WELD 239 Structural Steel Welding*

This course is designed to teach students the fabrication and welding of structural steel utilizing the GMAW, FCAW-G, FCAW-S and SMAW processes. This course utilizes a lecture/lab format which includes classroom discussion and lab demonstrations. Students will explore AWS D1.1 codes and standards as they pertain to the basic structural welding of plate, I-beam and tubing projects given by the instructor. Projects will be saved to be instituted into a capstone class. Topics covered will include GMAW and FCAW theory, laser layout, wire nomenclature, structural shapes and their uses, metallurgy, basic orthographic drawings along with bill of materials.

Credits

5 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Semester Contact Hours Lab

60

Prerequisite

WELD 150 and WELD 156

WELD 239Structural Steel Welding*

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Trade & Industry

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

Credit Hours Narrative

5 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Semester Contact Hours Lab

60

Prerequisite Narrative

WELD 150 and WELD 156

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This course is designed to teach students the fabrication and welding of structural steel utilizing the GMAW, FCAW-G, FCAW-S and SMAW processes. This course utilizes a lecture/lab format which includes classroom discussion and lab demonstrations. Students will explore AWS D1.1 codes and standards as they pertain to the basic structural welding of plate, I-beam and tubing projects given by the instructor. Projects will be saved to be instituted into a capstone class. Topics covered will include GMAW and FCAW theory, laser layout, wire nomenclature, structural shapes and their uses, metallurgy, basic orthographic drawings along with bill of materials.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Identify and explain the use of GMAW equipment (i.e., spray transfer, globular, short circuit, pulse)
• Preform acceptable welds in GMAW/FCAW as per AWS D1.1 in various positions.
• Identify and explain the use of FCAW-G equipment
• Construct projects in the proper sequence
• Apply fundamental Print reading, measurement and layout/fit-up techniques.
• Identify and explain weld imperfections and causes.
• Apply proper layout and fit-up techniques.
• Students will be assessed and graded based upon the successful completion of the course competencies. Attendance, attitude, and adherence to standard shop safety practices. Course competencies will be handed out the first week of class.
• Successfully complete an AWS qualification
• Have a broader understanding of structural steel

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Structural steel and its correct applications Welding with FCAW Welding with 7018 LH

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

Obtain an unlimited AWS qualification 20 Welding Rubrics

Required Exams

AWS codes and standards

Required Text

Welding Skills B.J Moniz Welding Skills Workbook Jonathan F. Gosse

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Obtain an unlimited AWS qualification 20 Welding Rubrics AWS codes and standards