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“Introduc*on to Engineering” Course Webinar
December 2013
Glen H Besterfield, Ph.D. Center Director, INTO USF
Execu6ve Director, INTO USF Academic Programs Professor, Mechanical Engineering
University of South Florida
Rankings • Top 5 “up and comer” University, Washington Post 2012
• Top 95 Public University in US, USNWR 2012 • Top 50 Research University in the US (Na#onal Science Founda#on, 2012)
• Ranked Top 100 in US and the Top 250 in World (Shanghai Jiao Tong University 2012 and Times Higher Educa#on 2012-‐13)
Key University Facts • Founded in 1956 • $400+ million generated in research annually • The 8th largest university in the US with 47,000+ students and 40,000+ students on Tampa campus
• A 30 minute drive to breathtaking beaches of Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Sarasota
An Introduc;on to Engineering Course
Objec;ves: § Hands-‐on Versus Book…… § Conceptual Physics § Crea6ve and Cri6cal Thinking § Synthesis of Ideas § Develop a Love for Engineering!!!!! § 4-‐5 Project per Semester – Team & Indv
EGN3000–Founda;ons of Engineering (1 credit)
Project 1
Designing a Design
Objec;ves: § Learn how bridges are built § Learn about trusses and joints § Learn about cost analysis § Get in the mindset of a Civil Engineer
West Point Bridge Designer
Design Parameters
§ Spam, Height, etc. § Traffic and Loading § Suspension, Cable Stayed, or Truss § Piers & Anchorages § Materials § Types of Members
SoOware
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Student Examples
Student Examples
Project 2
Circuits and Breadboards
Objec;ves: § Learn how circuits work § Use different power sources (solar/chemical/mechanical)
§ Apply circuit components to make a variety of systems
§ Get in the mindset of a Civil Engineer
Electronic Components
In this circuit, current flows from the posi6ve of the solar cell through the resistor and the posi6ve of the led to the nega6ve of the solar cell. The solar cell generates 3.4V, while the led only requires 2V. Therefore the resistor is located as such in order to take the excess voltage preven6ng damage to the led.
Solar-‐Powered LED
VIDEO
In this circuit, a microcontroller is being used to generate the chirping sound. The controller requires 2-‐5V in order to operate. The solar cell provides the power which goes into the pre-‐programmed controller that outputs the signal at pin 4 which is connected to the piezo speaker. ���
Solar-‐Powered Speaker with a Microcontroller
VIDEO
The solar cell provides the voltage for the controller. In order to keep the voltage at a safe range for controller the three 470 ohm resistor make sure the voltage stays below 2.4V. The signal is then sent to the piezo speaker. The voltage input of the controller is what determines the tone sounded. With prac6ce you can make a song by varying the degree of light absorbed.
Solar-‐Powered Speaker with a Microcontroller with Varying Sound
VIDEO
Project 3
Rapid Prototyping Objec;ves:
§ Learn how to use Computer-‐aided-‐design somware § SolidWorks
§ Build a 3-‐D model using the features taught in lecture § Desing a “new” product § See how a model is translated into real life
SolidWorks
The Tutorial
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDLOmoQj4H0
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A Synthesis of Ideas
Project 4
Rat Trap Race Car Objec;ves:
§ Use the torque provided by a mouse trap to create linear mo6on
§ Be resourceful and use recyclable material
§ Design a race car that will cover the mst distance in a straight line
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Sources/References http://bridgecontest.usma.edu/download.htm http://files.solidworks.com/swexpress/SWX_pros_092012.html http://www.vellemanusa.com/products/list/?country=us&lang=enu&id=523008 http://cubify.com/cube/
Q & A