DRFT 1283: Steel Structures
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces the student to framing systems and the layout of steel structure construction drawings and steel drafting conventions.
This course is part of the full-time Architectural Technician, Civil/Structural Technician, Steel Detailing Technician Certificate Programs.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify and describe typical structural steel framing systems and their components to CICS Standards.
- Identify and draw steel framed structures using the standard shapes by applying the industry accepted conventions and techniques
- Develop and draw simple framed connections using welded and bolted connections.
- Produce detail drawings of steel frame structures using the standards and conventions of the industry in preparing engineering working drawings.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 60
Total Hours: 90
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, handout materials, video presentations, field trip and project/problem based learning activities are used.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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70
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Minimum of 4 problem/project-based major assignments of approximately equal value.
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Final Exam
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30
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Final Exam
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Course topics
- Steel framing systems, terminologies and abbreviations.
- Steel shapes & base plates
- Steel roof and floor plans
- Types of framing and loading
- Welded and bolted connections
- Steel brace elevation drawings
- Structural steel shapes
- Basic steel framed connections
- Steel drafting conventions
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.