Prior to the creation of engineering schools, was taught in an apprenticeship style. However, from onset formal education, curricula have been based largely on science and mathematical knowledge. Applied subject learning (usually called traditional teaching methods) is still a common model education programmes today. The professor or tutor passes information students, newly acquired knowledge applied specific problems communication between students (and themselves) limited. In order better...

In this study, artificial neural networks (ANN) and particle swarm optimization (PSO) were applied to predict the average daily wind speed measured at a meteorological tower installed June 2005 Greater Moncton Sewerage Commission, in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. Wind speeds collected covering period between December 2008. Five reference airport stations used as input for network PSO. The modeling was done using Matlab® toolbox, while PSO algorithm is an in-house program written Matlab®....

The extent to which a wind energy site is affected by coastal cliff presented studying numerically neutral Atmospheric Boundary Layer (ABL) flow using an RNG k-ε model and different geometries. Initially, the classical over forward-facing step modelled, followed modelling of ABL rough plane in two three dimensions with various types ground conditions. Finally, three-dimensional flows step, representing cliff, were modelled applied Atlantic Wind Test Site (AWTS), composed turbine testing...

Wind loads on structures and the wind environment around buildings are based tests in boundary layer tunnels with corresponding scale parameters. The lower part of troposphere was simulated inside a small tunnel located at Engineering Centre Université de Moncton. correct ratios thickness combined roughness height two most important scales to match. For tunnels, parameters related model can be difficult measure since for load studies expected range 400–1000. Oil-film interferometry used...

SUMMARY A hybrid sequential niche algorithm is used for the automated identification of critical points velocity fields. This method combines an adaptive technique with deterministic local optimization to detect points: focus, node and saddle points. particle swarm performs a global search whereas vortex core functions compute precise location as extremum corresponding function. Once point found, rectangular constructed around point. The then proceeds explore different regions field. process...

Particle image velocimetry (PIV) measurements for three Reynolds numbers were performed around two-dimensional and dimensional model buildings that placed inside an Eiffel type wind tunnel. For the 2D model, height was half length while 3D equaled width length. Along with velocity measurements, pressure on center plane of models also taken. Noticeable differences in coefficient distribution between observed. However, there are no significant number effects range studied both types models.

A discrete variable optimization algorithm is presented based on peloton dynamics that occur during bicycle racing. Peloton are mainly attributable to the physical capacity of cyclists, energy saving by coupling effects drafting, and for cyclists pass others. It also includes cooperating with other changing positions inside peloton, competitors' positions, their relative levels. The algorithm's performance tested nine benchmark truss structures subjected multiple loading conditions. (PDO)...

An experimental study was conducted to evaluate the flexural strength of restored wood piles strengthened with a glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP). Small-scale testing on matched samples mini landscape ties (3″ × 4″ 8′) treated preservative carried out. To represent restoration technique recently introduced pier in Atlantic Canada, sample first cut into an L shape at mid-length. The two pieces were spliced together and wrapped GFRP. Results show that had increase bending approximately...

From the onset of formal engineering education, curricula have been based largely on science and mathematical knowledge. Applied subject learning is a common teaching model in education programs today. The professor passes information to students, newly acquired knowledge applied specific problems communication between students (and themselves) limited. Furthermore, curriculum may neglect critical skills that are necessary for graduate student be successful workplace, namely reasoning...

The rapidly evolving technological knowledge required by engineers imposes important challenges on how to best prepare the engineering workforce of future. Novice are faced with formulating creative solutions problems they have never seen before; did not really learn solve "real world messy problems". Problem-solving in requires use disciplinary-based heuristics that immediately apparent novices field. aim this study is evaluate and expand education using cognitive apprenticeship as an...

With online learning moving into the long term, mental and academic impacts on students arelikely to be challenging. Preliminary results obtained from three different student surveys are presented analyzed for cohorts of undergraduate engineering enrolled in an program at Université de Moncton. The first survey was administered during last week Winter semester, before final exams period. This by Engineering Faculty created get overview experience their sessions. Specifically, goal this...

Preliminary findings obtained from a three-year study are presented where different cohorts of undergraduate civil engineering students followed for three consecutive years while completing the Civil Engineering program at Université de Moncton. This outlines how set problem instances were developed, wherein student performs series steps to formulate solution. These mapped one or more skills, also known as procedural knowledge components, which essential have mastered previous courses in...

The focus of this study is to numerically reproduce the asynchronous oscillations an impinging slot jet on a concave surface experimental configuration. A Detached Eddy Simulation (DES) numerical simulation was realised at Reynolds number Reb=6667 with respect width. topological characteristics flow were also analyzed using Proper Orthogonal Decomposition (POD) method. It therefore possible propose sequence topologies (four distinct states) during changeover phenomenon jet. results show that...