Diploma Steel Structures

Course code DRFT 2283

Credit 3.0

Length 90.0 hours

Course outline View

This course introduces the student to framing systems and the layout of steel structure construction drawings and steel drafting conventions.

Prerequisites

DRFT 2100.

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What you will learn

  • • Steel framing systems, terminologies and abbreviations.
    • Steel shapes & base plates
    • Steel roof and floor plans
    • Types of framing and loading
    • Welded and bolted connections
    • Steel brace elevation drawings
    • Structural steel shapes
    • Basic steel framed connections
    • Steel drafting conventions

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.

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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.