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Sep 07, 2024
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RC 106 - Concrete and FoundationsCredits: 3 Studies practical methods and procedures of preparing and setting concrete forms for such areas as basement floors, garage floors, driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.
Prerequisite(s): ARC 101 Corequisite(s): None Lecture Hours: 45 Lab Hours: 15 Meets MTA Requirement: None Pass/NoCredit: Yes
Outcomes and Objectives
- Gain knowledge of the basic components of concrete.
- Describe each basic component
- Illustrate the proportioning of the basic components
- Analyze the importance in the relationship of the proportioning of the components
- Learn the basic types of cements and understand their use.
- List five different types of cements
- Explain the use of each type of cement
- Discriminate between the use of cements and admixtures
- Determine the importance of the concrete mixing water.
- Describe the properties of proper mixing water
- Illustrate the negative effects of poor mixing water
- Comprehend the role of aggregates in concrete mix design.
- List the percentages of concrete aggregates
- Analyze how percentages impact strength of concrete
- Understand the importance of concrete admixtures.
- Lt major concrete admixtures
- Illustrate the knowledge of the special use of admixtures
- Interpret the correct of incorrect use of admixtures
- Compute proportioning for normal weight concrete.
- Describe the two basic batching methods for concrete
- Calculate the qualities for a sample batch
- Compare the accuracy of the two method.
- Learn the placing and finishing of concrete.
- List the steps in the placing of concrete
- Illustrate the understanding and importance of each step
- Practice steps with fieldwork for Habitat for Humanity
- Discuss the importance and advantages of proper concrete curing.
- Define what is proper curing
- Explain importance of curing in relation to concrete strength
- Calculate the volume of various concrete structures.
- Calculate volume for footings and foundations
- Develop “cheat” numbers for volume problems
- Experience the testing of concrete qualities.
- Discuss the various test used to verify concrete quality
- Practice simple test during on-site projects
- Examine further testing at a concrete testing company
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