ENG
Engineering Division Chairs:
Ravindra Thamma, Central Connecticut State University
Adam Lewis, Athens State University
Rajab Challoo, Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Mijia Yang, North Dakota State University
Mandar Khanal, Boise State University
Tom Nicholas, University of North Carolina-Charlotte
John Rajadas, Arizona State University
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ENG 201: Topics in Construction—Concrete and Flexible Pavements
Session Chair: Emily Crawford (Southern Wesleyan University)
Time and Place: Friday, September 26, 9:30am-11:30am, Cypress 2
INVITED SPEAKER #124
Bond Strength of PCC Pavement Repairs Using Metakaolin-based Geopolymer Concrete
Hani Alazani, North Dakota State University; Mijia Yang, North Dakota State University
Paper #018
Evaluation of Initial IRI Values as Acceptance Criteria for Flexible Pavements
Don Chen, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Michael Dye, University of North Carolina-Charlotte
Paper #020
Evolution of Reinforced Concrete Thin Shells: The Impact on Architectural and Building Structures (1920-1970)
Christian Hyeng, North Carolina A&T State University; S.N. Krivoshapko, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUSSIA)
Paper #031
Construction of a Full-scale Recycled Brick Masonry Aggregate Concrete Test Pavement
Tara Cavalline, UNC Charlotte; Dallas Schwerin, UNC Charlotte; David Weggel, UNC Charlotte; Chuck McClure, Parkway Concrete
Paper #033
Compressive Performance of Recycled Aggregate Mortar
Thomas Nicholas, UNC Charlotte; Paul Radford, UNC Charlotte; Tara Cavalline, UNC Charlotte; Anthony Brizendine, UNC Charlotte
ENG 202: Topics in Alternative Energy, MEMS, and Hybrid Energy Storage
Session Chair: John Kugler (Chicago Teachers Union)
Time and Place: Friday, September 26, 9:30am-11:30am, Cypress 3
Paper #014
A Review of the Commercial Trainers and Experiment Kits for Teaching Renewable Energy Manufacturing
Wangping Sun, Oregon Institute of Technology; Bradley Kramer, Kansas State University; Zhichao Li, North Carolina A&T University; Joe Stuart, Oregon Institute of Technology
Paper #019
Evaluation of the Silicon on Glass Micro-fabrication Process for MEMS Accelerometers
Thomas White, Central Michigan University; Kevin Petsch, Central Michigan University; Tolga Kaya, Central Michigan University
Paper #056
Plug and Play Microsystems (MEMS) Technology into an Engineering and Technology Program
Matthias Pleil, University of New Mexico
Paper #089
Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Performance Prediction High and Low Fidelity Analysis
Franklyn Kanyako, Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (UAE); Isam Janajreh, Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (UAE)
Abstract #106
Modeling and Simulation of Hybrid Energy Storage Systems
Biswajit Ray, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
ENG 203: Topics in Engineering I
Session Chair: Sadeta Krijestorac (Daytona State College)
Time and Place: Friday, September 26, 1:00pm-2:45pm, Cypress 1
Paper #015
Rotational Machine Fault Detection with Ensemble Empirical Mode Decomposition Based on a Three Orthogonal Channel Sensor
Li Tan, Purdue University-North Central; Alexander Mussa, Purdue University North Central; Justin Poling, Purdue University-North Central; Kai Justice, Purdue University-North Central; Hongbo Xu, Nanjing University of Science and Technology (CHINA)
Paper #045
Effects of Sound Wave Transmission Pathways on Acceptable Noise Levels
Bankole Fasanya, North Carolina A&T State University
Paper #086
Gasification of Two Untapped Resources: El-Lajjun Oil Shale and Municipal Solid Waste
Idowu Adeyemi, Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (UAE); Isam Janajreh, Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (UAE)
Abstract #104
Optimizing Performance of a Speech Analysis System for Orofacial Muscle Activity Data
Shonda Bernadin, Florida A&M University-Florida State University; Tejal Udhan, Florida State University; Megan MacPherson, Florida State University
Paper #144
Numerical Simulation of Direct Contact Membrane Desalination (DCMD):II
Isam Janajreh, Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (UAE); Dana Suwwan, Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (UAE)
ENG 204: Topics in Electronics—DAQ, Hallbach Arrays, and Artificial Neural Systems
Session Chair: Ben Zoghi (Texas A&M University)
Time and Place: Friday, September 26, 1:00pm-2:45pm, Cypress 2
Paper #042
HDL-based Implementation of a Novel Dynamic Reconfigurable Data Acquisition Scheduler-on-Chip (SchoC)
Mohammed Abdallah, State University of New York
Paper #088
Design and Test of an Ironless Axial Flux Permanent Magnet Machine using a Hallbach Array
Todd Batzel, Penn State University-Altoona College; Andrew Skraba, Penn State University-Altoona College; Ray Massi, Penn State University-Altoona College
Paper #090
Optimal Placement of Phasor Measurement Units for Maximum Network Observability Using Python-Gurobi
Anil Khanal, North Carolina A&T State University; Emmanuel Oleka, North Carolina A&T State University; Ali Osareh, North Carolina A&T State University; Gary Lebby, North Carolina A&T State University
Paper #091
Evolving Artificial Neural Systems for Short-term Power System Load Forecasting
Camille Koch, North Carolina A&T State University; Joshua Murphy, North Carolina A&T State University; Charles Winley, North Carolina A&T State University; Gary Lebby, North Carolina A&T State University; Ali Osareh, North Carolina A&T State University
Abstract #101
Development of a Hybrid Current Controller for Electric Motor Drives
Shiyoung Lee, Penn State University-Berks
ENG 205: Topics in Construction—Human Behavior and Traffic Forecasting
Session Chair: Youakim Kalaani (Georgia Southern University)
Time and Place: Friday, September 26, 3:00pm-4:45pm, Cypress 2
INVITED SPEAKER #125
Human Behavior and Low Energy Architecture: Linking Environmental Adaptation, Personal Comfort, and Energy Use in the Built Environment
Jin Wen, Drexel University; Jared Langevin, Drexel University
Paper #006
Critical Thinking and Technical Decisions
Barry Hoy, Saint Leo University
Paper #029
Integrating Ethics by Using Cases
Marilyn Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology
Paper #035
Development of a Web-based 3D Visualization and Cluster Computing System for Disaster Management
Ge Jin, Purdue University Calumet; Barbara Nicolai, Purdue University Calumet; Chuck Winer, Purdue University Calumet; Gerald Dekker, Purdue University Calumet; John Moreland, Purdue University Calumet
Paper #058
State-space Models with Kalman Filtering for Freeway Traffic Forecasting
Brian Portugais, Boise State University; Mandar Khanal, Boise State University
ENG 206: Topics in Alternative Energy and Sustainability
Session Chair: Dale Rowe (Brigham Young University)
Time and Place: Friday, September 26, 3:00pm-4:45pm, Cypress 3
Paper #010
Automation of Biodiesel Reactor for the Production of Biodiesel from WVO Using a PLC and Small-scale Continuous Ultrasonic Processor
Chase Malone, Tennessee Technological University; Matthew Holman, Tennessee Technological University; Brian Katz, Tennessee Technological University; Ahmed Elsawy, Tennessee Technological University
Paper #067
Analysis of Wind-Power Generation with Wind-guide Attachment
Ulan Dakeev, University of Michigan-Flint; Connie Lam, University of Michigan-Flint; James Pung, University of Michigan-Flint
Paper #084
Numerical Simulation of Transesterification and Sensitivity Study
Isam Janajreh, Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (UAE); Mohamed Almusharrekh, Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (UAE)
Paper #085
Effect of Process Parameters on Gasification: Review
Isam Janajreh, Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (UAE); Idowu Adeyemi, Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (UAE)
Abstract #142
A Multi-Agent Based Framework for a Closed Loop Supply Chain Material Flow and Transportation Planning System
Yusuf Kuvvetli, Çukurova University (TURKEY); Cenk Şahin, Çukurova University (TURKEY); Rizvan Erol, Çukurova University (TURKEY); Adil Baykasoğlu, Dokuz Eylül University (TURKEY); Vahit Kaplanoğlu, Gaziantep University
ENG 207: Topics in Engineering II
Session Chair: Vassilios Tzouanas (University of Houston-Downtown)
Time and Place: Saturday, September 27, 8:30am-10:30am, Cypress 1
INVITED SPEAKER #123
Multilayer Composite Insulation for Advanced Onboard Performance Monitoring System of Spacecraft Structures in Extreme Temperature Environments
Ying Huang, North Dakota State University
Paper #013
A Door Motion Energy Harvesting System for Powering an Electronic Door Lock
Dale Litwhiler, Penn State Berks; Thomas Gavigan, Penn State Berks
Paper #051
Automating a Heat Shrink Tubing Process
Shahrokh Yousefi-Darani, University of North Texas; Nihal Joshua, University of North Texas; Huseyin Bostanci, University of North Texas; Enrique Barbieri, University of North Texas
Paper #059
A Study on Computational of Flow Modeling
Sabah Tamimi, Al Ghurair University (UAE)
Paper #083
LabView-based Navigational Aids to Predict the Position of Automated Guided Vehicles with Ultrasound and Radio Frequency Sensing
Ravindra Thamma, Central Connecticut State University; Gregory Marshall, Charter Oak State College; Hugo Garcia, University of Leon (SPAIN); Mark Rajai, California State University-Northridge
ENG 208: Topics in Construction—Flooding and Evacuation Modeling
Session Chair: John Kugler (Chicago Teachers Union)
Time and Place: Saturday, September 27, 10:45am-12:30pm, Cypress 2
INVITED SPEAKER #129
Flooding Impacts on Communities
Roger Ruggles, Lafayette College
Paper #017
Evacuation Database Module: Residence Inspection Process
Kimberly Spoa-Harty, Purdue University Calumet; Barbara Nicolai, Purdue University Calumet
Paper #044
Manufacturing Problem Solving in a Job Shop: Research in Layout Planning
Abdullah Sayed, Purdue University Calumet; Lash Mapa, Purdue University Calumet
Paper #047
The Impact of Project Delivery Methods used on Public Highway-Rail Intersection Projects in New York State
Osileke Osipitan, New York State Department of Transportation; Musibau Shofoluwe, North Carolina A&T State University
Paper #053
The Concept and Methodology for Developing Effective Human Reliability Databanks in Road Transportation
Khashayar Hojjati-Emami, University of Ottawa (CANADA); Balbir Dhillon, University of Ottawa (CANADA); Kouroush Jenab, La Salle University
