Standard |
CAR 103 - Materials
Introduces the fundamental array of building materials used in residential and commercial construction. Topics include: fasteners, wood products, finishing materials, and manufactured products.
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Fasteners |
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3 |
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Wood Products |
D. Lab |
0 |
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Finishing Materials |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Manufactured Products |
Credit |
3 |
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Prerequisite: |
Provisional admission |
Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
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FASTENERS |
4 |
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0 |
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Nails and staples |
Identify and classify nails and staples according to standard sizes, coatings, shank, and head details. |
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Screws, bolts, and anchors |
Identify screws, bolts, and anchors according to thread specifications and fastener diameter. |
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Adhesives |
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WOOD PRODUCTS |
12 |
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Wood types |
Discuss construction application and limitations of the following materials: dimension lumber, plywood, softwood, hardwood, and trim. |
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Applications |
Compare and contrast wood with other common construction materials. |
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Grading |
Read grade stamps. |
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Identify common wood defects. |
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Sizing |
Given the nominal size of a wood product, state the actual dimensions of the product. |
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FINISHING MATERIALS |
4 |
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Stain |
Compare and contrast paints with stains. |
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Clear finishes and sealers |
List common clear sealers and finishes used in construction and describe their common applications. |
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MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS |
10 |
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Masonry products |
Describe typical masonry products used in construction. |
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Synthetic products |
Describe typical synthetic products used in construction. |
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Mineral products |
Describe typical mineral products used in construction. |
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Metal products |
Describe typical metal products used in construction. |
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Glass products |
Describe typical glass products used in construction. |
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Suggested Resources |
Baker, G.E. & Miller, R. (latest edition). Carpentry
Fundamentals. New York: McGraw- Hill. http://www.bookstore.mcgraw-hill.com/.
Ball, J.E., & Leeke, J. (latest edition). Carpenters
and Builders Library (Volumes1-4). New York: Macmillan. http://www.macmillan.com/.
Drake, G. (latest edition). Everyone’s book of
hand and small powered tools. Reston, VA: Reston. http://www.reston.com/.
Lewis, G. (latest edition). Safety for
Carpenters and Woodworkers. Albany, NY: Delmar. http://www.delmar.com/.
McDonnell,
L.P. & Kaumeheiwa, A.I. (latest edition). The use of hand woodworking tools. Albany, NY: Delmar. http://www.delmar.com/.
McDonnell, L.P. & Kaumeheiwa, A.I. (latest
edition). The use of portable power tools. Albany, NY: Delmar. http://www.delmar.com/.
Meyers,
G.D. (latest edition). The carpenter’s toolbox manual. Englewood Cliffs,
NJ: Prentice Hall. http://www.cefga.org/.
National Center for Construction Education and
Research (latest edition). NCCER: Core Curricula: Basic Communication
Skills. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. http://www.cefga.org/.
Phelps, J., & Philbin, T. (Eds.). (latest
edition). Complete building construction. New York: Macmillan. http://www.macmillan.com/.
Wagner,
W.H. (latest edition). Modern
carpentry. (rev. ed.) South
Holland, IL: Goodheart-Wilcox. http://www.irwin-pub.com/high/agencies.htm.
Wass, A., & Sanders, G.A. (latest edition). Materials
and procedures for residential construction. Reston, VA: Reston. http://www.reston.com/.