Standard

 

CAR 110 – Floor Framing

Course Description

Introduces materials identification, materials estimation, and installation procedures of floor and sill framing members. On-site construction procedures will be emphasized. Topics include: size selection of girders and joists, materials estimation, and layout and installation procedures.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Size Selection of Girders and Joists

Class

2

Materials Estimation

D. Lab

0

Layout and Installation Procedures

P. Lab/O.B.I.

3

 

Credit

3


Prerequisites:

CAR 101, CAR 103, CAR 105

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

SIZE SELECTION OF GIRDERS AND JOISTS

6

0

2

Span charts (wood & steel)

Given uniform loading and span, interpret span charts to select girder and joist size.

 

 

 

MATERIALS ESTIMATION

8

0

5

Calculation procedures

Develop a materials list from a floor-framing plan.

 

 

 

LAYOUT AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

6

0

23

Floor system member layout

Lay out a floor system on the foundation from framing plans and specifications.

 

 

 

Installation procedures

Construct a floor system from framing plans and specifications.

 

 

 

 

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/.