Engineering Case Studies
Published on 4. April 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-13-212255-9 (ISBN)
Description
This collection of engineering case studies presents stories of young engineers faced with challenges that can be solved by applying the fundamental ideas presented in the text. The case studies can be used to present or integrate course material.
This title is part of Prentice Hall's ESource series. ESource allows professors to select the content appropriate for their freshman/first-year engineering course. Professors can adopt the published manuals as is or use ESource's website www.prenhall.com/esource to view and select the chapters they need, in the sequence they want. The option to add their own material or copyrighted material from other publishers also exists.
This title is part of Prentice Hall's ESource series. ESource allows professors to select the content appropriate for their freshman/first-year engineering course. Professors can adopt the published manuals as is or use ESource's website www.prenhall.com/esource to view and select the chapters they need, in the sequence they want. The option to add their own material or copyrighted material from other publishers also exists.
More details
Person
Dr. James N. Jensen is Professor of Environmental Engineering in the Department of Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering at the University at Buffalo. He serves as Director of Undergraduate Studies and Director of the MS program in Environmental Science. Dr. Jensen has a BS degree from Caltech and MSPH and PhD degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Dr. Jensen's research and teaching responsibilities are in drinking water and wastewater treatment processes. Recent undergraduate research projects under his direction have investigated sustainable drinking water treatment practices in Africa, biodiesel production, and the fate of personal care products in the environment.
Dr. Jensen has numerous publications in water chemistry and water treatment and two patents. His research work has been funded by EPA, other research organizations, industry, and utilities. The work of Dr. Jensen and his students has received research awards from four professional organizations. From 2003 to 2004, Dr. Jensen was Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at the University at Buffalo. He has published two textbooks. Dr. Jensen was awarded the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1995 and the Engineering Educator of the Year from the Erie-Niagara Chapter of the New York State Society of Professional Engineers in 2009.
Dr. Jensen's research and teaching responsibilities are in drinking water and wastewater treatment processes. Recent undergraduate research projects under his direction have investigated sustainable drinking water treatment practices in Africa, biodiesel production, and the fate of personal care products in the environment.
Dr. Jensen has numerous publications in water chemistry and water treatment and two patents. His research work has been funded by EPA, other research organizations, industry, and utilities. The work of Dr. Jensen and his students has received research awards from four professional organizations. From 2003 to 2004, Dr. Jensen was Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at the University at Buffalo. He has published two textbooks. Dr. Jensen was awarded the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1995 and the Engineering Educator of the Year from the Erie-Niagara Chapter of the New York State Society of Professional Engineers in 2009.
Content
Chapter 1: About Case Studies in Engineering
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Case Studies
1.3 Summary
Summary of Key Ideas
Chapter 2: Millennium Bridge Case Study
2.1 Introduction
2.2 The Story
2.3 The Case Study
2.4 Study Questions
2.5 Acknowledgments and Further Reading
Summary of Key Ideas
Data Slides for Case Study
Default Grading Scheme: Millennium Bridge Case Study
Chapter 3: Dissolution Case Study
3.1 Introduction
3.2 The Story
3.3 The Case Study
3.4 Study Questions
3.5 Acknowledgments and Further Reading
Summary of Key Ideas
Default Grading Scheme: Dissolution Case Study
Chapter 4: Traffic Control and Agent-Based Modeling Case Study
4.1 Introduction
4.2 The Story
4.3 The Case Study
4.4 Study Questions
4.5 Acknowledgments and Further Reading
Summary of Key Ideas
Appendix 4.1: Model and Analysis of the Bowling Ball Problem
Appendix 4.2: Game of Life Emergent Behavior
Default Grading Scheme: Traffic Control and Agent-Based Modeling Case Study
Chapter 5: Solid or Liquid? Non-Newtonian Fluids Case Study
5.1 Introduction
5.2 The Story
5.3 The Case Study
5.4 Study Questions
5.5 Acknowledgments and Further Reading
Summary of Key Ideas
Appendix 5.1: Derivation of Eq. 5.2
Default Grading Scheme: Solid or Liquid? Non-Newtonian Fluids Case Study
Chapter 6: Computer Workstation Case Study
6.1 Introduction
6.2 The Story
6.3 The Case Study
6.4 Study Questions
6.5 Acknowledgments and Further Reading
Summary of Key Ideas
Default Grading Scheme: Computer Workstation Case Study
Chapter 7: Mechanical Calculator Case Study
7.1 Introduction
7.2 The Story
7.3 The Case Study
7.4 Study Questions
7.5 Acknowledgments and Further Reading
Summary of Key Ideas
Appendix 7.1: Materials and Instructions
Default Grading Scheme: Mechanical Calculator Case Study
Chapter 8: Power Transmission Case Study
8.1 Introduction
8.2 The Story
8.3 The Case Study
8.4 Study Questions
8.5 Acknowledgments and Further Reading
Summary of Key Ideas
Default Grading Scheme: Power Transmission Case Study
Chapter 9: Space Cannon Case Study
9.1 Introduction
9.2 The Story
9.3 The Case Study
9.4 Study Questions
9.5 Acknowledgments and Further Reading
Summary of Key Ideas
Appendix 9.1: Derivation of Equation 9.1 from Kinematics
Appendix 9.2: Materials and Instructions
Default Grading Scheme: Space Cannon Case Study
Chapter 10: Angle of Repose Case Study
10.1 Introduction
10.2 The Story
10.3 The Case Study
10.4 Study Questions
10.5 Acknowledgments and Further Reading
Summary of Key Ideas
Default Grading Scheme: Angle of Repose Case Study
Chapter 11: Trebuchet Case Study
11.1 Introduction
11.2 The Story
11.3 The Case Study
11.4 Study Questions
11.5 Acknowledgments and Further Reading
Summary of Key Ideas
Appendix 11.1: Derivation of Kinematic Equations (Eqs. 11.3, 11.4, and Table 11.1)
Appendix 11.2: Extended Trebuchet Analysis
Default Grading Scheme: Trebuchet Case Study
Chapter 12: Fuel Cell Case Study
12.1 Introduction
12.2 The Story
12.3 The Case Study
12.4 Study Questions
12.5 Acknowledgments and Further Reading
Summary of Key Ideas
Appendix 12.1: Materials and Instructions
Default Grading Scheme: Fuel Cell Case Study
Chapter 13: Artificial Limb Case Study
13.1 Introduction
13.2 The Story
13.3 The Case Study
13.4 Study Questions
13.5 Acknowledgments and Further Reading
Summary of Key Ideas
Appendix 13.1: Nitinol Background
Appendix 13.2: Voltage Calculations
Appendix 13.3: Materials and Instructions
Appendix 13.4: Vertical Lifting Distance Calculations
Default Grading Scheme: Artificial Limb Collapse Case Study
Chapter 14: Walkway Collapse Case Study
14.1 Introduction
14.2 The Story
14.3 The Case Study
14.4 Study Questions
14.5 Acknowledgments and Further Reading
Summary of Key Idea
Default Grading Scheme: Walkway Collapse Case Study
Chapter 15: Controllability Case Study
15.1 Introduction
15.2 The Story
15.3 The Case Study
15.4 Study Questions
15.5 Acknowledgments and Further Reading
Summary of Key Ideas
Appendix 15.1: Materials and Instructions
Default Grading Scheme: Controllability Case Study
Chapter 16: Data Analysis Methods
16.1 Descriptive Statistics
16.2 Linear Regression
16.3 Differential Equations
16.4 Numerical Integration
16.5 Probability Distributions
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Case Studies
1.3 Summary
Summary of Key Ideas
Chapter 2: Millennium Bridge Case Study
2.1 Introduction
2.2 The Story
2.3 The Case Study
2.4 Study Questions
2.5 Acknowledgments and Further Reading
Summary of Key Ideas
Data Slides for Case Study
Default Grading Scheme: Millennium Bridge Case Study
Chapter 3: Dissolution Case Study
3.1 Introduction
3.2 The Story
3.3 The Case Study
3.4 Study Questions
3.5 Acknowledgments and Further Reading
Summary of Key Ideas
Default Grading Scheme: Dissolution Case Study
Chapter 4: Traffic Control and Agent-Based Modeling Case Study
4.1 Introduction
4.2 The Story
4.3 The Case Study
4.4 Study Questions
4.5 Acknowledgments and Further Reading
Summary of Key Ideas
Appendix 4.1: Model and Analysis of the Bowling Ball Problem
Appendix 4.2: Game of Life Emergent Behavior
Default Grading Scheme: Traffic Control and Agent-Based Modeling Case Study
Chapter 5: Solid or Liquid? Non-Newtonian Fluids Case Study
5.1 Introduction
5.2 The Story
5.3 The Case Study
5.4 Study Questions
5.5 Acknowledgments and Further Reading
Summary of Key Ideas
Appendix 5.1: Derivation of Eq. 5.2
Default Grading Scheme: Solid or Liquid? Non-Newtonian Fluids Case Study
Chapter 6: Computer Workstation Case Study
6.1 Introduction
6.2 The Story
6.3 The Case Study
6.4 Study Questions
6.5 Acknowledgments and Further Reading
Summary of Key Ideas
Default Grading Scheme: Computer Workstation Case Study
Chapter 7: Mechanical Calculator Case Study
7.1 Introduction
7.2 The Story
7.3 The Case Study
7.4 Study Questions
7.5 Acknowledgments and Further Reading
Summary of Key Ideas
Appendix 7.1: Materials and Instructions
Default Grading Scheme: Mechanical Calculator Case Study
Chapter 8: Power Transmission Case Study
8.1 Introduction
8.2 The Story
8.3 The Case Study
8.4 Study Questions
8.5 Acknowledgments and Further Reading
Summary of Key Ideas
Default Grading Scheme: Power Transmission Case Study
Chapter 9: Space Cannon Case Study
9.1 Introduction
9.2 The Story
9.3 The Case Study
9.4 Study Questions
9.5 Acknowledgments and Further Reading
Summary of Key Ideas
Appendix 9.1: Derivation of Equation 9.1 from Kinematics
Appendix 9.2: Materials and Instructions
Default Grading Scheme: Space Cannon Case Study
Chapter 10: Angle of Repose Case Study
10.1 Introduction
10.2 The Story
10.3 The Case Study
10.4 Study Questions
10.5 Acknowledgments and Further Reading
Summary of Key Ideas
Default Grading Scheme: Angle of Repose Case Study
Chapter 11: Trebuchet Case Study
11.1 Introduction
11.2 The Story
11.3 The Case Study
11.4 Study Questions
11.5 Acknowledgments and Further Reading
Summary of Key Ideas
Appendix 11.1: Derivation of Kinematic Equations (Eqs. 11.3, 11.4, and Table 11.1)
Appendix 11.2: Extended Trebuchet Analysis
Default Grading Scheme: Trebuchet Case Study
Chapter 12: Fuel Cell Case Study
12.1 Introduction
12.2 The Story
12.3 The Case Study
12.4 Study Questions
12.5 Acknowledgments and Further Reading
Summary of Key Ideas
Appendix 12.1: Materials and Instructions
Default Grading Scheme: Fuel Cell Case Study
Chapter 13: Artificial Limb Case Study
13.1 Introduction
13.2 The Story
13.3 The Case Study
13.4 Study Questions
13.5 Acknowledgments and Further Reading
Summary of Key Ideas
Appendix 13.1: Nitinol Background
Appendix 13.2: Voltage Calculations
Appendix 13.3: Materials and Instructions
Appendix 13.4: Vertical Lifting Distance Calculations
Default Grading Scheme: Artificial Limb Collapse Case Study
Chapter 14: Walkway Collapse Case Study
14.1 Introduction
14.2 The Story
14.3 The Case Study
14.4 Study Questions
14.5 Acknowledgments and Further Reading
Summary of Key Idea
Default Grading Scheme: Walkway Collapse Case Study
Chapter 15: Controllability Case Study
15.1 Introduction
15.2 The Story
15.3 The Case Study
15.4 Study Questions
15.5 Acknowledgments and Further Reading
Summary of Key Ideas
Appendix 15.1: Materials and Instructions
Default Grading Scheme: Controllability Case Study
Chapter 16: Data Analysis Methods
16.1 Descriptive Statistics
16.2 Linear Regression
16.3 Differential Equations
16.4 Numerical Integration
16.5 Probability Distributions