Civil Engineering Technology - Virtual Design and Construction Major

This course introduces students to the fundamental drafting techniques used in the Civil Engineering field. Students will first learn the basic functions of computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) and then use CADD software to create drawings related to the civil engineering field such as excavation cross sections, simplified roof framing plans, environmental site plans, subdivision plans and traverses.

Pre-requisites:

• COMP 261

This theory and lab-based course introduces the fundamentals of concrete technology starting with the ingredients and properties of concrete, and common terminology used to describe plastic and hardened concrete. Manufacture of Portland cement and the different types of Portland cement available in Canada are discussed, including Portland Limestone Cement. The classification and types of aggregates used in concrete are discussed along with their properties. Supplementary cementitious materials and chemical admixtures are introduced and their importance for concrete strength and durability reviewed. The culmination of the course will involve how to design a concrete mix for a specific application and exposure type.

This is an introductory course in soil mechanics providing the fundamental characteristics of soils as an engineering material used in the design and construction of civil engineering projects. The topics include an overview of geology and groundwater, field investigation, calculation of soil properties, soil compaction and strength. The course also introduces the testing of soils using American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) to determine standard soil properties.

Pre-requisites:

• One of:
  • STCS 200
  • STCS 242

In the Construction Practices course, you will examine various forms of construction, focusing on structures, with the aim of improving the standard and quality of design, construction and maintenance practices. You will also compare and contrast the characteristics of various systems of construction and components to set benchmarks for the selection of materials, components and systems as well as to select the appropriate equipment required to build them. Finally, you will develop a basic ability to read construction drawings which provide the details needed to build a specific structure.

Equivalents:

• CIVL 360

This course is designed to develop technical writing and presentation skills to ensure workplace readiness. Students will learn how to evaluate communication situations, analyze documents, assess research sources and develop organizational skills to apply in their work. They will learn about and practice designing, formatting and writing a range of professional documents. Students will also develop confidence (through practice) in the development and delivery of effective and engaging presentations.

This applied computer course provides students with critical electronic communications, data and file management skills, along with a strong focus on using common productivity applications to format, calculate, analyze, visualize, and present or report data and information.

Equivalents:

• COMP 264

The course involves preparation of quantity takeoffs for excavations, foundations, site services, residential concrete, formwork, wood framing and finish carpentry, interior and exterior finishes. Students will complete a full estimate of a residential project including quantity takeoff, pricing, summary and bid preparation.

This course enables the student to apply the basic knowledge of algebra and introductory calculus to resolve applied scientific and technological problems. Applications include linear motion, areas under curves, and volumes of revolution.

Equivalents:

• MATH 235

This course gives an introduction to material properties and the methods of analysis used in structural design. Students will learn the concepts of normal stress and strain, shear stress and strain, thermal stress and strain, deformation, and torsional loading. Structural elements will be designed based on material properties and factors of safety. Students will calculate sectional properties such as centroids and moments of inertia and construct shear force and bending moment diagrams for statically determinate beams. Calculation of flexural stresses, longitudinal shear stresses, and deflection will allow beam sections to be selected for structural applications. Column analysis and design are included.

Pre-requisites:

• One of:
  • STCS 242
  • STCS 200

STAT 245 is an introductory course in data analysis for students in engineering technology programs. Students apply techniques to organize, display, analyze and report data. Outcomes include methods of descriptive and inferential statistics. Students will be exposed to software-based methods in laboratory sessions using industry-grade data. Some advanced topics of analysis are selectable toward the end of the course.

This course provides foundation skills in the analysis and design of structural and civil engineering applications. Students will analyze civil engineering structures containing simple coplanar force systems using the concepts of static equilibrium, force components, moments, free body diagrams and centroids. Students will also determine the support reactions for statically determinate beams and in two-dimensional pin-connected systems such as frames and trusses.

This course focuses on an introduction to surveying including measurement of angles, distances, and performing traverses. Students will learn to calculate 3D coordinates of surveyed points as well as stake-out points extracted from design drawings.

This course will provide you with the design concepts required for the selection of structural components and their representation in structural drawings with drafting software. You will study the properties, uses and design considerations of major structural materials, and perform calculations using industry standards to inform structural design at the technologists level.

Pre-requisites:

• CIVL 222
• ESTM 262
• SMTL 246

Advances in technology and systems used in construction require future construction technologists be aware of available tech tools and how each can be applied to their projects. This course provides information and theory on apps, software and systems available to manage construction and/or to illustrate drawing in various stages of design, drafting and construction execution. Course material will focus on augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR).

Pre-requisites:

• CIVL 201

In the Advanced Drafting course, you will explore CAD's crucial role in Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) projects. You will learn to relate CAD drawings to VDC functions. Other topics covered include common CAD features, workflows and advanced tools for data management, as well as geometric constructions, 2D projections and interpreting 3D drawings. Moreover, you will master non-parametric CAD usage, creating 3D objects and understanding solid models.

Pre-requisites:

• CIVL 201

This course looks at buildings as complete systems. You will explore the interrelation of building systems as they are designed, illustrated, and executed into reality. You will also explore industry practices to mitigate human error in the design process and review construction documents for problems with systems interaction.

Pre-requisites:

• CIVL 252

In this course you will develop the knowledge and skills required to use advanced building information modelling (BIM) for construction planning. You will learn about the standard workflow of virtual design construction (VDC) software, the role of point cloud technology for construction modelling, and the coordination between BIM and VDC. You will also learn how to select construction modelling software based on project needs, use 4D sequencing software to create a 4D animation of a model and perform clash detection on a construction model.

Pre-requisites:

• ESTM 262

This course equips you with practical experience in civil drafting and modelling, using industry-standard software for civil design. You will learn the fundamental features and screen elements of civil design software, and compare the processes involved in point cloud, GPS, and photogrammetry data. You will also learn to create commonly used elevation models in civil design and analyze terrain characteristics with drafting software. Additionally, you will conduct a geospatial transformation of raw survey data to a 3D-compatible format, and implement effective strategies for optimizing a proposed design feature based on a terrain model.

Pre-requisites:

• CIVL 201
• SURV 203

Piping is designed to allow the safe and efficient movement of fluids. In this course, you will learn about basic piping components, their function, and site-plan layout. You will use modelling software to illustrate piping designs, and produce isometric drawings that will allow you to generate a bill of material.

Pre-requisites:

• CIVL 306

Execution of construction is integrated directly with construction technology. This course looks at the process of construction execution. You will learn about the deliverables, risks, process, scheduling, and documentation required to execute a construction project as a project manager. You will acquire the skills needed to integrate modeling and applications, apps and software into the execution of a project at various stages.

Pre-requisites:

• CIVL 302
• CIVL 305
• STAT 245

Execution of construction has been supplemented with AR and VR. This course will look  specifically at the use and practical application of AR and VR in design, drafting and construction execution. You will use industry-current technology, software and data collection, interpretation, and model integration to advance enhancement of project management using the virtual world.

Pre-requisites:

• CIVL 302 

Buildings are complex systems, and building projects require more advanced drafting and  illustration for design, systems interactions, clashes and construction execution. This course provides practical drafting and illustrations skills specific to mechanical, and electrical systems of buildings.  You will learn about design, clash detection, prefabrication, illustration and site data collection, interpretation, and applications.

Pre-requisites:

• CIVL 304
• CIVL 305

As construction project complexity has increased, the tools used by estimators have evolved to include 2D and 3D digital pricing of the work.  You will explore various methods of acquiring data from tender documents and converting that information into a price for your customer.  You will price self-performed work, evaluate subtrade quotes, and assess risk for various projects.  Both 2D PDF files and digital models will be used for your work.

Pre-requisites:

• CIVL 302
• ESTM 262