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DRFT 1290: Struct Steel Fab Codes & Stand

Effective date Department

January 2020 Drafting

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 Architectural
Technician, Civil/Structural Technician, Steel Detailing Technician Certificate Programs.

Credits Year of study

1.0 1st Year Post-secondary

Prerequisites
None

Corequisites
None

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1
1. Describe and differentiate between the eight sections of the CISC Handbook of Steel
Construction
2. Employ charts and tables within the Handbook commonly used by steel detailers
3. Identify the appropriate Canadian standards for welding, bolting, and steel surface
preparation
4. Identify the topics typically included in a steel fabricator's shop procedures manual.

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None

Hours
Lecture: 20
Lab: 10

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 Passing grade

Letter Grade (A-F) C-

Evaluation Plan

Type Percentage Assessment activity

Quizzes/Tests 25 Use of tables (CISC Handbook)

Quizzes/Tests 25 Design of steel structures (CISC Handbook)

Quizzes/Tests 25 Fabricator standards

2
 Project 25 Project

Course topics

Canadian Institute of Steel Construction Handbook contents

Canadian Welding Bureau Welding Standard
Steel Structures Painting Council Standard
Summative project

Learning resources
None

Note:
Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.

Broadway campus
1155 East Broadway, Vancouver, B.C. Canada V5T 4V5 Tel 604.871.7000

Downtown campus
250 West Pender Street, Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6B 1S9 Tel 604.871.7000

Annacis Island campus

1608 Cliveden Avenue, Delta, B.C. Canada V3M 6P1 Tel 604.871.7000

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