Steel Trusses (DRFT 1352)

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.
Course code: DRFT 1352
Credits: 2.0
Length: 40.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=DRFT&number=1352

Schedule †

DRFT 1352 schedule for programs:

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location Instructor
40516June 26, 2025
to July 4, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Blended
  Location: Varies		Palma, Ronald

Additional Information

  • 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

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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† 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.