CARP 122C : Concrete Forms II

Credits

8

Class Hours

Class Hours16 lecture/lab

Prerequisites

"C" or higher or concurrent enrollment in CARP 122B.

Semester Offered

Fall (every even year)

Description

This course covers the theory and practice of concrete form construction, including forms for slab on grade, continuous footings, spot footings, stairs, and how to calculate the amount of concrete needed to complete a project. Other topics include: Laying out a building using the 3-4-5 method and a transit level, shooting elevations with a builders level, and how to convert various units of measurements. Safety practices in form construction are stressed.