Preparation for Construction

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PREPARATION FOR CONSTRUCTION

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Preparation for Construction

Staking-Out the Building Laying the Batterboards Formwork & Shoring Construction Tools & Equipment Major Parts of a Building Foundation Bed Site Investigation Soil mechanics Excavation & Earthworking Site Drainage Slope Protection and Retaining Structures Pavements

PREPARATION FOR CONSTRUCTION STAKING-OUT THE BUILDING

BATTER BOARDS

LEVELING

PLUMB BOB

FORMWORK AND SHORING

FORMS FOR CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION. Materials used for form construction are:

Two. PLYWOOD FORMS.

Three. STEEL FORMS

Four. FIBER BOARDS

One point three point one Lumber Forms and Shoring

Preparation for Construction

SHORING COMPONENTS

Preparation for Construction

SHORING ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Tools and equipment employed in construction are grouped into four:

Two. Power Tools

Types of power saws are the following:

Type of power nailers and staplers are the following:

Types of surveying equipment:

Types of welding machines are the following:

Types of excavators are:

FOUNDATION WALL

TYPES OF FOUNDATION BEDS

METHODS OF EXPLORATION

LOADING TESTS

One point eight point one CLASSES OF SOIL

SOIL TYPE & CAPACITY

NEEDLING

DEWATERING

BASIC TYPES OF SITE DRAINAGE

B. SURFACE DRAINAGE

TOPOGRAPHY AND BUILDING FORM

MODERATE SLOPES: structures

One point eleven SLOPE PROTECTION AND RETAINING STRUCTURES

RETAINING WALL MATERIALS

STRUCTURAL CONSIDERATION: RETAINING WALLS

STRUCTURAL CONSIDERATION: RETAINING WALLS.

PAVEMENTS.

UNIT PAVING DETAILS.

Overview

This teaching material compiles information essential for understanding the preparation phase of construction projects, detailing processes such as staking-out, formwork installation, and the use of construction tools and equipment. It is aimed at architecture students and construction professionals.

Key Points

1Staking-out involves marking boundaries and corners for construction
2Batterboards are essential for establishing reference points for building dimensions
3Formwork and shoring are crucial for supporting concrete until it cures
4Various types of construction tools are classified into hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment
5Proper preparation is key to successful construction execution.

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