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Rooftop Patio Awning

Company: PSU College of Engineering Facilities 1

Major(s):
Primary: ME
Secondary: IE
Optional: EE

Non-Disclosure Agreement: NO

Intellectual Property: NO

Design a motorized retractable awning for the new Engineering Design and Innovation Bldg. roof top patio that runs on either cables or rails. Project includes design options, complete design with associated design calculations, construction estimate, cost analysis (Awning vs. long-term tent rental), renderings, 3D CAD drawings, and a scaled model. Team will need to work with various awning manufactures.

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