Conference Session

Dynamic Systems and Control

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Estelle M. Eke, California State University, Sacramento

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

established among faculty who teach the automatic controlscourse and the department is currently in the process of acquiring a few of the newer LEGO EV3 Page 26.1680.23kits. It is anticipated that such collaboration will help address the aforementioned challenges. Table 6. Technical Report Grading Rubric Title Page Table of Contents Table of Figures Objective 1. Uncompensated System – Theoretical Analysis a. Block Diagram (Simulink Model ) b. Root Locus Sketch and Hand-Computations c. Uncompensated Root Locus via rltool or sisotool d. Time-Response Plot 2. Uncompensated

Conference Session

Design throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Carmine Vaccaro, Hofstra University; Kevin C. Craig, Hofstra University; Alexander Hans Pesch, Hofstra University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

) highly cross-coupled (non-linear) spring pendulum, and b) rotary inverted pendulum.Presented in Figure 5 are Simulink and SimMechanics models which are used to solve thecoupled nonlinear equations of motion for the spring pendulum system. With these models,students can develop a deeper understanding of the system by modifying input parameters andseeing their effect on the dynamic behavior of the system at all times.Figure 5. Model and simulated time response for spring pendulum system, Simulink (top), and SimMechanics(bottom).3.3 Modeling, Analysis, and Control of Dynamics Systems – Year 3The base of this course is a standard course in most Mechanical Engineering curricula. Theunique aspects are the integration throughout the course and the

Conference Session

ME Demonstrations and Laboratories

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cody McKenzie, Clemson University; Todd Schweisinger, Clemson University; John R. Wagner P.E., Clemson University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Carillon Garden (refer to Figure 1). This makes use of the FFT method in MATLAB, andthen an analysis of the bells is applied by an Abaqus simulation. Section 5 considers a case studyof these two bells. Lastly, a summary is presented in Section 6, and the Appendix contains theaudio code. (a) (b) Figure 1: (a) Guardroom Bell located in the South Carolina Botanical Garden, and the (b) Tillman Hall Tower Clock Bell located in the Carillon Garden at Clemson University2. Primer on Frequency Analysis and Computer Graphics In this proposed laboratory experiment, several software packages are used to analyze fielddata, model a structure, and evaluate frequencies per finite elements

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aman Yadav, Purdue University; Gregory Shaver, Purdue University; Peter Meckl, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

perceptions ofbenefits of using case studies. Specifically, the survey asked participants to compare caseteaching method with traditional lecture along nine dimensions related to their learning andengagement. The survey was adapted from previous research conducted by Yadav 7.C. ProcedureThe study utilized a counterbalanced design, where two topics (thermal vs. hydraulic systems)and the method of instruction (case study vs. traditional lecture) were counterbalanced.Specifically, instructor A taught thermal systems topic with case studies while instructor Btaught the same topic using traditional lecture. This was reversed for the hydraulic systems topicso that instructor B taught using case studies and instructor A taught using traditional

Conference Session

Research and Multidisciplinary Experiences

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Scott Duncan, Valparaiso University; Shahin S. Nudehi, Valparaiso University; Robert D. Palumbo, Valparaiso University; Daniel Blood, Valparaiso University; Luke Jerod Venstrom, Valparaiso University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

specification. Once the designs were Page 26.1415.10complete, reviewed, and revised, manufacturing prints were created and the students eitherworked with vendors contracted to produce the parts or manufactured the parts themselves in themachine shop. A second example is the electrical and control system where students specifiedcomponents, created electrical prints, designed and prototyped the electrical panels, worked withthe supplier to produce the final electrical panels and cabinets, and programmed the systemcontroller.5.2 Outcome B: An Ability to Design and Conduct Experiments, as Well as Analyze and Interpret Data22The participating students

Conference Session

Statics and Dynamics in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer E. Holte, University of St. Thomas

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

advantage for various positions of the can crusher and comparingthe mechanical advantage of different models. Instructor also lets the students know it’s likelythey will not be able to finish the activity in the one class period, and there is no time pressure tocomplete all of the analysis questions.The student groups are given a handout with a series of suggested steps and a few photographs ofthe can crusher in various positions (see Appendix B). To a fellow engineering professor thismay seem overly prescriptive for an open-ended student-guided activity, but from the students’perspectives it is still far from clear. They often write of not having enough instruction and notknowing how to begin, which is necessary, for they are to decide how to

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vincent Sabatini, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Ryle Maxson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Darris White, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Jack McKisson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; William Haupfear, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-1331: THE HYREV PROPULSION SYSTEM: A B20 POWER-SPLITEXTENDED RANGE ELECTRIC VEHICLE FOR THE ECOCAR CHALLENGEVincent Sabatini, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Vincent Sabatini is a second year graduate Mechanical Engineering student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He graduated from Embry-Riddle with an B. S. in Mechanical Engineering, with a focus in Robotics and High Performance Vehicles. He is currently the Team Leader for ERAU's EcoCAR Team, the EcoEagles.Ryle Maxson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Ryle Maxson is a second year graduate Mechanical Engineering student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He graduated from Embry-Riddle with an B. S. in Aerospace

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment III

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenna L. Gorlewicz, Vanderbilt University; Robert James Webster III, Vanderbilt University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

single piece, unlike the original Stanford design9 . A key difference in our paddle is that wehave replaced the capstan drive with a friction drive, in view of enhancing student usability (weFigure 1: (a) The Stanford and Johns Hopkins Haptic Paddle. (b) The University of Michigan Page 25.49.3Haptic Paddle. (c) The Rice University Haptic Paddle. (d) The University of Utah Haptic Paddle.found that the capstan drives were difficult for undergraduates to wind effectively and that thecable can be prone to falling off the spool, leading to student frustration and lab delays). Thefriction drive trades off some haptic fidelity for robustness and

Conference Session

Capstone Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Blair T. Allison, Grove City College; Stephen Ludwick, Aerotech, Inc., and University of Pittsburgh; William P. Birmingham, Grove City College

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

specifications, its performance wassometimes marginal. This led to the addition of a third controlled axis, an improved spindle, anda new user interface two years later. Page 25.63.7 Figure 11. User interface for two-axis tube notcher.Development of the 3-axis tube notching CNC machine – mechanical detailsFrom a mechanical perspective, the 3-axis tube notching machining center was primarily amodification of the 2-axis machine to include a third controlled axis and an improved spindlethat was better suited for machining operations. Figure 12 shows the three axes (linear axis Xand rotary axes A and B). Figure 13 shows the 3-axis CNC

Conference Session

Programming, Virtual Reality, and Dynamic Systems

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dennis O'Connor, California State University, Chico

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

the relative velocity. Their resulting calculation of Coriolisacceleration is plotted in Figure 3 above. For the experimentally determined Coriolisacceleration, the team reached a value of 0.1305 m / s 2 while their theoretical calculation wasfound to be 0.1608 m / s 2 . A sample is given here from the team’s concluding remarks:“From our data we can conclude that we successfully isolated the phenomenon. We did this bycalculating our theoretical acceleration and comparing it to what the sensors actually recorded.Areas of improvement would be a more rigid base, smoother running surface, a constant angulardrive and linear velocity for the car.”B. Sample 2: “Trebuchet”The students in this project constructed a homemade launching apparatus known

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nolan Tsuchiya P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Zhaoshuo Jiang P.E., San Francisco State University; Alec William Maxwell, San Francisco State University; Zahira H. Merchant

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

0.026 Q5 1.90/1.64 2.127 0.040 Q6 3.74/3.67 0.464 0.645 Q7 3.93/3.86 0.518 0.607 Table 1: Results from Self-efficacy Questions Due to the nature of the questions (Appendix 6.a-6.b), for each of the charts in Table 1, itis desired to see a decrease in the mean value (2nd column) from pre- to post-survey on questionsQ1-Q5, and an increase on questions Q6-Q7. All of the bold rows show instances where astatistically significant outcome was observed, indicating that for many of the questions theirlevel of confidence was greater

Conference Session

Research and Multidisciplinary Experiences

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard F. Keltie, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

engineering courses? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) More than 3 This data shows that nearly all of the students (94%) had at least one previous experience with a design project in their coursework, and 34 (67%) students had experience with at least 2 previous design projects. Page 26.937.72 - This design project was developed from a real-world graduate research activity rather thanfrom a textbook-based assignment. As such, what is your overall perception of this project ascompared to textbook-based assignments in the following ways:2a – Relevance of this project to youcompared to textbook-basedassignments: A) Much more

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Fluid Mechanics

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

John Palmore Jr., Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

. McLeskey, and W.-Y. J. Lin, “A Review of the Effectiveness of Guided Notes for Students who Struggle Learning Academic Content,” Preventing School Failure: Alternative Education for Children and Youth, vol. 55, no. 4, pp. 226–231, aug 2011.[12] B. John, “Micro-collaborations in piazza,” Proceedings of the AIS SIG-ED IAIM 2013 Conference, 2013.[13] K. A. Kiewra, “Investigating Notetaking and Review: A Depth of Processing Alternative,” Educational Psychologist, vol. 20, no. 1, pp. 23–32, jan 1985.[14] K. A. Kiewra, “How Classroom Teachers Can Help Students Learn and Teach Them How to Learn,” Theory Into Practice, vol. 41, no. 2, pp. 71–80, may 2002.[15] M. Laal and M. Laal, “Collaborative learning: what is it?” Procedia - Social and

Conference Session

Introducing Active Learning into ME Courses

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gul Kremer, Pennsylvania State University; Madara Ogot, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

., Beichner, R., Bernold, L., Burniston, E., Dail, P., Fuller, H., “Update on IMPEC, an Integrated Firt- Year Engineering Curriculum at North Carolina State University”, Proceedings of ASEE Annual Conference and Exhibition, June 1997.16. Mickelson, S.K., Jenison, R., and Swanson, N., “Teaching Engineering Design through Product Dissection”, Proceedings, ASEE Annual Conference and Exhibition, 1995.17. Carlson, B., Schoch, P., Kalsher, M., Racicot, B., “A Motivational First-Year Electronics Lab Course”, Journal of Engineering Education, pp. 357-362, October 1997.18. Demetry, C. and Groccia, J., “A Comparative Assessment of Students’ Experiences in Two Instructional Formats of an Introductory Materials Science Course”, Journal of

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University; Peter Baumann, Central Connecticut State University; Alfred Gates, Central Connecticut State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

engineering courses students will acquire in-depth principles of thermo-fluid sciences, mechanical systems and control, materials, mechanical design, finite element analysis and manufacturing. a. Through the aerospace specialization, students will both broaden and deepen their knowledge in aerospace materials, structures, propulsion, flight dynamics and control. b. Through the manufacturing specialization, students will broaden and deepen their knowledge manufacturing automation, systems design, strategy and simulation. 2. Graduates will acquire industry relevant experience within the academic environment through course projects, laboratory experimentation, classroom

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Azar Eslam Panah, Pennsylvania State University, Berks; Heidi Reuter

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

andposter presentation by a faculty in Communication Department. Outside judges gradedstudents’ presentation. A selection of images from the course will be available on a publicwebsite. (a) (b) (c) Fig. 9. Sample Final Projects: a) burning mums, b) water balloon, c) dancing drops.F. Art/Science Competition Entry (Extra 10 points)Students were encouraged to submit their work to art/science competitions for extra credits.Students were asked to submit their intention at the beginning of semester and only one studentsubmitted his work to the Gallery of Fluid Motion, which has been sponsored by the Division ofFluid Dynamics of the American Physical Society, since 1985

Conference Session

Manufacturing and Machine Component Design

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Anstaett Metzler P.E., Ohio State University; Blaine W. Lilly, Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

and profession. With respect to the impact the course had on theirdesire to remain in Mechanical Engineering, 76% of the respondents rated the course at a 4 or 5.Regarding the level of insight provided into the field of mechanical engineering and it’s practice,79% gave the course a rating of 4 or 5. As to the affect of the course on their self-confidence andsense of capability in engineering, their studies, and professional practice, 69% of the studentsrated the course at a 4 or 5.In addition to the numeric rating responses, students were also asked to comment on specificsrelated to the questions beginning with the question shown in Figure 6. The questionnaire in itsentirety is shown in Appendix B, and the questions with their respective

Conference Session

New Teaching Pedagogies: Methods and Assessments

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey F. Rhoads, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Eric Nauman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Beth M. Holloway, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Charles Morton Krousgrill, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics

thePMFC and its constituent components, an alternate and perhaps more instructive way ofassessing the efficacy of instruction is to examine the distribution of grades earned by students ineach of the mechanics classes involved in this transformation. Figures 5 and 6 present thepercentage of students earning A, B, C, D, and F grades, or a W marking (resulting from awithdrawal from the course before completion) in the Basic Mechanics I and II courses since theFall 2008 (Spring 2009 in the case of Basic Mechanics II) Semester, which is prior to the Page 24.1241.10complete implementation of the PMFC. Data is presented for fall semesters (spring

Conference Session

Computation Related

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Pavan Karra, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

credit) and 1 incomplete. The NCs and incomplete(I) are added to the list offailed. The total class size in 2019-2020 is 90. ME 201 gades in 2019-20 vs historic performance (spring semesters), percentage 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 S11 S12 S13 S14 S15 S16 S17 S18 S19 S20 A B C D F W Figure 2: Student performance in ME 201, S20 vs historicAs Figure 2 shows, the grades have shifted up for the year 2019-2020 for which the new material isimplemented

Conference Session

Introducing Active and Inductive Learning and Improving the Learning Curve in ME

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Malicky, University of San Diego; James Kohl, University of San Diego; Ming Huang, University of San Diego

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

, 1991, pp. 45-48.[6] C. Rogers, M. Cyr, J. McDonald, and T. Nocera, “The Design and Performance of Musical Instruments,” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, 1998.[7] D. Hall, P. Hadala, F. Roberts, “Laboratory Exercises for Statics and Mechanics of Materials on a Shoestring,” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, 2000.[8] H. J. Lenoir , “The Wobbler Steam Engine: A Connection Between the Past, Present, and Future of Mechanical Engineering,” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, 2004.[9] M. Lobaugh, “Revving up interest in Hands-On Engineering,” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, 2004.[10] N. B. Allen, J. M. Cunnington, L. J. Westra, M. K. Klein, E. M. Odom, and R. E. Smelser

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Miller, Campbell University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

. 285-288.5. J. Round and B. Lom, “In Situ Teaching: Fusing Labs & Lectures in Undergraduate Science Courses to Enhance Immersion in Scientific Research,” Journal of undergraduate neuroscience education, vol. 13, no. 3, 2015, pp. A206-A214.6. D. Hall, H. Hegab and J. Nelson, “Living WITH the Lab - a freshman curriculum to boost hands-on learning, student confidence and innovation,” Proc. Frontiers in Education Conference, 2008.7. J. W. Belcher, “Studio physics at MIT,” MIT Physics Ann., 2001, pp. 58-64.8. M. Weimer, Learner-centered teaching: five key changes to practice, 2nd edition. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2013.9. G. Subhash and S. Ridgeway, Mechanics of Materials Laboratory Course, Morgan & Claypool, 2018.

Conference Session

Statics and Dynamics in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane L. Peters PE, Kettering University; Janet Brelin-Fornari P.E., Kettering University; Sheryl Janca, Kettering University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Conference, Indianapolis, IN.4. Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. (2015). Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs, 2014 -2015. Retrieved from http://www.abet.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/E001-15-16- EAC-Criteria-03-10-15.pdf5. Individual Development and Educational Assessment (IDEA) Center. (2016). Retrieved fromhttp://ideaedu.org/abouton 1/31/2016.6. Garry, B. G. (2011). Relationship Between ABETTAC Criterion 3 A-K Student Learning Outcomes Achievement. Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, Vancouver, Canada.

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Louis Reis, Louisiana Tech University; Samira Fazel Anvaryazdi, Louisiana Tech University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #26124Work In Progress: Assessing Student Performance and Perceptions in a ”Flipped”Statics and Mechanics Engineering CourseDr. Louis Reis, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Louis Reis currently serves as a lecturer in the Mechanical Engineering department at Louisiana Tech University. He received his B.S. degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering at Louisiana Tech University along with his M.S. degree in Microsystems Engineering and his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. He teaches a variety of courses at Louisiana Tech including: Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Statics and Mechanics of Materials, and

Conference Session

Innovations in ME Laboratory Instruction

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Davis, Kettering University; Craig Hoff, Kettering University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

effort, T.E. Summing all of the forces results in the following relationship: ∑F =m a e T .E. − W .R. − R.R. = me a , or T .E. − R.L. = me aSince the vehicle is put into neutral during the coastdown, the tractive effort becomeszero. The Road Load Force can then be related to coast down rate as follows:(1.2) R.L. = − me a = −me dV B − me (Vi +1 − Vi ) , dt ∆t where: me = effective vehicle mass. It is the sum of the final vehicle test mass and the effective mass of the rotating components. For, example the effective mass of the tire wheel and brake rotor is

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kamau Wright, University of Hartford; Paul E Slaboch, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

: Numbers of ME 440 students who recall best courses for improving technical writingskills. 1st best 2nd best for technical for writing technical Course writing a. Fluid Mechanics—Heat Transfer Laboratory (ME 342W) 23 4 b. Mechanical Engineering Materials and Laboratory 4 15 c. Thermal and Mechanical System Design 2 0 d. “None

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Mechatronics & Simulation

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Anthony William Duva P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

: 𝑘𝑘𝑚𝑚−𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹 = 𝐴𝐴𝑒𝑒 (𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵/𝐿𝐿) (4) 𝐸𝐸 × 𝑑𝑑 9A and B in Equation (4) are two unknown coefficients which will be determined by the dataanalysis. After each team completed their FEA simulation, they had thirteen-member stiffnessesvs. corresponding ratios d/L. Therefore, they could use data fitting to get two unknowncoefficients A and B.4. Discussions and conclusionsIn the spring of 2019, the faculty-guided bolted-joint member stiffness project was successfullyimplemented. At the end of the semester, we conducted a class survey from two sections of theFEA-related course. Thirteen

Conference Session

Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angkee Sripakagorn, Chulalongkorn University; Kuntinee Maneeratana, Chulalongkorn University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

OrganizationalDevelopment Network of Thailand Higher Education (ThaiPOD).Bibliography1. D. Lavansiri, and S. Koontanakulvong, Use of CUQA in Quality Assurance System of Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Proceeding of the 4th ASEE/AaeE Global Colloquium on Engineering Education, Sydney, 26-29 September 2005.2. A. C. Cleland and B. J. Wakelin, Graduate Profiles for Washington Accord degrees; Broad Principles and the Design Component. Engineering Design in Engineering Education: JABEE Symposium/Workshop, Tokyo, Japan, December 2004.3. Canadian Council of Professional Engineers (CCPE), Task Force Report on the Future of Engineering Education, July 1988.4. Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems (CETS), Engineering Employment

Conference Session

ME Laboratories and Undergraduate Research

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sriram Sundararajan, Iowa State University; James Dautremont

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

laboratory courses includingmeasurements and dynamic systems and controls.References1. J. E. Corter, J. V. Nickerson, S. K. Esche, C. Chassapis, J. Ma (2007), "Constructing Reality: A study of remote, hands-on and simulated laboratories", ACM Transactions on Computer Human Interaction 2 (14)2. Nickerson, J.V., Corter, J.E., Esche, S.K., and C. Chassapis (2007), "A Model for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Remote Engineering Laboratories and Simulations in Education", Computers and Education. 3 (49)3. P. Bhargava, J. Antonakakis, C. Cunningham and A. T. Zehnder (2006), “Web-based virtual torsion laboratory,” Computer Applications in Engineering Education, 14, pp 1-8.4. S. Grober, M. Vetter, B. Eckert and H-J. Jodl (2007), “Experimenting

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions - Mechanical Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rajesh Bhaskaran, Cornell University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

of mass flow rate, heat input as well as pressure andtemperature at various locations. A corresponding CFD simulation for this experiment was Page 15.1065.6introduced into the lab in 2003 so that students could see the experimental and CFD approachesside-by-side. FlowLab was the CFD software used until 2009 when it was replaced withFLUENT 12 which is integrated into the ANSYS Workbench interface. Figure 1: Schematic representation of the heated flow apparatus. A, B, C, and D are pressure taps; labels 1-10 are locations of thermocouples.This is the first CFD experience for most students. FlowLab was originally used

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer II

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yeow Siow, University of Illinois, Chicago

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

." "Projects and in-class problems were the most beneficial part of the class. Overall, very complex class, it is not an easy A or B. However, professor makes it easier that it is." "Projects are time consuming but allowed me to apply equations and knowledge from class. Real world connections are made between the course material and everyday life, which helps me understand why the concepts we learn are important and useful. This allows me to feel confident while doing problems and to think through them rather than looking at a solution manual." "Projects were helpful as they were more interesting than book problems. Projects also prevented the use of answer keys when stuck and forced me to think about it