DRFT 1395: Mechanical Equipment Modeling and Layout
Effective date
September 2021
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
Students create models of the mechanical equipment required to complete an industrial project using vendor equipment dimensions and sizes. The models will be used to lay out the industrial project and create engineering documents from 3D Models using BIM software. Students create orthographic plans, sections, elevations, fabrication isometrics and bills of material.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DRFT 1256, DRFT 1257, DRFT 1258, DRFT 1259, DRFT 1260, DRFT 1261, DRFT 1262, DRFT 1263, DRFT 1264, DRFT 1265, DRFT 1266.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Design a mechanical layout from engineering design notes and sketches
- Evaluate spacing of equipment based on required installation and maintenance clearances
- Create all mechanical components required using the tools contained in the modeling software
- Identify and correct areas hazardous to workers
- Create orthographic plans, sections and elevations from 3D models
- Apply the required dimensions and annotations to the drawings
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 10
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 20
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, video presentations, project-/problem-based learning, lab activities. The course may be offered face-to-face or in a blended format (mix of face-to-face and online)
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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70
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Minimum of 3 project-based major assignments of approximately equal value.
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Quizzes/Tests
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20
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Participation
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10
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Course topics
- Terminology and tools using in modeling mechanical equipment
- Certified Vendor's Drawings
- Required Access Clearances
- Equipment Support Requirements
- Safe Storage of Chemicals and Spill Containment
- Advanced Mechanical Modeling Techniques
- Industrial Cranes
- Orthographic Creation Methods
- Dimensioning and Annotation
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.