Architecture and Construction, Grade 9 - 12, Block Wall Construction, 2009
1.) Apply safety rules, regulations, and procedures for block wall construction.
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2.) Interpret measurements, drawings, and specifications for block wall construction.
Examples: locating building lines, establishing benchmarks
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3.) Demonstrate the ability to set up a job area for block wall construction.
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4.) Demonstrate steps used to prepare for concrete footings.
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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
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6.) Utilize various materials to bond doors and windows.
Examples: anchors, ties, expansion and control joints
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7.) Utilize various formulas for mixing mortar.
• Determining mixtures for hand-mixed mortar and for machine-mixed mortar
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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
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9.) Create a stretcher course of block for a block wall construction.
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10.) Determine materials and supplies needed for a block wall construction project.
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