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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.