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DRFT 1379: Concrete Floor Systems and Secondary Structures
Effective date
September 2024
Department
Drafting
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
In this course, students will learn how to draw concrete slab on grade and ground floor systems, as well as miscellaneous steel elements. Students will also learn how to calculate steel and concrete quantities for structures.
Credits
3.5
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DRFT 1120, DRFT 1214.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Create plans and details for slabs-on-grade and ground floor systems complying with industry standards.
- Produce drawings of miscellaneous steel structures using industry-standard conventions and techniques.
- Calculate structural steel and concrete quantities (take-off) from drawings using industry standards to produce accurate cost estimates.
- Apply information from structural, mechanical, piping and equipment vendor’s drawings in creating project drawings
- Identify concepts of reinforced concrete for slabs-on-grade.
- Demonstrate typical structural steel framing systems and their components for secondary steel supports.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 28
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 42
Total Hours: 70
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 42
Total Hours: 70
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, video presentations, field trips, project/problem-based learning activities
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Project |
60 |
Minimum of 2 project-based major assignments of approx. equal value |
|
Final Exam |
20 |
|
|
Assignments |
10 |
|
|
Participation |
10 |
Active participation and engagement in course activities and discussions |
Course topics
- Principles of slab-on-grade and sub-grade design Techniques of slab-on-grade layout Detail drawings of trench and floor slope Detail drawings of anchor bolts, inserts and embedded metals Vendors drawings and equipment bases Concrete crack control and construction joints Secondary support systems Steel and concrete quantity counting techniques
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.