DRFT 1284: Principles of Reinforced Concrete
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
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.
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 concrete characteristics and it's components.
- Describe typical steel reinforcing characteristics. and how it acts when combined with concrete.
- Explain how reinforcing steel acts when combined with concrete.
- Develop and calculate development and lap lengths for steel reinforcing.
- Detail, identify and describe the components for concrete form work.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 25
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 5
Total Hours: 30
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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Quizzes/Tests
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50
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Minimum of 4 quizzes of approximately equal value.
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Participation
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20
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Participation
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Final Exam
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30
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Final Exam
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Course topics
- 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
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.