Mechanical Engineering at Cal Poly

Course Highlights

Discover the vital role that cranes play in engineering applications with their power to move massive materials in all directions.
Understand the stability conditions of the crane, determine the center of mass and pinpoint the moment of inertia.
Identify multiple types of cranes, and implement the standard steps of the design and manufacturing process.
Design and build a functioning crane, and compete to see which crane can lift the maximum weight.

W H E N
- Late June: June 27-July 9, 2021
- Early July: July 11-July 23, 2021

T U I T I O N
Residential: $4,998 USD (+ supplemental fees)
Extended Commuter: $3,398 USD (+ supplemental fees)
Commuter: $2,798 USD (+ supplemental fees)
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W H E R E
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Course Highlights

Discover the vital role that cranes play in engineering applications with their power to move massive materials in all directions.
Understand the stability conditions of the crane, determine the center of mass and pinpoint the moment of inertia.
Identify multiple types of cranes, and implement the standard steps of the design and manufacturing process.
Design and build a functioning crane, and compete to see which crane can lift the maximum weight.

W H E N
- Late June: June 27-July 9, 2021
- Early July: July 11-July 23, 2021

T U I T I O N
Residential: $4,998 USD (+ supplemental fees)
Extended Commuter: $3,398 USD (+ supplemental fees)
Commuter: $2,798 USD (+ supplemental fees)
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W H E R E
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Overview

Cranes are machines that play a vital role in the various engineering applications and construction industry because they have enough power to move materials of various weights upward, downward and horizontally. Come explore mechanical engineering through the use of cranes at the Summer Springboard program at Cal Poly.

Mechanical engineering is the largest department at Cal Poly with more than 1,250 undergraduates and is ranked as the second-best undergraduate focused mechanical engineering program in the country by U.S. News and World Reports. The state-of-the-art laboratories and machine shops are integral parts of our curriculum and give students unique Learn by Doing opportunities to become successful and resourceful professionals in their fields.

Instructor

Ashraf Elbarbary, Ph.D.

Dr. Ashraf Elbarbary received his Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering and a PhD in Mechanical Design Engineering. His studies have focused on the field of control of mechanical vibrations of rotating shafts by using magnetic bearing. Dr. Elbarbary has worked on research projects in the following fields: propulsion systems for satellites, seawater desalination, and design of recycling machines for nonhazardous waste. He is currently a Scholar Visitor and Lecturer at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

Mechanical Engineering at Cal Poly

Learn all about mechanical engineering through the design and creation of cranes

Summer Springboard program located on the campus of Cal Poly

Mechanical Engineering at Cal Poly

Learn all about mechanical engineering through the design and creation of cranes

Summer Springboard program located on the campus of Cal Poly

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Hands-On Learning

Career Exploration

Instructor

Ashraf Elbarbary, Ph.D.

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T U I T I O N

W H E R E

Overview

Hands-On Learning

Career Exploration

Instructor

Ashraf Elbarbary, Ph.D.

Residential tuition costs $4,998* (+ supplemental fees).

Extended Commuter tuition costs $3,398* (+ supplemental fees).

Commuter tuition costs $2,798* (+ supplemental fees)

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**Residential tuition costs $4,998* (+ supplemental fees).**

**Extended Commuter tuition costs $3,398* (+ supplemental fees).**

**Commuter tuition costs $2,798* (+ supplemental fees)**