31410302Plans, Site and Formwork
Course Information
Description
This course provides instruction in interpretation of plans, specifications and building codes, site preparation, the layout of footings and foundations and setting concrete forms. Co-requisite: 31-410-301
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Recognize layout terminology
    Assessment Strategies
    Complete lab exercises
    Written evaluations
    Criteria
    you accurately layout all of the geometric figures from the geometric construction worksheet.
    you layout a 3-4-5
    you use the pythagorean theorem to calculate the diagonal of a right triangle
    you define: benchmark, elevation, back and front sight and instrument height
    you demonstrate the difference between a builders level, transit and theodolite
    you convert from bearing to azimuth
    you identify property line and dwelling layout
    you identify and calculate: percent grade, pitch per foot and total fall

  2. Identify layout tools and techniques
    Assessment Strategies
    Complete lab exercises
    Written evaluations
    Criteria
    you identify the parts of a builders level, transit and theodolite
    you use the framing square to layout an octagon
    you plumb a builders level over a point
    you read a level rod
    you measure, in a straight line, over uneven ground
    you peg test an instrument
    you interpolate grade elevations

  3. Layout lines and geometric constructions

  4. Measure building lines and stake out a building

  5. Set up an optical level, use a survey rod and measure elevation

  6. Traverse an elevation across a building site

  7. Read and use the scales and tables on a framing square

  8. Set up a transit, turn angles and set lines

  9. Find and measure property lines

  10. Interpret zoning and measure set-back lines

  11. Layout and form sitework
    Assessment Strategies
    Complete lab exercises
    Written evaluations
    Criteria
    you layout and form a sidewalk
    you form a set of exterior stairs

  12. Batch, mix and place concrete
    Assessment Strategies
    Complete lab exercises
    Tour a concrete batch plant
    Written evaluations
    Criteria
    you calculate the amounts of sand, cement, gravel and water to produce 2' by 2' by 2" concrete sample
    you add calcium chloride to a sample of concrete to decrease set time
    you put a steel trowel or broom finish on a concrete sample

  13. Measure, interpolate and layout slope, pitch and percent grade for sitework

  14. Build concrete formwork
    Assessment Strategies
    Complete lab exercises
    Written evaluations
    Criteria
    you build a concrete form using 2x4's, plywood and cone ties
    you assemble concrete formwork using using modular concrete form panels
    you tie reinforcing steel
    you design formwork components for an 8' tall concrete wall

  15. Interpret blueprints
    Assessment Strategies
    Complete lab exercises
    Written evaluations
    Criteria
    you complete the sample plan worksheet
    you locate a detail using a cut or detail number
    you determine the detail of an item using a schedule
    you read a plan index

  16. Read building specifications
    Assessment Strategies
    Complete lab exercises
    Written evaluations
    Criteria
    you complete the sample specification worksheet
    you locate a specification using a CSI Format number

This Outline is under development.