This course prepares the students to read and interpret engineering drawing and tabular data relating to structural steel trusses, and to generate from this information shop fabrication drawings of welded and bolted steel trusses.
This course is part of the full-time Architectural Technician, Civil/Structural Technician, Steel Detailing Technician Certificate Programs.
History and development of truss types, with examples
Reading steel truss engineering drawings and data
Conventions used in truss fabrication drawings
Truss geometry (including camber adjustments)
Dimensioning, labelling and notations
Truss welding
Use of multiple drawing sheets for one component
How do I apply for this course?
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
* Fees are approximate and subject to change. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
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