Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Innovation

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claudio Talarico, Eastern Washington University; Esteban Rodriguez-Marek, Eastern Washington University; Min-Sung Koh, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

14.67.6functional units: a 10-bit analog to digital converter (ADC), an 8-bit reduced instruction set(RISC) architecture processor with an 8 MHz clock rate, an H-bridge to drive the DC motor, andthe actuator moving the mechanical arm. Figure 6. Robotic system: main functional unitsThe requirements adopted for the design of the system are: 1) the arm needs to extend 19 mmbefore it reaches the egg’s membrane, 2) the velocity with which the arm reaches the eggs’membrane is 27mm/s and 3) the force with which the egg’s membrane is hit is 10N. Figure 7summarizes the basic algorithm used to control the robotic arm. The processor used toimplement the algorithm is an Atmega8 RISC microcontroller manufactured by Atmel

Conference Session

Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tim Brower, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

14.1118.11Appendix I Appendix II Group Project Laboratory Hydro PowerPURPOSE:• to function effectively on teams,• to communicate effectively via a specification interface document,• to have a commitment to quality & timeliness,• to integrate multiple components to make a device,• to demonstrate ideas for turning water into power,• to show sustainability in the overall design of the device,• to use project management techniques.REQUIREMENTS:Horse Power Generation: hp = 0.003 + 10%Height: weight(s) must travel 8 feetAssembly time: < 30 minutesWeight of entire device: < 5 lbfSize: See rules belowParts of the device that must “stand alone” are the Nozzle

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation of Graphics Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Connolly, Purdue University; Kimberly Batta, Purdue University; Alex Morgan, Purdue University; Eric Wack, Purdue University; Ben Wheeler, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

avenue of research, as well as determining theeffectiveness of the software in other industry areas and applications. Bibliographic Information1. MSNBC (2008, September 4). Almost half of Americans facing knee arthritus. From http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26544498/2. Ibrahim, S. A., & Kwoh, C. K. (2003). Opportunities for Understanding. CHERP Policy Brief . Retrieved from http://www.cherp.org/cherpdocs/issuebriefs/Dec2003web.pdf3. Feudtner, C., Santucci, G., Feinstein, J. A., Snyder, C. R., Rourke, M. T., & Kang, T. I. (2007). Hopeful Thinking and Level of Comfort Regarding Providing Pediatric Palliative Care: A Survey of Hospital Nurses.4. Parekh, S. G., Lim, C. K., Booth, R

Conference Session

Capstone Design I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ding Yuan, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Nebojsa Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Jane Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

fortheir professional development. All responses to the question “Is this course helping you preparefor your future career” were positive, except the following two neutral or partially negativecomments: - “Yes, but it is hard to tell since I already have a job.” - “No, the course has no bearing on my lack of career direction.”As for the comments on the overall course, one student suggested “work in more group activitiesand group discussion,” and another wanted to get a regular grade instead of an “S/U” grade; allother comments were positive. Some answers were - “The ethics section was done well.” - “Everything was great. Thank you very much! “ - “Overall if I was to have had this class before my design project, I would not have

Conference Session

Computer Applications in Energy Conversion

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Liping Guo, Northern Illinois University; Paul Curtis, Northern Illinois University; Andrew Barendregt, Northern Illinois University; Anthony Surillo, Northern Illinois University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2009-354: A SUN-TRACKING SOLAR-POWER SYSTEMLiping Guo, Northern Illinois University Liping Guo received the B. E. degree in Automatic Control from Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China in 1997, the M. S. and Ph. D. degrees in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Auburn University, AL, USA in 2001 and 2006 respectively. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology Program in the Department of Technology at the Northern Illinois University. Her research interests are mainly in the area of power electronics, renewable energy, embedded systems and control. Dr. Guo is a member of the ASEE, IEEE and a member of the honor society

Conference Session

Embedded System Design

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Holt, Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.; Hongchi Shi, Texas State University, San Marcos; Harold Stern, Texas State University, San Marcos

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

) Architecture, ed. Newnes. 2008, Boston, MA.6. M. J. Bridges, N. Vachharajani, Y. Zhang, T. Jablin and D. I. August, Revisiting the Sequential Programming Model for Multi-core, IEEE Micro 28 (2008), no. 1, pp. 12-20.7. W.-m. W. Hwu, K. Keutzer and T. G. Mattson, The Concurrency Challenge, IEEE Design and Test of Computers 25 (2008), no. 4, pp. 312-320.8. E. A. Lee, The Problem with Threads, IEEE Computer 39 (2006), no. 5, pp. 33-42.9. C. Chang, P. Denning, J. H. Cross, G. Engel, R. Sloan, D. Carver, R. Eckhouse, W. King, F. Lau, S. Mengel, P. K. Srimani, E. Roberts, R. Shackelford, R. Austing, C. F. Cover, G. Davies, A. McGettrick, G. M. Schneider and U. Wolz. Computing Curricula 2001 Computer Science. 2001

Conference Session

Technology Integration in the Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susana Lai-Yuen, University of South Florida; Maria Herrera, University of South Florida

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

contribute significantly to engineeringeducation by preparing students for successful careers in industry.AcknowledgmentsThis research was supported by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education FoundationSME-EF Grant #M7005. Their support is greatly appreciated.References 1. American Society for Engineering Education, “Summary report on evaluation of engineering education,” Journal of Engineering Education, September 1995, pp. 25-60. 2. Lang, J. D., Cruse, S., McVey, F. D., and McMasters, J., “Industry expectations of new engineers: A survey to assist curriculum designers,” Journal of Engineering Education, January 1999, pp. 43-51. 3. Davis, D.C., Beyerlein, S.W., and Davis, I.T., “Development and use of an engineer

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Maixner, United States Air Force Academy; James Baughn, UC Davis

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

AC 2009-430: A SIMPLE, AFFORDABLE STEADY-STATE FIN HEAT TRANSFERMINI-LAB/DEMOMichael Maixner, United States Air Force Academy Michael Rex Maixner graduated with distinction from the U. S. Naval Academy, and served as a commissioned officer in the USN for 25 years; his first 12 years were spent as a shipboard officer, while his remaining service was spent strictly in engineering assignments. He received his Ocean Engineer and SMME degrees from MIT, and his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School. He served as an Instructor at the Naval Postgraduate School and as a Professor of Engineering at Maine Maritime Academy; he is currently a member of the Department

Conference Session

Civil ET Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Tito-Izquierdo, University of Houston-Downtown; Alberto Gomez-Rivas, University of Houston-Downtown; George Pincus, University of Houston-Downtown

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

s = Atr * ( *Ds) / ( *Ds2/4*Pitch) = 0.0127Minimum Value of s = 0.45*(Ag/Ach-1)*f'c/fys= 0.0230 NG, use other spiral or reduce the pitchMaximum Axial Capacity: Pn(max) = 3794 kip Scale of the DrawingMaximum Axial Capacity: *Pn(max) = 2656 kip 1 : 3/32

Conference Session

Lean Manufacturing Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Merwan Mehta, East Carolina University; Richard Monroe, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

production reports are eliminated and incoming and outgoingsigns are provided to allow the stations to be organized well, introducing the concept of 5-S. 5-Sis a Japanese philosophy of workplace organization where the central theme is to have a place foreverything and keep everything in its place, is practiced. In the second round, there is someimprovement in terms of the profit numbers, however the variation in between the forecastedproduction schedule and the actual customer requirement still produces excess inventory inbetween the operations, resulting in substantial chaos within the simulated cell.In the final round, the layout is created with kanbans in between the operations as shown inFigure 3, and the concept of Takt time is introduced. Takt

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education Innovation and Assessment

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Wells, North Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

manufacturing engineering curricula into a substantively new format. The paper concludes with observations and measures of student response gathered in application of the four-stage model in the author’s classes.Context and Continuity: As a formal field for academic preparation, the discipline ofmanufacturing engineering has been evolving for only two or three decades. Through thesponsorship and leadership of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, documents offeringcurricular structuring, suggested course content and focused central learning objectives appearedfrom the mid-1980’s through the 1990’s.1,2,3 Likewise, over the past ten years, competency mapsand gaps for various stages of manufacturing engineering careers have been published by SMEand

Conference Session

Professional Development Programs for Teachers

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie Trenor, University of Houston; Jennifer Ruchhoeft, University of Houston; Frank Claydon, Unviersity of Houston; Stuart Long, University of Houston

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

teachers meaningfulengineering-related research experience that they can draw upon to educate their students aboutengineering career opportunities.To date, the UH-RET site has hosted 25 participants from 17 schools in nine independent schooldistricts, with another 14 participants expected in the summer of 2006. The diverse nature of theHouston community allows RET participants to subsequently reach a wide range of ethnic andsocio-economic groups, including numerous under-represented minorities. Teachers who haveparticipated teach a variety of subjects and levels, including courses in mathematics, physics,biology, chemistry, computing, and technology.Each teacher works closely with an engineering faculty member and graduate student(s) toconduct

Conference Session

Trend in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

chart of DB v/s DBB looks as shown below. Page 11.402.4 DESIGN - BUILD Owner Design-Builder Fig. 1 DESIGN – BID - BUILD Owner Architect/Engineer General Contractor Fig. 2From the above organizational charts of the two very different project delivery systems, it isquite clear that the owner has to deal with a single entity

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phillip Wankat, Purdue University

expensivepublic institutions.2 The for-profit schools make it easier to enroll than most non-profitschools. Some critics claim it is too easy to enroll and that the for-profits use pressuretactics.2,11 Abuses at for-profit schools in the 1990’s eventually led to a federal lawoutlawing incentive pay, commissions or bonuses for recruiters. There have also beencomplaints about the web advertising used by for-profits.12 The for-profit schools claimrecruitment abuses no longer occur; however, the University of Phoenix did settle complaintsby paying the largest fine ever levied by the U.S. Department of Education.13 Also, withmore than 5000 “enrollment counselors” at the University of Phoenix11 and more than 500“undergraduate admissions representatives” at

Conference Session

Design for Community and Environment

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Somerton, Michigan State University; Brian Thompson, Michigan State University; Alan Haddow, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

Thompson, Michigan State University BRIAN S. THOMPSON Brian S. Thompson is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University. Currently he serves as the Departmental Design Coordinator. Dr. Thompson has published in the following areas: mechanisms, smart materials, composite materials, flexible fixturing, robotics, variational methods and finite element techniques. He received a BSc and MSc from Newcastle University, England, in 1972 and 1973 respectively, and a Ph.D. from the University of Dundee in Scotland in 1976.Alan Haddow, Michigan State University ALAN HADDOW Alan Haddow is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University. Currently

Conference Session

International Case Studies, Collaborations and Interactions

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charlie Edmonson, University of Dayton; Donna Summers, University of Dayton

Tagged Divisions

International

2006-69: CREATING CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING IN ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY CURRICULACharlie Edmonson, University of Dayton CHARLIE P. EDMONSON is an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of Industrial Engineering Technology at the University of Dayton. Prior to joining the faculty at UD, he retired from the U. S. Air Force after 30 years of engineering design, industrial engineering, and experience at various levels of management.Donna Summers, University of Dayton Donna C.S. Summers, Ph.D. is a professor of Industrial Engineering Technology at the University of Dayton. Her major areas of concentration are Quality Assurance and Human Factors. She has published two texts: Quality and Quality

Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yongjin Kwon, Drexel University; William Brownlowe, Montgomery County Community College; Vladimir Genis, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

-658.10. E.P. Papadakis. 1980, Challenges and Opportunities for Nondestructive Inspection Technology in the High-Volume Durable Goods Industry. Mat. Evaluation, Vol. 39, No. 2, pp. 122-130.11. Ahmad, S., 1988, A laboratory experiment to teach some concepts on sensor-based robot Assembly systems, IEEE Transactions on Education, Vol. 31, No. 2, pp. 74-84.12. Kikuchi, T., Fukuda, S., Fukuzaki, A., Nagaoka, K., Tanaka, K., Kenjo, T. & Harris, D.A., 2004, DVTS-based remote laboratory across the Pacific over the gigabit network, IEEE Transactions on Education, Vol. 47, No. 1, pp. 26-32.13. Guimaraes, E., Maffeis, A., Pereira, J., Russo, B., Cardozo, E., Bergerman, M. & Magalhaes, M.F., 2003, REAL: a virtual laboratory for mobile

Conference Session

Building a Community in Materials

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Gray

Tagged Divisions

Materials

scaleapplications within the military sector during WWII and the late 1940’s and early 1950’s. Theunique combination of performance benefits offered by composite materials has now propelledits use into almost every industry sector within today’s global economy. Composites or morespecifically, Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP), consist of a polymer matrix, usually a thermosetplastic and a variety of reinforcements, including glass, carbon (graphite) and aramid (Kevlar)fibers. It is this unique combination of complementary properties that, when combined, create anentirely new material with very specific characteristics. This makes the design and use ofcomposites more desirable than some of the more traditional materials in many different

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Division Poster Sessions

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip Rufe, Eastern Michigan University; Gary Rodak, Eastern Michigan University; Scott Pollock, Eastern Michigan University; Mary Finkel, Eastern Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Technologist at S-3 Engineering in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Technology from Eastern Michigan University, graduating Cum Laude in December of 2004; and was awarded an Excellence in Manufacturing scholarship. She is a member of various professional societies such as Society of Automotive Engineers, Society of Plastics Engineers, the Engineering Society of Detroit and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers - from which she earned her Manufacturing Technologist Certification. She is currently a Manufacturing Engineer at Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance in Dundee, MI

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Berdanier, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

Constructively about Science, Technology and Society Education, State University of New York Press: Albany, NY, 1992.3. Nair, I., Jones, S., and White, J., (2002), “A Curriculum to Enhance Environmental Literacy,” Journal of Engineering Education, January, 57-67.4. Poole, S., DeGrazia, J., and Sullivan, J., (2001), “Assessing K-12 Pre-Engineering Outreach Programs,” Journal of Engineering Education, 43-48.5. Sutliff, R., and Baldwin, V., (2001), “Learning Styles: Teaching Technology Subjects can be More Effective,” Journal to Technology Studies, Wi-Sp, 22-27.6. Waller, A., (2003), “Active Learning Techniques: Getting Students to Think During Class,” Workshop Presented at Ohio Northern University, TJ Smull College of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wenshen Pong; Tim Le, San Francisco State University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Laboratoryfor the School Preview and Summer Program for High School Students. The equipment willbecome an important part of our outreach events and summer program for promising high schoolstudents from backgrounds underrepresented in the engineering profession.Reference:1. SFSU Civil Engineering Curriculum Mission Statements, Internal Report by School of Engineering, San Francisco State University (2003).2. Sabatini, D.A., Teaching and Research Synergism: the Undergraduate Research Experience, Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, Vol. 123, No.3, 98-102 (July 1997).3. Jenkins, S. R., Pocock, J.B., Zuraski, P.D., Meade, R.B., Mitchell, Z.W. and Farrington, J.J., Capstone Course in an Integrated

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beverly Withiam, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown; Susan Dawkins, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown; Robert Martinazzi, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

students were not required Page 11.650.3to complete any formal assignments. Attendance was used as the sole means of evaluation andthe grading was on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) basis. Each student signed in at the startof every class by completing a form on which they identified the speaker of the day and wroteand signed their name. Students were permitted to miss two classes throughout the term.Students that receive an unsatisfactory grade are required to complete an assignment or taskdetermined by the senior faculty member to have the grade changed to satisfactory. Studentswere never formally surveyed to gauge their reaction to the course

Conference Session

Software Engineering Teaching Methods and Practice

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank Tsui, Southern Polytechnic State University; Orlando Karam, Southern Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Constituent Committee

. 4. Dutoit, A.H. and Bruegge, B. (1998) “Communication Metrics for Software Development,” IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering, vol. 24 no. 8, August 1998, pp 615-628. 5. Kaushik, S. (2001) “A Study of Attributes of Communications as They Relate to Software Development,” Master’s Research Project, Southern Polytechnic State University, 2001. 6. Cockburn, A. (2000) “Selecting A Project’s Methodology,” IEEE Software, July/August 2000, pp 64-71. 7. Roberts, T.L., Cheney, P.H., Sweeney, P.D. (2002), “Project Characteristics and Group Communication: An Investigation,” IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication, vol.45, no.2, June, 2002, pp 84 – 96. 8. Hirschheim, R. and Newman, M

Conference Session

Mechanical/Manufacturing ET Design Projects

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Watkins, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Michael Smith, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

numerous options to students, such asmethod such as what material(s) to use for the frame and fairing, what fabrication method(s) to employ and what drive system to utilize. The Pugh method of selection analysis can be an ideal tool for illustrating the importance of decision making early in the design process.The role of analysis This project offers many opportunities for students to apply principlesin design: learned in the classroom. Examples may include a shear & moment diagram to fully understand a beam’s loading, Mohr’s circle to learn the combined affects of bending and shear in a drive axle

Conference Session

Design of Laboratory Experiments

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Rubaai, Howard University; James Johnson, Howard University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

with respect to therobustness concepts. The discussion by the students can address the effect of the externaldisturbance on the performance of the system. At this stage, the design appears to be satisfactoryeven under sudden external disturbance. Disturbance at 5s Disturbance at 45s Disturbance at 24s Disturbance at 6s Disturbance at 14s Disturbance at 38s Disturbance at 18s Disturbance at 37s Fig. 15 Square-wave position tracking, Fig. 16 Sine-wave position tracking, X=5 s/div, Y=10 rev/div X=5 s/div, Y=10 rev

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Methods in IE Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Judith Norback, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ron Billings, Georgia Institute of Technology; Garlie Forehand, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

. Bibliography1 Griffin, P.; Griffin, S.; & Llewellyn, D., “The Impact of Group Size and Project Duration on CapstoneDesign,” Journal of Engineering Education, v93, n5 (July 2004): 217-222.2 ABET requirements “2000-2001 Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs,” Accreditation Board ofEngineering and Technology, Baltimore, 2000.3 Norback, J. Shaul; McNair, L.; & Forehand, G.A., “Improving Audience Analysis of Real-World Clients Page 11.665.7in Industrial Engineering Senior Design.” Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for EngineeringEducation Conference, June 2005.4 Norback, J. Shaul, and Hardin, J. Integrating Workforce

Conference Session

International Exchange/Joint Programs in Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Rowe, Sheffield Hallam University; Tim Mulroy, Sheffield Hallam University; Ian Robinson, Sheffield Hallam University; Boon Han Lye, Kolej Bandar Utama International College

Tagged Divisions

International

whereby an academic member of staff from another HEI is appointed toprovide oversight of the operation of courses, normally from a subject point of view. This processoperates universally in the UK and with the SHU/KBU scheme the external examiner appointed tothe SHU course(s) will also support the KBU course(s).DiscussionTwo examples of international inter-institutional partnerships have been described here and anumber of observations can be made about them. Firstly, in both cases the fundamental drivingforce behind the developments has been student demand, whilst the institutional pull has beenmore complex. In the case of the SHU-TARC partnership the decade long gestation of theprogramme is evidence of both groups of engineering academics

Conference Session

Moral Development, Engineering Pedagogy and Ethics Instruction

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christan Whysong, Virginia Tech; Jenny Lo, Virginia Tech; Kumar Mallikarjunan, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

cattle. The moral theory of virtue ethics mayalso be introduced at this level. The following is more information on these case studies.Genetic engineering also occurs in animals raised for consumption. In the mid-1980’s theBeltsville research facility, operated by the United States Department of Agriculture, worked toincrease the growth rate of pigs by incorporating a gene coding for human growth hormone intothe genome of the pig embryos. These pigs, known as the Beltsville pigs, created negative presswhen they developed spinal deformities and severe arthritis, became cross-eyed or blind, andwere impotent.8Although similar transgenic animals would contribute to the food production and perhaps to theprofits being made in the industry, one must

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krisztian Dancs, University of North Florida; Vanja Gadzic, University of North Florida; Tyler Dao, University of North Florida; Truong Nguyen, University of North Florida; Chiu Choi, University of North Florida

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

four control systems. Eleven commands were devisedto control the vehicle’s functions: 1. “A” – accelerate (depress gas pedal) 2. “S” – decelerate (release gas pedal) 3. “B” – brake (apply brake) 4. “U” – release brake 5. “P” – move transmission stick to Park Page 11.139.15 6. “R” – move transmission stick to Reverse 7. “N” – move transmission stick to Neutral 8. “D” – move transmission stick to Drive 9. “F” – steer left 10. “H” – hold the current steering wheel position 11. “J” – steer rightThe program did not support multi-tasking, for

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum & non-Technical Skills

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Dues, Purdue University-New Albany

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

calculations needed.1 FEArequires an extremely large number of calculations to solve and is only practical today due tomodern advances in computer speed and capacity. In the 1970’s, general purpose finite elementsoftware was developed due to the increasing availability and power of digital computers.Digital computers in the form of mainframe computers provided an efficient tool to performfinite element calculations. Since then, computer hardware has rapidly increased in speed and Page 11.264.2storage capacity and the FEA software has gained better interfaces, pre and post processing ofthe data and improved graphics.2Since the early days of FEA, there