Excavation and Foundations

Terms to define Foundation (Chapter 6)
Excavation
T-Foundation
Footing
keyway
Frostline
Foundation wall
Slab Foundation
Anchor bolt
buck
concrete
portland cement
spreader
Estimating concrete needs (cubic yard)
Slump test
Reinforcement Bar (rebar)
wire mesh
placement of concrete (rate, avoid side pressure on forms, eliminate voids)
Safety and clean-up with concrete
Wall forms procedure
snap ties
girder/beam pocket
walers



Terms to define Building/Foundation Layout (Chapter 5)
Water Level
Builder's Level
Transit-Level
Laser Level
Bench Mark
Survey markers
Offsets
Batter Boards
Pythagorean Theorem
3-4-5 method
Squareness using diagonal measures

Topics to Cover 
Apply the Engineering Design Process to build a structure
Are we following existing plans or will it be designed by the construction firm.
What is the purpose of the structure?  (Clients needs and wants)
Location and Site
Local Zoning laws
Building Codes

The Plan Set
--Plot Plan
--Site plan
 --Floor Plans
 --Elevations
--Details
--Sectionals
--Electrical
--HAVC
--Plumbing
--Schedules



Pick Site
Check zoning laws
Plans - may be first
Obtain Permits
Prepare the site and excavate for foundation
Pour or set Foundation
frame the exterior/interior floors, walls and roof
Utilities HVAC, plumbing, electrical
Insulate
Finish interior/exterior
Finish site

Time lapse of home constructed start to finish

SawStop Hot dog Video - Saw blade retracts within 5 milliseconds of acci...

How SawStop Works

Create a push stick.

Topics Covered

Tool safety
Design - of a push stick    Handle and Notch
Drill press introduction
Band Saw Introduction
Sanding