Courses of Study : Career Tech: Architecture and Construction

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Masonry
All Resources: 0
1 ) Apply safety rules, regulations, and procedures for masonry construction.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Masonry
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2 ) Identify rules and regulations related to masonry construction.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Masonry
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3 ) Describe skills needed to work as a mason.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Masonry
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4 ) Identify tools and equipment used in performing masonry work.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Masonry
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5 ) Interpret construction drawings and specifications for masonry construction.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Masonry
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6 ) Identify components and types of mortar used in masonry construction.

•  Demonstrating various mortar mixing procedures using specified equipment
Examples: mixing mortar by hand, mixing mortar with a mechanical mixer

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Masonry
All Resources: 0
7 ) Describe types of masonry bonds.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Masonry
All Resources: 0
8 ) Describe various techniques used in masonry wall construction.

Examples: masonry bonds, setup, joints, construction

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Masonry
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9 ) Demonstrate basic block and brick construction techniques.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Masonry
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10 ) Use basic bricklaying procedures, including mixing of mortar, laying a mortar bed for block and brick, and laying bricks with head joint.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Masonry
All Resources: 0
11 ) Identify composition, reinforcement, and forms used for concrete construction.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Masonry
All Resources: 0
12 ) Identify various kinds of footings, including continuous, spread, stepped, and pier.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Masonry
All Resources: 0
13 ) Demonstrate site layout and measurements for a slab-on-grade with existing foundation and a slab-on-grade with integral foundation.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Masonry
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14 ) Demonstrate the finishing of concrete according to specifications for a masonry project.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Masonry
All Resources: 0
15 ) Determine materials and supplies needed for a masonry project.