Enhancing the learning of surface wave dynamics in a modern mechanical engineering program

Afshin Goharzadeh, Arman Molki

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Abstract

This paper outlines a proposed low-cost experimental setup for characterization of surface waves that was designed and fabricated in conjunction with a senior design project. The proposed experimental setup will enhance the student's learning of surface waves at water-air interface inside an open transparent channel. The experimental study is based on the flow visualization of water waves combined with measurement of water level using a conductance wave height probe. The detail of the data acquisition system and the characteristics of the wave probes are presented. Finally a teaching strategy for implementing the water wave experimental setup in a Mechanical Engineering curriculum is discussed.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publication2008 Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2008
Pages211-216
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Event2008 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2008 - Boston, MA, United States
Duration: 31 Oct 20086 Nov 2008

Publication series

NameASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings
Volume9

Conference

Conference2008 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoston, MA
Period31/10/086/11/08

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