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DRFT 1295: Detail of Inclined Components

Effective date Department

January 2020 Drafting

Description
This course builds on the concepts and techniques learned in DRFT 1293 and DRFT 1294 to
enable the students to detail representative components of a complex steel structure that
includes sloping structural members. This course is part of the full-time Architectural
Technician, Civil/Structural Technician, Steel Detailing Technician Certificate Programs.

Credits Year of study

4.0 1st Year Post-secondary

Prerequisites
None

Corequisites
None

Course Learning Outcomes

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

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1. Create geometry layout drawings of bracing systems that show bevels, clearances and key
dimensions
2. Demonstrate the essential requirements of braced connections
3. Develop column and beam connections at bracing node points
4. Develop connections of stairs to primary steel members
5. Create shop fabrication drawings of brace members
6. Create shop fabrication drawings of steel stair assemblies

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None

Hours
Lecture: 30
Lab: 90

Instructional Strategies
This course utilizes lectures, handouts, on-screen presentations, group discussion and
problem solving, and design teams. The majority of the course duration is reserved for
student drawing output.

Grading System Passing grade

Letter Grade (A-F) C-

Evaluation Plan

Type Percentage Assessment activity

Project 75 Project-based major assignment comprising 8 drawings

Exam 25 Exam

Course topics

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 Reading project drawings and specifications
Creating geometry layouts
Designing steel connections
Detailing of bracing components
Detailing of steel stairs

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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