Courses of Study : Career Tech: Architecture and Construction

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Block Wall Construction
All Resources: 0
1 ) Apply safety rules, regulations, and procedures for block wall construction.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Block Wall Construction
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2 ) Interpret measurements, drawings, and specifications for block wall construction.

Examples: locating building lines, establishing benchmarks

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Block Wall Construction
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3 ) Demonstrate the ability to set up a job area for block wall construction.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Block Wall Construction
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4 ) Demonstrate steps used to prepare for concrete footings.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Block Wall Construction
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5 ) Construct block walls using running and stack bond materials in various block sizes and finishes.

Examples: sizes—4-, 6-, 8-, and 12-inch blocks

-  finishes—broken face, smooth face

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Block Wall Construction
All Resources: 0
6 ) Utilize various materials to bond doors and windows.

Examples: anchors, ties, expansion and control joints

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Block Wall Construction
All Resources: 0
7 ) Utilize various formulas for mixing mortar.

•  Determining mixtures for hand-mixed mortar and for machine-mixed mortar
Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Block Wall Construction
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8 ) Construct block corners using a variety of block sizes and finishes.

Examples: size—4- and 6-inch blocks

-  finishes—broken face, smooth face

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Block Wall Construction
All Resources: 0
9 ) Create a stretcher course of block for a block wall construction.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Block Wall Construction
All Resources: 0
10 ) Determine materials and supplies needed for a block wall construction project.