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Posted: 12/28/06/01/22/907

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CFC 103 – Materials and Fasteners

 

Course Description

Introduces the fundamental array of building materials used in residential and commercial construction. Topics include: concrete products, masonry materials, plumbing materials, fasteners, wood products, finishing materials, manufactured products for Construction and an introduction to estimation of products and services.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

Concrete

Class

3

Brick and Block

D. Lab

0

Plumbing Materials

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

Fasteners

Credit

3

Wood Products

 

 

Finishing Materials

 

 

Manufactured Products

 

 

Introduction to Estimation

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

Program  admission

Corequisite:

     

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

FASTENERS

3

0

0

Nails and staples

Identify and classify nails and staples according to standard sizes, coatings, shank, and head details.

 

 

 

Screws, bolts, and anchors

Identify screws, bolts, and anchors according to thread specifications and fastener diameter.

 

 

 

Adhesives

List common construction adhesives and the common applications, advantages, and disadvantages of each.

 

 

 

WOOD PRODUCTS

8

0

0

Wood types

Discuss construction application and limitations of the following materials: dimension lumber, plywood, softwood, hardwood, and trim.

 

 

 

Applications

Compare and contrast wood with other common construction materials.

 

 

 

Grading

Read grade stamps.

 

 

 

 

Identify common wood defects.

 

 

 

Sizing

Given the nominal size of a wood product, state the actual dimensions of the product.

 

 

 

Concrete

2

0

0

Aggregates 

Identify products used in concrete

 

 

 

Calculations

Determine the amount of concrete needed for a job.

 

 

 

Test

Describe methods of determining strength concrete.

 

 

 

Textures

Describe how concrete can be given various appearances.

 

 

 

Brick and Block                                              

2

0

0

Masonry products

Describe typical masonry products used in construction.

 

 

 

Aggregates

Identify material used in the production of brick and block.

 

 

 

Calculations

Determine the number of brick or block needed for a job.

 

 

 

Mineral products

Describe typical mineral products used in construction.

 

 

 

Styles

Describe different methods used to change the appearance of brick and block walls.

 

 

 

Plumbing Materials

2

0

0

Products

Describe the different types of materials used for plumbing installation.

 

 

 

 

Identify the various types of plumbing fixtures.

 

 

 

FINISHING MATERIALS

3

0

0

Stain

Compare and contrast paints with stains.

 

 

 

Clear finishes and sealers

List common clear sealers and finishes used in construction and describe their common applications.

 

 

 

MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS

8

0

0

Synthetic products

Describe typical synthetic products used in construction.

 

 

 

Metal products

Describe typical metal products used in construction.

 

 

 

Glass products

Describe typical glass products used in construction.

 

 

 

Introduction to Estimation

2

0

0

 

Determine quantities of board feet.

 

 

 

 

Estimate the amount of material to build a floor, wall, and ceiling

 

 

 

 

Calculate material, size, number of, and grade of material to complete a job.

 

 

 

Regions

Describe the cost variations in different regions in the US.

 

 

 

 

Identify books and software used in estimation.

 

 

 

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Suggested Resources

Books

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/.

 

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