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Mojgan: Concrete: Reinforcing Steel

Mojgan Aghamir, AIT

November 5, 2023

The history and sizing of reinforcing steel bars (REBAR) in common practice:  no. 4 = 1/2" diameter, No/.5 = 5/8" diameter, etc...etc.. also discuss some concrete and rebar best practices. Like required cover, development length, etc..

JDR: Fasteners: Nails used in construction

John David Rutledge, AIT

November 5, 2023

Nails: What does "Penny mean" what is a 8d, 10 d, etc... what about double headed nails? Galvanized, etc...

box nails, roofing nails, framing nails, etc... (you could write an entire book about nails)

Tyler: Roofing: Basic Roofing Materials and Types

Tyler Moslander, AIT

November 5, 2023

Rough Draft: Concept: All The types of roofs that we use, KEE, PVC, Cap Sheet, Bitumen, Ballast, Shingles, etc...:

JDR: Casework

John David Rutledge

November 5, 2023

Casework as used by Wood Industry Standards. A description of face types, difference between counter tops and cabinets, premium - custom - etc...

Mojgan: Windows: Panning Windows for Replacement of existing Windows

Mojgan Aghamir, AIT

November 5, 2023

A description of panning window system and how it is used in covering existing windows, while removing and replacing the existing sashes.  THIS WILL BE a specific window type discussion, and we will later add descriptions of other more standard types of windows.

Megan: Exterior Cement Plaster, AKA "Stucco"

Tyler Moslander, AIT

November 5, 2023

An explanation of how 3 coat exterior cement plaster works. Scratch Coat, Brown Coat, Finish Coat

Tyler: Construction Specification Institute (CSI ) categories and history

Tyler Moslandar

November 5, 2023

Provide a history of the CSI formatting system. Who/what is the Construction Specifications Institute, Describe the recent 16 categories and the current categories. Describe how architects use the CSI format. And perhaps something (very general) about what specifications are and what a "project Manual" is.

Megan: Plumbing Systems

Megan Montecino

November 5, 2023

Provide a description of a basic riser diagram, the various components of standard plumbing system in a building and the basic components and principals.