MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

IRW121  1995 Spring – 2009 Spring

Structural Steel Erection II

1.

Describe the welding and burning processes used in structural steel erection. (I)

2.

Describe the types, construction, application and safety precautions of scaffolds, hoists, and ladders used in structural steel erection. (II)

3.

Describe the components, inspection, testing, maintenance, assembly, set-up, and operation of mobile and tower cranes used in structural steel erection. (III,IV)

4.

Describe the type, components, and materials of bridge construction. (V)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

IRW121  1995 Spring – 2009 Spring

Structural Steel Erection II

I. Welding and Burning

A. Welding

1. Processes

2. Safety

3. Principles of Operation

4. Preparation

5. Striking an Ark

6. Running a Bead

7. Weaving

8. Symbols

9. Welding a Joint

10. Brittle Fracture

11. Weldment Distortion

B. Burning

1. Equipment

2. Safety

3. Application

II. Scaffolds and Ladders

A. Float

1. Construction

2. Positioning

3. Safety

B. Needle Beam Scaffold

1. Application

2. Construction

3. Positioning

4. Safety

C. Swinging Scaffolds

1. Materials

2. Construction

3. Types

4. Application

D. Boatswain Chair

1. Application

2. Construction

E. Stationary and Rolling Tubular Welded Fame Scaffolds

1. Type

2. Application

3. Components

4. Construction

F. Material Hoist Towers

1. Construction

2. Application

3. Removing from Service

G. Personal Hoists

1. Application

2. Construction

3. Safety

4. Inspection

H. Ladders

1. Construction

2. Types

3. Safety

4. Application

III. Mobile Cranes

A. Machine Selection

1. Machine Selection

2. Equipment Requirements

3. Identification Information

4. Load Rating Information

5. Components

6. Safety Features

7. Equipment Handbook and Records

B. Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance

1. Inspection

2. Testing

3. Maintenance

4. Storage

C. Machine Assembly and Set-up

1. Personnel

2. Position

3. Precaution

4. Procedure

D. Operating Procedures and Precautions

1. Management Responsibilities

2. Operators

3. Operating Requirements

4. Factors Affecting Capacity

5. Rigging the Load

6. Handling the Load

7. Electrical Hazards

8. Multiple Cranes

9. Pick and Carry Operation

10. Signaling

11. Unattended Machine

12. Transporting

IV. Tower Cranes

A. The Machine

1. Selection

2. Equipment Requirements

3. Configurations

4. Identification Information

5. Load Rating Information

6. Components

7. Safety Features

8. Equipment Handbook and Records

B. Inspection, Testing and Maintenance

1. Inspection

2. Testing

3. Maintenance

4. Storage

C. Erecting, Climbing, Dismantling, and Transporting

1. Erecting

2. Climbing

3. Dismantling

4. Transporting

D. Operating Procedures and Precautions

1. Management Responsibilities

2. Operator

3. General Operating Requirements

4. Rigging the Load

5. Handling the Load

6. Electrical Hazards

7. Multiple Cranes

8. Traveling with a Load

9. Signaling

10. Unattended Machine

E. Kangaroo Tower Cranes

1. Erection Equipment

2. Foundation

3. Starter Legs and Tower Base

4. Load-Out

5. Erection Procedure

6. Climbing

V. Bridges

A. Tension

B. Components

C. Materials

D. Types

E. Cables

F. Catwalks