WLD 245: Structural Weld Process III

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Class Program
Welding
Credits 6 Lab Hours 132
A structural welding course focusing on student application of Shielded Metal and Flux Cored Arc Welding processes on tubular structural weldments in accordance with drawings.

Prerequisites

WLD 243 and WLD 152 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:

  1. Students will become familiar with techniques used in the welding and fabrication of tubular structures using standard construction methods.
    1. Generate sub-components for weldments in accordance with drawings and written instructions
    2. Hoist and fit using standard fabrication methods
    3. Weld according to drawings
    4. Assess acceptability of parts produced in accordance with specified codes
Course Content Outline
Using processes called out in the drawings; produce large outdoor structures including beam to tubular column, tube to tube connections and handrail 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