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  • Structural Steel Layout and Fabrication Procedures

    Credits: 3 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course is a general guide to the layout and fabrication of steel plates and structural steel members, as well as the layout and fabrication of steel piping systems.
    While plate layout procedures are similar to those for sheet metal, there are some procedures of plate fabrication that are fundamentally different, and they are described in this course.

    Topics:

    • Fabrication/Layout Procedures of Steel Plates
    • Fabrication/Layout Procedures of Structural members
    • Connection Angle Layout
    • Cutting and Splicing Beams
    • Creating Templates
    • Layout Operations
    • Fabrication Procedures associated with Pipe fitting
    • Fabrication Procedures associated with Pipe cutting
    • Fabrication Procedures associated with Pipe bending
    • Quartering the Pipe
    • Simple Miter Turns, Two Piece Turns, Welded Tee
    • Branched Connections, 3-Piece Y Connections
    • Layout of a True Y, True Branches, Main Lines
    • Fabrication of an Orange Peel Head
    • Hot Bends and Wrinkle Bends

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
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    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.

    Important Notice:

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    Additionally, check your receipt to confirm that your plan is active and has not expired. 
    Certificates issued without a completed payment may be considered invalid by your board of licensure.


    Print the Certificate of Completion

    Intended Audience: This course is intended for Facilities, Construction, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, and other engineers whose job description may require a basic knowledge of Structural Steel Layout / Fabrication, as well as Piping Layout / Fabrication.
    Publication Source: US Navy (NAVEDTRA)

    Donald Parnell, PE

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