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Analyze foundation types
Assessment Strategies
upon locating and describing various foundation types, and analyzing their differences.
upon explaining the footing requirements for various foundation types
Criteria
you locate on various blueprints different foundation types
you describe the differences in various foundation types
you detail the requirements and features of each foundation type
you explain the required footing details for each foundation type on a given blueprint
you complete all requirements in a neat, timely, and professional manner
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Analyze wood construction methods
Assessment Strategies
by locating on a blueprint and describing various methods of wood construction
Criteria
you explain various wood framing methods
you perform all work in a neat, professional, and timely manner
you examine requirements relating to wood construction methods
you recognize and describe wood construction symbols and abbreviations found on blueprints
you explain platform framing
you explain balloon framing
you explain plank and beam framing
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Analyze masonry construction methods
Assessment Strategies
by analyzing and explaining masonry construction methods
Criteria
you explain and locate the components of a cavity wall
you examine and describe the differences of cavity walls and composite walls
you examine and describe block construction methods
you examine and describe brick construction methods
you analyze and describe reinforced brick masonry construction methods
you compare various masonry wall systems
you explain masonry reinforcing methods
you describe masonry mortars, and their properties
you locate and describe various masonry details on blueprints
you perform all work in a neat, professional and timely manner
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Analyze steel construction methods
Assessment Strategies
by locating on a blueprint and describing various elements of steel frame construction
Criteria
you describe the use of metal framing and steel stud construction
you list the advantages and disadvantages of steel frame construction
you explain the notations given to steel joists, beams, columns, channels, and girders
you describe the welding notations and symbols given on a blueprint for attaching steel members
you describe the methods used for anchoring steel members to masonry and concrete
you perform all work in a neat, professional and timely manner
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Analyze concrete construction methods
Assessment Strategies
upon examining and describing various elements of concrete construction
by locating and describing various concrete construction details on a blueprint
Criteria
you demonstrate the layout and setting up for concrete footings
you demonstrate the set-up of stepped footings
you explain the advantages and disadvantages of poured concrete walls
you describe the set-up procedures for poured concrete walls
you detail reinforcing requirements for poured concrete walls
you examine and explain the uses of tilt-up concrete wall panels
you describe the advantages and disadvantages of tilt-up concrete wall panels
you locate and describe concrete construction details on blueprints
you describe procedures for set-up, placing and finishing concrete floors
you explain reinforcing requirements in concrete floors
you perform all work in a neat, professional, and timely manner
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Select protective/sealing systems
Assessment Strategies
by locating and selecting the proper protective/sealing system for a given application
Criteria
you examine and describe the properties and characteristics of various flashing materials
you describe the proper spacing and installation of weep holes
you list the advantages and disadvantages of various types of weep holes
you describe the proper procedures for installing and placing drain tile
you detail various methods and materials used for waterproofing basement and foundation walls
you list and describe various materials used for coping
you describe the characteristics and uses for vapor barriers
you select the proper calking to be used for various applications and materials
you list the characteristics of various calking materials
you perform all work in a neat, professional, and timely manner