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.
WELD 239Structural Steel Welding*
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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
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