Paper ID #7804Hidden in Plain Sight: Campus Scavenger Hunt to Teach Structures andTechnology to Architects.Dr. Sinead MacNamara, Syracuse UniversityMr. Robert A. Svetz, Syracuse University Robert Svetz is an assistant professor at the School of Architecture at Syracuse University. He lectures on building envelope and interior environment and service systems technology, coordinates the third year B.Arch. fall design studios, and occasionally leads a fall seminar on serial repetition and drive. His research writing examines parallax relationships between technical building codes and design practices and more traditional
Paper ID #10521Design and Diagnostic Problem-solving Approaches – Application to Ther-mal Comfort and Indoor Air QualityDr. Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University Dr. Ahmed Cherif Megri, Associate Professor of Architectural Engineering (AE). He teaches capstone, lighting, electrical, HVAC and energy design courses. He is the ABET Coordinator for the AE Program. His research areas include airflow modeling, zonal modeling, energy modeling, and artificial intelligence modeling using the support vector machine learning approach. Dr. Megri holds a PhD degree from INSA at Lyon (France) in the area of
AC 2007-1562: THE EFFECTS OF INTEGRATION OF INDUSTRY FACULTYINTO A CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT POSTGRADUATE COURSEWORKPROGRAM IN THE AUSTRALIAN ENVIRONMENTKerry McManus, Swinburne University of Technology Page 12.1416.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007The Effects of Integration of Industry Faculty into a Construction Management Postgraduate Coursework Program in the Australian EnvironmentAbstractA postgraduate construction management program has been offered at SwinburneUniversity of Technology in Melbourne, Australia continually for the last twentynine years. The rationale for the program was to provide a transition from designto construction
AC 2008-1388: COGNITIVE MAPPING IN SERVICE LEARNING AND CIVICENGAGEMENT IN A STUDIO COURSE WITH AN ADA ACCESSIBLE PROJECTSuining Ding, Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne (Eng) Suining Ding is an assistant professor with Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne. She has been actively engaged in innovative teaching. Her research interests include 3D digital modeling, Cross-cultural comparison of architecture, cognitive perceptions of interior space, relationships of human behaviour and environment. Page 13.299.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Cognitive Mapping
AC 2008-2444: SUSTAINABILITY IN ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTUREDESIGNJason Kirby, University of Alabama at BirminghamHilal Ozcan, Prairie View A&M UniversityFouad Fouad, University of Alabama at Birmingham Page 13.1127.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Sustainability in Engineering and Architecture DesignAbstractEngineering and architecture are inseparable disciplines when contemplating the design andconstruction of the built environment. Together these professions have helped shape our worldto include everything from thriving metropolitan cities to quaint residential suburbs.Regrettably, these developments often come at a high cost to the
(UEH) and exchangenotes with the future Haitian engineers and architects in regard to building design andconstruction curriculum. The group was also able to visit a riverbed where sand and gravel werebeing harvested for the ongoing reconstruction and also witnessed firsthand the roadsideproduction of concrete masonry units (CMU). It was not all disappointments as the studentsspent the last day of their visit at the beautiful Haitian beaches. Figures 1, 2 and 3 capture someof the student visit activities.Figure 1: Community Visits (a), (b) Devastated Neighborhood and (c) New ConstructionSite Page 23.305.3Figure 2: Community Visits (a) New
variables were specificallyfocused on four perception skills that are the core topics in the entire course. Therefore, lookingat students’ drawing portfolio with assessment variables is very important and critical. Datawere drawn by histogram shown as the followings: Six Assessment Elements for Pencil Portforlio 100.00 Percentae of Grade 80.00 Grade A 60.00 Grade B 40.00
Architectural Education: Towards a New Professionalism (pp. 155-164). New York: Spon Press.[3] Jarrett, C. (2000). Social Practice: Design Education and Everyday Life. In D. Nicol, & S. Pilling, Changing Architectural Education: Towards a New Professionalism (pp. 58-70). New York: Spon Press.[4] Colby, A., Ehrlich, T., Beaumont, E., & Stephens, J. (2003). Educating Ctizens, Preparing America's Undergraduates for Lives of Moral and Civic Responsibility. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.[5] Mockbee, S. (2004). The Role of the Citizen Architect. In B. Bell, Good Deeds, good Design: Community Service Through Architecture (pp. 151-156). New York: Princeton Architectural Press
Post-TestGroup A Out of 8 out of 8 Difference Group B Out of 8 out of 8 Difference 1 3 8 5 1 3 3 0 2 2 7 5 2 1 6 5 3 3 8 5 3 0 5 5 4 1 8 7 4 1 5 4 5 3 8 5 5 2 6 4 6 1 8 7 6 3 5 2 7 3 8 5 7 1
class room has allowed students to modify the work space configurationto meet the needs of the team.Each of the three class rooms dedicated to the course has a central area for lectures in addition tothe work stations for the student teams. The lecture areas, while fine for lecturing to 25 to 30students, are completely inadequate for lectures to the entire class of 72 students. As a result,lecture given to the entire class of 72 students have been delivered in either (a) larger university Page 22.943.4lecture halls that require advance scheduling and that are not always available, or (b) more oftenin one of the three classroomsresulting is
learning objective is: 2. Function effectively on an interdisciplinary team: a. Communicate effectively utilizing verbal, written and graphical methods b. Integrate standards of professional and ethical responsibility into the working classroom relationships and the development of the integrated design. c. Apply the basic project management skills of team dynamics and decision-making strategies. d. Demonstrate the behavior of a functioning team in terms of respecting teammates, meeting internal deadlines, reacting well to change, following a coordinated plan, and contributing outside one’s own
Paper ID #20470Holistic Interdisciplinary Design - Everyone Does Everything (EngineeringStudents as Sculptors)Prof. Craig Baltimore, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Dr. Baltimore is a Professor in Architectural Engineering at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He is also a licensed California Structural Engineer with extensive industry experience. Current research and engineering interest are in sustainable knowledge transfer to developing nations; concentrated solar power for urban areas; masonry design, technology, and sustainability; and active learning for higher education
and outcomes of an advanced architectural computing classthat was modified to introduce NURBS (Non uniform rational b-spline) based design tools alongwith 2-D and 3-D fabrication and rapid prototyping techniques. Two class assignments wereused to introduce this content. Project outcomes are documented along with recommendationsfor faculty considering introducing similar content into their courses or curriculums.IntroductionThe activity of design is rooted in an iterative process through which concept evolves bothlinearly and non-linearly from conceptualization to material form. Inherently, all designproposals undergo a transformation in the process of evolving from the conceptual stage to alevel of refinement in which the initial concept can
abolishcertain prejudices against mathematics.”[5] Even though mathematics has dominated thediscourse, I posit that understanding how students learn is more important than debating whethermathematics should be the prevailing underpinnings of architectural structures. Page 24.815.2Since Salvadori, the psychology of how we learn transitioned from an associationist-behaviorist(A-B) paradigm to a cognitive paradigm, without a comparable shift in architectural structureseducation. Scientific psychologists recognize that the sequential accrual of prerequisiteknowledge fits in the older A-B paradigm.[6] Researchers show that the current cognitiveparadigm
) Page 23.1138.3workshop was held for two days in Kenscoff’s mayor’s office. The participants includedarchitects, civil engineers, contractors (bos masons) and some home owners. The workshopcovered one day of classroom activities that included theory on earthquakes and behavior ofconcrete and masonry buildings during earthquakes, quality of buildings materials and safebuilding practice for un-engineered two-story family dwellings. The participants were also takenaround the neighborhood for explanation as to why the buildings failed as shown in Figure 1.Figure 1: Pilot Workshop (a) Classroom Setting and (b) Site VisitThe second day of the workshop was a hands-on concrete and masonry home repair techniques.Figure 2 shows hands-on activities.Figure
Comparative Analysis of Issues, Perceptions, and Collaboration Opportunities, J. Prof. Issues Eng. Educ. Pract. 140(2) (2014), 04013014.[2] M.S. Ball, Aging in place: a toolkit for local governments, Atlanta Regional Commission, Atlanta, 2004. Page 26.461.12[3] W. Wu, E. Handziuk, use of building information modeling in aging-in-place projects: a proof of concept, in: I. Brilakis, S. Lee, B. Becerik-Gerber (Eds), Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, Reston, VA, 2013, pp. 443- 450.[4] S. Kumar, M. Hedrick, C. Wiacek, J.I. Messner, Developing an experienced-based design review application for healthcare facilities
engineering,architectural engineering or civil engineering programs show that almost every program sharethe same main mission of preparing graduates as a minimum to: (a) pursue post-graduate education, (b) communicate effectively, (c) become licensed professional engineers and (d) pursue life-long learning. Page 14.979.2How each program delivers the courses necessary to meet these mission objectives is verydifferent as can be seen from the graduation requirements of future structural engineers in Table1.Most of structural engineers in California, as well as in the nation are educated as an option incivil engineering program. In most civil
); and the challenges facing their design. It is worth-mentioning here thatdaylighting is also considered a bioclimatic strategy, whereas bioclimatic design is defined as theutilization of naturally-occurring flows of energy to provide human comfort.3.1 Advantages of Daylighting SystemsAdvantages of daylighting systems include the following: a. Daylighting systems reduce lighting energy use. Daylight is a free renewable source of light that is available almost everywhere on the planet. b. Daylighting systems reduce space cooling load. Both sunlight and daylight (sky component) are of a higher efficacy than artificial light sources6. Cooling load reduction helps creating ultra-efficient buildings. c. Daylight is an
column properties for a shear building(most undergraduate students are exposed to the stiffness method in a structural analysis course so obtaining a stiffness matrix is relatively straight forward)3. With the stiffness and mass matrices, solve for eigenvalues, ω2, which are used to determine the frequencies, ω, and periods, T, of the system: {φ}([k] – ω2[m]) = {0}. a. Take the determinate of ([k] – ω2[m]), i.e., det([k] – ω2[m]) to get eigenvalues (in excel, we need to reduce the mass matrix to an identity matrix, so a limitation is that all the masses must be equal; the resulting operation is det([k]/m – ω2[I]).) where, [I] is the identity matrix b. With the frequencies (which are the square root of the
aproject like this teaches one about suspension bridge basics in a hands-on manner. These lessonsare countless, but some examples are listed below: 1) How does one read structural engineering drawings? a. How can one utilize such drawings to reproduce a model, whether digital or physical? i. What is “CAD” and why, as a prospective civil engineer, is it important for me to learn the ropes of three dimensional computational modeling? b. How do these drawings give us the insight the chief engineer had when crafting the structure of the bridge? 2) How does a suspension bridge work? a. Why is there a cable and how
) London: Springer-Verlagp. 2[5] Henson, Aaron B.; Fridley, Kenneth J.; Pollock, David; and Brahler, C Jayne, "Efficacy of Interactive Internet-Based Education in Structural Timber Design" (2002). Faculty Publications - Department of Mechanical and CivilEngineering. Paper 39. http://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/mece_fac/39[6] Black, R.G., and Duff, S. A model for Teaching Structures: Finite Element Analysis in Architectural Education.Journal of Architectural Education, Vol48, no 1, September 1994[7] S. Vassigh. (2005). Interactive Structures: Visualizing Structural Behavior. CD-ROM, John Wiley and Sons,Hoboken NJ[8] Blum, J. Roof Insulation R-Values for Commercial Buildings under ASHRAE and “Above code” Standards.http://www.rci-online.org
plus the long segment) [1]. To apply Golden Section in this case in Figure 7, A is a longer segment and B is a shorter segment. The formula used for calculation the value for B is: B : A = A : (A+B) ‘A’ can be found from the floor plan with graphic scale. It is also the height for that square. Value of variable ‘B’ is the height of the rectangular, which is unknown. The value of variable ‘C’can be found from the floor plan and C equals to A + B. With a simple mathematic calculation, it is easy to find out the value for B, which is about 3’- 10”. The other way can be used is to use the irrational number 0.618 along with the formula B: A
capturing of eventsthat are extremely organic in nature. In summary, the ethnographic methods employed hereinhave proven themselves to be an appropriate method to gain data as well as to educate thesestudents about disaster reconstruction. Therein lays the power of the method.References:1. Hume, J., Mulcock,J. (2004). Anthropologists In The Field. New York: Columbia University Press.2. DeWalt, K., DeWalt, B. (2002). Participant Observation A Guide for Fieldworkers. New York: Altimira Press.3. Munski, M. (1999). The Architectural Oracles Game: A Futures Tool For Architecture And Design Unpublished Doctoral Thesis. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of Michigan.4. O’Reilly, K. (2005). Ethnographic Methods. New York: Routledge.5. Berg
between the idealized conditions theyfocus on in their undergraduate courses. In addition, students experienced first-hand how designdetails affect the boundary conditions and the overall structure demand and behavior. Page 26.959.8References:1. Grauvilardell, J., Lee, D., Hajjar, J. & Dexter R. 2005. Synthesis of Design, Testing and Analysis Research on Steel Column Base Plate Connections in High Seismic Zones, Structural Engineering Report No. ST-04-02, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota.2. Aviram, A., Stojadinovic, B. & Der Diureghian, A. 2010. Performance and Reliability of Exposed Column Base Plate
of the Fall 2014 class and Fall2015 class was made. No significant change was identified.Over the two prerequisite engineering courses, Statics and Strengths of Materials, the gradeswere quite similar. Specifically, for student “A”, with a grade of “B” in Statics, followed by agrade of “C” in Strengths, produced a “C” in Structures 1. It was identified that the Statics andStrengths of Materials grades could be a predictor for the Structures grade. Further, theprerequisite courses have been modified and it is anticipated that the students will be moreprepared for this course.Conclusion:Utilizing non-traditional assignments with submission as youtube.com encouraged students to bemore creative. Although creativity was identified in the rubric
construction. Thedesign of the building system was accomplished by requiring the students to have takenstructures design courses in steel, reinforced concrete and timber/masonry (ARCE 372, 444 and Page 23.1092.4451 respectively) besides a foundation design course. Examples of types of buildings addressedin this course are shown in Figures 1, 2 and 3.Figure 1: Exterior View of (a) and (b) Warehouse Buildings and (c) School GymnasiumFigure 2: Interior View of (a) Glue-Laminated Beams and Steel, (b) Wood, Steel Trusses,Steel Girder and (c) Wood and Wood Truss ConstructionFigure 3: Interior View of (a) Steel Metal Deck, Steel Beams, Masonry Walls and
container small steel buildings. USA: Paul Sawyers.[6] McLean, W. (Ed.). (2008). Quik build, Adam Kalkin’s ABC of Container Architecture B-projects. Bernardsville, NJ: Quik Build LLC.[7] Rosentrater, K. A. & Al-Kalaani, Y. (2006). Renewable energy alternatives – a growing opportunity for engineering and technology education. The Technology Interface, 6(1), Spring 2006. Retrieved September 11, 2006, from http://technologyinterface.nmsu.edu/Spring06/.[8] Cooper, H. L. (2006). Undergraduate renewable energy projects to support energy solutions of the future. Proceedings of the 2006 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Conference and Exposition, Chicago, IL.[9] Plant, Russell H. (1983). Solar Domestic Hot Water: A Practical Guide
(a) (b)Figure 1. (a) Case Study Building (b) Revit Model of BuildingSix student Revit homeworks were assigned, each dealing with a different aspect of Revit. Foreach assignment the instructor would post a Revit “start-file” for the model so that all studentsstarted each week from the same point. This simplified the grading, as students were not using Page 13.589.6their own previous model, which may have contained unique flaws, which could then propagatethrough subsequent assignments. This allowed the instructors to independently gage eachassignment and eliminated cumulative errors by students.The order of
K’nexproduct to enhance and augment classroom instruction. They are colorful and fun and Page 24.1335.12bring a hands-on, physical, tactile element to the classroom.Bibliography1 Nelson, J, Nuttall, B and Estes, A. “Interdisciplinary Design – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” Paper2010-1004 2010 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings, ASEE, Louisville, June 20-23,2010.2 Nuttall, B, Nelson, J and Estes, A. “Interdisciplinary Design – The Saga Continues” ASEE AnnualConference and Exposition Proceedings, ASEE, Vancouver, British Columbia, June 26-29, 2011.3 Nuttall, B, Nelson, J and Estes, A. “Interdisciplinary Design – Much Tougher Than It Looks
. In ASEE National Conference and Exposition. Chicago, IL.8. Chang, M. and J. Townsend (2008). A Blank Slate: Creating a New Senior Engineering Capstone Experience. In ASEE National Conference and Exposition. Pittsburgh, PA.9. Co, C., B. Turner, and A. Cheville (2008). A Pre-Capstone Course Designed to Improve Student Performance on Open-Ended Design Projects. In ASEE National Conference and Exposition. Pittsburgh, PA.10. Ruhala, L., R. Ruhala, and E. Sprouls (2008). A Freshman Engineering Curriculum for a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Program. In ASEE National Conference and Exposition. Pittsburgh, PA.11. Biney, P. (2007). Assessing ABET Outcomes Using Capstone Design Courses. In ASEE National