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- Educational and Professional Issues of Strategic Importance to the Civil Engineering Profession and ASCE
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- Bradley F. Aldrich, American Society of Civil Engineers; Jennifer Hofmann, American Society of Civil Engineers; Norma J. Mattei P.E., University of New Orleans; Michael B. O'Connor, New York University
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, diversity in engineering and engineering education, management of large watersheds, mitigation of repetitively flooded structures in southeast Louisiana, experimental testing of large parts, residual stress measurement using laser interferometry, and materials testing (fatigue, shear, etc.). She, her husband, two engineer daughters and engineer son-in-law all reside in New Orleans.Mr. Michael B. O’Connor, New York University See profile American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 The Merits of a Civil Engineering Certification Program to Validate Fulfillment of the CEBOKThe American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE
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- John Tingerthal P.E., Northern Arizona University; Kaikea Kaoni, Northern Arizona University
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require them to retrieve material from memory” in order to reallylearn [5, p. 122]. The modules interleave content, video and practice which gives the studentsthe opportunity to check their understanding by performing low-stakes assessments that are inthe same format as the summative module quizzes. The practice is typically presented in theformat of an online quiz. Some practice questions present new concepts directly in the question,like the ‘hotspot’ instrument question shown in Figure 3a. Others use randomized parametersthat allow for unlimited attempts. Formative feedback is provided immediately upon completionto help the students master a concept (Figure 3b). (a) Practice with new content (b) Practice with
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- Matthew K. Swenty, Virginia Military Institute; Christopher R. Shearer, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Benjamin Z. Dymond, University of Minnesota Duluth; Wakeel Ishola Anthony Idewu, Virginia Military Institute
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andstyles, but there was no attempt to unify any of the classes. The primary point of similarity wasthat all the surveys and exam questions administered in this study were the same and were madetogether. All the exam questions were presented in a multiple-choice format to reflect the mostcommon method of questioning on the FE exam.University A required students to take the FE exam and students were reimbursed for the examcost if they passed. At University A, most senior students (approximately 75% or more per year)in civil engineering take the FE review course and depend on it as their sole source ofpreparation for the exam. Universities B and C strongly encouraged students to attempt the FEexam prior to graduation. At University B, review sessions
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- Jes Barron P.E., United States Military Academy; Jakob C. Bruhl, United States Military Academy; Brad C. McCoy, United States Military Academy; Brock E. Barry P.E., United States Military Academy; Rebecca Zifchock, United States Military Academy; Margaret Nowicki, United States Military Academy; James E. Bluman, United States Military Academy; Brad Wambeke P.E., United States Military Academy
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thorough review of the literature related to this differentenvironment.In addition to updating the model, the commentary slides will also be updated and together, theimproved model and commentary is expected to be incorporated into the annual new instructorworkshop beginning in the summer of 2022. The overall assessment has been beneficial in thecontinuous improvement process, and the authors feel strongly that having a teaching andlearning model is something all programs should consider adopting if they do not already haveone.References[1] B. Wambeke, B. E. Barry, and J. C. Bruhl, “Teaching Model as a Living Document,” in ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 2017, [Online]. Available: https://peer.asee.org/28924.[2] A. C. Estes, R
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- Anthony Battistini, Angelo State University
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theirqualitative feedback.In order to gain data on the activity, the author developed a survey with short answer and Likertscale questions to be administered following the final exam in the course beginning with the Spring2021 semester. The author also gathered feedback from 13 students who had participated in theAMechanics Race activity in the course prior to the Spring 2020 semester (COVID-19 pandemic)using the same survey. The survey is given in Appendix B, Figure 14 and results are presented.Survey Questions- Short AnswerPlease write 1-2 sentences summarizing your opinion (positive/neutral/negative) of theAMechanics Race activity and provide any feedback for the professor. • Past Students (prior to Spring 2020)- 13 Responses o “Enjoyable
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- Reassessing Your Teaching Through Turmoil
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- Jennifer Retherford P.E., University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Kristen N. Wyckoff, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Sarah J. Mobley, University of Tennessee at Knoxville
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for the needed preparation, aninterview can be conducted live or asynchronously, through video or face-to-face, and the subjectmatter can span any assessment topic the professor seeks to capture (see Appendix B for additionalcontent). In project-based learning courses, progress interviews can serve as a mechanism forstudents to make guided partial progress, reiterate their process to affirm correctness of theirapproach, solicit feedback in a low-stakes assignment and in advance of grading of the majorproject assignment, and request input from the professor. An ePortfolio is another element usefulin the hybrid project-based course as a tool to perform assessment, moderate progress, andencourage creative thinking. In some cases, very similar to
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- Gustavo O. Maldonado, Georgia Southern University; Shahnam Navaee, Georgia Southern University; Marcel Maghiar, Georgia Southern University
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students to actively interact in class/field/lab and participate in the assigned tasks. When teamwork is required, it is measured via anonymous peer evaluations. b. Project(s) Completion [30%]: The allocated percentage is for successful completion and generation of assigned 3D model(s). If teams were employed, 5 percent points of the total allocated points are used for peer-evaluation of team members assigned to the project. c. Completion of Assessment Documents [10%]: This requires the completion of quiz(zes) for direct assessment and survey(s) for indirect assessment of the acquired knowledge. d. Poster and/or Oral Presentation [10%]: In the course, a poster related to the assigned project is generally
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- Kristen L. Sanford P.E., Lafayette College; Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Matthew W. Roberts, Southern Utah University; Claudia Mara Dias Wilson, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Michael R. Penn, University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Rodolfo Valdes-Vasquez, Colorado State University; Frederick Paige, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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Paper ID #34498Infrastructure Education in Unprecedented Times: Strengthening aCommunity of PracticeDr. Kristen L. Sanford P.E., Lafayette College Dr. Kristen Sanford is an associate professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Lafayette College. Her expertise is in sustainable civil infrastructure management and transportation systems, and transporta- tion engineering and infrastructure education. She teaches a variety of courses related to transportation and civil infrastructure as well as engineering economics, and for the last ten years she chaired Lafayette’s interdisciplinary Engineering Studies
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- Supporting Successful Progression From First-year Studies
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- Erica J. Marti, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Eakalak Khan, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Amit Gajurel, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Neil Christian Ledesma Tugadi
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grant from NSF in 2005. His honors include the NDSU Odney Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2008; Researcher of the Year, College of Engineering, NDSU, 2005; Water B. Booth Endowed Distinguished Professorship, NDSU, 2017; and Water Environment Federation Fellow, 2019.Mr. Amit Gajurel, University of Nevada, Las Vegas I am a Ph.D. student in Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction in Univer- sity of Nevada Las Vegas. I completed Master of Science in Tropical Hydrogeology and Environmental Engineering from Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany. I hold a Bachelors in Civil Engineering from Kathmandu University, Nepal. My primary fields of researches are disinfection byproducts, water
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- Allen C. Estes, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo ; John W. Lawson, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
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could change the course to virtual instruction for the same reason. Table 1: Categories of Social Distancing used in ARCE 106 Category Description of Precautions Needed for this Social Distancing Category A All virtual – no social distancing required B Outdoor environment – wearing masks; students passed university’s daily digital screening tool as reported on their smartphones C Indoor lab with sufficient ventilation to simulate outdoor environment– same as B and lab must have sanitation stations and appropriate signage D Indoor classroom where students will remain six feet apart – same as C
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- Charles Riley P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; Sharon L. Beaudry, Oregon Institute of Technology; Jesse M. Kinder, Oregon Institute of Technology
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. DOI: 10.1177/0047239516661713. [4] Li, C., & Irby, B. (2008). An Overview of online education: Attractiveness, benefits, challenges, concerns, and recommendations. College Student Journal, Part A, 42, 449– 458. [5] Luyt, I. (2013). Bridging spaces: Cross-cultural perspectives on promoting positive online learning experiences. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 42, 3–20. [6] McInnery, J. M., & Roberts, T. S. (2004). Online learning: Social interaction and the creation of a sense of community. Educational Technology & Society, 7, 73–81. [7] Niess, M., & Gillow-Wiles, H. (2013). Developing asynchronous online courses: Key instructional strategies in a social metacognitive constructivist
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- Holy Cow! We’re Going Online When?
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- Monica Palomo P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Bettina Jeanine Casad, University of Missouri - St. Louis
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tiles (Figure 2). The use of the e-white board allowed awritten/graphic communication like the one used in the white board of the F2F environment.The positive rapport established with students in the F2F classroom was used to create a smoothtransition, and to adapt the learning community established before the pandemic into the virtualenvironment. The technological resources provided by Cal Poly Pomona and the CE departmentalong with the use of the six elements of the ExCEEd teaching model were the foundation for theadaptation of the F2F teaching materials for instruction in the virtual classroom. A B C
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- Project-based and Experiential Learning in Civil Engineering
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- Cade Fleaher; Dechathon Suwanakeree, United States Military Academy; Scott Amos Collins; Geoff Kirk; Antonio La Torre; Peyton James Pisacane; Kevin P. Arnett P.E., United States Military Academy; Brad C. McCoy, United States Military Academy; Aaron T. Hill Jr., United States Military Academy
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PBLimproves student experience and outcomes in a hybrid or virtual environment resulting fromCOVID, it does not assess actual student performance. Further research can still be done toassess student performance in the hybrid or virtual environment that has resulted from theCOVID pandemic, particularly comparing performance of students in traditional-style onlinecourses and PBL-oriented courses using exam or course grades.References[1] “Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs, 2020 – 2021.” ABET. Accessed February 1, 2021. https://www.abet.org/accreditation/accreditation-criteria/criteria-for-accrediting- engineering-programs-2020-2021/.[2] S. Deep, B. M. Salleh, and H. Othman. “Improving the Soft Skills of Engineering
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- Paige West, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Frederick Paige, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Natasha B. Watts, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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with the eastern time zone (e.g., Canvas Time (ET)and Canvas Date (ET)) to ensure the analytic data matched the course's activity timestamps. Dueto Canvas collecting each student interaction using a combination of facts and dimensions, everyinteraction required various filters in an Excel pivot table to match student actions on Canvas. Todetermine the proper filters, the researchers compared the analytic data to the Canvas courseinformation. For example, we ensured the time and date of the discussion entries for a student onthe analytics matched the course's time and date. Figure A2 in Appendix B goes through thesteps of developing the correct pivot table filters when determining the number of discussionentries and replies by the hour. As
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- Sotonye Ikiriko, Morgan State University; Ayodeji B. Wemida; Steve Efe, Morgan State University; Mehdi Shokouhian, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University; Jumoke 'Kemi' Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University
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Board (TRB) and other engineering journals and conferences across the United States.Ayodeji B. Wemida Ayodeji Wemida is a Master’s student at Morgan State University. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on cybersecurity in 2018. As part of his commitment to learning and excellence, he has served as a tutor both on and off Morgan State’s campus and has also led class sessions as a Teaching Assistant in the school of engineering. He is currently working towards completing his Masters of Engineering degree while developing his analog and digital design skills.Dr. Steve Efe, Morgan State University Dr. Steve Efe is an Assistant Professor and the Assistant Director of the Center for
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- Kevin A. Waters P.E., Villanova University; Jonathan Hubler, Villanova University; Kristin M. Sample-Lord P.E., Villanova University; Virginia Smith, Villanova University; Andrea L. Welker, Villanova University
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are then removed from the sandbox andplaced in front of a whiteboard. Students take photos of each board which are then used tocomplete the follow-up tasks. (a) (b)Figure 2. Plexiglas inserts to cut a profile (a) and cross section (b) in the sandbox during Module1 on elevation data and views.Assignment: The follow-up assignment requires use of the photos taken at the sandbox, placing alarge emphasis on calculating and applying scale in addition to how the various views ofelevation data are related. Students are told that the sandbox represented a scaled physical modelof the area where the new road will be built. Instructors can specify any reasonable
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- Anthony Battistini, Angelo State University; William A. Kitch, Angelo State University
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needed for a given situation solve complex engineering problems b) Formulate the problem and identify key by applying principles of engineering, issues/variables, model real world situation science, and mathematics c) Solve complex engineering problems 2. an ability to apply engineering design a) Identify problem, criteria, constraints to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of b) Define the problem, review possible solutions, public health, safety, and welfare, as select design well as global, cultural, social, c) Design, assess, refine and conclude the model environmental, and economic factors or prototype
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- Shinae Jang P.E., University of Connecticut
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21 6 15 20 4 10 10 5 5 2 3 2 0 0 0 Individual Group Problem Solving Creativity Song Drawing Comic Figure 1. Project Submission Statistics (a) Individual vs group projects, (b) Problem solving vs creativity track, (c
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- Vikash V. Gayah, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University; Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University
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serves as an editorial advisory board member of Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, an editorial board editor of Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, an associate editor for the IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Magazine (an international peer-reviewed journal), a handling editor for the Transportation Research Record and is a member of the Transportation Research Board’s Committee on Traffic Flow Theory and Characteristics (AHB 45), where he serves as a paper review coordinator. He has been recognized with multiple awards for his research and teach- ing activities, including the Dwight D. Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship, Gordon F. Newell Award for Excellence in Transportation
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- Kweku Tekyi Brown P.E., The Citadel; Mary Katherine Watson, The Citadel; Elise Barrella P.E., Wake Forest University
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, p = 0.047]. Temporal demand wassignificantly lower for Test 3 (Mtest3 = 57.9), as compared to emergency online courses (Monline =73.7) [t(18) = -2.17, p = 0.044]. Effort was significantly lower for Test 3 (Mtest3 = 76.8), ascompared to emergency online courses (Monline = 88.2) [t(18) = -1.48, p = 0.026]. Frustrationwas significantly lower for Test 3 (Mtest3 = 63.2), as compared to emergency online courses(Monline = 83.7) [t(18) = -3.30, p = 0.022]. 100 100 Test 3 Face-to-Face (A) Test 3 Online (B) 90 90 80 80
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- Daniel Erian Armanios; Sarah Jane Christian P.E., Carnegie Mellon University; Andrea Francioni Rooney, Carnegie Mellon University; Millard L. McElwee, Exponent; Joe Dallas Moore, Carnegie Mellon University; Destenie Nock, Carnegie Mellon University; Constantine Samaras, Carnegie Mellon University; Gerald J. Wang, Carnegie Mellon University
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Paper ID #34418Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Civil and Environmental EngineeringEducation: Social Justice in a Changing ClimateDr. Daniel Erian ArmaniosDr. Sarah Jane Christian P.E., Carnegie Mellon University Sarah Christian serves as an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. Sarah earned her BS in Civil Engineering at Carnegie Mel- lon University in 2003, MCE at Johns Hopkins University in 2004 and PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering and Materials at Stanford University in 2009. Sarah has
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- Dominga Sanchez, Oregon State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University; Matthew Stephen Barner, Mackenzie
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centroid (or neutral axis) of the beam (Figure 2). Shearstress is an essential concept in material science, and it would be expected that practicingengineers who utilize this concept in their daily work would have a better conceptualunderstanding of shear stress than engineering students. In addition, performance in the SOMCIreveals shear stress misconceptions that participants may have. b !+,-(0) Geometric Centroid/ Neutral Axis '+,- h
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- Supporting the Capstone Experience
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- Nathan Miner, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Aliye Karabulut Ilgu, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Jennifer S. Shane, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Katherine Madson, Iowa State University of Science and Technology
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2 3 4 5 Question 6 (a) 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4.5 4.55 4.6 4.65 4.7 4.75 4.8 4.85 4.9 4.95 5 Peer Self 1 2 3 4 5 Question 6 (b) 7
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- Claudia Mara Dias Wilson, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Janille A. Smith-Colin, Southern Methodist University; Baris Salman, Syracuse University; Rodolfo Valdes-Vasquez, Colorado State University
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on travelers asthey use different transportation modes. For this activity, small groups of students are directed toa) consider the transportation modes various stakeholders can use to travel from "Point A" to"Point B"; b) determine how each of these modes is impacted by COVID-19; c) compare andcontrast these impacts, the unique challenges associated with each potential mode of travel, andmake a recommendation to the stakeholders. Scenarios considered include a group ofundergraduate students attending a conference, a mother traveling with a toddler and a baby tovisit family, and a couple in their 60s traveling to their vacation home. Instructors are challengedto adapt scenarios as needed by selecting destinations and transportation modes
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- Tony Lee Kerzmann, University of Pittsburgh; David V.P. Sanchez, University of Pittsburgh; Claire P. Chouinard, University of Pittsburgh
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the COVID-19 pandemic.The survey results show a clear student preference when it comes to online course organizationand it is recommended that instructors continue to utilize LMS features, such as assignmentposting, online calendar events, weekly announcements, online assessments, etc., even whenonline courses return to in-person instruction. Future work should aim to explore optimizingattributes of the Flex Model classroom to enhance student learning experiences.References[1] C. Hodges, S. Moore, and B. Lockee. "The Difference Between Emergency RemoteTeaching and Online Learning." Educause Review. 2020. 27.[2] U. of Pittsburgh. “University of Pittsburgh COVID-19 Standards and Guidelines:Instruction,” [Online]. Available:https
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- Timothy Aaron Wood, The Citadel
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Figure 1.a. (a) (b) Figure 1. Toy balance bird (a) with a reaction force in line with the center of gravity below the beak, (b) fixed connection on the wing.The resultant force (𝐹𝑅 ) is the summation of the weight (𝑊) of all the parts, or the integration ofthe weight across the whole body. Equation 1 illustrates this calculation if gravity points in thenegative z-direction. 𝐹𝑅 = −W 𝑘̂ = ∑ −𝑊𝑖 𝑘̂ = − ∫ 𝑑𝑊 𝑘̂ ⃑⃑⃑⃑ (1)The resultant moment (𝑀𝑅 ) about the origin requires the cross product
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- Tonya Lynn Nilsson P.E., Santa Clara University
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. After alsocomparing the results for support B, students are asked to write a summary of what they haveobserved about the behavior of the loading as their first exposure to superposition. Figures 3 and4 are reintroduced in a later class when superposition is formally introduced.The final two loadings demonstrate distributed loads and resultants. Figure 5 represents a five-inch-long, uniformly-distributed load of 2 grams per inch spaced evenly beginning at ½ inch frompoint A and ending at 5 ½” from point A. Students must reflect on the possible support reactionsif they summed the reactions for each individual 2-gram load. They must also indicate what thetotal load is on the beam (10 grams) and identify where the center of mass occurs for this
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- Rebekah Oulton P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo ; Tessa Gail Gallagher, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo ; Claire Katherine Anovick, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
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was initiated to determine (a) existing levels of knowledge among the students, and(b) efficacy of brief, course-relevant lessons at increasing student awareness of the intersectionbetween course topics and social/environmental justice. To assess awareness across the range ofthe students in the department, surveys were conducted in the Introduction to EnvironmentalEngineering and Introduction to Civil Engineering classes, as well as the EnvironmentalEngineering Senior Capstone class. Students were asked to complete an anonymous surveyassessing knowledge and awareness of social and environmental justice issues before and after asocial/environmental justice lesson was delivered to the class.The following research provided a preliminary step
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- Matthew D. Lovell P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; J. Chris Carroll, Saint Louis University; Kyle Kershaw P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Alec C. Derks, Saint Louis University
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from occurring. At RHIT, the decisionwas made to use a single 19 ft long beam, identical to the first two modules. However, for thisbeam the stirrups were omitted altogether. Figure 3 (a) shows a schematic of the SLU beam withdesign flaws and Figure 3 (b) shows the schematic of the correctly designed beam. (a) (b) Figure 3—Rebar cage schematics for (a) beam with design flaws and (b) correctly designed beam.Fabrication The formwork for the beam specimens at SLU was constructed from 2x4s and HighDensity Overlay (HDO) plywood in sections no longer than 8 ft for storage purposes. A 2x4 ranalong the top and bottom of each section
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- Kyle Kershaw P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Ronaldo Luna, Saint Louis University; J. Chris Carroll, Saint Louis University; Matthew D. Lovell P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Alec Colin Derks, Saint Louis University
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engineering lab would be ideal to conduct such tests, the self-contained systemprovides an economical solution for smaller programs. Figure 1 (a) and (b) show the system inuse. (a) (b) Figure 1—Modular Strong-block Testing System setup for (a) a beam test and (b) a frame test. All junior-level civil engineering students at RHIT and SLU take an introductorygeotechnical course called Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, respectively. TheRHIT course takes place in the fall quarter and includes roughly 35 students each year. Thecourse meets 3 times per week over the course of ten weeks for 50 minutes each time. Thecourse at RHIT also includes a separate lab section that meets one