Maricopa Community Colleges  IRW180   19952-20072 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/22/94
IRW180 19952-20072 L+L 3 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Light Industrial Construction Methods and Materials I
Beginning information and steps for the erection of a pre-engineered building. Includes various types of architectural design, reading blueprints and instruction manuals, and layout procedures for a building.
Prerequisites: Apprentice status or permission of the Apprenticeship Coordinator.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
IRW180   19952-20072 Light Industrial Construction Methods and Materials I
1. Describe the function, assembly procedures and structural design and limitations of clear span, post and beam, low profile, rigid frame open web rafters and round storage tank configurations. (I)
2. Describe the foundation requirements for a pre-engineered building. (II)
3. Describe the plumbing and squaring techniques used for pre- engineered buildings. (II)
4. Read and interpret blueprints for the layout and erection of pre-engineered buildings. (III)
5. Sketch the step procedure for layout and erection of a pre- engineered building. (III)
6. Layout materials and check the anchor bolts for the erection of a pre-engineered building. (III)
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IRW180   19952-20072 Light Industrial Construction Methods and Materials I
    I. Architectural Design
        A. Clear Span
          1. Functional Limitations
          2. Appropriate Roof Pitch
          3. Ornamental
          4. Structural Design
          5. Space Roof Assembly
          6. Selection of Proper Materials
        B. Post and Beam
          1. Function
          2. Desirable Siding
          3. Assembly and Erection Techniques
        C. Low Profile
          1. Ornamental
            a. Soffets
            b. Mansard
            c. Facias
          2. Erection
        D. Rigid Frame
          1. Common Roof Pitch
          2. Industrial Advantages
          3. Utilization of Space
          4. Erection
        E. Low Rigid Frame
          1. Common Roof Pitch
          2. Erection
        F. Open Web Rafters
          1. Structural Features
          2. Assembly Techniques
        G. Round Storage Tank
          1. Function
          2. Method of erection
          3. Structural Limitations
      II. Preparation
          A. Foundation Requirements
            1. Placing
            2. Strength
            3. Materials
            4. Size
          B. Plumbing and Squaring at Structural Skeleton
            1. Mathematical Formulas Used
            2. Use of Levels and Transits
          C. Bracing for Roof Assembly
          D. Use of Proper Tables and Charts
        III. Layout
            A. Blueprint and Plans
              1. Schedules
              2. Details
              3. Symbols
            B. Sketching
              1. Steps
              2. Procedure
            C. Anchor Bolt Locations
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