MSN 109
- Footings, Foundations, Columns, and Piers
Course
Description
Introduces methods for site layout and techniques for construction of
footings and foundations to include moisture control. Topics include: site layout,
footings, foundations, retaining walls, columns and piers, and waterproofing.
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Competency Areas |
Hours |
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Site
Layout |
Class |
0 |
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Footings |
D. Lab |
2 |
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Foundations |
P.
Lab/O.B.I. |
6 |
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Retaining
Walls |
Credit |
3 |
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Columns
and Piers |
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Waterproofing |
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Prerequisite/Corequisite: |
CFC 105,
MSN 105 |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this section,
the student will: |
Hours |
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Class |
D.Lab
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P.Lab/ O.B.I. |
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SITE LAYOUT |
0 |
4
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10 |
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Layout
techniques |
Establish
elevation reference points from bench mark. |
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Establish
footing grades. |
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Set grade
stakes. |
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Bench
marks and batter boards |
Lay out
buildings using transit. Install
batter boards. |
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FOOTINGS
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0 |
2
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10 |
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Construction
procedures |
Construct
forms and determine grade for footings. |
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Pour
concrete. |
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Screed
concrete. |
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Finish
concrete. |
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Build
footings. |
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Anchors |
Install
anchor bolts according to plans. |
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FOUNDATIONS
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0 |
4
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10 |
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Foundation
walls |
Lay
concrete blocks. |
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Piers |
Build
walls according to plans using either bricks or blocks. |
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Vents |
Construct
openings in walls for vents and access. Access
openings |
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RETAINING
WALLS
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0 |
4
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10 |
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Construction |
Construct
a retaining wall to specifications and plans. |
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COLUMNS
AND PIERS
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0 |
2
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10 |
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Columns |
Construct
columns to meet designated specifications. |
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Piers |
Construct
piers to meet designated specifications. |
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WATERPROOFING
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0 |
4
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10 |
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Materials |
Select
appropriate material for each waterproofing procedure. |
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Application
procedures |
Apply
moisture control material to effectively stop moisture flow. |
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Stop
leaks using hydraulic plugs. |
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Suggested Resources |
Books
Feirer, J. L., & Gilborn, R.
(1989). Residential masonry.
Kreh, R. (1979). Safety for masons.
Kreh, R. (1982). Masonry skills.
Maguire, B. W. (1978). Masonry and concrete.
Putnam, M. (1988). Modern masonry.
Toenjes, L. P. (1989). Residential printreading.