Montreal Technical College
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
http://www.mtccollege.com/

Health and Safety on Construction Site

Understand the different aspects of legislation in matters of heath and safety in the working environment. Develop a general understanding of all aspects affecting the safety and security in construction sites. Identify established constraints within a working milieu and their effects upon the worker. - Content The laws and regulations concerning health and safety in construction sites. The ......
 

Apply the methods and techniques required for the preparation of structural steel drawings used in the construction industry. - Content The steel industry. Manufacturing of steel. Properties and nomenclature of steel. Methods of erection of different structural steel elements. Basic concepts related to the design of simple structural members and the relationship between architectural and str......
 

Interpret the basic principles of building services within a construction project. - Content The study of the essential elements in the reading of the plumbing and electrical plans; the function and calculation of piping in plumbing systems; of ventilation and air-conditioning systems. Reading plans, exercises in calculation. Introduction to plumbing codes, permits and inspection. Piping and......
 

Prepare and write specifications for the construction industry, in accordance to the generally admissible standards and principles. - Content The study of the different types of specifications, the classification of the components of construction, and the rules of drafting/editing a section or part of the specification. Types and roles of specification in construction practice; standard form......
 

Learn and apply the methods and techniques appropriate to the execution of architectural drawings of steel and masonry buildings. - Content Preliminary and final working drawings of a steel-frame building with masonry exterior. Planning, presentation and detailing of large scale commercial and industrial projects. Studying and recording standard construction techniques for masonry buildings......
 

Practice the basic principles of topometry and application to the construction of buildings. Get familiar with the linear and angular measuring instruments\devices for the building. Be able to measure the elevation of a building and its implications. - Content Units of measurement. Topographical notebooks. Site measuring: linear and angular measuring; polygons; faults and errors; azimuth; co......
 

Learn and apply the methods and techniques appropriate to the execution of architectural drawings of concrete structures. - Content Preliminary and final working drawings of a concrete frame building. To develop the capability of making concrete drawings. To transform notes and sketches into plans. Terminology of concrete drawings such as reinforcing bars, placement of bars and details of ba......
 

Interpret the techniques of estimating necessary to the calculation of quantities of building materials; determinate of the duration of a building project and the establishment of unit prices. Estimate the cost involved in the realization of a project. - Content Distinction between estimation and evaluation; types of estimating. Preparation of an estimate; classification of materials, listin......
 

Buildings classification. Principles of masonry construction. Principles of structural steel construction. Principles and methods of insulating. Types of walls and ceilings. Metallic hardware. Principles of steel stairs construction. Masonry; properties of brick and concrete masonry; materials and properties of mortar mixes: bonding, anchoring, flashing, reinforcing, bracing and waterproofing. ......
 

Improve competences, abilities, and knowledge of CAD program. Master the various possibilities and limitations of CAD. - Content Review and verify the basics already learned in a previous course. To further this knowledge toward design on computer environment. To enhanced and put to practice theatrical knowledge of architecture and construction. To produce technical and presentation docum......
 

Apply the methods and techniques appropriate to the execution of residential architectural drawings. - Content Sketches, preliminary and working drawings for a residential building. Planning, preparation and detailing of multi-occupancy wood-structure residential buildings. Preparation of a typical working drawings�set: format, drawing figures and information found on each drawing; studying......
 

Interpret the principals and methods of building industry. - Content Glossary in the field of concrete construction. Methods of concrete construction. Concrete components relative to an architectural system. Soil and rock types and characteristics; subsurface water. Soil testing techniques and equipment. Principles of foundations; descriptions of spread footing, mats, piles and caissons and ......
 

Use mathematical concepts for the solution of problems relevant to architecture. - Content The aim of the course is to provide the student with a solid knowledge of the mathematics they will need everyday in the field of Architecture. The emphasis is given to Trigonometry and Geometry in two dimensions. The emphasis will be given in the problem solving. Prepare the students to work with mat......
 

Learn the appropriate methods to the preparation of architectural drawings. - Content Study of architectural, structural, mechanical drawings. Knowledge of the elements related to the architectural drawings. Introduction to the sequence of: design, concept, and presentation, working drawings. Graphical symbols. Dimensioning. In working drawings: setting, plans, reference system. Plans, eleva......
 

Introduce to graphic communication for the construction industry. - Content Drafting instruments, scales, dimensioning, graphical representation of three-dimensional objects and spaces by means of two-dimensional drawings. Emphasis on accuracy, methodology, productivity, cleanliness and communicative value of the drawings. Orthographic, Oblique and Axonometric projection systems....
 

Apply the principles of wood construction and methods of assembly. - Content Methods of frame construction, principles of insulating and waterproofing. Exterior walls. Interior finishes. Properties of lumber, plywood and wood; wood accessories. Principles of load distribution through roof, floor and wall members and assemblies; lightwood framing, decking and cladding. Use of relevant codes......
 

Interpret and master CAD workstations, the various instruments, and methods of CAD. Understand the various possibilities and limitations of CAD. Develop the ability to operate in a CAD environnent. - Content Introduction to the CAD system: logical approach: mathematical and geometrical; study of the different menu structures; creation of simple 2D forms and figures. Drawing modificati......
 

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