Tying together means and methods in a Methods of Construction – Concrete & Masonry curriculum A Faculty Perspective Case Study

Seth E. O’Brien Assistant Professor School of Construction Pittsburg State University Chad Crain Research Technologist School of Construction Pittsburg State University

School of Construction

Lab Activities Small Building Layout with Formwork Erection Batter Board Layout with Slab on Grade and Rebar Installation Tilt-Up/Precast Wall Panel Erection Masonry Wall Placement Large Equipment & Production

Overall Objectives Objective 1 – Expose students to methods of concrete & masonry construction through 5 field based labs Objective 2 - All participants will complete 8-10 hours of concrete field/lab activities Objective 3 – All participants will obtain a fundamental understanding of the concrete and masonry construction processes including sequencing, methods, safety, materials, equipment and best practices.

Small Building Layout w/ Formwork Objective 1 – Calculate distances to layout a 4’-8” x 6’-8” rectangle squarely then cover methods of layout Objective 2 – Complete a Symons Form takeoff for a wet well with interior dimensions of 4’-8” x 6’-8” Objective 3 – Have students layout rectangle Objective 4 – Using layout erect Symons forms showing proper methods and cover common mistakes, hidden costs, and finishes

Small Building Layout w/ Formwork Diagonal dimension = 8’- 1 ¾” or 8.14’ Symons Formwork needed I.C. 4ea O.C. 4ea 14”8ea 20”8ea 24”12ea

Batter Board, (SOG) Slab on Grade, and Rebar Installation Objective 1 – Introduce students to batter boards and layout batter boards with transit or total station Objective 2 – Place formwork for SOG and Slab on Slabs using batter boards Objective 3 – Demonstrate different rebar tying methods Objective 4 – Complete rebar mat including inserts

Batter boards with forms

Rebar Mat & Inserts

Using rebar drawings from engineer along with additional Dayton Superior details for placement of Insert and additional rebar

Masonry Lab Objectives Objective 1 - All participants will obtain a fundamental understanding of the tilt-up concrete process including sequencing, methods, safety, materials, equipment and best practices. Objective 2 - All participants will complete 2 hours of masonry lab activities Objective 3 – Meet with Union and non-Union masonry contractors

Large Equipment/Production Objective 1 – Introduce students to a variety of large and small equipment Objective 2 – Student and Company Networking Objective 3 – Orientate Students to proper operations and safety of equipment and how that relates to cycle times Objective 4 – Have Fun

Cycle Time obstacles

Loading & Unloading Safety

Spoil Pile Cycle Times

News Clip

TILT –UP CONCRETE Lab Objective 1 - Prepare participants to take NCCER tilt-up module exam and or ACI tilt-up concrete technician exam. Objective 2 - All participants will complete 4-6 hours of tilt- up concrete classroom instruction. Objective 3 - All participants will complete 4-6 hours of tilt- up concrete field/lab activities Objective 4 – All participants will obtain a fundamental understanding of the tilt-up concrete process including sequencing, methods, safety, materials, equipment and best practices.

Rigging Practice

Layout

Crane Setup Meeting

Tear Down

Pros Cons Groups smaller than 4 Participant Experience Hands on Experience for participants Networking Large Classes More than 2 instructors Fixed costs of Crane and operator Time needed