Description

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the trainee will be able to do the following:

1. Recognize the various types of bar joists.

2. Explain how bar joists are designated.

3. Describe the proper procedures for rigging and storing steel joists.

4. Describe the proper erection procedures for bar joists.

5. Explain the use of joist girders in steel joist construction systems.

Performance Tasks

Under the supervision of the instructor, the trainee should be able to do the following:

1. Identify selected types, shapes, and grades of bar joists and joist girders.

2. Interpret connection details for bar joists and girders.

3. Demonstrate the ability to handle, store, and rig different types of bar joists and girders.

4. Identify different bridging and mounting devices used with bar joists and joist girders.

Module Index

Session I. Introduction; Open-Web Bar Joists; Erecting Steel Joists; Joist Girders

A. Introduction

B. Open-Web Bar Joists

1. Types and Designations

2. Handling, Storing, and Rigging

3. Bridging

4. End Bearing

C. Erecting Steel Joists

D. Joist Girders

Session II. Laboratory; Review and Testing

A. Laboratory

1. Trainees will identify selected types, shapes, and grades of bar joists and joist girders. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 1.

2. Trainees will interpret connection details for bar joists and girders. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 2.

3. Trainees will demonstrate the ability to handle, store, and rig different types of bar joists and girders. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 3.

4. Trainees will identify different bridging and mounting devices used with bar joists and joist girders. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 4.

B. Review

C. Module Examination

1. Trainees must score 70 percent or higher to receive recognition from NCCER.

2. Record the testing results on NCCER National Registry, and submit the results to the Training Program Sponsor.

D. Performance Testing

1. Trainees must perform each task to the satisfaction of the instructor to receive recognition from NCCER. If applicable, proficiency noted during laboratory exercises can be used to satisfy the Performance Testing requirements.

2. Record the testing results on NCCER National Registry, and submit the results to the Training Program Sponsor.