Reinforced Concrete and Foundations

Course code DRFT 1214

Credit 2.0

Length 40.0 hours

Course outline View

This course introduces the student to the basic concepts, properties, and design principles of reinforced concrete and building support. Students then learn how to draw and detail concrete foundations.

Prerequisites

DRFT 1213.

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What you will learn

  • Properties of concrete

    Purpose and location of reinforcing

    Bond and development length for reinforcing

    Lap and mechanical splices for reinforcing

    Concrete formwork

    Principles of foundation design

    Principles of concrete footing design

    Principles of soil mechanics

    Building foundation drawings

    Reinforced concrete layout drawings

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.