Course Title:Construction Systems WVEIS Code 2424

Construction Systems

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Course Title:Construction Systems WVEIS Code 2424

Course Description:This course will introduce students to the principles of the construction industry. Topics range from how construction meets the needs of society to basic construction techniques. Students will explore various applications in construction technology through hands on activities.

Level of Competence:

1 – No mastery

2 – Limited mastery; constant supervision needed

3 – Average or good mastery; some supervision needed

4 – Almost complete mastery; little supervision needed

5 – Complete mastery; no supervision needed

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Background
Define construction technology, listing the
inputs, processes, outputs and feedback and
give examples of each.
Compare and contrast various types of
structures and uses made of them.
Identify and describe important inventions
and developments in construction
technology.
Communication Applications
Use a variety of techniques to access
information and use the information to solve
design problems in construction.
Write a technical report explaining a specific
construction process, which reflects
appropriate technical style, and use word
processing software to generate the technical
report.
Prepare and deliver a 3-5 minute speech on
a given topic in construction.
Apply vocabulary and reading comprehension skills used in construction occupations.
Mathematical Applications
Perform mathematical computations as they
relate to construction activities (calculating
square feet, foundation layouts, triangulation,
etc.).
Interpret various charts, graphs and drawings used to display numerical data.
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Problem Solving
Generate ideas and design solutions to solve
problems through sketches, drawings and
notes.
Plan and select materials, energy, tools and
processes needed for producing solutions to
a variety of problems, and use them to solve
a variety of problems.
Choose and conduct the appropriate tests to
gather data on the efficiency of solutions to
problems.
Interpret the information gained, and evaluate the success of solutions.
Safety
Explain and demonstrate general safety rules
and the proper use of tools, machines, and
equipment in the construction laboratory.
Describe safety measures and industrial laws and regulations used by construction industries to protect workers on the job.
Resources
Describe a variety of construction materials,
and conduct tests on common structural
materials to determine their physical
characteristics.
Perform various forming, separating, and combining processes on construction materials.
Forces and Loads
Differentiate between the forces that act on
structures (tension, compression, shear, and
torsion), and determine which forces are
present in various structural elements.
Differentiate between static, continuous
dynamic, and impact dynamic loads, and
give examples of each.
Calculate load stress in a structure and give
the answer in load per square inch or load
per square foot.
Producing Structures
Differentiate between light and heavy
construction by identifying structures,
structural elements, and building techniques
used in each type of construction.
Identify several points which must be
considered when evaluating a potential
construction site, and identify an acceptable
location for a structure, given a properly
prepared plot plan.
Design a living space, identifying basic and
non-basic activity areas; plan traffic flow
pattern and efficient room layout.
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Given a cross sectional view of a foundation
and framed superstructure, explain the
purpose of each, and identify several
structural parts.
Explain the basic steps of enclosing a
structure.
Describe the importance of insulating a
structure and identify the five paths of
heating/ cooling loss in a home.
Identify internal and external utility systems.
Describe several internal and external
finishing processes.
Describe a variety of heavy construction
projects (dams, highways, bridges, and
pipelines) and their relationship to the
transportation industry.
Participate in the various steps, from
planning to finished construction, of a model
scale structure.
Managing Construction Projects
Define and describe the three activities of
management (planning, organizing, and
controlling).
Describe how a contractor organizes a
construction project, including the concept of
subcontracting, controlling construction
costs, and scheduling of required
inspections.
Impacts
Discuss several social changes brought
about by technological developments in the
construction industry.
Explain how our economy is affected by
developments in construction systems and
give examples.
Describe positive and negative implications
that various construction technologies have
had on the environment.
Discuss a variety of future developments in construction and their possible effects on society, the economy and the environment.