DRF 241 Structural Drafting

Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 6
Credits: 3

Introduces light commercial construction practices. Covers production of working drawings using AutoCAD software. Also covers drafting practices applied with the building materials of steel and concrete.

Prerequisite: DRF 131 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Produce a foundation drawing of a commercial building.
Produce a working drawing of a commercial warehouse.
Demonstrate proper dimensioning practices.
Demonstrate knowledge of welding symbols.
Translate data from the structural steel manual to a working drawing.
Produce a drawing using the grid system.
Produce detail drawings.
Produce column and footing schedules.

Content Outline

Introduction and Overview
Concrete Retaining Wall
- Overview of Design Principles
- Terminology
- Drawing Standards
- Dimensioning
Concrete Masonry Unit Structure
- Terminology
- Drawing Standards
- Relationship of Plans, Elevations, Sections, Details, Schedules
Steel Frame
- Terminology
- Steel Manual Introduction
- Welding Terminology
Pre-Manufactured Metal Building
- Terminology
- Gridlines