BCN 2056 - Steel Construction Methods

Engineering and Building Arts Department

Credit(s): 1
Contact Hours: 17
Effective Term Fall 2007 (385)

Course Description

This course is a survey of the basic principles and methods used in the construction of buildings in which the primary structural system is steel.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the procedures involved in preparing a building construction schedule by:
    1. defining the terms related to a building construction schedule.
    2. listing the sequence of activities required for the development of a construction program for a building.
    3. developing a building construction schedule.
  2. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the principal differences among steel frame systems by:
    1. describing in general terms the features, advantages, disadvantages and comparison between structural steel framing systems.
    2. describing in general terms the methods employed in construction and erection of structural steel.
  3. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the principles and methods used in erection of structural steel framing systems by:
    1. identifying the types of steel used in structural framing.
    2. describing the type of structural framing utilized in a building from a study of the construction drawings, details and specifications of a building.
    3. defining and describing the methods used in erection of structural steel framing systems.
  4. The student will demonstrate an understanding of code requirements governing the construction of buildings using structural steel by:
    1. incorporating the necessary code requirements in erecting steel.
    2. explaining the sequence of building inspections based on the local code requirements.
    3. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the environmental value of re-cycling and re-using steel in the construction industry by discussing the use of recycled and or re-used steel in environmentally conscious "Green

Criteria Performance Standard

Upon successful completion of the course the student will, with a minimum of 70% accuracy, demonstrate mastery of each of the above stated objectives through classroom measures developed by individual course instructors.

History of Changes

C&I 4/4/95 Effective Session 19953 3 Year Review 1999-2000
C&I Approval: 06/26/2007, BOT Approval: 08/21/2007, Effective Term: Fall 2007 (385)

Related Programs

  1. Building Design and Construction Management (ARCH-AS) (640) (Active)
  2. Construction Technology (BCNST-BAS) (670) (Active)
  3. Construction Technology (BCNST-TR) (670) (Active)