APSM 108: SMQ-8 TRIANGULATION FITTINGS
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Summer 2021 |
| Units: | 1.5 |
| Hours: | 16 lecture, 24 laboratory per quarter (40 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | Per California Code of Regulations, this course is limited to students admitted to the Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Program. |
| Degree & Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Student Learning Outcomes
- A successful student will be able to layout and fabricate a square to round fitting to acceptable industry standards.
- A successful student will be able to layout and fabricate a single offset rectangular transition fitting to acceptable industry standards.
Description
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
A. Lay out and fabricate fittings using triangulation development to acceptable industry standards
B. Apply geometric construction techniques to triangulation lay out
C. Utilize the International Training Institute Calculator for alternative pattern lay out calculations
D. Calculate shear lists and pattern fabrication data for patterns developed with triangulation methods
Course Content
A. Lay out and fabricate fittings using triangulation development
1. Introduction to triangulation
2. Centered rectangular transition
3. Single offset transition
4. Compound transition
5. Centered square-to-rounds
6. Offset square-to-round
7. Transitional 90 degree drop elbow
8. Offset round taper
B. Apply geometric construction techniques to triangulation lay out
C. Utilize the International Training Institute Calculator for alternative pattern lay out calculations
D. Calculate shear lists and pattern fabrication data for patterns developed with triangulation methods
1. Calculate shear lists
2. Provide data needed for computerized pattern fabrication of triangulated patterns
Lab Content
Lab content includes demonstration and practice in pattern development and fabrication of several common sheet metal fittings using triangulation development techniques.
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
B. Personal protective equipment
Method(s) of Evaluation
Results of written quizzes and tests
Shop participation
Comprehensive written final examination
Comprehensive final project
Evaluation of progress by weekly assignments
Method(s) of Instruction
Discussion
Laboratory instruction
Demonstration
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
International Training Institute. Layout Curriculum for the Sheet Metal Industry, International Training Institute for the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Industry (student manual and workbook). 2010.
This is the standard Sheet Metal textbook/workbook used for this course. Although it may not be within 5 years of the required published date, it is the most current book used when teaching this course.
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
A. Reading assignment:
1. Read the introductory lesson text explaining three basic principles used in the triangulation pattern development process.
B. Writing assignment:
1. Calculate shear lists per figure 74, page 144 in the student text, with dimensions given by instructor.