Course Overview
This course presents theoretical foundation and code requirements necessary to design and detail wood-framed structures. Through the study of building construction assemblies & techniques, this subject area endeavors to develop students’ knowledge of various construction assemblies, issues, methods, analytical & technical construction knowledge, and capacity to implement fundamental principles employed in single and multi-family residential construction.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Communicate effectively in the graphic & verbal language of building construction.
- Effectively recognize and problem solve building construction issues.
- Describe the organization & principles of structural and architectural working drawings.
- Prepare professional quality drawings using the graphic language, conventions, and standards of the construction industry.
- Explain the relationship of the drawings to the overall context of the contract documents.
- Verify compliance with specifications.
- Produce floor/foundation /roof framing plans and details, building sections, connection details.
- Identify types of wood products commonly used for main structural members in wood-frame construction.
- Identify fasteners used in wood frame construction.
- Produce wood framing details.
- Implement Master Format – Division #6: Wood.
Effective as of Fall 2018
Related Programs
Wood Frame Construction (ASCT 1156) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Architectural and Structural CADD and Graphics Technician (Structural Option)
Certificate Full-time
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