Faculty Syllabus

ARCE-1452 Structural Drafting


Theodore Krause


Credit Spring 2024


Section(s)

ARCE-1452-001 (73748)
LEC TuTh 1:55pm - 3:15pm HLC HLC2 1530

LAB TuTh 3:15pm - 4:35pm HLC HLC2 1530

Course Information

Section Information

Course Name, Number, Section & Synonym ARCE-1452-001-73748
Course Description A study of structural systems including concrete foundations and frames, wood framing and trusses, and structural steel framing systems. Includes detailing of concrete, wood, and steel to meet industry standards including the American Institute of Steel Construction and The American Concrete Institute.
Instructional Method LEC
Location Highland Campus - HLC - HLC2 - 1530
Course Days & Times TuTh 1:55pm - 3:15pm
Credits & Contact Hours 4 Credit Hours / 48 Contact Hours
Prerequisites DFTG 1417, DFTG 2431.
Instructional Method LAB
Location Highland Campus - HLC - HLC2 - 1530
Course Days & Times TuTh 3:15pm - 4:35pm
Credits & Contact Hours 4 Credit Hours / 48 Contact Hours
Prerequisites DFTG 1417, DFTG 2431.

Instructor Information

Name Theodore Krause
ACC E-Mail Address theodore.krause@austincc.edu
Office Location On-line or In-person
Office Phone Number 5122237152
Office Hours T Th 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Other Information To schedule office hours, click the link in my electronic signature in emails or via a link in the Blackboard navigation sidebar titled "Schedule Appt. with Theo".
Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives
  • Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

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

    • Use template / prototype files to initiate the drafting process.
    • Follow an established system of file naming and file management.
    • Apply acquired skills developed in previous AutoCAD and Revit courses in a structural drafting context.
    • Develop an understanding of the significance of structural engineering in the built environment.
    • Learn about the basic forces on buildings and the principle of dynamic loads on a structure.
    • Develop and understanding of the types of foundation systems used in residential and commercial construction.
    • Utilize both AutoCAD and Revit, individually and in combination, to develop construction drawings.
    • Learn how to properly model concrete and steel systems for a sample Tilt Wall structure along with the methods for annotating and detailing the sheets for construction documents.
    • Utilize the latest PDF workflow tools to generate project submissions and mark up project.

Course Requirements
  • Course Requirements

     

    • Quiz # 1 – 10 points        Quiz # 2 – 20 points      Quiz # 3 – 20 points     Quiz # 4 – 20 points         Quiz #5 – 20 points           Quiz #6 – 20 points
    • Project 1 - Slab on Grade - Foundation Details – 50 point
    • Project 2 - Post Tension Slab – Drafting Project – 100 points
    • Project 3 - Brace Frame Project – 50 points
    • Project 4 - Tilt Wall - Modeling – 300 points
    • Project 5 - Tilt Wall - Detailing – 100 points
    • Class Participation - 50 points

    Total Points awarded = 760

     


Course Subjects
  • Course Subjects

    This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of structural drafting, covering the principles of drafting wood, concrete and steel structural systems, drawing techniques for varying structural systems, and basic concepts of structural design.

    Students will develop skills in creating and interpreting technical drawings used in the field of structural engineering using both Autodesk AutoCAD (2D) and Revit (3D) software.

    This course is intended to provide students with an opportunity to develop workforce skills used by the structural drafting industry. 

     


Readings
  • Readings

    Reading materials will be distributed via Blackboard.

    • Digital hand-outs
    • PowerPoint presentations 

College Policies

Office Hours

T Th 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM On-line or In-person

NOTE To schedule office hours, click the link in my electronic signature in emails or via a link in the Blackboard navigation sidebar titled "Schedule Appt. with Theo".

M W 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM On-line or In-person

NOTE To schedule office hours, click the link in my electronic signature in emails or via a link in the Blackboard navigation sidebar titled "Schedule Appt. with Theo".

F 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Online or In-person

NOTE To schedule office hours, click the link in my electronic signature in emails or via a link in the Blackboard navigation sidebar titled "Schedule Appt. with Theo".

Published: 01/04/2024 08:28:56