WIP: Hands-on Engineering Mechanics with a Three-dimensional Laboratory Unit

Abstract

dianapolis (UIndy). Saqib received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado School of Mines (CSM), focusing on "Optical Diagnostics of Lithium-Sulfur and Lithium-Ion Battery Electrolytes using Attenuated Total Reflection Infrared Spectroscopy". He likes to use innovative pedagogical techniques to facilitate student learning.

Development of a Low-Cost, Compact, and Portable Experimental Kit for Online Engineering Statics Course

“…Sarker et al [11] previously developed a work panel made with aluminum plates and aluminum extrusion frames. It was envisioned for use in a lab classroom setup.…”

“…The machine shop at the University of Indianapolis was used as needed. A lightweight work panel was constructed similar to the one reported previously by Sarker et al [11] but using plexiglass instead of aluminum for a lower cost, without compromising any functionality. Figures 1 and 2 show the work panel.…”

“…Furthermore, the angle at which the cord leaves the pulley depends upon the equilibrium conditions. Therefore, to get accurate coordinates of the points, the previously published procedure is recommended [11].…”

“…This experiment introduces an otherwise more abstract concept using visualization, which has been shown as a desirable means to improve learning [12]. A detailed explanation of this experimental procedure was previously published [11].…”

“…A spaghetti bridge construction project Sarker et al [11] presented some of the experiments listed above (2, 3, and 4). The remaining experiments have not yet been used within a course.…”