A structural welding course focusing on student application of Shielded Metal and Flux Cored Arc Welding processes on large outdoor structural weldments in accordance with drawings.
Prerequisites
WLD 241 or instructor permission.
Quarters Offered
Fall,
Winter,
Spring,
Summer
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:
- Familiar with techniques used in the welding and fabrication of structures using standard construction methods..
Course Content Outline
Using processes called out in the drawings, produce large outdoor structures including column splices, beam to column connections and roof/decking connections in accordance with construction codes, and the following:
- Prepare components as directed in work instructions
- Fit and tack weld using safe fabrication practices
- Apply correct tack welding practices
- Weld assemblies in accordance with designated standards
- Inspect for acceptability
Department Guidelines
Grades will be calculated as follows:
50% Based on completing all course competencies.
50% Based on Lab Participation, Cleanup on a daily basis, and following ALL Safety rules.
The grade awarded for the class is as follows:
| 95-100 | 4.0 |
| 94 | 3.9 |
| 93 | 3.8 |
| 92 | 3.7 |
| 91 | 3.6 |
| 90 | 3.5 |
| 89 | 3.4 |
| 88 | 3.3 |
| 87 | 3.2 |
| 86 | 3.1 |
| 85 | 3.0 |
| 84 | 2.9 |
| 83 | 2.8 |
| 82 | 2.7 |
| 81 | 5.6 |
| 80 | 2.5 |
| 79 | 2.4 |
| 78 | 2.3 |
| 77 | 2.2 |
| 76 | 2.1 |
| 75 | 2.0 |
| 74 | 1.9 |
| 73 | 1.8 |
| 72 | 1.7 |
| 71 | 1.6 |
| 70 | 1.5 |
| 69 | 1.4 |
| 68 | 1.3 |
| 67 | 1.2 |
| 66 | 1.1 |
| 65 | 1.0 |
| 60-64 | 0.7 |
| 0-59 | 0 |