Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering: Curricula and Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Abrams, Ohio State University; James William Altschuld, Ohio State University; Blaine W. Lilly, Ohio State University; Daniel A. Mendelsohn, Ohio State University

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Mechanical Engineering

could be in oneresponse. This also applies to the responses to the other three questions with the overallcomments being slightly less than for the first one. Table 3 shows a summary of the responseswith number of responses are indicated in parentheses. Since these students are self-selected forthis course, these responses may not necessarily represent the overall population of studentsmajoring in Mechanical Engineering at Ohio State. Question Main Categories Themes Comments Content Focused Heavier emphasis Comments reflect where Thermodynamics (11) on content than students are in the Kolb13 Physics (11

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kuntinee Maneeratana, Chulalongkorn University; Angkee Sripakagorn, Chulalongkorn University

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Mechanical Engineering

only. Additionally, the final grade average was found topredominantly reflect the performances in lecture-based engineering courses.I. IntroductionThis paper originated during the ongoing process of program revisions in the Department ofMechanical Engineering, Chulalongkorn University (CU), Thailand. The current bachelor’s andgraduate programs have been in use since 2002 and are due for a major adjustment in 2011. Bothcurrent and proposed bachelor’s degree curricula are very traditionally structured as they are bestdescribed by a series of courses and the corresponding content [1].As the opening for formal curriculum flexibility is very limited due to the stringent requirementson compulsory courses and credits, as demanded by the Commission on

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric C. Dierks, University of Texas, Austin; Jason M. Weaver, University of Texas, Austin; Kristin L. Wood, University of Texas, Austin; Kendra Crider, U.S. Air Force Academy; Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

: Department of Mechanical Engineering. Any opinions, findings, or recommendationsare those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the sponsors.Bibliography1. Green M, Dutson A, Wood KL. Integrating Service-Oriented Design Projects in theEngineering Curriculum. In: ASEE Annual Conference, 2002. Montreal, Quebec: AmericanSociety for Engineering Education; 2002. Page 22.565.192. Green M, Wood KL, VanderLeest S. Service-Learning Approaches to InternationalHumanitarian Design Projects: Assessment of Spiritual Impact. In: Proceedings of the 5thChristian Engineering Education Conference. Salt Lake City, Utah; 2004:19-34.3. Bhandari A, Jones

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions - Mechanical Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Green, LeTourneau University; Carolyn Conner Seepersad, University of Texas, Austin; Katja Holtta-Otto, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

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Mechanical Engineering

aredocumented in Table 9. As reflected in the table, customer needs were often expressed in muchmore detail in the extreme experience interviews; for example, customers often commented onthe spacing of buttons and the size and location of handles rather than simply summarizing theirthoughts with comments on good or poor ergonomics. Also, it was apparent that many of thecustomer needs were linked specifically to the impairments (oven mitts and one-handedoperation). These impairments made it very difficult to remove a jar/bowl from its base,remove/replace the lid, disassemble components for cleaning, and sometimes perform even basicoperations such as switching the unit on or off and selecting speeds

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laila Guessous, Oakland University; Qian Zou, Oakland University; Brian P. Sangeorzan, Oakland University; Xia Wang, Oakland University; Gary Barber, Oakland University; Lorenzo M. Smith, Oakland University; LianXiang Yang, Oakland University; David Schall, Oakland University, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Michael A. Latcha, Oakland University

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Mechanical Engineering

Teaching And Learning, No. 93, Spring 20037. J. L. Murray, P. H. Naimoli, R. S. Kagan, S. M. Kirnan, B.R. Snider, “Reflections on the Use of Undergraduate Research to Support Student Affairs Assessment,” Journal of College Student Development, 45(2), March/April 2004.8. C. Gonzalez, “Undergraduate Research, Graduate Mentoring, and the University's Mission,” Science, August 31, v293 i5535 p1624, 20019. M. Grant Norton and David F. Bahr, “How to Run a Successful Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Site,” ASEE Paper # 2004-872, 200410. Kevin Sutterer, Martin Brenny, J. David Pirnia,, Michelle Woodward, Robert Houghtalen, and Jim Hanson, “Engineering REU Sites: Designing for Appropriate and Valuable Summer

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanical Systems: What's New

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arun Chintalapati, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Hong Sheng, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Richard Hall, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Robert Landers, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

information: actively (engagement in discussion or physical activity) or reflectively (introspection) 4. Their progress towards understanding: sequential (step by step incrementally) or globally (large jumps)Learning outcomesLearning outcome refers to the perceived knowledge gained by the students through the use ofdifferent methods of teaching or studying. Methods of teaching or studying typically includereading of textbooks, performing experiments in laboratory setting, and using informationtechnologies. Assessment of learning outcomes often include quantitative measures for notionssuch as motivation to learn, real world applicability, and knowledge or learning awareness 13.IV. Research TechniquesEye tracking and its role in usability

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer-Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

B. Terry Beck, Kansas State University; Greg Payne, Kansas State University; Trevor Heitman, Kansas State University

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Mechanical Engineering

the laser light sheet. For safety reasons, precautions were taken to minimizestray laser reflections. It is also important to instruct students about the safe use of lasers. Ageneric camcorder with tripod mount was used to capture both video and single frame images ofthe streamline flow. The camcorder was positioned about 10 ft (3 m) from the image plane tominimize parallax effects and to also provide large depth of field to keep everything in focus.Small Pitot-static Probe Directional MeasurementsFigure 5 shows the simple setup used for investigation of the directional characteristics of thesmall-scale Pitot-static tube. The probe was inserted in a special-purpose side mount fittingspecifically made for Pitot-static probe access. A simple

Conference Session

Capstone Courses and Design Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Trian M. Georgeou, Arizona State University; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Chell A. Roberts, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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Mechanical Engineering

engineering programs (NorthernArizona University and the University of Utah) on a set of design and build problems funded bythe Grand Canyon River Outfitter’s Association (GCROA) with support from the National ParkService (NPS). This organizational structure reflects a primary objective of the capstoneexperience at the College of Technology and Innovation; to provide, in a project setting, aneducational experience consistent with professional practice. Student motivation was increasedas this project was part of a larger effort to enhance the environmental aspects of float tripsthrough the Grand Canyon. Thus, the curricular design “flavor” of the project is consistent withrecommendations from several recent engineering educational studies1,2 Such

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering: Curricula and Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benita M. Comeau, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Rohit Karnik, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Sang-Gook Kim, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

. They utilizethree interdigitated (ID) cantilever beams to minimize the sensitivity to external vibrations.The students begin by calibrating the AFM. For this system, the laser spot is centered on the IDportion of the beam. Thus the reflected laser beam is not a focused spot, but rather a diffractionpattern. The laser and detector positions must be adjusted so that a single mode (preferably 0thmode) passes through the detector’s slit. Next, the students mount a sample and bring the tip intocontact. They must bias their system so that the z-displacement is centered around zero and theAFM is at its point of maximum sensitivity when the cantilever tip just comes into contact. Thesystem is calibrated by applying a cyclic z-input with the piezo

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Randall D. Manteufel, University of Texas, San Antonio; Amir Karimi, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Mechanical Engineering

. Hisrationale is that if the student makes an attempt to solve the problem, they should get something.He has given up to 75% credit for a problem if a student solved half of the problems correctly.In discussions, it was found that there are significant differences between the gradingphilosophies of the instructors and this is the greatest source of difference in the final gradesissued in a class. The work of a “C” student in the eyes of one instructor could as easily be an“A” or “F” in the eyes of another instructor.SummaryOverall, the committee was effective at improving consistency in the coverage and rigor of thematerial. This consistence is reflected in the material covered on the exams and on the overallgrade distribution for the class. There were

Conference Session

Undergraduate Research and a Force and Moment Lab

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Audrey Pang, Sandia National Laboratories; Carolyn Conner Seepersad, University of Texas, Austin; Sheldon Landsberger, University of Texas, Austin, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

prior projects underthe same faculty in future years. The report also provides students with an opportunity to learnhow to write academic research papers and reflect on their semester’s work. Guidelines areprovided in Appendix C. Sample Projects and Outcomes. Over the tenure of the FIRE program, a number of projectshave been offered, ranging from analyzing human gait to develop a prototype for a prosthetichuman ankle to modeling and creating energy models of buildings for predicting energy efficiencymeasures to designing a fire suppression system. The project offerings selected for each cohorttake advantage of faculty expertise while maintaining a balance of theory based analysis (such asgenerating order of magnitude calculations or

Conference Session

Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laila Guessous, Oakland University; Qian Zou, Oakland University; Brian Sangeorzan, Oakland University; Xia Wang, Oakland University; Chris Kobus, Oakland University; Gary Barber, Oakland University; Alex Alkidas, Oakland University; Michael Latcha, Oakland University

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Mechanical Engineering

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 11

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Liping Liu, Lawrence Technological University; James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University; Robert W Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University; Andrew L Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University

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Mechanical Engineering

. Throughout most of the projectFollowing the questions above, the students were also asked about their team dynamics: s. To what extent did you work as a team?Answers were provided in five scales: 1. Almost never 2. Rarely 3. Sometimes 4. Often 5. Almost alwaysDirect assessment about students’ technical learning was conducted using a PBL rubric that theinstructors used to grade their design reports. This score indicates the quality of their design andhow much actually they satisfied their customer. Sometimes there is a discrepancy between howmuch the students believe they learned and how much the instructor determines they learned.One of the contributing factors is that the students’ perspective reflected from the survey aboveis

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alex C. Szatmary, King's College

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Mechanical Engineering

inundergraduate engineering programs. However, reported survey results depend on how questionsare asked and how results are interpreted. Outcomes involving design of experiments, theNavier-Stokes equations, static equilibrium in 3D, and teamwork could be assessed to someextent on the FE, but they are not; is this a reflection of the consensus of faculty surveyed or aconsequence of the survey process? How do we confirm that the content and emphasis of the FEreflects the opinions of the surveyed faculty members? Additionally, how are the specificationstranslated into questions? How is the handbook developed? Is it involved in determining examcontent? What do the numbers on the subject matter reports even mean?The FE might be reliable but it is not

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bobby G Crawford P.E., Quinnipiac University; Jose Antonio Riofrio, Quinnipiac University; Richard Melnyk, U.S. Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

analysis techniques. (level: analysis) 3 Model and test virtual circuits. (level: application and analysis) 4 Construct and test circuits on a bread board. (level: application and analysis) 5 Design, construct and test a multi-output DC power supply circuit. (level: synthesis) 6 Analyze a basic AC circuit using mathematics and circuit analysis techniques. (level: analysis) 7 Analyze AC/DC motors and generators. (level: analysis)`The ABET outcomes associated with the CLOs are listed below. Note that these will have to beupdated to reflect the ABET changes that will go into effect for the 2019-20 accreditation cycle.(a) Ability to apply knowledge of math, science

Conference Session

Teams, Teaching, Leadership, and Technical Communications in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Traci M. Nathans-Kelly, Cornell University; Rick Evans, Cornell University

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Mechanical Engineering

through, for example, iterative revision, peer response and reflection, to be continually ready to learn to learn how and to teach each otherRather quickly it became clear that to be able to realize these needs, we needed to create a newMAE communications curriculum and design a research program for assessment. This newcurriculum and the adjoining research program is known as the MAE/ECP EngineeringCommunications Initiative.There are three key components to the initiative: 1. Creating a pilot partner course, ENGRC 2250, Communication for Mechanical Engineering Design at the sophomore level to be taught in conjunction with MAE 2250, Mechanical Synthesis. 2. Coordinating and supporting through teaching partnerships communication

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Assessment

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Randall D. Manteufel, University of Texas, San Antonio; Amir Karimi, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Mechanical Engineering

10 year vision which was described as the “2016 StrategicPlan”. Since early 2015, there has been an initiative to reevaluate the Strategic Plan with theconsensus that overall the goals and mission are well described in the 2006 plan. The updatedStrategic Plan for the College was completed in summer 2015. Compared to the 2006 plan, therewere modest adaptations to the overall University and College mission and vision. These visionand mission statements are the fundamental building blocks for the undergraduate degreeprograms which then become the most tangible expression of the University’s mission for thestudents. The Curriculum in each program of the College of Engineering is continuouslyadapted to reflect these high level goals. The student

Conference Session

Statics and Finite Element Analysis

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qin Ma, Walla Walla University; Louie L. Yaw, Walla Walla University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

assumptions with more definite answers for students tograsp while photoelasticity provides more direct and quick results. However, the quantitativeinterpretation of the later method can be more subjective because the counting of colors is oftendifficult. Typical students’ responses as summarized below do reflect this argument.Quote: “This tool of analysis gives me more confidence because the analysis is much more precise. In thephotoelascity lab, we estimated stress based on the color range, which can be vague according to the interpretationof color.”Quote: “I trust the FEA results more than the photoelasticity results. I am more confident in the FEA results.”Quote: “The FEA method for this problem is more accurate since the program is looking at

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions to ME

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Avitabile, University of Massachusetts-Lowell

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Mechanical Engineering

entitled “Multi-Semester Interwoven Project for Teaching BasicCore STEM Material Critical for Solving Dynamic Systems Problems”. Any opinions, findings,and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and donot necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation The authors are gratefulfor the support obtained from NSF to further engineering education.13 - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT – DYNSYS Project - Mechanical Engineering StudentsMuch of the work associated with this effort to develop materials which better integrate STEMmaterial in the Mechanical Engineering curriculum is a direct result of many students in theUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell program. A special thanks to those students who havereally

Conference Session

Delivery Methods in Mechanical Engineering Courses

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Mason, Seattle University; Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University; Kathleen E. Cook, Seattle University

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Mechanical Engineering

. __ 8 (1.34) 5.5 (1.42) 8.2 (1.92) <0.01* 0.71hrs studying for this course per week21 Likert scale 1= strongly disagree, 2= disagree, 3= neutral, 4= agree, 5= strongly agree2 Hours per week*Statistically significant results, p<0.05met three times a week whereas the 2010 and 2011 groups met four times a week. Anotherdifference was that the 2012 class missed a week of class due to inclement weather. Thesefactors may be reflected in the results.Second, the 2011 IC reported that the instructor better assessed their learning through exams andquizzes. This is puzzling since exams and quizzes for all three offerings were very similar. Otherresults (see Student Perceptions of the Inverted Classroom) suggest that

Conference Session

Manufacturing and Machine Component Design

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harold L. Stalford, University of Oklahoma

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Mechanical Engineering

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions: Mechanical Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen R. Turns, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Peggy Noel Van Meter, Pennsyvlania State University

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Mechanical Engineering

), with little effort required, is developedthrough practice. The Instructional Implications section of this paper presents ideas on how thisknowledge can be developed for thermodynamics.Conditional Knowledge Conditional knowledge refers to students’ knowledge of the situations in which particulardeclarative or procedural knowledge should be applied.4,31 This knowledge reflects the students’awareness of when, where, and why other knowledge should be used, and this awarenessunderlies cognitive control during problem solving. That is, a student who knows the conditionsunder which some other particular knowledge should be used is positioned to recognize thoseconditions when they are encountered and, consequently, select the appropriate

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew A. Carr, U.S. Naval Academy

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

the piston. As with the Newcomen pump, the balancing ofthe pump, piston and beam caused the piston to rise due to gravity. The cycle was repeated. Thefirst two strokes were operated manually. Then trips on the plug rod to the air pump controlled thevalve sequencing. A noteworthy feature included an air pump operated by the rocking beam thatdrew non-condensable gases out of the condenser. 25 Watt’s early engines worked on steampressures similar to Newcomen’s. Pressures higher than about 7 psi above atmospheric were rarelyused. 26 This situation reflects the state of boiler strength to avoid rupture and the ability of glandseals and piston rings to minimize leakage.Watt described the performance of an engine at Wheal Butson in 1792. This engine

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions: Mechanical Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick W. Pace, University of Texas, Austin; Kristin L. Wood, University of Texas, Austin; John J. Wood, U.S. Air Force Academy; Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Brian K Skibba, Air Force Research Laboratory

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Mechanical Engineering

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amir Karimi, University of Texas, San Antonio; Randall D. Manteufel, University of Texas, San Antonio

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan E. Walden, University of Oklahoma; Cindy E. Foor, University of Oklahoma; Rui Pan, University of Oklahoma; Randa L. Shehab, University of Oklahoma; Deborah A. Trytten, University of Oklahoma

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions to ME Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Turns, Pennsylvania State University; Laura L. Pauley, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah Zappe, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sergio Celis, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering