Advanced Reinforced Concrete and Foundations

Course code DRFT 2214

Credit 2.0

Length 40.0 hours

Course outline View

This course introduces the student to the basic concepts, properties, and design principles of reinforced concrete and building support. Students then learn how to draw and detail concrete foundations.

Prerequisites

DRFT 2213.

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.

  • Properties of concrete Purpose and location of reinforcing Bond and development length for reinforcing Lap and mechanical splices for reinforcing Concrete formwork Principles of foundation design Principles of concrete footing design Principles of soil mechanics Building foundation drawings Reinforced concrete layout drawings

Course schedules

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How to take this course

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

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† 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.