Course Title: Prepare basic mechanical and structural engineering drawings to AS 1100

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2008

Course Code: CIVE5615

Course Title: Prepare basic mechanical and structural engineering drawings to AS 1100

School: 130T Infra, Electrotec & Build Serv

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6066 - Advanced Diploma of Civil Engineering (Structural Design)

Course Contact : Tony Skinner Program Coordinator

Course Contact Phone: (03) 9925 4444

Course Contact Email:tony.skinner@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Program Coordinator:
Mr Tony Skinner
Tel. 9925 4444
Fax. 99254377
Email: tony.skinner@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 40

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit covers the competency to prepare basic mechanical and structural engineering drawings to the current Australian Drawing Standard, AS 1100.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

EDX060 Prepare basic mechanical and structural engineering drawings to AS 1100

Element:

Detail simple beams and columns

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Design drawing is interpreted and relevant dimensions determined.
1.2 Detail drawings of simple beams and columns are completed to AS 1100.501.
1.3 Relevant information for bolted type joints, such as bolt gauge and pitch distances can be determined.
1.4 Use of appropriate weld symbols can be used in the preparation of joint details.

Element:

Draw sectional views to AS 1100 of simple mechanical engineering components

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Sectional views are drawn of components incorporating correct use of conventions.
2.2 Fasteners, shafts and webs are depicted in sectional views in accordance with AS 1100.
2.3 The cutting plane of each sectional view is depicted in accordance with AS 1100.
2.4 Hatching is applied to the sectional views to depict specific material types.
2.5 AS 1100 is followed in respect of hidden detail in sectional views.

Element:

Extract appropriate data from basic design information to draw, label and dimension structural steel connections

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Relevant information is extracted from relevant standards.
3.2 Drawings are prepared of required connections using appropriate symbols, terminology, line-work and lettering.
3.3 Drawings are labelled and dimensioned.

Element:

Interpret drawings produced using first angle and third angle orthogonal projection methods.

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Information is extracted from the drawing.
4.2 The item specified by the drawing can be described.
4.3 A simple model of the item specified by the drawing can be made.

Element:

Produce drawings of simple mechanical engineering components to AS 1100

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Top, front and side views are produced using third angle orthogonal projection.
5.2 Geometric construction methods are used as needed to create elements of a view.
5.3 Dimensions are drawn in accordance with AS 1100.
5.4 Line types and weights for the various elements of the drawing are in accordance with AS 1100.
5.5 Views are positioned aesthetically on the drawing sheet.
5.6 The title block and notes are completed in accordance with AS 1100.

Element:

Produce three dimensional views of simple mechanical engineering components

Performance Criteria:

6.1 Three dimensional views are produced of simple engineering components.
6.2 Dimensions are drawn on three dimensional views in accordance with AS 1100.

Element:

Use Steel Sections Handbooks in the identification of steel members and derivation of dimensions.

Performance Criteria:

7.1 The various steel members used in structural steel construction can be identified.
7.2 The relevant dimensions are extracted from the appropriate Steel Section Handbook

Learning Outcomes


Detail simple beams and columns

Draw sectional views to AS 1100 of simple mechanical engineering components
Extract appropriate data from basic design information to draw, label and dimension structural steel connections

Interpret drawings produced using first angle and third angle orthogonal projection methods.

Produce drawings of simple mechanical engineering components to AS 1100

Produce three dimensional views of simple mechanical engineering components
Use Steel Sections Handbooks in the identification of steel members and derivation of dimensions.


Details of Learning Activities

Teacher Directed:
Teacher led face to face and one-on-one instruction using overheads and notes covering the concepts of preparing structural engineering drawings to AS 1100. This will cover each element in designated areas of underpinning knowledge and include:
o Interpreting orthographic projection
o Basic views, (plans, elevations)
o Sectional views (projection)
o Methods of geometric construction
o Isometrics and perspectives
o Drawing layouts
o Interpreting the Steel Sections Handbooks
o Identifying steel sections
o Collecting and analysing data
o Methods of detailing and dimensioning steel members and connections
o Steel connection design

Simulated Workplace Activities:
In a computer lab using Computer Aided Drafting software, and appropriate standard symbols and terminology to AS 1100 the student will prepare two and three dimensional drawings of structural engineering parts based on industry standards and include:
o Preparing marking plans
o Designing steel connections
o Sketching steel connections
o Prepare and fully detail steel connection drawings
The student will prepare a selection of the following drawings to AS 1100, AS 4100 and industry standards:
o Steel Frame and marking plan
o Beam/column connections
o Column base plate details
o Portal frame knee connection
o Portal frame ridge connection
o Portal frame base connection

Student Self Directed
• Using the Internet students will research AS 1100 series of standards from Standards Online to obtain an understanding of engineering principles, conventions and drawing practices required for preparing structural engineering drawings.
Students will be encouraged to view and analyse a variety of real-life projects (structural engineering drawings) to increase their understanding of the standard expected in a structural engineering drawing office.


Teaching Schedule

See Online Learning Hub for details.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Ayers, David. Introduction to MicroStation V8. 2005


References

AS 1100.401 Technical Drawing – General Principles
AS 1100.501 Technical Drawing – Structural Engineering Drawing.
AS 4100 Steel Structures
Engineering Drawing (6th ed) 2002, A.W. Boundy.
SAA/SNZ HB1:1994 - Technical Drawing for Students
MicroStation 2D in Practice – V8.1 & beyond. (2004) by Kate Scaife. Pen & Brush Publishers.
General Drafting Standards – School of Infrastructure, Electrotechnology, & Building Services available from the web site for CAD drafting.
Web Resource: www.onesteel.com (Steel Sections Handbook)


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

This unit is most appropriately assessed in the computer laboratory using holistic assessment, based on a variety of simulated work tasks to set time frames.

Assessment of this unit will involve completion of:
• A series of small assignments from within a project assessed in class and covering the basic elements of preparing structural steel design drawings to industry standards.
• A 3 hour end of semester examination.


Assessment Tasks

The assessment will be to complete several selected mechanical/structural drawings to industry standards each building on the knowledge and experienced gained from the previous exercise.

Refer to Assessment Matrix below.


Assessment Matrix

Element Covered Assessment Task Proportion of Final Assessment Submission Time
1 Complete selected mechanical/structural drawing 10% Week 4
2 Complete selected mechanical/structural drawing 10% Week 7
3  Complete selected mechanical/structural drawing 20% Week 9
4 Complete selected structural drawing 20% Week 12
5 Complete selected structural drawing 10% Week 17 
6 & 7 Complete selected structural drawing 30% Final Week

Other Information

Underpinning Skills and Knowledge
Skill in freehand sketching techniques if relevant.
Skill in the use of manual drafting equipment if relevant.
Computing and CAD skills if relevant.
The principles and application of orthogonal third angle and first angle projection.
The principles and application of isometric and oblique projection methods.
Selection of views and details and aesthetic and logical layout on the drawing sheet.
The correct interpretation of AS 1100 to:- Standard sheet sizes
Title block information
Notes and revisions
Standard views
Line types and thicknesses
Dimensioning elements
Dimensioning principles
Lettering
Symbols
Sectioned views
Interpretation of structural steel drafting codes for:-
Member sizes
Extraction of information
- Centroid lines
- Gauge lines
- Edge distances
- Bolt pitches
- Hole sizes
- Standardised steel connections
Detailing of simple mechanical and structural components

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