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Cast-In-Place Stairs
Course: ABA135

First Term: 2010 Spring
 LEC   1 Credit(s)   1 Period(s)   1 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Cast-In-Place and Precast stair installation techniques, forming, erecting and safety procedures. Review American Concrete Institute (ACI) Codes and standard specifications.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Explain safety procedures associated with using cast-in-place stairs and precast stairs. (I)
2. Erect a basic concrete stair form. (II)
3. Identify codes and standards from ACI involving cast-in-lace stairs and precise stairs. (III)
4. Recognize various types of stairways and their associated forms. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Introduction to Cast-in-Place and Precast Stairs
   A. Temporary Panels on Side of Stairway Form
   B. Treads and Risers on Temporary Panels
   C. Slab Thickness of Stairway at 90 Degree Angle of Stairway Run
   D. Soffit Panel Thickness
   E. Side Forms, Riser Boards, Cleats
II. Basic Concrete Stair Planning and Forming
   A. Riser Heights and Tread Widths
   B. Soffit, Joist, and Stringer Lines
III. Review of ACI Codes and Standard Specifications
   A. ACI Codes
   B. Spec`s for concrete and layout
IV. Review of Various Types of Stair Form Systems and Their Use
   A. Plans and Blueprints
   B. Inventory
   C. High Strength-to Mass and Strength-to Weight Ratios
   D. Railing System
   E. Quality Control and Safety With Compliance to Occupational Safety, Health, and Environmental Technology (OSHA)
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  12/8/2009

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