Course details
Continues from BLDC 2200. Lecture topics include site and survey plans, concrete foundation detailing, engineered wood products, residential services, prescriptive wood frame design guidelines and when a structural engineer is needed. Other discussions include prefabricated buildings and an introduction to multi-family wood frame construction.
Credits
4.5
Cost
$764.54
Course offerings
Winter 2023
Below is one offering of BLDC 2205 for the Winter 2023 term.
CRN 46088
Duration
Wed Jan 11 - Wed Mar 29 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 46088
- $764.54
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11 - Mar 29 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 323 |
| Jan 13 - Mar 24 | Fri | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 323 |
Instructor
Thomas Bradmore
Course outline
Cost
$764.54
Important information
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This course runs in a blended mode. In-person classes will be held on Wednesdays. Students will also participate in weekly "Virtual Classroom" sessions on Fridays. You will require a stable internet connection, a laptop or desktop computer for this course. You must also have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Resolve and detail a residential foundation, drainage, and site plan for a sloping site.
- Determine typical reinforcing details and placement of rebar in residential foundations.
- Implement relevant BC Building Code requirements.
- Identify alternative structural wood members used in residential construction.
- Produce and read basic residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services drawings.
- Recognize when a designer must involve a structural engineer in wood frame design.
- Distinguish the different types of prefabrication used in construction.
- Application of all of the above using proper building construction practices.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2012
Related Programs
Construction 2 B (BLDC 2205) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Construction and the Environment
- Architectural and Building Technology
Certificate Part-time
- Building Construction Technology
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Building Design and Architectural CAD
Associate Certificate Part-time
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