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Construction Foundation Layout
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Construction Foundation Layout is designed to familiarize students with the site preparation phase of construction and the methods and materials used in constructing foundations. The course covers site and foundation plans and how to utilize plans to complete the beginning phases of construction. Topics include concrete properties, placing concrete, masonry terms, and light equipment.
Explain the purpose of site layout and describe the role of a site layout technician in the construction industryIdentify types of cement, concrete aggregates, and admixtures and describe their usesIdentify factors that affect the curing of concrete and compare and contrast the methods used to achieve proper curingDescribe concrete testing methods and indicate when each would be usedEstimate quantities of concrete needed for given scenariosIdentify types of concrete reinforcement and describe their uses, including bars, bar supportsDescribe factors that contribute to the quality of concrete placementDemonstrate methods for placing and consolidating concrete into formsExplain how concrete masonry units (CMU or blocks), clay masonry units (bricks), and stone are used in constructionExplain and demonstrate how to set up, lay out, bond, tool, and clean various concrete masonry unitsCut concrete masonry units and brick using a masonry hammer, a brick set, a power saw, and a splitter. 2023 Revised AlabIdentify and explain the operation and use of various pieces of light equipment, including aerial lifts