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Course · AL
Masonry: Residential
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Masonry: Residential focuses on interpreting drawings, estimating materials and costs, mixing and placing grout, reinforcing masonry, and installing masonry openings. Career and Technical Student Organizations are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course. These organizations enhance classroom instruction while helping students to develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and access opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Interpret a set of masonry drawings and list the information found on each type of drawingEstimate material quantities and costs from masonry drawingsExplain the methods for construction of various types of foundations, including spread, raft, and mat foundationsIdentify and explain the characteristics, uses, and installation techniques for clay brick and concrete paversLay out and build steps, patios, and decks made from masonry unitsDemonstrate how to lay out and build fireplaces and chimneysName and describe the primary ingredients in groutDemonstrate how grout is placed, including low-lift grouting, high-lift grouting, mortaring of jointsDescribe how to construct reinforced walls and masonry elementsDescribe the methods and materials used to install masonry openingsDemonstrate the methods and materials used to tie a single masonry wythe togetherDemonstrate the methods and materials used to tie two masonry wythes togetherDemonstrate the process of tying masonry wythes to structural elementsExplain the methods and materials used to install masonry wythes using rigid ties and bolts, bearing plates, saddles