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DRFT 1384: Concrete Slab on Grade Floor Systems
Effective date
May 2016
Department
Drafting
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces the student to concrete slab on grade and ground floor systems, and the production of the required associated construction drawings.
This course is part of the full-time Architectural Technician, Civil/Structural Technician, Steel Detailing Technician Certificate Programs.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Use appropriate structural information from engineering design notes
- Apply detailed information from mechanical, piping and equipment vendor’s drawings
- Explain concepts of reinforced concrete for slab-on-grades.
- Create slab-on-grade plans and details to accepted industry standards.
- Produce a set of structural engineering drawings for ground floor systems.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 40
Total Hours: 60
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 40
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, handout materials, video presentations, and project/problem based learning activities are used.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Project |
70 |
Minimum of 4 problem/project-based major assignments of approximately equal value. |
|
Final Exam |
30 |
Final Exam |
Course topics
- Principles of slab-on-grade design
- Principles of sub-grade design
- Techniques of slab-on-grade layout for construction drawings
- Trench and floor slope detail drawings
- Detail drawings of anchor bolts, inserts and embedded metals
- Vendors drawings and equipment bases
- Concrete crack control and construction joints
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.