Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenna Wong P.E., San Francisco State University; Lakshmipriya Lakshmipathy, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras; Panfilo Jesus Armas; Andres Ernesto Paredes; Chris Park; Jorge Antonio Campos

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

elements too large for physical demonstration in the classroombut are extremely difficult to access. As a result, courses which are typically restricted tograduate level students are very theoretically based with very little hands-on activities forstudents. (a) (b) Figure 5. Examples of Seismic Isolators: (a) Lead Plug Rubber Bearing [15] (b) Friction Pendulum Bearing [16].In the classroom, there are efforts underway to increase the number of hands-on activities forstudents in engineering. Much of our work is misconstrued with being nothing more thandrawings and calculations. However, the best engineers know not only design theory, theyunderstand the

Conference Session

Around the Water Cooler: Ideas and Issues in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Cassandra J. McCall, Virginia Tech; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech; Ashley Shew, Virginia Tech; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., University of Florida; Courtney Zongrone, Virginia Tech

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

. Kirshstein, L. Banks Amos, W. Jones, L. Espinosa, and D. Watnick, “Broadening Participation in STEM: A call to action,” Washington. DC, 2012.[7] B. N. Geisinger and D. R. Raman, “Why They Leave: Understanding Student Attrition from Engineering Majors,” Int. J. Eng. Educ., vol. 29, no. 4, pp. 914–925, 2013.[8] G. L. Lichtenstein, H. G. Loshbaugh, B. Claar, H. L. Chen, K. Jackson, and S. D. Sheppard, “An Engineering Major Does Not (Necessarily) an Engineer Make : Career Decision Making Among Undergraduate Engineering Majors,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 98, no. 3, pp. 227–234, 2009.[9] Ö. Eris et al., “Outcomes of a Longitudinal Administration of the Persistence in Engineering Survey,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 99, no. 4, pp

Conference Session

Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrating Interactive Teaching Activities

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Timothy Aaron Wood, The Citadel

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering

engineeringjudgement to ensure that the right scientific theories have been applied properly.ConclusionThe three-model framework and its application to engineering problem solving is a useful toolfor helping students develop as engineers. The three models can help students better understandthe engineering problem solving format and make sense of the efforts of their educationalexperience in college. Ideally, each engineering graduate has developed an appreciation andrespect for reality, and mental models that intuitively understand how the world works, and theengineering/math models to quantitatively predict outcomes consistent with both their mentalmodel and reality.References[1] R. B. Landis, Studying Engineering: A Road Map to a Rewarding Career, 5th ed

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Defne S. Apul, University of Toledo

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

names of common LCA software 10. Explain the following terminology to an intelligent high school student: a. Primary data b. Secondary data c. Elementary flows d. Allocation Page 26.427.4 e. Cut-off data f. Consequential LCA (prospective, change oriented) g. Attributional LCA (retrospective, accounting style, descriptive) h. Gate to gate, cradle to gate, cradle to grave i. TechnosphereQuantitative learning objectives: 1. Given the inputs and outputs for multiple processes, a. Draw a flow chart representing the system b

Conference Session

Key Educational & Professional Issues of Strategic Importance to the Civil Engineering Profession - and ASCE - Part 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Allen C Estes, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

(b) an ability to design and conductappropriate experimentation, analyze experiments, as well as to analyze andand interpret data, and use engineering interpret datajudgment to draw conclusions7. an ability to acquire and apply new (i) a recognition of the need for, and anknowledge as needed, using appropriate ability to engage in life-long learninglearning strategies.Now included in criterion 5(b): aminimum of 45 semester credit hours (orequivalent) of engineering topics (k) an ability to use the techniques, skills,appropriate to the program, consisting and

Conference Session

ASCE Policy 465: Raising the Bar

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Russell, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Gerry Galloway, University of Maryland; Thomas Lenox, American Society of Civil Engineers; James O'Brien, American Society of Civil Engineers

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

issue has been clearly documented.It states that the increasing breadth, complexity, and rate of change of professional practice putsgreater stress on (a) the expectation that the BS degree can provide the foundation for the civilengineer to practice at the professional level, (b) the profession’s ability to assure competence inengineering specialty areas, and (c) civil engineers’ ability to acquire sufficient non-technicalprofessional skills (such as communication, management, and leadership), thereby limiting Page 14.233.2opportunities to fill leadership roles. There are 13 actions associated with the strategy sketchASCE Policy 465 - Progress

Conference Session

Project-based and Experiential Learning in Civil Engineering

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Taylor Christian Cardinale, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo ; Michael James Deigert P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Anahid Behrouzi, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; John W. Lawson, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

outframing members; assembling frame members and attaching plywood (nailing and bolting);installing strap ties, holdowns, and anchor bolts; and fabricating a connection beam to theactuator. The images are provided to demonstrate the scale of the project and extent of studentinvolvement. (a) Laying out framing members (b) Nailing framing members (c) Rotating wall to attach plywood (e) Installing holdowns (d) Attaching plywood and strap ties Figure 2. Timber Shear Wall Specimen FabricationExperimental TestingLaboratory Facility: Specimen fabrication and testing took place in the CAED High Bay Lab,shown in Figure 3, where there is a 3-ton

Conference Session

Holy Cow! We’re Going Online When? 

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Gerald J. Wang, Carnegie Mellon University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

scientific research. Finally, this activity encouragesstudents to practice making explicit connections between mathematical concepts, real-worldengineering problems, and policy.“Graph Theory and Gratitude”In the second activity, designed for the closing weeks of a course, students are invited to writenotes of appreciation, anonymous or otherwise, for peers who have elevated their learningexperience during the semester (additional details in Appendix B). These notes are collected anddistributed to their intended recipients; based on the flow of notes, the instructor constructs ananonymized directed graph (Figure 2).This activity reinforces numerouslearning objectives. At a basic level,by presenting yet another context inwhich a data set is

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward F. Glynn P.E., Villanova University; Frank E. Falcone, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

responded.The inaugural Mentoring Program occurred during the fall 2010 semester, the first timeFundamentals was taught, with 48 students in two sections. The fall 2010 MP was a learningexperience for the faculty as well as for the students. The students contacted their mentors viaemail with specific questions three times during the semester. There was a four-week intervalbetween emails.The first email served essentially as an ice-breaker: 1. Introduce yourself as a student in Civil Engineering Fundamentals. 2. Ask your Mentor the following questions. a. How did you choose engineering as your undergraduate major in college? b. Do you find that you undergraduate engineering education prepared you

Conference Session

Your Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrations of Hands-On and Virtual In-Class Teaching Aids

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth G. Jones, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Mostafa Soltaninejad, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Claudia Ponce de Leon

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

immersive and interactive virtualenvironment. Second, the edited 360-degree videos were transferred into Unity to create the360-degree video environment of the intersection. Figure 3 shows the completed VR module inUnity while the viewer and the instructor used it to observe the videos. (a) (b) (c) Figure 3. The virtual learning environment (VR module) includes: (a) computer desktop screen (b) instructor view, and (c) student view (with HTC Vive head-mounted display).Verify that all data that would be collected in the field can be collected in the VR 360-degreevideo environmentIf the VR 360-degree video environment is to work as a substitute for field data collection

Conference Session

The Senior Experience: Capstone and Beyond

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Yost, University of Kentucky; Derek Lane, University of Kentucky; George Blandford, University of Kentucky

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

(e.g., c c c). The student can alsosplit their answer if they are unsure (e.g., c c a) or guess if they have no idea (e.g., a c b).Guessing could potentially award them one point on the question. But a confident correct answerawards them the maximum points for the question. A note of caution: the effectiveness of thisassessment is still heavily dependent on the instructor’s ability to craft clear, appropriate, andsufficiently challenging questions. Confusing, overly detailed, or “tricky” questions will erodethe usefulness and could potentially result in unproductive team discussions. In some respects this RAT process can be compared to an expanded (and a bit more formal)think-pair-share process, in that students are asked to think about the

Conference Session

Hey You: Effectively Engaging Students in the Classroom

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lelli Van Den Einde, University of California, San Diego; Samuel Holton Lee, University of California, San Diego; Jacqueline Linh Le, University of California, San Diego

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

‘Why is B wrong?’ Make it a classroom wide discussion to correct misunderstandings and reaffirms the answer. • A picture is worth a thousand words. Show histograms from the individual vote and the post discussion vote together especially when they show great improvement. The first time the students see the effectiveness of their discussions, they will be amazed and motivated to continue in peer discussion. [1][10]4.2 Pitfalls to Avoid Based on the experiences presented in this paper, the following recommendations aresuggested: • Because the concept quizzes were only graded based on participation, it was tough to avoid students who would “just click in” to get credit rather than spend time really

Conference Session

Viewpoints, Perspectives, and Creativity in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jakob C Bruhl P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Richard J.H. Gash, United States Military Academy; William Clarence Pyant III, Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, United States Military Acadamy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

0 0 A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D F A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D F Course Grade Going Into the Final Exam Course Grade Going Into the Final Exam (a) (b) Figure 5 Usage Based on Grade Going Into the Final Exam

Conference Session

Direct Measures of Student Performance

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Bronzini, George Mason University; John Matusik, The Engineering Groupe

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

and the design specifications for each team change with each offering of thecourse. Portions of the specific instructions to the students for Spring 2006 are given below.Part I. Teams will design the site layout according to the assigned land use scenario (see below),subject to acceptance by the client. Upon acceptance by the client (i.e., notice to proceed), theteams will then perform the engineering tasks for final layout and design of: (a) water supply anddistribution system; (b) wastewater collection system; (c) stormwater management and stormdrainage system; (d) the transportation system; (e) erosion and sediment control; and (f)structural design for an assigned project component. One industry mentor will be available on alimited basis

Conference Session

Supporting the Capstone Experience

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kun Zhang P.E., California State University-Chico; Pablo K. Cornejo, California State University-Chico; Chris Fosen, California State University-Chico

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

% 38% 40% 30% 20% Section 1 Section 2 Section 3Figure 1. (a) Students’ self-efficacy results of the top skill selected by students and (b)percentage of students not selected written and oral communication in their top three skills.MethodologyThis study used the rubric scores of lab reports as the direct assessment and a questionnairesurvey at the end of the semester as an indirect assessment to evaluate the effectiveness of theone-page letter report on the improvement of students’ technical writing and ABET studentoutcome 6. Table 1 shows

Conference Session

Implementing the CE BOK into Courses and Curricula

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Tocco, Lawrence Technological University; Donald Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

mathematics, science, and engineering in the solution of civil engineering problems (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze data and interpret results (c) an ability to design a civil engineering system, component, or process to meet desired project needs (d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams including participation in a senior-level design project sequence (e) an ability to identify, formulate, analyze, and solve engineering problems Page 15.128.3 (f) an understanding and appreciation of all aspects of professionalism including

Conference Session

Use of Technology in Civil Engineering Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Riley P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; Jason D. Millar, Oregon Institute of Technology; Samuel Lozano, Oregon Institute of Technology; Sean St.Clair, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

(SDF) system using a. Measurement of free vibration with an initial displacement b. Calculation with system stiffness and mass parameters2. Identify the damping ratio of a freely vibrating SDF system by supplying an initial displacement and analyzing the log decrement of the measured response3. Describe the effect of mass and stiffness on the natural frequency and natural period of a SDF system4. Describe the parameters that affect the damping ratio of a structure5. Analyze dynamic response data to determine the natural period and damping ratio of a structure6. Evaluate the ability of multiple dynamic evaluations to identify damage in a structureThe laboratory sections consisted of the following groups:1. “No experiment

Conference Session

Accreditation and Continuous Quality Improvement -- What the Experts Are Saying!

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Ressler, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

. Page 15.209.3Criterion 2000-01 Accreditation Cycle 2010-11 Accreditation Cycle 3(a) An ability to apply knowledge of An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering mathematics, science, and engineering 3(b) An ability to design and conduct An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data interpret data 3(c) An ability to design a system, An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired component, or process to meet

Conference Session

Innovative Pedagogy and Assessment in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew W Roberts, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting, LLC; Michael K Thompson, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

existing knowledge schema.8 They can be used by students as a study tool, andby instructors for enhancing teaching, facilitating curriculum planning, and as an assessment ofstudent learning.9Concept maps are typically created through a series of steps.6 These include (a) defining the top-ic or focus question; (b) identifying the key concepts that apply to this domain; (c) ordering con-cepts from general to specific; (d) drawing links between concepts; (d) creating phrases that de-scribe the link; and (e) cross-linking concepts in different segments or domains of knowledge onthe map. When used for assessment, they can be scored quantitatively through techniques in-volving counting of concepts, links and propositions and qualitatively based on the

Conference Session

Writers, Experts, and the Workforce in Civil Engineering

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Molly McVey, University of Kansas; Caroline R. Bennett P.E., University of Kansas; Andrea Follmer Greenhoot, University of Kansas

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

) program to support courses implementing significant active learningexperiences [10]; implementation of curricular peer mentoring and hiring of a PostdoctoralTeaching Fellow into the School of Engineering to serve as an embedded expert. While theseinterventions are all highly synergistic with each other and with broader university-levelinterventions, the introduction of a Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow in the School of Engineeringserved as a keystone to the Engaged Learning Initiative. The first engineering Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow was present in the school fromAugust 2014 – May 2015 (PDTF A), and the second from August 2016 - present (PDTF B).Both PDTFs were hired through an open external search process, with the explicit goal that

Conference Session

High-impact Learning Practices

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Aaron T. Hill Jr., United States Military Academy; Kevin P. Arnett P.E., United States Military Academy; Cosme Alejandro Lopez Jr.; James Anthony Baglino, United States Military Academy ; Nicholas Perovich, United States Military Academy; Adriel Evan Moran, United States Military Academy; Adam Thomas Hebert, United States Military Academy; Anthony Bradley, United States Military Academy

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

had learned by completing their capstone.Each of the linear models followed the following format: 𝑦𝑦𝑖𝑖 = 𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 + 𝑏𝑏 where 𝑦𝑦𝑖𝑖 = the Average Respondent Rating for Statement 𝑖𝑖 𝑚𝑚 = the impact of a capstone being competitive on the expected response to statement 𝑖𝑖 𝑥𝑥 = 1 if a capstone was competitive and 0 if it was non-competitive b = the Average Respondent Rating for Statement i among respondents who took part in non-competitive capstonesThis same process was used to investigate if a capstone being competitive or non-competitivehad a statistically significant impact on the survey responses provided. Capstone Survey Results I feel like

Conference Session

Before the Capstone: Project-based Experiences Early in the Curriculum

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Mary Roth, Lafayette College; Haritha Malladi, Lafayette College

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

(b) the various stages of a life cycle as related to assessment of products ● describe, using examples, the complexity of life cycles even for simple products ● describe what outcomes might be anticipated if a life cycle approach is not integrated into product design ● describe the four major phases of a life cycle analysisA typical schedule for the LCA module is shown in Figure 1. During the first four weeks of themodule, students are introduced to sustainability and the basic concepts required to perform lifecycle assessment. Class sessions also include introductions to design thinking, engineeringcommunication, teamwork and project management.To prepare the students for their final project, an open educational resource

Conference Session

Your Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrations of Hands-On and Virtual In-Class Teaching Aids

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles D. Facciolo, Daedalus Structural Engineering; Anahid Behrouzi, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

quickly the oscillations attenuate. a) Experimental set-up b) Renderings of individual components Figure 1. SDOF System Figure 2. Sample free vibration plots for steel column specimensDamping Approaches: Triangular Frame ModelIn previous academic quarters, the triangular model shown in Figure 3 was utilized to conductfree vibration tests to estimate the period of this structure by using a stopwatch to measure thetime it takes to complete twenty cycles of motion, and the damping ratio by determining thenumber of cycles required for the displacement amplitude to decrease from 3 to 1-inches. Themajor update to the triangular model was an attachment for pendulum mass and

Conference Session

Let’s Get Pumped: Innovative Approaches for Better Student Engagement

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victoria Bennett, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Tarek Abdoun, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Casper Harteveld, Northeastern University; Flora P McMartin, Broad-based Knowledge, LLC; Usama El Shamy P.E., Southern Methodist University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

revolutionary) approach to e-learning. San Francisco, CA: Pfeiffer.Aldrich, C. (2009). The complete guide to simulations and serious games: How the most valuable content will be created in the age beyond Gutenberg to Google. San Francisco, CA: Pfeiffer.Barab, S., Thomas, M., Dodge, T., Carteaux, R., & Tuzun, H. (2005). Making learning fun: Quest Atlantis, a game without guns. Educational Technology Research and Development, 53(1), 86- 107.Clark, D. B., Nelson, B., Chang, H., D’Angelo, C. M., Slack, K., & Martinez-Garza, M. (2011). Exploring Newtonian mechanics in a conceptually-integrated digital game: Comparison of learning and affective outcomes for students in Taiwan and the United States. Computers

Conference Session

Attracting and Retaining Students in Civil Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shashi S. Nambisan, Iowa State University; Rema Nilakanta, Iowa State University; Shauna Hallmark, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

). The workforce challenge: Recruiting, training and retaining qualified workers for transportation and transit agencies. TRB Special Report 275.2 Federal Highway Administration, (2008). Strategic leadership succession plan. United States Department of Transportation. Retrieved January 7, 2011, from http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/opd/#work.3 Nambisan, S., S. Hallmark. (2010). Preparing tomorrow’s transportation workforce: A midwest summit. Institute for Transportation, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.4 Rodrigue, J.P., Comtois, C., & Slack, B. (Eds.). (2009). The geography of transport systems. (2nd edition). London & New York: Routledge.5 Sinha, K.C. (2007). Are transportation studies a scientific endeavor

Conference Session

Key Educational & Professional Issues of Strategic Importance to the Civil Engineering Profession - and ASCE - Part 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Brock E. Barry P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Stephanie Slocum, Engineers Rising LLC

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

that present the previously mentioned fourscenarios (Appendix A), a list of workshop attendees (Appendix B), and biographical sketches ofthe committee members (Appendix C).  The executive summary makes the case that it is not acceptable for the engineering professionand engineering education to lag behind technology and society. This is especially true as therate of technological change occurs at a faster and faster pace. Accordingly, the committee’soverarching research question appears to be “What will or should engineering be like in 2020?”Predictions: What Became Reality, What Still Shows Potential, and What Did NotMaterialize?The final chapter of The Engineer of 2020 report contains specific predictions regarding theengineering profession

Conference Session

Fostering Business and Professional Skills in the Engineering Classroom

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Veera Gnaneswar Gude P.E., Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

engineer as technical writer and document designer: the new paradigm. ACM SIGDOC Asterisk Journal of Computer Documentation, 23(2), 57-61. 11  3. Yalvac, B., Smith, H. D., Troy, J. B., & Hirsch, P. (2007). Promoting advanced writing skills in an upper‐level engineering class. Journal of Engineering Education, 96(2), 117-128.4. Ortega-Sánchez, M., Moñino, A., Bergillos, R. J., Magaña, P., Clavero, M., Díez-Minguito, M., & Baquerizo, A. (2018). Confronting learning challenges in the field of maritime and coastal engineering: Towards an educational methodology for sustainable development. Journal of Cleaner Production, 171, 733

Conference Session

BOK2 - Influencing Changes to the ABET Civil Engineering Program Criteria and Civil Engineering Curricula

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John V. Tocco JD, Lawrence Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

firm or a constructioncompany, when commencing a project, to create a project charter as set forth in PMBOK5.Ignoring this component likely will not affect the development of a project management plan.II. Overview of CE ManagementA. Course DescriptionAn overview of ECE4243 Civil Engineering Management Practices (CE Management) is acomponent of the Course Purpose Document9 (see Appendix B): The purpose of ECE4243 is to provide an overview of the concepts and standards of project management practices in the construction industry. The course introduces students to the five project management process groups: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closing. Students analyze and evaluate various

Conference Session

The Evolving Classroom

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joel Lanning P.E., University of California, Irvine

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

, as shown in Figure 5(a). This builds confidence withthe theory, specification equations, and the design tables. Further, often a conceptual lesson ishighlighted in this type of assignment, such as the critical difference between x- and y-axis flexuralbuckling, highlighted in Figure 5(b).When introducing combined axial and bending forces, students often do not have a good idea ofhow the relative magnitudes of axial and bending loads affect the overall capacity of the member.In one simple problem added to the normal assignment, students generate essentially randompairings of loads for a given section and plot them against the corresponding specificationequations, as in Figure 5(c). Through inspecting a range of values, exploring how the

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John V. Tocco, Lawrence Technological University; Donald D. Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

sequence was part of this process, and insections III A. and III B. below the applicable program outcomes are mapped to specificobjectives for each course. The nature of a capstone—a culmination of four years of educationalexperience—dictates that it should address a wide range of outcomes. This comprehensivecoverage is consistent with other civil engineering programs who have also attempted to maptheir curriculum to the BOK28,9,10.As demonstrated in Table 2 below, seventeen of the twenty-four BOK2 program outcomes areaddressed in the capstone sequence, including many of the challenging or “red” outcomes8,14.The “red” designation are BOK2 outcomes identified by the ASCE as sufficiently challenging todevote adequate coverage to, based on a survey