MAE Lab Courses Modernization

Bruce Kang, ProfessorMechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department

West Virginia UniversityMorgantown, WV 26506

for

Spring 2013 VCMAE MeetingApril 12, 2013

MAE Lab Modernization Plan

WVU eCampus /

Google Drive

MAE 244 Dynamic & Strength Materials labMAE xxx Introduction to Engr. Materials

MAE 456CAD / FEA

MAE 454Machine Design

WVU/MAE Design & Prototyping

Center

MAE 322Thermal & Fluids Lab

MAE 434Experimental Aerodynamics

MAE 211/411 Mechatronics

MAE 471/472/ 473/474/475/476

Tech. Elect.

MAE Lab Committee (B. Kang (chair), W. Huebsch, J. Kuhlman, X. Liu, G. Thompson)

(C. Coleman, K. Sabolsky, D. Solley)

Software Integration/DevelopmentM. Cheng, J. Thompson*, R. Dodrill*

*Graduate Student

- Upgrade for MAE 244 Lab (B. Kang)

- Upgrade for MAE Formula project (S. Wayne)(i) Fixed the existing cutoff saw and lathe digital readout in the MAE main shop, (ii) purchase a small bore engine lathe, and (iii) purchase a "used" cutoff saw

- Upgrade for MAE Aero Lab (W. Huebsch) (i) Construction of two removable test section (RTS) systems for the Low Speed Wind Tunnel (ii) Replacement components for MAE Aero Lab hot wire anemometer

- Restore the 1968 Mach 6 Hypersonic Tunnel (J. Loth, E. Thorpe*) (capable of continuous running, while producing a 6000 K plasma, using either argon or nitrogen gas in a plume about 5” in diameter)

MAE 244 Upgrade - an example

Proposed modernization of the Dynamics & Strength of Materials

Laboratory

Evolution of Measurement ApparatusBeam Bending Pressure Vessel

VesselCombined Loading

Loading

MM 3500 series – pre-2011 MM P3 – 2012

P3 Computer Interface – Spring 2013

On-going Updates (MAE 244)

• Digitize data collection for all tests (B. Kang, M. Cheng) – Install sensors (e.g. accelerometers and displacement sensors) for

readings not currently measured electronically– Utilize DAQ hardware to make all digital data recording– Shared data display and storage using cloud technology

• Centralized storage of all data files (M. Cheng) – Students can be provided on-demand access to data (e.g. through

WVU e-Campus/Google Drive)• Computerize control of equipment (e.g. tension test)

– Enable remote operation through web-interface (M. Cheng) • Computer imaging processing of CCD images (Photoelasticity

(existing), Digital Image Correlation (DIC) ($45K, paid by Dr. Barbero’s project) (B. Kang)

Tension Test – an example

Vision for MAE Next-gen Labs(M. Cheng, to establish software platform for MAE faculties)

• Equipment control via smart phone/tablet interface• Distance learning capabilities

– Webcams to interact with students on other campuses– Reduce crowdedness in lab by allowing students to

participate from other locations• Integrated multi-disciplinary design/analysis projects

– Familiarize students with team-based design projects– Highlight that design, FEA, and experimental testing

work together

MAE Lab Modernization Plan

WVU eCampus /

Google Drive

MAE 244 Dynamic & Strength Materials labMAE xxx Introduction to Engr. Materials

MAE 456CAD / FEA

MAE 454Machine Design

WVU/MAE Design & Prototyping

Center

MAE 322Thermal & Fluids Lab

MAE 434Experimental Aerodynamics

MAE 211/411 Mechatronics

MAE 471/472/ 473/474/475/476

Tech. Elect.

Discussion on Advanced Prototyping & Testing Center - Georgia Tech Invention Studio - DARPA Tech Shop (Menlo Park, CA, Raleigh, NC, San Francisco,

CA, San Jose, CA, Allen Park, MI, Round Rock, TX), Pittsburgh, PA (3/2013), (Planning): Chandler, AZ, Washington, DC, Brooklyn, NY

- Collaboration with Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) and National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute (NAMII)

- 3D Additive Manufacturing, 3D Printing, Digital Manufacturing ($$$ needed)