Teaching introductory fluids through fountain design

Adrian Hanson, Salim Bawazir, Kenneth Steven, Jason Capron

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Abstract

Neophyte engineering students have difficulty conceptualizing fluid concepts, and have little understanding of the design process. The fountain concept development, proto-typing, design, and fountain building process allows students to experience the iterative nature of design while they developed an intuitive basis for learning and remembering fluids fundamentals. The students were divided into teams and given a budget of $20/team. The final report included concept development, fountain features, design approach, materials list, budget, engineering drawings, and design calculations. The students gave the project a very positive review, resulting in the Civil Engineering (CE) and Engineering Technology (ET) introductory fluids classes using the project during the spring semester 2003.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication33rd Annual Frontiers in Education
Subtitle of host publicationEngineering as a Human Endeavor: Partnering Community, Academia, Government, and Industry, FIE 2003 - Conference Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
PagesS3B9-S3B12
Volume3
ISBN (Electronic)0780379616
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1 2003
Event33rd Annual Frontiers in Education, FIE 2003 - Westminster, United States
Duration: Nov 5 2003Nov 8 2003

Publication series

NameProceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISSN (Print)0190-5848

Other

Other33rd Annual Frontiers in Education, FIE 2003
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWestminster
Period11/5/0311/8/03

Keywords

  • Design process
  • Fountains
  • NCEES supplied reference
  • Teaching fluids

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