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DRFT 1293: Industrial and Commercial Basic Framing
Effective date
September 2024
Department
Drafting
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces students to the basic concepts behind structural steel square framing, and prepares them for the development of their first steel detailing project drawings.
Credits
4.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Read and interpret structural engineering drawings of simple square-framed structures
- Demonstrate the basic requirements for connecting members in a steel frame
- Apply tabular data from the steel standards documents in the production of shop drawings
- Produce detail drawings of beams and columns within a square framed steel structure
- Develop erection drawings for use on the construction site
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 32
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 48
Total Hours: 80
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 48
Total Hours: 80
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, video presentations, and project/problem based learning activities are used as the students plan and produce detailed steel fabrication drawings.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Project |
50 |
Problem/project-based major assignment comprising multiple shop drawings |
|
Project |
20 |
Anchor bolt and erection drawings |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
Drawing test |
|
Participation |
10 |
Active participation and engagement in course activities and discussions |
Course topics
- Standard steel connections
- Beam loading conditions
- Calculations for bolted connections
- Basic beam and column detailing
- Light commercial framing
- Open web joist connections
- Creating erection drawings
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.