ATBC 1150 - Blueprint & Math - Commercial

Credits: 2.00
(2 contact hrs)
Study of blueprints of commercial, industrial, or institutional structures. Special emphasis on interpretation of details as they relate to construction problems. South Campus.

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify symbols used on working drawings related to commercial construction.

Objectives:

Given a typical set of commercial construction documents, the student will identify material symbols and partition symbols.
Given a typical set of commercial construction documents, the student will identify electrical outlets and switch outlets.
Given a typical set of commercial construction documents, the student will identify plumbing symbols.
Given a typical set of commercial construction documents, the student will identify HVAC symbols.
Given a typical set of commercial construction documents, the student will identify weld symbols.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify the structural members of steel-frame construction.

Objectives:

Given a typical set of commercial construction documents, the student will identify wide-flange beams.
Given a typical set of commercial construction documents, the student will identify S-section beams.
Given a typical set of commercial construction documents, the student will identify channels, angles, and tees.
Given a typical set of commercial construction documents, the student will identify tube steel.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify the types of blocks used in masonry construction.

Objectives:

Given a typical set of commercial construction documents, the student will identify stretcher block.
Given a typical set of commercial construction documents, the student will identify concrete masonry units.
Given a typical set of commercial construction documents, the student will identify lintel blocks.
Given a typical set of commercial construction documents, the student will identify bond beam blocks.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify different foundation support systems related to commercial construction.

Objectives:

Given drawings with text support, the student will identify footings.
Given drawings with text support, the student will identify foundation walls.
Given drawings with text support, the student will identify grade beams.
Given drawings with text support, the student will identify piles and caissons.
Given a drawing with text support, the student will identify a slab on grade.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Introduction to the course
Architectural abbreviations, architectural calculations, formulas
Section symbols and site plans
Building foundations, reinforced - concrete construction
Steel-frame construction and steel trusses
Structural steel shop drawings
Schedules Stairs and Elevators
Masonry construction
Pre-stressed concrete construction, pre-cast concrete construction, and lift-slab and tilt-up construction
Fire protection and reading drawings for a steel-frame building
Reading drawings for a reinforced concrete building
Reading drawings for a commercial building

Primary Faculty
Grant, Janice
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Pawlowski, Timothy

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088