CNTK 1530 Site Preparation and Layout

This course covers the principles, equipment, and methods used to perform the site layout process. The course includes using a site/plot plan to locate the foundation and utility lines to the house. The course includes an introduction to concrete and reinforcing materials that are used when building a residential structure. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CNTK 1520. (2 lect., 2 lab)

Credits

3 credits

Major Topics

  • Concrete, Reinforcing Materials, and Forms:
  • a. Ingredients and various types of concrete.
  • b. Mixing of concrete.
  • c. Basic job-built footing, edge, and wall forms.
  • d. Types and uses of concrete reinforcing materials.
  • Properties of Concrete:
  • a. Characteristics and uses of various types of cement, aggregates, and other materials.
  • b. Types of concrete and their uses.
  • c. Calculation of concrete volume requirements.
  • d. Curing methods and materials.
  • e. Testing methods.
  • f. Sampling using a test cylinder.
  • g. Slump testing.
  • h. Setting up a curing box.
  • Site Layout I: Distance Measurement and Leveling:
  • a. Surveyors, field engineers, and carpenter responsibilities relative to site layout.
  • b. Principles, equipment, and methods used in the site layout process.

Outcomes

In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:

1. Identify the properties of cement.

2. Describe the composition of concrete.

3. Perform volume estimates for concrete quantity requirements.

4. Identify types of concrete reinforcement materials and describe their uses.

5. Identify various types of footings and explain their uses.

6. Identify the parts of various types of forms.

7. Explain the safety procedures associated with the construction and use of concrete forms.

8. Erect, plumb, and brace a simple concrete form with reinforcement.

9. Identify various types of cement and describe their uses.

10. Identify various types of cement and describe their uses.

11. Identify types and sizes of concrete aggregates.

12. Identify types of concrete admixtures and describe their uses.

13. Identify special types of concrete and describe their uses.

14. Identify concrete curing methods and materials.

15. Identify concrete testing methods.

16. Mix concrete using different aggregates and admixtures.

17. Demonstrate sampling methods used for the testing of concrete.

18. Perform slump testing of concrete.

19. Demonstrate how to properly set up a curing box.

20. Describe the major responsibilities of the carpenter relative to site layout.

21. Convert measurements stated in feet and inches to equivalent measurements stated in decimal feet, and vice versa.

22. Use and properly maintain tools and equipment associated with taping.

23. Use manual (taping and/or chaining) or electronic equipment and procedures to make distance measurements and perform site layout tasks.

24. Determine approximate distances by pacing.

25. Recognize, use, and properly care for tools and equipment associated with differential leveling.

26. Use a builder’s level or transit and differential leveling procedures to determine site and building elevations.

27. Record site layout data and information in field notes using accepted practices.

28. Check and/or establish 90-degree angles using the 3-4-5 rule.

Other Information

Any information placed here must be adhered to by all instructors:

Contact on-campus instructor for required textbook. Student is expected to furnish basic carpentry hand tools: 1 Safety Glasses 2 Tool Belt/Suspenders/Nail Bag 3 Tool Box 4 Hammer (Straight Claw) 5 25' Tape Measure 6 Utility Knife 7 Utility Pry Bar 8 Chisel Assortment 9 48" Level 10 Combination Square 11 Framing Square 12 Screwdriver Assortment 13 Nail Set 14 Chalk Line 15 Pliers 16 Coping Saw During this course, the student should expect to be exposed to various tools, materials, substances, and liquids that are used in the construction industry. These products may be hazardous if handled improperly. The student is required to follow established safety procedures and to consult Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) when necessary. The student must contact the instructor for guidance before using unknown materials or tools in class or on the work site. The student is required to possess basic personal safety equipment including eye and hearing protection and to wear shirts, long pants, supporting/protective footwear, and other clothing necessary to work safely at a construction shop/worksite. Failure to come to class prepared or failing to follow safe work procedures may result in summary dismissal from class.