering. His
medieval period, mechanical clocks were introduced that were driven by weightsand springs which offered greater time accuracy due to improved design and materials. In the lastcentury, electric motor driven clocks and digital circuits have allowed for widespreaddistribution of clock devices to many homes and individuals. In this paper, a series of eightlaboratory experiments have been created which use a time keeping theme to introduce basicmechanical and electrical engineering concepts, while offering the opportunity to weave societalimplications into the discussions. These bench top and numerical studies include clockmovements, pendulums, vibration and acoustic analysis, material properties, circuit breadboards,microprocessor programming
Paper ID #38146Augmented Reality Integrated Welder Training forMechanical Engineering TechnologyHamid Eisazadeh Dr. Eisazadeh joined Old Dominion University (ODU) in Fall 2018. Before joining ODU, he was a faculty member at the County College of Morris for one year, and a faculty member at the Chabahar Maritime University over four years. Dr. Eisazadeh received his Ph.D. (2017) in Mechanical Engineering from Clarkson University in New York, his MSc (2005) in Manufacturing Engineering from Tehran University, and his BS in Manufacturing Engineering from Mazandaran University. He has several years of research and
Paper ID #14914Successes and Challenges in the Implementation and Running of the FirstME-Practice Class in the 2nd Undergraduate Year as Part of a CurriculumRevisionDr. Paul J. van Susante, Michigan Technological University Dr. van Susante is a senior lecturer at Michigan Technological University. He received his BSc and MSc in Civil Engineering from Delft University of Technology followed by a MSc and PhD in Engineering Systems (Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering hybrid) from the Colorado School of Mines. He started at Michigan Technological University in Fall 2012 as a lecturer in Mechanical Engineering and has
. Mechanical DesignThe assessment of student’s performance in Mechanical Design part includes homework, exams,and final project. Particularly their performance in the final project was evaluated in three parts;design appeal, project presentation, and actual race (i.e., the SCUPI Derby). The design criteriaand competition rules of the SCUPI Derby were provided to students near the mid-term so thatthey would have sufficient time to work on the project. On top of the design limitations set forthe model car (such as its size, material, and minimum number of parts), additional challengecame from the actual condition of the race track. The race track used for the competition wasmade domestically and was available on the market for other similar events. It
Paper ID #6259Use of Process-oriented Approaches in Content-Intensive Courses: Some In-sight in Teaching / Learning of Machine DesignDr. Raghuram V Pucha, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Raghuram V. Pucha is a research faculty at the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, in the area of CAD/CAE and Manufacturing. Dr. Pucha teaches computer graph- ics and design courses at Georgia Tech., and conducts research in the area of developing computational tools for the design, analysis and manufacturing of advanced materials and systems. Dr. Pucha has three provisional U.S. patents and co
additional geotechnical courses and research study at UAkron. Dr. Li has teaching and engineering education interests ranging from engineering mechanics (statics, soil dynam- ics, mechanics of materials) to geotechnics (including geomechanics, rock mechanics, soil mechanics and engineering geology/hydrology), Probability and Statistics Applications in Civil Engineering, reliability based LRFD of geotechnical structures, design of earth structures, soil and rock exploration, geotechnical and foundation engineering in particular. With an interdisciplinary background, Prof. Li also has inter- ests in transportation, water resources and geoenvironmental engineering and other pertinent disciplines closely tied to geo-system
2005 and Bachelor’s Degree from the Hefei University of Technology in 1997, both in Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Liu’s research has historically focused on the areas of multiscale material modeling and simulation, high strain rate performance of materials, vehicle systems design and analy- sis, and hydropower and wave energy technology. His current research interests and activities center on gaining a better understanding of the process-structure-property-performance relations of structural mate- rials through advanced multiscale theoretical framework and integrated computational and experimental methods. To date, Dr. Liu has published about 200 peer reviewed publications, including more than 100 peer reviewed
focusing onconstruction productivity improvement can utilize UAVs on field trips to take aerial photos forlater use by students in analyzing site utilization and work operations. Construction marketingcoursework can utilize results from UAVs to develop unique construction project views forstudent-produced marketing brochures and videos. Students in mechanical/electrical/energysystems classes on some campuses already utilize thermal imaging to view energy losses in Page 24.1302.2building components. UAVs can be used with thermal imaging units to view roofs and otheritems that may have been previously inaccessible for a variety of reasons to those
AC 2008-1187: DEVELOPMENT OF A CAE COURSE PROJECT FOCUSING ONPROJECT DATA MANAGEMENT AND VIRTUAL PROTOTYPING THROUGHFEA OF WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM DESIGNYaomin Dong, Kettering University Dr. Yaomin Dong is Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Kentucky in 1998. Dr. Dong has extensive R&D experience in automotive industry and holds multiple patents. He is specialized in metalforming processes, design with composite materials, and finite element analysis.Arnaldo Mazzei, Kettering University Dr. Arnaldo Mazzei is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University. He
Paper ID #41894Developing Computational Intelligence Curriculum Materials to Advance StudentLearning for Robot Control and OptimizationDr. Tingjun Lei, Mississippi State University Dr. Tingjun Lei is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Mississippi State University (MSU). He received his Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, USA., in 2023, his M.S. degree in electrical and computer engineering from the New York Institute of
created from the given structures or mechanism? 11. Will the type material used in such applications influence the reactions on support members? Can this influence the cost of the structure? 12. Can the configuration of the structure or mechanism allow for geometric relationships to be established? 13. Why are the internal forces of structural members important? What type of analyses can be performed? How can these forces be used in design? 14. What type of motion can be generated from the mechanism as its shaft rotates? Is it linear, rotational, or both? 15. Will the mechanism experience acceleration or deceleration? What factors can influence linear and angular motion? 16. Where within the structure or mechanism will failure
Paper ID #42206Board #447: Enhancing Lecture Material with Conceptual Videos: A SupplementaryLearning ExperienceMr. Thomas Rossi, University of New Haven Thomas Rossi is a senior lecturer in Computer Science at the University of New Haven in the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science. His research focuses on improving the post-secondary experience for students through the use of current computing tools and technologies. Thomas graduated with his MS in Computer Science from the University of New Hampshire in 2016. He has previously worked at the Rochester Institute of Technology and at Penn State
Paper ID #18997Examining Student Misconceptions of Conservation of Mass and Energy inPipe Flow using Very Low Cost ExperimentsProf. Robert F. Richards, Washington State University Dr. Robert Richards received the Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of California, Irvine. He then worked in the Building and Fire Research Laboratory at NIST as a Post-Doctoral Researcher before joining the faculty of the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Washington State University. His research is in thermodynamics and heat and mass transfer. Over the last five years he has become involved in developing and disseminating
Construction Materials and Methods course at the University ofTexas at San Antonio as a part of the soil and foundation topic.IntroductionBuilding settlement is the vertically downward movement of structure due to the compression ofunderlying soil because of increased load (Bowles 1988). It is very common in all types ofbuildings and upon the occurrence, it is very risky to the occupants (Zheng et al. 2009). Manycountries have applied building codes with guidelines for allowable settlement includingInternational Building Code (International Code Council 2012), Spanish Basic Building Code(Decree 1988), Bangladesh National Building Code (Ministry of Housing and Public Works2012) and Chinese Code for Design of Building Foundation (Ministry of Housing and
International Series on Advances in Boundary Elements. He is currently writing the forth draft of an introductory mechanics of materials textbook with the author. He has been the Chair of the ASEE Mechanics Division, received the 2002 ASEE New England Section Teacher of the Year and is a fellow of the ASME. In 2004 he received the ASEE New England Section Outstanding Leader Award and in 2006 he received the ASEE Mechanics Division James L. Meriam Service Award. He received his B.S. from the Milwaukee School of Engineering in 1980, a M.S. from Northwestern University in 1982 and a Ph.D. from Case Western Reserve University in 1985. V-mail: 479-575-3153; E-mail: jjrencis@uark.edu.Javed Alam
2006-1497: LIBRARY OF STUDENT-AUTHORED INTERNET VIDEOS FORJUST-IN-TIME LEARNING IN SUPPORT OF THE CAPSTONE DESIGNEXPERIENCEEdwin Odom, University of Idaho Edwin Odom is professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Idaho where he has been instrumental in expanding design infrastructure in the ME Machine Shop and CAD labs that support major design projects. Dr. Odom maintains an avid interest in the literature of creativity and management and is especially well-versed on the subjects of engineering mechanics and machine design. He was recognized for his role in development of the Idaho Engineering Works by a university teaching award in 1998.Steven Beyerlein, University of Idaho
those of a standard “Introduction toElectrical Engineering” course, or another course of that nature. However, this course alsoincludes aspects of the combination of mechanical and electrical systems. This reinforces theelectrical concepts by using them in context as soon as they are developed.The laboratory course uses laboratory exercises to reinforce and apply the material taught in bothlecture based courses. The application of this material in a combined manner allows students tosee the material in yet another situation and apply the principles and theories learned in the classroom.Method of Assessment of Course Learning Outcomes – Instrumentation and ExperimentalDesignThe course learning outcomes for the first lecture course (I&ED
Paper ID #10227Redesigning the First Course of Thermodynamics to Improve Student Con-ceptualization and Application of Entropy and Second Law ConceptsDr. Timothy J. Jacobs, Texas A&M University Dr. Jacobs is associate professor and undergraduate program coordinator at Texas A&M University De- partment of Mechanical Engineering. His primary teaching interests are thermodynamics and internal combustion engines. Similarly, his research interests center on thermodynamics, performance, efficiency, and emissions of internal combustion engines. Dr. Jacobs received his Ph.D (2005), MS (2002), and BSE (1999) from
instrumentation, machine kinematics,gripper design, production line simulation, materials selection, jigs and fixtures design, human-machine interface (HMI), mechanical design, etc. Recent advancements in robotics-aided STEMeducation have raised the possibility of such robot-based experiential learning concepts [1]-[13].The advantage with the robotic platform for this purpose is that it is tangible and it is also adjustableso that one platform can be used to illustrate multiple concepts to the learners [3]-[6].However, most of the state-of-the-art robotic platforms are standalone that may help learn therobotic technology itself, but they may not help learn the specific mechanical engineering conceptsthrough robot-based illustrations [14]. For example
)The remaining steps of the forward SDI process (assessment instruments, instructional strategyand materials, and formative evaluation of instruction) are not discussed individually in detail inthis paper, but are combined in the results section.Results: Instructional Strategies, Materials and Assessment InstrumentsAs previously mentioned, this course is typically taken in the second semester of junior year,only by Mechanical Engineering students. It consists of a 3-credit classroom portion and a 1-credit integrated lab portion. The classroom portion covers basic DC and AC circuit analysis, aswell as some other miscellaneous topics like diodes, voltage regulators, motors (DC and AC),generators, and operational amplifiers. The lab focuses on
Paper ID #11656Smartphone-Based Measurement of Acceleration: Development of a Smart-phone Application for Use in an Engineering Dynamics CourseDr. Scott Bevill, Colorado Mesa University Scott Bevill is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, CO. He completed his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering in 2009 at Stanford University.Ms. Kelly Bevill, Colorado Mesa University Kelly Bevill, P.E., is an Assistant Professor of Construction Management at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, CO. She completed her M.S. in Environmental Engineering in 2005 at Cornell University
Paper ID #34131The Influence of Participation in a Multi-Disciplinary CollaborativeService Learning Project on the Effectiveness of Team Members in a100-level Mechanical Engineering ClassDr. Stacie I. Ringleb, Old Dominion University Stacie Ringleb is a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Old Do- minion University. Dr. Ringleb received a B.S. in biomedical engineering from Case Western Reserve University in 1997, a M.S.E. from Temple University in Mechanical Engineering in 1999, and a PhD from Drexel University in Mechanical Engineering in 2003. She completed a post-doctoral fellowship in