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DRFT 2290: Diploma Structural Steel Fabrication Codes and Standards
Effective date
September 2023
Department
Drafting
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces the students to the codes and standards that govern the Canadian steel construction industry at both national and local levels, including those documents developed by fabricators. The student will use the data in those documents to develop details that comply with current standards.
This course is part of the full-time CAD and BIM Technician Diploma.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify the appropriate portion of one of the eight sections of the CISC Handbook of Steel Construction and use that information for the creation of steel models and shop drawings.
- Employ charts and tables within the Handbook commonly used by steel detailers to determine steel section properties, weld sizes and bolt lengths.
- Identify the appropriate Canadian standards for welding, bolting, and steel surface preparation.
- Identify the topics typically included in a steel fabricator's shop procedures manual to be able to apply those preferences to steel models and shop drawings.
- Apply the concepts and processes at a higher level, in a 3D Building Information Modeling setting.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 10
Total Hours: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 10
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, group work and problem-based learning activities are employed to assist the student in applying appropriate standards to their drawings.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Use of tables (CISC Handbook) |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Codes of Standard Practice (CISC Handbook) |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Fabricator standards |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
25 |
Steel sections (CISC Handbook) |
Course topics
- Canadian Institute of Steel Construction Handbook contents
- Canadian Welding Bureau Welding Standard
- Steel Structures Painting Council Standard
- Summative project
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.