Description
Objectives
Learning Objective 1 – Describe the composition and classification systems for a variety of metals.
- Describe the composition and classification system for ferrous metals.
- Describe the composition and classification system for low-alloy steel.
- Describe the composition and classification system for common-grade stainless steel.
- Describe the composition and classification system for specialty-grade stainless steel.
- Describe the composition and classification system for nonferrous metals.
Learning Objective 2 – Describe the physical and mechanical characteristics of metals and explain how to identify base metals.
- Describe the physical characteristics of different metals.
- Describe the mechanical properties of different metals.
- Explain how to identify base metals in field conditions.
- Describe metallurgy-related considerations for welding.
Learning Objective 3 – Identify the common structural shapes of metal.
- Identify the most common structural steel shapes.
- Identify different structural beam shapes.
- Identify pipe and tubing types.
- Identify other common metal forms, including rebar.
Performance Tasks
This is a knowledge-based module; there are no Performance Tasks.
