DRFT 1295: Detail of Inclined Components
Effective date
September 2024
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course builds on the concepts and techniques learned in DRFT 1293 to enable the students to detail representative components of a complex steel structure that includes sloping structural members.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Create geometry layout drawings of bracing systems that show bevels, clearances and key dimensions
- Demonstrate the essential requirements of braced connections
- Develop column and beam connections at bracing node points
- Develop connections of stairs to primary steel members
- Create shop fabrication drawings of brace members
- Create shop fabrication drawings of steel stair assemblies
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 32
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 48
Total Hours: 80
Instructional Strategies
This course utilizes lectures, on-screen presentations, group discussion and problem solving, and design teams. The majority of the course duration is reserved for student drawing output.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Project
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20
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Development of steel bracing geometry and steel bracing connections
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Project
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30
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Drawing creation of primary steel components
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Project
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25
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Drawing creation of secondary steel components
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Quizzes/Tests
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15
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Drawing creation of complex braced beam
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Participation
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10
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Active participation and engagement in course activities and discussions
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Course topics
- Reading project drawings and specifications
- Creating geometry layouts
- Designing steel connections
- Detailing of bracing components
- Detailing of steel stairs
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.