Sardahi, Y., & Salem, A. (2025, March), Student Learning Through Engineering Design: Developing a Safe Recoil Indication System for Military Applications  Paper presented at 2025 ASEE North Central Section  (NCS) Annual Conference, Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia. 10.18260/1-2--54689

\bibitem{asee_peer_54689}
  Sardahi, Y., \& Salem, A. (2025, March), \emph{Student Learning Through Engineering Design: Developing a Safe Recoil Indication System for Military Applications}
  Paper presented at 2025 ASEE North Central Section  (NCS) Annual Conference, Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia.
  10.18260/1-2--54689

Yousef Sardahi and Asad Salem.  "Student Learning Through Engineering Design: Developing a Safe Recoil Indication System for Military Applications".  2025 ASEE North Central Section  (NCS) Annual Conference, Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia, 2025, March.  ASEE Conferences, 2025.  https://peer.asee.org/54689 Internet.  16 May, 2025

\bibitem{asee_peer_54689}
  Yousef Sardahi and Asad Salem.
  "Student Learning Through Engineering Design: Developing a Safe Recoil Indication System for Military Applications".
  \emph{2025 ASEE North Central Section  (NCS) Annual Conference, Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia, 2025, March}.
  ASEE Conferences, 2025.
  https://peer.asee.org/54689 Internet.  16 May, 2025

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TY  - CPAPER
AB  - This paper presents a student-led research project conducted under the supervision of faculty members and funded by the Civil-Military Innovation Institute (CMI2). The research focused on the development of a Safe Recoil Indication System, designed to address specific challenges faced by military personnel operating breech systems. The project aimed to replace the actual breech recoil, which is highly dangerous as the recoil of a 350 lb. breech can result in serious injuries. The alternative recoil system developed is used solely for training purposes, providing a safer solution while maintaining operational effectiveness.

The student team designed and developed the system while adhering to key design principles: simplicity, ease of use, manufacturability, maintainability, and performance. This research process provided students with valuable hands-on experience in various engineering practices, including CAD design, electric circuit design, programming, laser scanning, and iterative design refinement. 

The air recoil indication system incorporated vortex tube technology, providing a cold/hot air stream. The design process also involved detailed consideration of component placement, manufacturing ease, and system performance. The educational impact of this project was significant, offering students the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges, develop problem-solving skills, and iterate designs based on continuous feedback.

AU  - Yousef Sardahi
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CY  - Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia
DA  - 2025/03/28
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TI  - Student Learning Through Engineering Design: Developing a Safe Recoil Indication System for Military Applications
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