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Structural Steel Detailing
Course: DFT223

First Term: 1999 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3 Credit(s)   6 Period(s)   5.1 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Study of the manufacture of structural steel and its application in the construction field. Includes study of plates, girders, roof trusses, latticed girders, and beams. Emphasis on drawing and detailing of erection plans and diagrams using board and/or CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) skills and techniques



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify and describe various structural steel members, sizes, shapes, and uses. (I, II)
2. Identify and describe types of steel connections commonly used in construction industry. (III)
3. Using board and/or CAD drafting equipment, draw various steel detailing, steel connections, and steel reinforced concrete members. (III, IV, V)
4. Identify and describe various steel reinforced concrete structural members. (IV)
5. Using drafting equipment, draw various steel reinforced concrete members and connection details. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Introduction to Steel
   A. Steel fabrication
   B. Properties of structural steel
II. Commonly Used Structural Steel Members
   A. Beams
   B. Columns
   C. Roof framing, floor framing members
III. Steel Detailing and Steel Connections
   A. Foundation
   B. Roof framing
   C. Floor framing
   D. Beamed connections
      1. Framed
      2. Seated
      3. Stiffened seated
IV. Steel Reinforced Concrete
   A. Beams
   B. Columns
   C. Roof, floor systems
   D. Wall systems
   E. Detailing
      1. Wall
      2. Floor
      3. Roof
V. Board Drafting and/or Computer Aided Drafting Techniques
   A. Plotting
   B. Redline corrections
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  5/25/1999

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