Standard

 

CAR 107 – Site Layout, Footings and Foundations

Course Description

Introduces the concepts and practices of basic site layout, footings, and foundation construction. Students will use layout equipment for on-site laboratory practice. Topics include: zoning restrictions and codes, batter board installation, builder’s level, squaring methods, footings, plot plan interpretation, materials estimation, foundation types, foundation forms, edge forms, waterproofing, soil testing and excavation.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Zoning Restrictions and Codes

Class

4

Batter Board Installation

D. Lab

0

Builder’s Level

P. Lab/O.B.I.

3

Squaring Methods

Credit

5

Footings

 

 

Plot Plan Interpretation

 

 

Materials Estimation

 

 

Foundation Types

 

 

Foundation Forms

 

 

Edge Forms

 

 

Waterproofing

 

 

Soil Testing and Excavation

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

CAR 105

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

ZONING RESTRICTIONS AND CODES

4

0

0

 

Discuss the need for zoning and codes.

 

 

 

 

Discuss governing codes and code hierarchy.

 

 

 

 

Discuss the difference between codes and restrictions.

 

 

 

BATTER BOARD INSTALLATION

5

0

8

Definition, location, function, and erection

Observe batter board erection demonstration.

 

 

 

BUILDER’S LEVELS

3

0

6

Terms and definitions

Identify the parts of the builder’s level, tripod, and rod.

 

 

 

Set-up procedures

Set up the builder’s level over uneven terrain in three minutes or less.

 

 

 

 

Use the builder’s level to close a 200-yard circuit with an error of less than one inch.

 

 

 

SQUARING METHODS

2

0

2

 

Square building lines using at least two different methods.

 

 

 

Diagonal method

Use a tape and the diagonal method to check square.

 

 

 

6-8-10 method

Use a tape and the 6-8-10 method to check for square.

 

 

 

FOOTINGS

2

0

0

Purpose

Identify the primary purpose of a footing.

 

 

 

Types

Discuss the various types of footings (continuous, pier, etc.) normally used in construction.

 

 

 

PLOT PLAN INTERPRETATION

2

0

2

 

Interpret symbols and notations used on plot plans.

 

 

 

 

Explain why various house types are best suited to certain landforms.

 

 

 

 

Locate a building on site by erecting batter boards and installing building lines.

 

 

 

MATERIALS ESTIMATION

6

0

4

Quality and quantity of materials required

Estimate materials required for a specified foundation.

 

 

 

FOUNDATION TYPES

3

0

2

Unit foundations

List properties of unit foundations.

 

 

 

Poured foundations

List properties of poured foundations.

 

 

 

Wood Foundations

List properties of wood foundations.

 

 

 

FOUNDATION FORMS

3

0

2

Manufactured forms

Label components of forms.

 

 

 

Constructed forms

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of manufactured forms versus constructed forms.

 

 

 

Bulkheads

Discuss the use of bulkheads in foundations.

 

 

 

EDGE FORMS

1

0

0

Monolithic slabs

Discuss the use of edge forms.

 

 

 

WATERPROOFING

1

0

0

 

Discuss typical waterproofing methods for foundations.

 

 

 

SOIL TESTING AND EXCAVATION

8

0

4

Soil properties

Discuss excavation hazards, codes, and shoring regulations.

 

 

 

Grade stakes

Install grade stakes for a given plot plan.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

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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/.

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Wass, A., & Sanders, G.A. (latest edition). Materials and procedures for residential construction. Reston, VA: Reston. http://www.reston.com/.