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DRFT 1296: Miscellaneous Metals Detailing
Effective date
September 2024
Department
Drafting
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course builds on the concepts learned in DRFT 1295, and introduces the students to the different detailing rules and conventions required to produce drawings of the lighter components, specifically guardrails, stair handrails, welded frame platforms and steel flooring materials.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DRFT 1295.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the features of industrial steel handrailing
- Describe the differences in configuration and layout between handrail and guardrail.
- Develop connections for permanent and removable steel handrail components
- Create shop fabrication drawings for steel handrail, guardrail and stair handrail
- Create shop fabrication drawings of welded light framing assemblies
- Create layout drawing for the fabrication and installation of steel flooring systems
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 16
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 24
Total Hours: 40
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 24
Total Hours: 40
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, demonstration, project-based drawing assignments
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Project |
25 |
The planning and drawing creation of industrial guardrails |
|
Project |
25 |
The planning and drawing creation of industrial handrails. |
|
Project |
30 |
The planning and drawing creation of industrial grating. |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Project Reflection |
|
Participation |
10 |
Active participation and engagement in course activities and discussions |
Course topics
- Handrail and guardrail detailing
- Welded frame detailing
- Steel checkerplate and grating detailing
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.