Advanced Introduction to Steel Structures

Course code DRFT 2213

Credit 4.0

Length 80.0 hours

Course outline View

In this course, students also explore the basics of structural steel framing systems and create steel structure drawings using steel drafting conventions. Students also learn to read, interpret and understand structural drawings.

Prerequisites

DRFT 2100.

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What you will learn

  • • Terminology, abbreviations, and symbols used in construction drawings

    • Drafting techniques & conventions used in construction drawings

    • Steel framing systems

    • Structural steel shapes

    • Steel framing and loading

    • Steel roof and floor plans

    • Steel bracing elevation drawings

    • Steel column base plates

    • Basic welded and bolted connections

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.