Principles of Reinforced Concrete

Course code DRFT 1284

Credit 1.0

Length 30.0 hours

Course outline View

This course introduces the student to the basic concepts and properties of steel reinforced concrete, characteristics and design principles.

This course is part of the full-time Architectural Technician, Civil/Structural Technician, Steel Detailing Technician Certificate Programs.

Prerequisites

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • Concrete Characteristics
  • Where and why is reinforcing needed.
  • Classification and types of reinforcing.
  • Bond and embedment
  • Type of splices
  • Embedment and Lap Splices
  • Use the reinforcing tables to find the embedment and lap lengths
  • Formwork for Concrete Structures

Course schedules

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How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.