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Robert L. Drake; Ottis L. Barron; J. Douglas Sterrett

. . . session 2326 . The Computer...A Real-World Engineering Tool For Freshmen J. Douglas Sterrett, Robert L. Drake, Ottis L. Barron University of Tennessee at Martin Abstract Two new courses which have been added to the freshman engineering cuniculum to replace thetraditional introductory engineering courses are discussed. These courses were designed to introduce thestudent to the use of the personal computer to establish a link between physical measurements, dataacquisition, analysis, and the control of

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Richard West; Paul J. Laumakis

redundantsubsystems without the tedious computation involved with a direct application of the cumulative binomial andcumulative Poisson formulations. Additionally, the use of these calculator programs permits the student todispense with binomial and Poisson tables of cumulative probabilities, which, in general, only give probabilitiesfor a limited set of parameters. Also, the student is able to easily modify the existing system by adding orremoving components in the active and standby subsystems and see the effects on the overall system reliability.As a result, the calculator gives the student the ability to solve problems with many subsystem componentsquickly and with real-world parameters assigned to the components.Appendix A - Calculator ProgramsExact

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Michael J. Bartz

student and individualized tracking ability for the faculty. There are limitations. Internet response time can be unpredictable and the requirements of a sophisticated personal computer raises the startup costs for students. Interfaces to application programs and op crating systems are still difficult to use, but this situation is improving rapidly. A senior elective at The University of Memphis, Software Design with Ada: ELEC 4274, is taught with the Web as one of the primary tools of disseminate ion, instruction, and testing. Preliminary results indicate a high-level of student interest in the Web-based tutorials and exams.The Ubiquitous Web The world wide web (WWW), or simply, the Web, is fast

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T. N. Jones; P. K. Allen; P. A. McCoog; J. P. Crosby

optimization that is part of the two-stage camera calibration algorithm andis useful in many other applications. The overall transformation for calibration is in Fig. 4. 3D world coordinate (XW, yW, ZW) 1 Step 1 Rigid body transformation from (zW, VW, zW) to (z, y, z) Parameters to be calibrated: Rotation and Translation 1 9D camera coordinate (z, y, z) 1

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Benjamin 'Quincy' Cabell VI; Javed Alam; Joseph Rencis, University of Arkansas

used on the World-Wide Web through a Java-enabledWeb browser. The paper introduces the Java programming language, its advantages and disadvantages, and itscharacteristics for developing interactive instructional applications on the World-Wide Web. The interactive andcomputational capabilities of Java are demonstrated through a simple matrix assembly applet (a piece ofnetworked software). This applet allows the student to assemble element equations into the global (assemblage)equations for the finite element method (FEM). The matrix assembly applet features a graphical user-friendlyinterface, on-line help and interactive feedback. The authors are currently using Java to develop a prototype interactive learning tool for the one

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Mansur Rastani

designfrom tool and automotive industries to military, aerospace, consumer medical, and recreational products tomention a few. Consequently, the product designer is forced to make approximations based on similarity toclassical, or closed–form soluble problems which result in overdesigned product that may be non–competitivefrom a cost standpoint. On the other hand, the product designer may rely on physical prototyping which isgenerally expensive and increases the cost of the design process. With the proliferation of personal computersand the availability of software to aid the design process, it is no longer necessary to rely heavily on intuitionand settle for approximate solutions to real–world problems. 2

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Major Robert R. Schulz; Colonel Kip P. Nygren

insight into the real world problem withoutsignificantly altering the problem. The engineering application then also serves to demonstrate the utility ofcalculus and motivates cadets to better understand the importance of calculus. Ultimately, cadets learn thatthe world is an integrated environment where they must draw on their knowledge of many subjects in order tosolve an actual problem.The Breguet Equations Once the simplifying assumptions have been made, the basis of this problem is the change of theaircraft weight over the change in time. The weight of the aircraft decreases by the weight of the burned fuel.Stated mathematically, using distance and then time as the independent variable, one obtains: dx V CL 1

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Stefanie L. Lozito; Karen M. Bursic; Cynthia Atman

element of the engineering discipline. In recent years there have been numerous calls forimprovement in engineering education, including the teaching of design. Industry and academic panels, universitycoalitions, and individual researchers have studied engineering education curricula and made manyrecommendations for engineering educators (1-4). As a result, undergraduate engineering education in the UnitedStates has undergone many changes in response to criticism about the ability of graduating engineers to succeed inthe “real world”. As part of these changes, many engineering schools are introducing design early in a student’scurriculum - as early as the freshmen year (5-7). A review of the proceedings from the 1995 American Society

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Thomas M. West; Kimberly D. Douglas

Session 3557 The Application of Total Quality Methods in Student Team Development Kimberly D. Douglas, Thomas M. West College of Engineering Oregon State University Corvallis, OR 97331-2407 The College of Engineering (COE) and the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering(IME) at Oregon State University (OSU) are committed to a philosophy of continuous improvement in curriculadevelopment. With our active industrial advisory boards and as a

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R.H. Page; L.S. Fletcher

are all situations that lead to alluring engineering problems that should besolved. A systems approach to formulating the problem and discussions of alternative solutions permit studentsto decide what information they need to know in order to intelligently proceed with an analysis. The studentsthen have a rationale for learning. They seek information with a strong emphasis on the basic engineeringsciences and their application. In order to obtain related information they must turn to the library and computersearches for knowledge dealing with economics, politics, culture, and other real-world data. The professorutilizing this approach becomes more of a coordinator of the students learning process rather than a supplier offactual information

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Steven Wayde; Ph.D., Roger W. Webster

receiver. The first sensor is mounted on the helmet for 3D immersive applications, the other twosensors are used for joystick and data glove tracking. The Fastrak II system operates at an update rateof 120 Hz for one receiver and 40Hz for three. We use two receivers in most applications, but someapplications require three sensors. The data latency, which measures how fast the unit can providereal-time 3D positional information to the computer, is 4 msec unfiltered. Other sensor systemstypically have 50 to 200 msecs data latency. The Fastrak system has more than adequately providedhigh accuracy and real-time response in our time sensitive/critical applications.A Virtual Research Corporation VR4 Head Mounted Display (hmd) unit is used for immersive

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John Y. Hung; Carlee A. Bishop

Page 1.97.6 1996 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedingseducators to search for new ways to fill the gaps in engineering education today. The case method of instructionhas evolved and changed over the years based on the needs of the students, insight of the instructors anddemands of the real world. The Harvard Business School has proven that case methodology has the ability togrow and evolve with the changing demands of the complex business world. It is time to bring engineeringeducation together with case methodology to meet the need of an ever changing technological world.CONCLUSION Case methodology is an interesting and rich means of educating students in real world applications ofacademic theory

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Maria Gini

chosen these topics as the sources of projects because of theirinterdisciplinary nature and because they provide a wide variety of problems where system integration,communication, and cooperation are important. This effort is intended to: motivate the study of advanced applied mathematics by demonstrating its importance to solving real world problems; teach students how to build complete systems (as opposed to write isolated programs; allow them to experiment with the object oriented programming paradigms they learn in class for a variety of complex problems; expose students to application areas (Virtual Reality, 3D modeling for manufacturing, graphical interfaces, real time operating systems, etc. ) where new

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James Smith; David Elizandro

computer-basedsimulation which enables students to practice experimental design techniques in a “real world” industrialenvironment so that the design process, as promulgated by ABET, is enhanced in the curriculum.IntroductionABET criteria requires that "students must demonstrate knowledge of the application of statistics toengineering problems." The increasing role of statistics in engineering education was discussed at the ASEECentennial Conference by Nelson and Wallenius who suggested an integration of statistical thinking andmethodology throughout the undergraduate engineering curriculum. The Department of Industrial andManufacturing Engineering at Tennessee Technological University, like other ABET accredited industrialengineering programs

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T. D. Moustakas; M. S. Unlu; M. F. Ruane; M. C. Teich; B. E. A. Saleh; B. B. Goldberg

general curricular structure useful to many areas of research and education. We are developingphotonics applications modules for the intermediate level courses, instructional laboratory practicums forthe advanced electives, and capstone design cases for use in senior-level design and advanced lab courseseach based on a real-world research result, process, or problem. Page 1.360.3

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William Davis; Joseph A. Heim

able to work on different parts of the interfaceindependently with fully functional examples provided as test applications or templates.Figure 2. is a diagram that shows how the interface can be broken into separate development tasks byconsidering the processes that are required to generate the display. Each element in Figure 2 shows the basicflow of information with arrows being used to show where the data is coming from. In this exampledevelopment efforts are focused on creating CGI programs and HTML documents. The server, viewer,database, and the simulated or real manufacturing system interface are provided. Each of the objects in Figure 2are briefly described below 5,3

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Jerome P. Lavelle

goodshape + Needs expanding +Remains very important — however, no text seems to really be modernized+ Getting the students to understand the economic consequences of their designs is an important issue which isnot addressed by many instructors ● Lots of books available ● Functions in spreadsheets plus change in tax lawshave pretty well wiped out engineering economics ● If real-world applications are applied to theory the studentaccepts the material well. We apply the Engineering Econ theory to real world situations found in currentnewspapers — this produces and maintains student interest +Mature + As taught in an introducto~ course,the body of knowledge is relatively stable +Mature and stable (calculations are getting much easier) + It is

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John N. Berry; Dr. David G. Leupp; Capt Steven D. Pinski; Steven Barrett

-world conditionsand encouraged to focus on simple, inexpensive, and robust designs. The role of the instructor and studentperceptions are discussed as we explore the advantages and disadvantages of using competition in seniordesign projects. Several types of competitive projects have been completed by seniors in the ElectricalEngineering Department at the Air Force Academy. We discuss the goals and requirements for theseprojects and offer ideas for many other feasible design projects. Finally, student system integration issuessuch as scheduling, manpower, and cost are considered in light of competition. While the possibility of a“win at all cost” mentality is a disadvantage, the real-world experience gained through competitionpromotes better

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Russell J. Deaton; Michael J. Bartz

evaluate the electronic teams’ products, as well as real vendors’, on price and performance for incorporation in their systems. Different DSP teams had to design their systems to meet specific performance and price criteria for different applications. The electronics teams did sales presentations to the DSP teams, and designed their products to meet the DSP team specifications. The student teams were rated competitively based upon the demonstration of professional skills, such as oral presentation and written specifications, and product performance and price.Introduction While recognizing the need for instruction and practice in the formal techniques of electricalengineering, students often express a need for skills

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Robert M. Edwards; Kwang Y. Lee

conducted as part of the project,There is often overlapping technical areas in a particular research work; but for the purpose of organizing theoverview, the areas are categorized as: 1) distributed simulation research 2) model-based control algorithmresearch, 3) fi.uzzy logic control, 4) neural network control, 5) applications of genetic algorithms, 6) applicationsto power system control, 7) applications to fossil power plants, and 8) applications to nuclear plants,Distributed Simulation Research: The need for distributed simulation research was motivated by the desire toexpand previous intelligent control research to plant wide control. Plant-wide distributed real-time simulationof both nuclear and fossil power plants was developed for a network

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Tsung-chieh Tsay; Richard E. Larew; Fabian C. Hadipriono

application of computer graphics, a head-mounted display (HMD), and a tracking systemmodels developed using virtual reality could become almost real. An analogy can be made by comparing ourselves viewing the Hyatt Regency collapse scene bytelevision and watching it live. In the latter, we can view the scene from any desired direction, and evenparticipate in assisting the victims. To reach such immersive and interactive capabilities in a computer-generated environment, a certain technique of putting images and objects in front of our eyes and blocking theeyes from the real world (e.g., through the use of an HMD or a binocular omni-orientation monitor) is requiredso that the total view, no matter which direction we turn (much the same as in

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Robert M. Baldwin; Barbara Olds; Ronald Miller

do more than lecture to our students about TQM terminology,definitions, and theories. Rather, our students must be given the opportunity to actively practice theseconcepts in an authentic, team-based, project setting so that they can construct their own understanding andmeaning about the validity and utility of TQM in their professional lives. For nearly 15 years, the ColoradoSchool of Mines has introduced our first- and second-year students to “real-world” engineering practice in theEPICS program, and therefore, EPICS represents an ideal context in which to introduce students to authenticand meaningful applications of TQM to their project work. The objective of this paper is to briefly describethe EPICS program, describe how TQM concepts

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Paul Kaczorowski; Fazil Najafi

with a foundation of knowledge in science,basic theory, and technical subjects as they prepare for their real-life counterparts. Practitioners believe that theworkplace requires graduating engineers to have many basic skills including the ability to work on a team and tocommunicate with one’s peers and supervisors. In addition, there is need for the capabilities of utilizing infor-mation technology, focusing on customer and societal needs, as well as ethical and environmental concerns, andunderstanding global needs and market forces. Therefore, the focus of engineering education should be on theimmediate applicability of the engineering knowledge to the end user. Due to system constraints, university faculty find it difllcult to remain

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Robert V. Peltier; Farouk Attia

published the basis for the criteriaused to accredit four year Engineering Technology Bachelor degree programs in the “McCallick Report.”Industry saw the first four-year accredited ET programs at Purdue, Brigham Young University and University ofHouston in 1967.* However today, according to the 1992 TAC/ABET 60th Annual Report, there are 303accredited Bachelor of Science/Engineering Technology programs at 116 colleges and universities. It is evident 2that the number of ET programs has exploded over the past 25 years. However, the next 25 years is not likely to repeat itself. ET graduates and programs must thoroughlyunderstand the rapid changes that face the industrial world

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Douglas Ludlow

Session 3213 .— .. Using Statistical Experimental Design to Optimize GC Operation Douglas K. Ludlow The University of North Dakota Introduction Statistical experimental design is useful to determine the optimum operating conditions of real processesand has applications for quality control and improvement. A laboratory assignment has been developed which usesa gas chromatography experiment to give quantitative results which the students use to

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Ph.D., Paul E. Givens; H.A. Montefusco; Anita L. Callahan

creative ideas, these legal entities do not guarantee protection outside the United States. For example, the United States, along with only two other countries (The Philippines and Jordan), subscribe to a first to invent policy for patent protection while the rest of the world follows a first to file policy. In other words, an engineer in the United States who develops a new process and patents it in the United States may find that someone else who did not invent the process but was aware of it filed for protection out side the United States and is now reaping the benefits of the original engineer’s efforts. This may change but the engineer must be aware of the rules in effect at the time of filing. Another

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Pieter A. Voss; James M. Tien; Anil K. Goyal

to the uncertain andstochastic nature of, as examples, project cash flows and interest rates. Unfortunately, this traditional approachdoes not provide students with the skills to deal with real world situations, which inherently involve uncertaintyand thereby, risk. Typically, most Engineering Economy texts for undergraduate students deal with uncertaintyand risk only in brief chapters, usually at the end of the book. The uncertain environment is introduced as aspecial case, rather than as the norm. In this paper, we propose an approach to learning Engineering Economythat is characterized by treatment of uncertainty and is motivated by risk; in fact, it considers the deterministiccase as a special case. The availability of computers today

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Khalid K. Naji; Fazil Najafi

’ } 1996 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings ‘.,.,~yy’: . 1ing applications. This sectior describes the basic building blocks that are required to apply the VR technology insimulating construction operations on nonexpensive personal computers without programming. This sectionsuggests the operating system, hardware, and soflware required to simulate construction operations as real-timerendered images. These real-time images are what is referred to as virtual environment s.6The Operating System As mentioned earlier, this paper targets the PC based platform to

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John Collura; David E. Kaufman

) technology, we can thendisseminate route guidance information to travelers in the network so that they can favor currently underusedroutes or modes of travel over currently overused or impeded modes of travel. Efforts are also underway todesign and implement Advanced Public Transportation Systems (APTS) to improve overall mobility,accessibility, mode choice, and intermodal transfer. An essential complement to ATIS and APTS isAdvanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS), which focuses on real-time control of variable elements ofthe transportation system itself. Existing applications of ATMS include adaptive traffic signal control andfreeway ramp metering, which seek to balance access to a merge or intersection point by its variousapproaches. Another

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Richard M. Felder; Philip R. Dail; Leonhard E. Bernold; John E. Gastineau; Ernest E. Burniston

. Page 1.243.1 1996 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings The principal features of IMPEC are as follows:• The courses are team-taught by mathematics, chemistry, physics, and engineering professors. Fundamental scientific and mathematical material is presented in the context of real-world engineering problems.• With the exception of a chemistry laboratory, the courses are taught in a single classroom equipped with PC’s that have real-time data acquisition capability. The classroom holds 36 students, which limits the enrollment in the curriculum.• The calculus instruction follows the Harvard Calculus format, emphasizing a true understanding of concepts as opposed to learning drills and