Course Introduction¶
If you haven't watched the greeting presentation, go and watch it now.
Class Website Information¶
| Dicussion - FAQ Page | Announcements Page | Course Modules | Syllabus Page |
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(Click down for links to specific Rubrics on how assignments will be graded, Example assignments, and Team Division of Labor.)
Syllabus and Grading¶
Description of Course:¶
To study the temporary structures that contractors have to build in order to construct the primary structure. This includes formwork, scaffolding, support excavation systems, and equipment for hoisting materials, personnel, and erecting structures.
(Be sure to click the blue down arrow to see more about the syllabus and grading.)
Course Activities:¶
- Lectures
- Discussion board practice problems
- Team projects
- Individual assignments
- Quizzes
- Field trip(s) (as scheduling permits).
- Be aware that protective equipment is required for Field trip(s), i.e. work boots, safety glasses, hardhat, etc, and that you would be denied admittance without it.
Grading:¶
| Type | Value |
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| Individual Assignments | 20% |
| Team Assignments | 20% |
| Participation in Class Discussions | 10% |
| Participation Laboratory | 10% |
| Quizzes | 30% |
| Final Project | 10% |
| Total | 100% |
| A-: 90% - 92.9% | A: 93% - 100% | |
| B-: 80% - 82.9% | B: 83% - 86.9% | B+: 87% - 89.9% |
| C-: 70% - 72.9% | C: 73% - 76.9% | C+: 77% - 79.9% |
| D-: 60% - 62.9% | D: 63% - 66.9% | D+: 67% - 69.9% |
| E-: < 60% | ||
Why Are Temporary Structures Important¶
When I have asked this question to students in the past I have gotten answers like:
- So we don’t get sued.
Temporary structures are really the most important type of structures you as a contractor or project manager will have to build. These structures are built by you, used by you, and demolished by you. The common denominator in this is you. Because these structures are only used by the construction industry, most of the time you will not have an outside inspector looking at them telling you that they are dangerous.
This is the reason that it is so important that you know how to construct them correctly. That is to say, it is in your best interest that they are built safely and cost effective. On a personal note, you might be walking under that slab form, or standing on that scaffold, or inspecting work at the bottom of that trench when there is a collapse. So, if for no other reason than self-preservation, you should know how to build them correctly.
(Press the down arrow again to see images of scaffolding, a trench collapse and formwork.)
(Press the blue right arrow at the bottom right to move onto Team Assignments.)
Team Assignments¶
On the first day of class I will be giving out a pre-quiz and this will aid in the pairing process. It will be very helpful to have at least one student in each pair that is familiar with using Excel.
First Assignment¶
Read the Syllabus. (In preparation for the syllabus quiz.)
Read Chapters 1-3 Formwork for Concrete. (In preparation for quiz 1.)
References:¶
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Class website (Use this link to if you are taking the course on e-learning.)
Github.io version of course website (Do not use this link if you are taking this course in Summer A or B.)
IPython.org (IPython is the opensource software used in the development of much of this course.)
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