BCN 2055 - Concrete Construction Methods

Engineering and Building Arts Department

Credit(s): 1
Contact Hours: 17

Course Description

This course is a survey of the basic principles and methods used in the construction of buildings in which the primary structural system is reinforced concrete.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The student will explain the procedures involved in preparing a building construction schedule by:
    1. describing the general features of a building schedule.
    2. listing the activities required for the development of a construction program for a building.
  2. The student will explain the principal differences among concrete framing systems by:
    1. describing in general terms the features, advantages, disadvantages and comparison between poured, pre-cast, pre-stressed, post-tensioned and tilt-up concrete framing systems.
    2. describing in general terms the methods employed in construction and erection of poured, pre-cast, pre-stressed, post-tensioned and tilt-up concrete framing systems.
  3. The student will evaluate the methods used in the design and construction of reinforced concrete framing systems by:
    1. identifying and describing the type of structural framing utilized in a building from a study of the construction drawings, details and specifications of a building.
    2. describing proper methods for handling and placement of concrete reinforcement.
    3. describing the important factors affecting the quality of concrete mix.
    4. performing a concrete cylinder test.
    5. describing proper methods for handling concrete mixes and proper curing concrete.
    6. designing concrete mixes for 2500, 3000, and 3500 PSI.
  4. The student will explain the code requirements governing the construction of buildings using reinforced concrete by:
    1. incorporating the necessary code requirements in placing concrete.
    2. explaining the sequence of building inspections based on the local code requirements.
  5. The student will of describe the impact of concrete construction on the environment by:
    1. comparing the ecological advantages and disadvantages associated with the mining of raw materials to the manufacturing, shipping, installation, and disposal of concrete.

Criteria Performance Standard

Upon successful completion of the course the student will, with a minimum of 70% accuracy, demonstrate mastery of each of the above stated objectives through classroom measures developed by individual course instructors.

History of Changes

DBT 5/16/95 Effective Session 19951 SCNS Change from 2213 Effective Session 19953 C&I 6/26/07, BOT 8/21/07 Eff 20071 (0385)
C&I Approval: 07/12/2012, BOT Approval: 08/21/2012, Effective Term: Spring 2013 (465)

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