This course will introduce the student to the basic principles and skills of a steel detailer. The student will learn the structural steel sections, fabrication processes, Canadian steel construction code, fabrication standards, structural bolting and welding. They will use the data and skills learned and apply it to a variety of introductory steel detailing shop drawings (steel columns and beams).
Prerequisites
DRFT 1010, DRFT 1011, DRFT 1012, DRFT 1013.
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What you will learn
- Canadian Institute of Steel Construction Handbook contents
- Canadian Welding Bureau Welding Standard
- Structural steel shapes production, features and uses
- Shop fabrication equipment and processes
- Symbols, terminology and abbreviations used on construction drawings
- Steel shop and erection drawing features
- Weld types, strength calculations and symbology
- Bolt types, strength and shop/field considerations
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.