Conference Session

Instructional Strategies in AEC Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Muhammad Ghatala, Gulf States Inc.; Sang-Hoon Lee, University of Houston; Lingguang Song, University of Houston

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Architectural

ratingassociated with the grade reflects the variability of the productivity factor associated with thesupplier. For example, if an equipment is hired from Blue Diamond Supplier of grade ‘A’, thenthe resource would be able to complete one job unit of work in 20 minutes with a variation(plus/minus) of 4 minutes, amounting to 80% reliability. Table 3. Reliability rating and variability associated with grades for Blue Diamond Suppliers Grade Reliability Rating Variability A 80% 4 B 70% 6 C 60% 8

Conference Session

Instructional Innovations in AEC Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammed Haque, Texas A&M University; Reniz Moosa, Texas A&M University

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Architectural

section describes the method involved in building the model. It should be noted that beforeproceeding to work in Unreal, the required textures and static meshes must be ready for use. Thissection focuses on the procedure used for building the model in Unreal for this research.Prior to working directly on the model in Unreal, the following actions have to be implemented.These steps though basic in nature will prove influential in the final appearance and performanceof the model.(a) Develop a good understanding on how game engine software works: its tools, running methods, requirements, compatibility with other software’s etc. A lot of tutorials are available online to provide assistance for budding game designers.(b) Install the latest

Conference Session

Professional Practice and AEC Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Suining Ding, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Architectural

grounded theoryapproach. Grounded theory is a qualitative research approach that is inductively derived fromthe study of the phenomenon it presents that is discovered, developed, and verified throughsystematic data collection and analysis of data pertaining to that phenomenon 1. b) Subject Settings Subjects were students who enrolled in this class. All of them are senior students major ininterior design. Ten subjects participated in both oral presentations and final project evaluationsas class required. c) Data Analysis Data were analyzed using two approaches with assessment elements: 1) analysis andevaluation of conceptual presentation and critique using four assessment variables (technicalcontent, clarity, visual materials and response

Conference Session

Beneficial Case Studies in AEC Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Betz, State University of New York

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Architectural

project and then those students sat quietly and listened tostudent peer criticism and debate. Three students at a time were called upon by the instructorand asked which project had the most and least application of various concepts. For example onthe form project, typical questions would be: (a) which project has the most and least clearestforms, or (b) which projects has the most and least integrated forms, etc. See project sheets A1-A3 in Appendix for detailed list on questions applied. The questions ultimately defined theboundaries of concepts, in terms of most and least, but did not try to gradate each project.Usually five characteristics or facets of a concept were explored through these questions. Somequestions were diametrically opposed to

Conference Session

Structural Education Methods

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cole McDaniel, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Graham Archer, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Architectural

AC 2009-964: DEVELOPING A FEEL FOR STRUCTURAL BEHAVIORCole McDaniel, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoGraham Archer, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Page 14.441.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Developing a ‘Feel’ for Structural BehaviorCurrent approaches to engineering education have failed to prepare students to use computers inengineering applications. Upon graduation, engineering students are often not able to create asufficiently accurate computational model of the systems they design and analyze.Unfortunately this is the very task that many young engineers are asked to

Conference Session

Structural Education Methods

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anne Nichols, Texas A&M University

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Architectural

AC 2009-628: ENHANCEMENT OF WRITTEN COMMUNICATION ONSTRUCTURAL SYSTEMS USING CALIBRATED PEER REVIEWAnne Nichols, Texas A&M University Dr. Nichols is an Assistant Professor of Architecture at Texas A&M University. She teaches structural analysis, design, and planning at the undergraduate and graduate level. She is a civil engineer with research interests in the structural mechanics and modeling of masonry and cement materials. Page 14.565.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Enhancement of Written Communication on Structural Systems Using Calibrated Peer

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Instructional Innovations in AEC Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stan Guidera, Bowling Green State University

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Architectural

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

Conference Session

Professional Practice and AEC Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Mwangi, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Craig Baltimore, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Brent Nuttall, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Architectural

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

Conference Session

Structural Education Methods

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hector Estrada, University of the Pacific; Luke Lee, University of the Pacific

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Architectural

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

Conference Session

Beneficial Case Studies in AEC Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edmond Saliklis, California Polytechnic State University; Robert Arens, California Polytechnic State University; Joseph Hanus, United States Military Academy

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Architectural

. 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

Conference Session

Instructional Strategies in AEC Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed Megri, University of Wyoming

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Architectural

answers into a coherent big picture. It is important that the questions posed to the expert designer be related to his/her specific experience and perspectives, and not general information that could be found from internet, books, or other source of information. 3) The project’s scope of work that shows the project’s codes analysis. 4) Building selection: the building can be single use (group A, B, E, F, H, I M, R, S, U), mixed use, or even can be a structure with special requirements, such as covered mall, high-rise building, atrium, underground building, motor vehicle related occupancy, private garage, enclosed parking garage, and so on (Chapters 3 & 4, IBC 2006 edition

Conference Session

Professional Practice and AEC Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mahmoud Alahmad, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Patrick Wheeler, University of Nebraska, Omaha; Avery Schwer, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Dale Tiller, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Andrea Wilkerson, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Joshua Eiden, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Architectural

) (b) Figure 3 – Real-time Monitoring Devices Used in the Study (a) Aztech In-Home Display; (b) Power Cost Monitorb. Phase IIDuring the second phase 500 letters were initially sent to electrical utility customers as aninsert in their bill seeking volunteer participants for the study. The respondents to the letterwere asked to fill out a four question survey to indicate their willingness to participate. Theresearch team set device installation appointments with those interested in participating.During this phase monitors were installed in 13 utility employee residences, 6 research teamhomes, and 20 customer residences. Each installation involved contacting the participant viaphone or email, setting up an

Conference Session

Instructional Innovations in AEC Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin Dong, California Polytechnic State University

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Architectural

AC 2009-1724: COLLABORATIVE TEACHING TO CREATE INTEGRATEDBUILDING ENVELOPESKevin Dong, California Polytechnic State University Page 14.338.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Collaborative Teaching to Create Integrated Building EnvelopesAs a former practitioner the rewards for offering courses that expose students to the principlesand issues surrounding design in a context that emulates real world situations is invaluable. Twoyears ago an idea developed into a course which includes students from three differentdisciplines; architecture, architectural engineering, and construction management, as well as,faculty from these same disciplines to create an all

Conference Session

Beneficial Case Studies in AEC Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Mitchell, Drexel University

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Architectural

AC 2009-448: DEFINING ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING DESIGNJames Mitchell, Drexel University Prof. Mitchell has been Director of Drexel University's Architectural Engineering program since 1988. He was trained originally as an engineer (AB and MS Harvard) and has practiced as a licensed architect. Throughout AY2008-9 he has used a sabbatical year to visit all the US AE programs to explore the teaching of AE Design. Page 14.402.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Defining Architectural Engineering DesignAbstractThe question of what constitutes “Architectural Engineering Design

Conference Session

Instructional Innovations in AEC Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Ann Frank, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; David Cowan, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Michael Boyles, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Jeffrey Rogers, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Keith Goreham, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Jatmika Suryabrata, Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia; Yulyta Kodrat, Indonesian Institute of the Arts

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Architectural

lab (see Appendix B) conducted outside of the virtual simulation,students used room dimensions, fixture efficiencies, and lamp lumen data to execute illuminance Page 14.1350.6calculations of the simulation experienced in the Theater. Students made qualitative andquantitative evaluations of lighting effects based on their calculations and viewing experience.Through this exercise, students experienced various foot-candle levels of light to not only relatethe objective data to the simulated environment, but to get a sense of what seemed appropriatefor tasks such as television viewing and reading.Over the course of several semesters, student

Conference Session

Instructional Strategies in AEC Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brent Nuttall, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; James Mwangi, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Craig Baltimore, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Architectural

AC 2009-1109: CAPSTONE PROJECTS: INTEGRATING INDUSTRY THROUGHSTUDENT LEADERSHIPBrent Nuttall, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoJames Mwangi, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoCraig Baltimore, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Page 14.304.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Capstone Projects: Integrating Industry through Student LeadershipAbstractCapstone projects provide a unique opportunity for developing student leadership skills whileintegrating industry partners. While models for including industry partners in capstone projectshave

Conference Session

Structural Education Methods

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrzej Zarzycki, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Architectural

AC 2009-2385: DIGITAL SIMULATIONS OF ARCHITECTURAL STRUCTURESWITH THE USE OF PHYSICALLY BASED DYNAMICSAndrzej Zarzycki, New Jersey Institute of Technology Page 14.492.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Digital Simulations of Architectural Structures with the use of Physically Based DynamicsRecent developments in digital design have brought new tectonic freedom into architecture.These emerging tectonic trends, combined with research into new material and fabricationtechnologies, make it possible to purse imaginative and unique designs that were not possible adecade ago. While digital tools allow for a broader

Conference Session

Professional Practice and AEC Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mahmoud Alahmad, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jamie Tills, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Steven Swanson, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Architectural

AC 2009-1758: INTEGRATING ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING INDUSTRY INTOTHE ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING EDUCATIONAL SETTING TOPROMOTE LEARNINGMahmoud Alahmad, University of Nebraska, LincolnJamie Tills, University of Nebraska, LincolnSteven Swanson, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Page 14.755.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Integrating Electrical Contracting Industry into the Architectural Engineering Educational Setting to Promote LearningAbstractReception and processing of information are the elements of learning. How theinformation is presented is a critical element in student comprehension. In mostengineering institutions, theory and fundamental