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    3-150-ItsABlastFurnace-ModelingScenario
    This project uses the steady-state heat equation to model the temperature distribution in an industrial furnace used for metal production, for example, a blast furnace.
    steady stateheat equationinverse problemfurnace
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    1-027-StochasticProcesses-ModelingScenario
    We build the infinite set of first order differential equations for modeling a stochastic process, the so-called birth and death equations. We will only need to use integrating factor solution strategy or DSolve in Mathematica for success.
    VarianceMeanstochasticrandomoperations researchindustrial engineeringPoisson processtraffic
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    5-090-SolidParticleErosion-ModelingScenario
    By applying Newton's second law, and making a collection of reasonable assumptions, students will derive a system of differential equations that model the path of a rigid particle as it gouges material from a more ductile surface.
    classical mechanicssolid mechanicsNewton's Laws of Motionrigid bodyplasticitypittingductile surface
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    1-155-CruiseControl-ModelingScenario
    In this project we illustrate the design of a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) cruise control algorithm for an automobile. PID control is one of the most common techniques in control engineering.
    PID controllerfeedback controlControl theorycruise controlautomobileclosed-loop controlinput-ouputblock diagram
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    2010-Randy_Boucher-Determining Dissolved Oxygen Levels
    This is a full module given to students and the article contains comments for instructors as well.
    Environmental Engineeringbiochemical oxygen demandoxygen level
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    2008-Keith_Landry-Brian_Winkel-Peak_Frequency_Responses_and_Tuned_Mass_Dampers
    We present two applications of systems of ordinary differential equations concerning excitation of a structure through resonance and (1) peak frequency responses with stabilization of the structure by means of a (2) Tuned Mass Damper (TMD).
    vibrationresonancetuned mass damperpeak frequency responseexcitation
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    7-011-CoupledSystemLaplace-ModelingScenario
    Differential equations and Laplace transforms are an integral part of control problems in engineering systems. We consider a baby warming device.
    transfer functionpolycarbonatebaby heatercoupled systemheating
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    2014-Michael_Monagan-The Mortgage Payment Problem Approximating a Discrete Process with a Differential Equation
    In this article and a subsequent article I will give two non-standard examples that I've found helpful. The one presented here is a first order linear system. Second order systems and non-linear systems.
    compartmentheatinghouse
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    2020-TeachingModule-SpringDesignToMeetSpecsAtMinimumCosts
    We discuss a Modeling Scenario in which students are asked to design a spring mass system at minimum costs give relative costs of features of the spring.
    moduleoptimizationspring massmassspring\costTeaching Moduleminimal cost
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    5-040-TunedMassDamper-Part-I-Modeling Scenario
    We offer an opportunity to build mathematical models to mitigate dangerous displacements in structures using structural improvements called Tuned Mass Dampers. We model the motion of the original structure as a spring-mass-dashpot system.
    structurespring-mass-dashpotspring massearthquakevibrationtuned mass tunerrestoring forcecontroldampe
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    9-125-BeamModeling-ModelingScenario
    This modeling scenario examines the deflection of a cantilever beam under two different distributed loads. Students will have the opportunity to conduct experiments with their own cantilever beam or use data provided to build a model.
    Fluid MechanicsbeamcantileverimpulseLaplace transformboundary conditionfourth order
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    5-036-HalfCarVibration-ModelingScenario
    Vibration vehicle models provide an opportunity to integrate vehicle-based vibrations into a mechanical engineering vibrations course. The project is on a multiple-degree-of-freedom (MDOF) including pitch and bounce of vehicle body on suspension...
    vibrationvehiclehalf-car modelfinite element analysisshock absorberssuspension
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    2007-Joseph_Myers-Brian_Winkel-Modeling_a_Mystery_Circuit_in_Mathematics_Class_Using_Differential_Equations_Laplace_Transforms_and_Transfer_Functions
    We discuss the introduction, student discovery, and teaching of a system of differential equations which model a circuit.
    circuitLaplace transformtransfer functionmystery circuitvoltage frequencytwo loop circuit
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    4-023-MysteryCircuit-ModelingScenario
    Students to build a system of differential equations which model a circuit. We give each student a unique input voltage frequency parameter and ask for system response (gain) to that input as a voltage over one of the resistors.
    filterscircuitRLC circuitKirchhoffvoltagegaindriver
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    2017-Ben_Finio-Science Buddies – Linear & Nonlinear Springs Tutorial
    This tutorial provides a basic summary of linear and nonlinear springs and their associated equations for force, stiffness, and potential energy.
    spring massstiffnessspringspotential energyforcenonlinear springlinear spring
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    3-104-BungeeJumping-ModelingScenario
    In this project, students design a bungee jumping cord (cross-sectional area and length) that will keep jumpers safe. Students communicate their recommendations as a letter to a client interested in starting a bungee jumping business.
    designfallingmassspring\bungeeelesticityrecommendationconsult
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    1-013-SleuthingWithDifferentialEquations-ModelingScenario
    We present several situations in which differential equation models serve to aid in sleuthing and general investigations.
    projectile motionaccelerationNewton's Law of Coolingspeeding
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    1-005C-OilSlick-ModelingScenario
    We describe a modeling activity for Calculus I students in which modeling with difference and differential equations is appropriate.
    Problem Solvingoil slickspreadfittinglineassumptions
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    1-043-CoolingUpAndDown-ModelingScenario
    We consider modeling the attempt of an air conditioner to cool a room to a ``constant'' temperature.
    temperatureoscillationNewton's Law of Coolingcoolingthermostatair conditioner
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    1-079-HomeHeating-ModelingScenario
    This project concerns using Newton's Law of Cooling to model the heating of a house. In particular, if one is going away for awhile, is it more economical to leave a house at a desired temperature or reheat it upon return?
    Optimal Control TheorytemperatureheatfurnaceNewton's Law of Coolinghome heatingspecific heat