Conference Session

Capstone Courses and Project Based-Learning

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John-David S. Yoder, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

concurrently with ongoing work on their capstoneproject.Some context must be provided in order to understand the motivation for this approach.First, at a small private Midwest university, the capstone projects are two-semesterprojects. In addition, each student group works on a different project. Some of thoseprojects are composed of only mechanical engineering students, but the majority of groupsinclude students from another department.There are four major reasons for the approach described in this paper: 1) Redesign is a critical part of the design process, and is covered in the course. However, since most students do not start prototype development until spring semester, redesign cannot be readily exercised and evaluated in the fall

Conference Session

Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brent Nelson, Northern Arizona University; Constantin Ciocanel, Northern Arizona University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-1852: CONNECTING EXPERIMENT, THEORY, AND PHYSICALINTUITION IN HEAT TRANSFER WITH A LOW-COST SOLAR WATERHEATER DESIGN PROJECTBrent Nelson, Northern Arizona University Brent Nelson completed his PhD at GeorgiaTech performing interdisciplinary research at the intersection of thermal transport, materials science, and nanofabrication. Before joining the faculty at NAU in 2008, he served as a postdoctoral fellow in engineering education with the National Academy of Engineering CASEE program, during which he worked with the Center for Biologically-Inspired Design at the Georgia Institute of Technology. There he studied the use of Biologically-Inspired Design as a context for studying

Conference Session

Design throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Carmine Vaccaro, Hofstra University; Kevin C. Craig, Hofstra University; Alexander Hans Pesch, Hofstra University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Systems 1: Mass, Compliance, Damping; One-DOF 8 Rotational and Translational Systems; Gear Trains & Linkages; Newton & Energy Methods; Mechanical/Electrical Analogy Mechanical Systems 2: Multi-DOF Rotational and Translational 9 Systems; D’Alembert’s Method; Lagrange’s Equation Electro-Mechanical Systems 1: Laws of Faraday, Ampere, & Lenz; 10 Magnetic Field, Magnetic Circuit, & Magnetic Materials Electro-Mechanical Systems 2: Magnetic Systems with Mechanical 11 Motion

Conference Session

Internet Programming and Applications

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Charles Miller; Carlos Morales

mechanism forintelligently delivering instructional content to By organizing the UMDS into the areas familiarlearners in a wide variety of situations. By to students and instructors the system would beanalyzing the learner attributes, such as past easier to adopt. The authors identified four areas:performance and media preference, as well as, lecture, homework, tests, and instructor/studentthe device used by the learner to access the conferences. The lecture would contain anymaterials, the system is able to select the activity in which the instructor delivers visualappropriate media to meet the desired learning and auditory materials to a group of

Conference Session

Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Cook, Montana State University; Salman Adam, Montana State University; Darla Goeres, Montana State University; Steven Anderson, Montana State University; Diane Walker, Montana State University; Alfred Cunningham, Montana State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

evaluate final report andperformance at the end of the requirements for sponsor and assign gradework period faculty coordinatorTo successfully contribute to the research environment, and to meet the outcomes defined,potential interns must meet the following minimum core competency 3 requirements: ‚ Demonstrate proficiency / understanding in engineering fundamentals (mathematics, engineering materials, statics, dynamics, strengths of materials, fluid mechanics, and electrical circuits, devices, and systems) ‚ Understand how design affects manufacturing, assembly, serviceability, and environment. ‚ Be familiar with the range of current manufacturing technologies and processes

Conference Session

Mechanical Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig J. Gunn, Michigan State University; Pavel M. Polunin, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #9520I Should Not be Expected to Teach English!...ButMr. Craig J. Gunn, Michigan State University Craig Gunn is the Director of the Communication Program in the Department of Mechanical Engineer- ing at Michigan State University. He integrates communication skill activity into all courses within the mechanical Engineering program. He is editor of the CEED Newsbriefs and has co-authored numerous textbooks, including - Engineering Your Future.Mr. Pavel M. Polunin, Michigan State University Pavel Polunin is a Ph.D. student in Mechanical Engineering Department at Michigan State University. He obtained his M.S. in

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer I

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dazhi Yang, Boise State University; Krishna Pakala, Boise State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

. The Design of the Online Thermodynamics CourseThe online thermodynamics course was hosted in Blackboard, which was the university’s onlinecourse management system. The content was also made platform independent such that the studentscould review the online course materials and complete their homework/quizzes/tests using personalmobile devices/iPads. The following describes the design and overall structure of the online course.Since this was the first online course offered by the mechanical and biomedical engineeringdepartment and the first online engineering course for most engineering students, the design of thecourse emphasized the easy navigation and easy finding of online course materials.2. 1. Access InstructionStudents were provided a

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiang Zhou, Lamar University; Paul Corder, Lamar University; Hsing-wei Chu, Lamar University; Kendrick Aung, Lamar University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

(a) (b) Figure 10. (a) Maximum displacement versus stiffness ratio k2/k1; (b) Maximum acceleration versus stiffness ratio k2/k1With the increase of stiffness ratio k2/k1, displacement decreases while acceleration increases.Research shows that the displacement plays a more significant role in the failure of the solderjoints on PCBs [4,8]. Therefore, the housing should use the materials with relative low stiffnessto ensure a low frequency ratio response.4. AssessmentThis project shows a mechanical application in the electronic industries. The project alsodemonstrates the direct

Collection

ASEE-NE 2022

Authors

Caressa Adalia Wakeman, University of Connecticut ; Amvrossios Bagtzoglou, University of Connecticut; Maria Chrysochoou, University of Connecticut

Tagged Topics

Diversity

to Associate Professor in 2013 and Full Professor in 2019 . Dr. Chrysochoou’s general research area is environmental geochemistry, with a focus on site remediation, characterization and reuse of industrial waste and construction materials. Dr. Chrysochoou’s serves as the Principal Investigator of the project ”Beyond Accommodation: Leveraging Neurodiversity for Engineering Innovation”. Sponsored by the National Science Foundation Revolutionizing Engineering Department program, this 5-year project aims at transforming educational practices and cultivate the potential of neurodivergent individuals to contribute to engineering breakthroughs American c

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monique H. Head, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi PE, Morgan State University; Petronella A James-Okeke, Morgan State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

mentoring at Morgan State University he plays a critical role in educating the next generation of underrepresented minority students, especially African-American civil engineering students. He is also considered to be a paradigm of a modern engi- neer. He combines practical experience with advanced numerical analysis tools and knowledge of material constitutive relations. This is essential to address the challenges of advanced geotechnical and transporta- tion research and development. He is an expert in advanced modeling and computational mechanics. His major areas of research interest centers on pavement engineering, sustainable infrastructure development, soil mechanics, physical and numerical modeling of soil

Conference Session

New Trends in CHE Education II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J.Patrick Abulencia, Manhattan College

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

AC 2009-2508: ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKING: A MECHANISM TOACCLIMATIZE INCOMING FRESHMEN AND FACILITATE DEPARTMENTCOMMUNICATIONJ.Patrick Abulencia, Manhattan College Page 14.934.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Online Social Networking: A Mechanism to Acclimatize Incoming Freshmen and Facilitate Department Communication.Abstract Online social networking tools such as Facebook and Ning are non-intimidating ways tointeract with other people. The benign nature of this environment serves as a useful mechanismfor introducing incoming freshmen, many of whom are shy and introverted, to their peers prior toarriving on campus. This past summer, Facebook

Conference Session

Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics Instruction

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Foley, U.S. Coast Guard Academy

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

University of Wisconsin, Madison.”, Article form December 2003 Electronic Journal of Materials (JOM-e). From Web : http://www.tms.org/pubs/journals/JOM/0312/Chang/Chang-0312.html. December 27th 2005. 3. Elliot, R., Lira, C., “A teaching toolbox for Thermodynamics”, ASEE Paper, From Web: csuohio.edu/.../program_files/papers/Elliott_Richard_paper.pdf December 20th 2005. 4. Munson, B., Young, D.,Okiishi, H., “Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, 4th Edition” John Wiley & Sons, New York, NY 2002, Chap.5 5. Shapiro, A., “Compressible Fluid Flow, Volume 1”, The Ronal Press Company, 1953, p.11 6. Keenan, J., “Thermodynamics”, John Wiley & Sons, New York, NY 1970 7. Rogers, G., Mayhew, Y., “Engineering

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Praveen Malali, Old Dominion University; Pooja Bais, Old Dominion University; Robert Choate, Western Kentucky University; Sushil Chaturvedi, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-710: UNCERTAINTY ANALYSIS AND INSTRUMENT SELECTIONUSING A WEB-BASED VIRTUAL EXPERIMENTPraveen Malali, Old Dominion University Praveen Malali is a graduate student of Mechanical Engineering at Old Dominion University. He is also a teaching assistant in the thermo-fluids laboratory.Pooja Bais, Old Dominion University Pooja Bais is a graduate student in the College of Business and Public Administration at Old Dominion University.Robert Choate, Western Kentucky University Robert Choate is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Western Kentucky University. He teaches thermo-fluid and professional component courses, including Sophomore Design, Thermo-Fluid Systems Lab and ME

Conference Session

Programming, Virtual Reality, and Dynamic Systems

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

system meets the performance specifications using MATLAB.The course organization was structured around the four topic areas, as shown in the Fall 2016course schedule provided in Figure 3. The first four weeks covered modeling of dynamic systems(yellow), then four weeks were devoted to analysis of dynamic systems (orange), before fourweeks on integrating mechatronic systems (blue), and three weeks on feedback control (green). Figure 3. Fall 2016 course schedule color-coded by topic area.ACL, PBL and EML ImplementationPrevious course development efforts incorporated ACL techniques to counter studentmisconceptions about course material being unrelated to “traditional” mechanical engineeringwhile improving student learning

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Mark F. Costello; Jerry W. Samples

of the project is shown below. Notice that they cover a myriad of subjects and that they use awide variety of previously covered material. They also have deliverables of many forms and levels ofsophistication. One-pole Special Operation Forces stretcher detailed design. Society of Automotive Engineers Mini-Baja vehicle. Sunraycer ’97 vehicle design. Universal pallet loading system. Parachute disengaging device design. Heavy-drop anti-overturning parachute device. Sunraycer ’97 body fairing design. Whirlstand experiment design. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics aircraft design contest. American Helicopter Society rotorcraft design contest. Fluid mechanics laboratory design. Padnos design competition

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 3

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Michael Labyak, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

solidify this being a worthwhile exercise wasthe fact that all the mechanical engineering technology students were familiar with machining.Since the students all take a course in Machine Tool Fundamentals by the sophomore year, thestudents learn how to machine components on a manual lathe and milling machine. In this coursethey are not only taught how to operate the equipment, but also taught how to calculate propercutting speeds and feeds for a variety of different materials using both HHS and carbide cuttingtools. With this background, the students were able to relate common occurrences observed inmachining operations to vibration.The responses from the open-ended question responses also provided some helpful informationfor future exercises

Conference Session

Creative Ways to Present Basic Materials

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

David Niebuhr; Heather Smith

in engineering majors and graduate as engineers. For example, calculus is afreshman course, yet the application of calculus principles may not come until late sophomore orjunior year. This leaves the student to feel that calculus is unimportant and strictly a “weeder”class due to the high failure rate. At the Colorado school of Mines, the integration of courses istaken one step further where integrated laboratories replace traditional laboratories in electricalcircuits, fluid mechanics, and stress analysis.1 The laboratory experiments are designed tocombine math and physics and require students to build and analyze small, laboratory scalesystems. Creating integrated labs have been the premise of many other studies in bothengineering and

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Instructional Technology 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kaiyuan Wang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Yuxiang Zhao, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Ishfaq Aziz, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Mohamad Alipour, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

inversion for non-destructive characterization of sub-surface materials using Bayesian inference and Machine Learning techniques.Dr. Mohamad Alipour, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Mohamad Alipour is a research assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. His research interests are in digital twins, digitization, robotic inspections, and infrastructure data analytics. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Tangible Digital Twins: Experiencing structural mechanics by inducing the sense of stiffness via hand gestures in virtual realityTangible Digital Twins: Experiencing structural mechanics by

Conference Session

Track 1: Technical Session 3: Beyond deficits: Developing an elicitation mechanism for engineering practitioners with ADHD to create autoethnographic counterstories

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Hector Enrique Rodríguez-Simmonds, Boston College; Sage Maul, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Levi Xuan Li, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Ruby J Barnett, Boston College

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

research work.Levi Xuan Li, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Levi Li (they/them) is a first year master’s student in Purdue University’s School of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Their primary research focuses on structural mechanics and self-sensing composite materials. Minoring in sociology during undergraduate studies inspired them to also look into the intersection of engineering and sociology, where they found engineering education.Ms. Ruby J Barnett, Boston College ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Beyond deficits: Developing an elicitation mechanism for engineering practitioners with ADHD to create autoethnographic counterstoriesKeywords: disability

Conference Session

Active and Project-based Learning

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tony Lee Kerzmann, Robert Morris University; Eugene Joseph Werner Jr., GAI Consultants, Inc.

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

AC 2012-3726: TURBOFLOW: INTEGRATED ENGINEERING DESIGNTHROUGH AN ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDING COMPETITIONDr. Tony Lee Kerzmann, Robert Morris University Tony Kerzmann received both a bachelor’s of arts in physics from Duquesne University and a bachelor’s of science in mechanical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 2004. After graduating, Kerzmann enrolled in graduate school at the University of Pittsburgh, where he graduated with a master’s of science and a doctorate of philosophy in mechanical engineering in 2007 and 2010, respectively. Kerzmann is currently an Assistant Professor at Robert Morris University, where he teaches mechanical engineering courses, as well as courses on alternative energy. His

Conference Session

Innovative and Computer-Assisted Lab Studies

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Helgeson, University of Tennessee-Martin

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

years, andduring that time an integrated laboratory experience has been developed to support the uniqueinterests of both groups of students. The course is required for all mechanical engineeringstudents, while the civil engineering students may take the course as an upper division elective.To insure the success of the course, the author has structured the course to attract both groups ofstudents. This paper discusses the course content and laboratory structure. Particular attention isgiven to developing the course content so that it is clear to the students that the theory applies toboth disciplines. The laboratory exercises have been developed so that they immediately followthe appropriate lecture material. The major concepts covered in the

Conference Session

Technical Session 11 - Paper 1: Using Utility Value Interventions to Explore Student Connections to Engineering Mechanics Topics

Collection

2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

Authors

Isabella Grace Sorensen, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Dominick Trageser, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Benjamin David Lutz, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

ObispoDr. Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Brian Self obtained his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Engineering Mechanics from Virginia Tech, and his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Utah. He worked in the Air Force Research Laboratories before teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy for seven years. Brian has taught in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo since 2006. During the 2011-2012 academic year he participated in a professor exchange, teaching at the Munich University of Applied Sciences. His engineering education interests include collaborating on the Dynamics Concept Inventory, developing model-eliciting activities in mechanical

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karim Altaii, James Madison University; Brian Tang, Mission Technologies, division of HII

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

that could be donedifferently. As mentioned before, we have a proof of concept that the device can be used to address waterscarcity and can be scaled-up. Before turning this concept into reality, the importance ofunderstanding and applying basic mechanical systems cannot be overlooked. One of thechallenges that the team faced when designing the prototype is applying their knowledge of fluidmechanics into plumbing and mechanical components. There were many questions as to whattype of piping materials to use, how will they be connected, the number of fittings needed, whatpressure to set the system at, how to control the flow rate, and how to fill and vent the systemneeded to be addressed. Several of these questions were unanswered, leading

Conference Session

Active and Project-Based Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Constans, Rowan University; Jennifer Kadlowec, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

AC 2011-511: USING A PROJECT-BASED LEARNING APPROACH TOTEACH MECHANICAL DESIGN TO FIRST-YEAR ENGINEERING STU-DENTSEric Constans, Rowan University Eric Constans is the chair of the Mechanical Engineering program at Rowan University. His research interests include engineering education, acoustics and design optimization.Dr. Jennifer Kadlowec, Rowan University Page 22.1603.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Using a Project-Based Learning Approach to Teach Mechanical Design to First-Year Engineering StudentsAbstractThe Rowan University Mechanical Engineering

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allison Cutler, Northern Arizona University; Perry Wood P.E., Northern Arizona University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

well (try to be specific. You can put 'everything' butprovide examples).5) Were the requirements of the homework assignment clear and comprehendible? If not, pleaseexplain.References[1] Department of Mechanical and Material Engineering, “ME 320 First Plan,” Portland StateUniversity, 2017. Available:https://www.pdx.edu/mme/sites/www.pdx.edu.mme/files/ME%20320%20Course%20Plan%20AY%2017-18.pdf[2] MME Portland State, “ME 120: Introduction to Engineering,” 2018. Available:http://me120.mme.pdx.edu/doku.php[3] Stanford University, “Mechanical Engineering Program,” Undergraduate Handbook. 2017.Available: https://ughb.stanford.edu/degree-programs/major-programs/mechanical-engineering-program[4] Stanford University, “EGNR 14: Intro to Solid Mechanics

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Pedagogy I - Best Teaching Practices

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Patrick Alan Linford, U.S. Military Academy; James E. Bluman, U.S. Military Academy; Gregory Martin Freisinger, U.S. Military Academy; John R. Rogers, U.S. Military Academy; Brian J. Novoselich, U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

on Bloom’staxonomy of the cognitive domain. Graded assignments must be deliberate and often are the onlypractical way to both assess and reinforce course material[2]. Further, a student’s individual effortsolving problems most strongly related to higher exam performance in a mechanics course[3].However, finding practices that encourage repeated attention and review are difficult, despite workthat showed that review of tests demonstrated learning after the test[4].While the utility of homework in primary and secondary education has been in doubt throughoutthe years[5], it has been an effective tool at the post-secondary level to provide learning beyondthe restricted time for scheduled classes. The platform for homework (online vs paper

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS) Technical Session 4: Bring Your Own Experiments +

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Mitra Varun Anand, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Curtis Abel, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

Paper ID #38421BYOE: A Laboratory Experiment with a Stirling Engine for TroubleshootingEducation in Mechanical EngineeringProf. Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dr. Sabuncu holds a Ph. D. in Aerospace Engineering from Old Dominion University. Dr. Sabuncu’s professional interests spans from engineering education research, history of science and engineering, thermo-fluids engineering, and microfluidic technology.Mitra Varun Anand, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Mitra Anand serves as the Associate Director of Makerspace, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship, in addition to being an Adjunct Faculty of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Milo Koretsky, Tufts University; Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; James M. Widmann, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Materials at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayag¨uez Campus (UPRM). He earned B.S. degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics from Carnegie Mellon University (1993) and a Ph.D. in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics at Cornell University (1999). Prior to UPRM, Papadopoulos served on the faculty in the Department of Civil engineering and Mechanics at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Papadopoulos has diverse research and teaching interests in structural mechanics and bioconstruction (with emphasis in bamboo); appropriate technology; engineering ethics; and mechanics education. He has served as PI of several NSF-sponsored research projects and is co-author of Lying by Approximation: The Truth about Finite

Conference Session

Innovative Hands-On Projects and Labs

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

William Szaroletta

Engineering Technology curriculum, there has been little opportunityfor hands-on experimental and finite element analysis verification of overhung beam theory. Tofill that void, several experimental mechanics class projects were devised and successfullyimplemented by the author and these experiences are documented in this paper.Introduction:This paper describes a series of reproducible projects, including discussion of the major benefitsof utilizing the overhung beam: flexibly supporting multiple experiments with similar set-ups;providing a relatively simple and effective means towards achieving a repeatable, uniformdistributed loading in a laboratory environment (through gravity and beam material density); andproviding a relatively low cost platform

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xinghui Zhao, Washington State University; Hakan Gurocak, Washington State University-Vancouver; Kristin Lesseig

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

use to manage their team projects. Withthe Agile method and Trello platform, all student teams successfully developed their courseprojects, and managed their 5-week workload and collaboration effectively. Our work shows thatAgile methods can be seamlessly integrated in a mechanical engineering course. Leveraging theAgile method, students can manage complexity, respond quickly to design changes, and enhanceefficiency in product development. These are essential skills which better prepare mechanicalengineers for the era of Industry 4.0.AcknowledgmentsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.DUE-IUSE-2116226. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed inthis material