15 courses with the subject MASN, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Students will be introduced to the tools required for the masonry trade, understand safety standards and practices, and receive training and certifications on various equipment used on a job site.
This course will teach the fundamentals of the masonry trade. This will include spreading mortar and striking full joints, laying brick and block to the line, bonding the length and height of a wall, building leads, and hanging a corner pole.
History and the manufacturing of masonry materials. In the manufacturing of materials, there are many different types of brick and block. Students will learn the various names and where the material should be used in a wall. Portland cement comes in different forms and how to properly mix the different types. Students will learn what the different strengths of cement and where they should be used.
Students will understand the difference between and be able to construct properly a single and double flue chimney.
Anchoring Systems 3
Students will learn to use the tools and equipment for installing veneer stone; to apply hanging wire, scratch coat, flashings, vapor barriers, and drain mats; to hang stone; and to point the mortar joints. Students will learn the different types of patterns stone can be laid in.
Retaining Walls 2
Students will learn how to build forms and how to place concrete for a sidewalk.
Application of skills relative to masonry systems. Includes working on the off-campus housing project. Techniques include firewall construction, brick veneering, porch/patio and step construction, and proper preparation for varying weather conditions. l MASN 213 (3 credits) Planning and Management Organizing personnel and materials on a job site; planning and coordinating the placement of equipment and materials; and completing a job on time and within budget. Supervisory duties and responsibilities are also covered.
Basic skills to interpret residential construction drawings. Emphasis on calculation of materials, labor, and equipment necessary to complete selected projects. Proposals and closed bids required. Page 213 of 287
Provides history, theory, and function of the fireplace. Students design and construct a fireplace of their choice with emphasis on proper terminology, workmanship, and various components of different fireplaces.
Provide the skills necessary to build various types of arches. Terminology, different types, and various techniques used in the construction of arches are taught.
The basics of ceramic tile setting are covered. Emphasis is placed on terminology, tools, safety, and proper layout.
Provides the opportunity to layout and construct a residential concrete block foundation. Topics include blueprint interpretation, materials estimating, installation of anchor bolts, partition construction, and the use of the transit for site layout. Page 214 of 287
Source: Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
