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Chou, Karen C.; Moaveni, Saeed; Sapp, James D. – Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2017
The integrity of a structural system depends on the strength of materials, shape of the individual member and the elements used to hold the members together. In most undergraduate civil engineering curricula, a structural steel and/or reinforced concrete design course is required. Usually, the main focus of these courses is on member selection…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Metallurgy, Construction Materials, Computer Simulation
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Mitts, Charles R. – Technology and Engineering Teacher, 2013
This design/problem-solving activity challenges students to design a replacement bridge for one that has been designated as either structurally deficient or functionally obsolete. The Aycock MS Technology/STEM Magnet Program Virtual Bridge Design Challenge is an authentic introduction to the engineering design process. It is a socially relevant…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Facility Planning, Design, Engineering Education
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Chou, Karen C.; Moaveni, Saeed – Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2009
In almost all the civil engineering programs in the United States, a student is required to take at least one design course in either steel or reinforced concrete. One of the topics covered in an introductory steel design course is the design of connections. Steel connections play important roles in the integrity of a structure, and many…
Descriptors: Civil Engineering, Design, Course Content, Curriculum
Schemmel, John J. – 2001
In 1996, a comprehensive project was introduced in the first course of Reinforced Concrete Design, CVEG 4303 at the University of Arkansas. The primary purpose of this project was to highlight issues related to the construction of reinforced concrete elements. This semester-long project involves the design, fabrication, and testing of 8-foot long…
Descriptors: Cement Industry, Civil Engineering, Construction (Process), Course Descriptions
Bakos, Jack D., Jr. – Engineering Education, 1990
Develops a programed approach for developing design projects. Describes the initiation, design experiences, final report, and problems of the approach. (YP)
Descriptors: Civil Engineering, College Science, Course Content, Course Descriptions
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Cramer, Steven; Kurten, Jaime – Tech Directions, 2005
While classroom instruction can and should still be used to teach students the fundamentals of engineering, the key to their ultimate success is learning to use that knowledge in a real-world setting. Out-of-class activities, like the American Society of Civil Engineers' (ASCE) National Concrete Canoe Competition, not only give students a hands-on…
Descriptors: Teamwork, Educational Technology, Civil Engineering, Competition