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DRFT 1295: Detail of Inclined Components 

Effective date

September 2024 

Department

Drafting 

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. 

Credits

4.0 

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

DRFT 1293. 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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) 

Passing grade

C- 
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Project 

20 

Development of steel bracing geometry and steel bracing connections  

Project 

30 

Drawing creation of primary steel components 

Project 

25 

Drawing creation of secondary steel components 

Quizzes/Tests 

15 

Drawing creation of complex braced beam 

Participation 

10 

Active participation and engagement in course activities and discussions 

Course topics

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.
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