Maricopa Community Colleges  ABC134   19956-20046 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/28/95
ABC134 19956-20046 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Special Floor Systems
Overview of special floor systems in commercial and residential construction including; plank and beam floors, panelized floors, and steel and concrete floors. Also types and qualities of insulation for floor systems. Prerequisites: (Indentured status with the Arizona Builders Alliance) or permission of the apprenticeship coordinator.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ABC134   19956-20046 Special Floor Systems
1. List the primary dimensional properties which affect the load carrying capacity of structural members. (I)
2. Define floor projections and explain their purpose. (II)
3. Describe framing procedures for bow and bay windows. (III)
4. Describe specific differences between plank, beam and conventional framing. (IV)
5. Describe the factors which determine the size of beams used in plank and beam construction. (IV)
6. Describe the types, uses and fabrication methods for panelized floors. (V)
7. Describe the specific procedure for pouring a concrete slab. (VI)
8. Explain the specific differences between slabs-on-grade and suspended slabs. (VI)
9. Describe the characteristics and importance of proper form work. (VI)
10. Describe cast-in-place reinforced concrete floor systems. (VI)
11. Define and describe pre-cast reinforced concrete floor systems. (VI)
12. Identify specific types and properties of insulation and list the advantages and disadvantages of each. (VII)
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ABC134   19956-20046 Special Floor Systems
    I. Dimensional Properties
        A. Length
        B. Width
        C. Depth
        D. Carrying capacity
      II. Floor Projections
          A. Overhangs
          B. Purpose
        III. Bay and Bow Window Framing
            A. Fixed window units
            B. Components
            C. Framing sequence
          IV. Plank and Beam Construction vs. Conventional Framing
              A. Framing
              B. Posts
              C. Beams - size
                1. Span
                2. Spacing
                3. Load
                4. Other
              D. Plank floor deck
              E. Plank roof deck
              F. Plank and beam walls
            V. Panelized Floors
                A. Types
                  1. Veneer core
                  2. Lumber core
                  3. Particle board core
                B. Fabrication
                C. Uses
              VI. Steel and Concrete Floors - Procedures
                  A. Concrete slabs-on-grade
                  B. Suspended slabs
                  C. Reinforcing
                  D. Formwork
                  E. Cast-in-place
                  F. Pre-cast
                  G. One-way/two-way slabs
                    1. One-way ribbed/joist slabs
                    2. Two-way flat plate
                  H. Pre-cast reinforced floor systems
                  I. Pre-tensioned/post-tensioned slabs
                VII. Insulation
                    A. Types
                      1. Loose fill
                      2. Blanket
                      3. Batts
                      4. Structural
                      5. Slab or block
                      6. Reflective
                      7. Formed-in-place
                      8. Sprayed
                      9. Corrugated
                    B. Qualities
                    C. Advantages
                    D. Disadvantages
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